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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Lao Tizer Band and Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays\, a series of FREE\, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held Sundays\, March 2\, 9\, 16 and 23 at Emancipation Park; Sundays\, April 6\, 13\, 20 and 27 at Discovery Green; and Sundays on May 11\, 18\, 25 and June 1st at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7 p.m.  \nBefore the jazz performances kick off\, enjoy a local vendor market\, food trucks\, cool beverages\, and a free drumming workshop for all ages\, courtesy of Houston’s Dinky Drum Company. Bring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nJazzy Sundays is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nMay 11: MonoNeon and APBOYZ\nMay 18: Bobby Lyle\, Patric Johnston\, and Houston Ensemble\nMay 25: Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society\nJune 1: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees\n\nSchedule: \n\n4pm: Houston’s Dinky Drum workshop\n4:30pm: Vendor market opens\n5-7pm: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully \n“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band make their debut at Jazzy Sundays at Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Park in support of their new album and video release AMPLIFY.  The project was recorded and filmed LIVE at legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood with a simultaneous seven-camera video shoot. The project is a major evolution for the group and includes five new original vocals\, featuring American Idol star Elliott Yamin and four new original instrumentals.  Joining keyboardist\, composer and bandleader Lao Tizer (former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee\, Special EFX\, Down To The Bone) for the performance\, are GRAMMY-winning drum legend with deep Houston ties Terreon “Tank” Gully (Dianne Reeves\, Christian McBride)\, the aforementioned vocal sensation Elliott Yamin\, sax/flute wunderkind Danny Janklow (MONKestra\, Shelea) and Senegalese bassists\, producer and composer Cheikh N’Doye (Baaba Maal\, Mike Stern.) \nAbout Houston Groove Society \nHouston Groove Cultivation: the Society for Groove Cultivation was founded by Cedrick Bates in 2013 to provide world-class entertainment to major corporations\, performance venues\, and philanthropic groups.  Houston Groove Society (HGS) is a fully customizable performance group\, providing singers\, ensembles\, soloists\, lecturers\, backline instruments\, and professional sound equipment. HGS play all music genres and specialize in the grooves that move the soul. \nHouston Groove Society has performed annually for the American Cancer Society\, National Sales Network\, University of Houston\, Morehouse College\, Kingdom Health\, Spelman College\, Microsoft\, Memorial Park Conservancy\, Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce\, the Texas Medical Center\, End Hunger\, National Black MBA Association\, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council\, Jack and Jill of America\, and several other professional groups.  HGS has advocated for music and arts education\, autism awareness\, breast cancer awareness\, men’s health awareness\, STEM enrichment programs\,  entrepreneurship\, clothing for the homeless\, and youth mentorship programs. Houston Groove Society consists of touring artists\, recording artists\, music educators\, research scientists\, IT professionals\, sales professionals\, published authors\, and music historians. We fervently believe that we are the music makers…the dreamers of the dreams. We create the grooves that dreams are made of. \n  \nMarket Vendors: \nBetter with Butter Bakery\nCrystalWoodshop\nLa Bougie Wick\nLone Star Beards\nMeaningfulTreasFinds\nMy Organic Skin\, LLC\nPopLife Popping Co.\nRoro’s Retro
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-in-buffalo-bayou-park-2025-3/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250601T190000
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays\, a series of FREE\, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held Sundays\, March 2\, 9\, 16 and 23 at Emancipation Park; Sundays\, April 6\, 13\, 20 and 27 at Discovery Green; and Sundays on May 11\, 18\, 25 and June 1st at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7 p.m.  \nBefore the jazz performances kick off\, enjoy a local vendor market\, food trucks\, cool beverages\, and a free drumming workshop for all ages\, courtesy of Houston’s Dinky Drum Company. Bring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nJazzy Sundays is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nMay 11: MonoNeon and APBOYZ\nMay 18: Bobby Lyle\, Patric Johnston\, and Houston Ensemble\nMay 25: Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society\nJune 1: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees\n\nSchedule: \n\n4pm: Houston’s Dinky Drum workshop\n4:30pm: Vendor market opens\n5-7pm: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Charly Siaba \nCharly Siaba is a Cuban singer-songwriter and producer trained in classical guitar and piano. With music in his veins from an early age\, he found his passion in songwriting and forged an authentic style surrounded by a confluence of melodies and rhythms; from Trova and Bolero to Funk and Blues. Now living in Houston\, his language moves from the commercial to the experimental\, and he’s always seeking unique ways to integrate elements from multiple genres. \nCharly is an old soul in a modern age\, an artist weaves timeless emotions into melodies and evokes a musical tapestry that is both classic and contemporary. He has accompanied his steady stream of releases with regular live appearances around Houston; as an opener for Amanda Pascali’s EP debut ‘The Messenger’ and as a solo artist performing in intimate venues and at Sofar Sounds in cities like Houston\, Austin\, and Miami. \nAbout Los Souldees \nLos Souldees are the new band out of Houston Tx bringing you the freshest sounds of chicano soul with a Texas attitude. \n  \nMarket Vendors: \nIvhrit Royalty\nBetter with Butter Bakery\nCrystalWoodshop\nHI Ceramics\nLa Bougie Wick\nLone Star Beards\nMeaningfulTreasFinds\nMy Organic Skin\, LLC\nPopLife Popping Co.\nRoro’s Retro\nShafer Jewellery
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-in-buffalo-bayou-park-2025-4/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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SUMMARY:"Oldest Houston" Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern’s 99th birthday with a special book signing of Oldest Houston! Meet authors Lydia Schrandt and Biju Sukumaran at The Water Works Visitor Center in Buffalo Bayou Park and snag a copy of this unique work featuring the Cistern. \nDuration\n11:30am – 1:30pm \nLocation\nThe Water Works Visitor Center (105 Sabine St.) \n 
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/oldest-houston-book-signing/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T150000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day 12th Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:BBP\, in partnership with the Calmecac Indigenous Organization\, invites you to this family-friendly event that honors the traditions\, artistry\, and resilience of Indigenous peoples with cultural ceremonies\, live performances\, and community recognition. Experience a day of learning\, celebration\, and connection along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. Traditional attire is encouraged. \n  \nActivities include:  \n\nXilonen Coming-of-Age Danza Azteca Ceremony facilitated by Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl\, Sahumadora Mayor\, Catalina Tlahuizipaktli Benavides Palabra de Grupo Azteca Teokalli\, and local ceremonial community dancers\nRematriation Water Blessing of Buffalo Bayou led by Sydney Keith (Minneconjou/Hunkpapa)\, traditional knowledge bearer and head woman of International Sundance\, Green Grass\, South Dakota\nIndigenous artwork by Colectiva Pochteca\nDebut Houston performance by the Sahawe Dancers (Uvalde\, TX)\, celebrating their 75th anniversary\nPipe ceremony for all pipe carriers facilitated by David Claymore (Cheyenne River Sioux)\, co-founder of the Black Hills Powwow\nRecognition of the Claymore family as respected Lakota Tiyospaye and lifelong contributors to sobriety\, wellness\, ceremony\, and Lakota culture\nFeatured vendor: Toknihuan\nFeatured DJ: Trajik Sol\n\nGATHER WITH US
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/2025-indigenous-peoples-day-12th-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK\, 500 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENTO ESPECIAL,Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 KBR Kids Day
DESCRIPTION:KBR Kids Day is a free annual event for the entire community. Thousands of children and their families will gather at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to experience a full day of fun with exciting activities for all ages. This year\, we will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park! \nFREE REGISTRATION  \nESPAÑOL \n  \nWhat to Know\nFood and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.\nHalloween costumes are encouraged!\nFree parking located across the street at Lot H (1643 Memorial Dr.) \n  \nKBR Kids Day activities include\n\nHands-on nature activities\nFace painting\nGuided walking tours\nMusic and dance performances\nBirds of prey show\nHalloween costume parade\nWildlife encounters\nAnd more to come!\n\n  \nPerformance Schedule\n10am: Family Bicycle Group Ride\n11am: Land Acknowledgement with Deer Moon Sis*Stars and Danza Azteca with Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl\n11:20am: Houston Public Library Storytime: “This is the Tree we Planted”\n11:35am: Birds of Prey Show\n12:20pm: Halloween Costume Parade\n12:45pm: The Winners Circle Breakdance Show\n1pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths – Meet at the BBP Tent\n1:15pm: Dance of Asian American\n1:40pm: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana\n2pm: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus\n2:15pm: Birds of Prey Show \n  \nPartners\nAmerican Festival for the Arts\nArchaeology Now\nBarrio Dogs Inc.\nBe SMART for Kids\nBike Freedom Academy\nCity of Houston Floodplain Management Office\nCreators Worldwide\nDreamland Entertainment\nFriends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges\nHouston Area Bat Team\nHouston Grand Opera\nHouston Public Library\nHouston Museum of Natural Science\nHouston Toy Museum\nHouston Zoo\nNative Plant Society of Houston\nNature Discovery Center\nTexas Tim Webb\nTrust CHW Organization\nUrban Paths\nUSFWS Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge\nWEAR – Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief\nYoung Audiences of Houston \n  \nFood and Drink Vendors\nBahama Bucks\nIt’s A Wrap\nMi Patio\nPaleteria El Pibe\nVolando Coffee \n  \nVolunteer Opportunities\n8:30 – 11am: Set-up\n11am – 1pm: Pumpkin Patch A\n11am – 1pm: Young Audiences A\n1pm – 3pm: Pumpkin Patch B\n1pm – 3pm: Young Audiences B\n1:15 – 1:45pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths\n3 – 4:30pm: Tear Down \nVOLUNTEER WITH US \n  \n  \nGenerous support provided by: \n \n  \n\nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/2025-kbr-kids-day/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free Event,Kids Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 KBR Día de los Niños
DESCRIPTION:KBR Kids Day es un evento anual gratuito para toda la comunidad. Miles de niños y sus familias se reunirán en The Water Works en Buffalo Bayou Park para disfrutar de un día completo de diversión con actividades emocionantes para todas las edades. ¡Este año celebraremos el décimo aniversario de Buffalo Bayou Park! \nREGISTRACIÓN GRATUITA  \nINGLÉS \n  \nLo que debes saber\nComida y bebidas estarán disponibles para su compra en el evento.\n¡Se anima a usar disfraces de Halloween!\nEstacionamiento gratuito ubicado al otro lado de la calle en el lote H (1643 Memorial Dr.) \n  \nKBR Día de los Niños\, actividades\n\nActividades prácticas en la naturaleza\nPinta caritas\nCaminatas por la naturaleza\nEspectáculos de música y baile\nShow de aves rapaces\nDesfile de disfraces de Halloween\nObservación de animales silvestres\n¡Y más por venir!\n\n  \nHorario de actuaciones\n10am: Paseo familiar en bicicleta en grupo\n11am: Reconocimiento a la Tierra con Deer Moon Sis*Stars y Danza Azteca con Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl\n11:20am: Houston Public Library – La hora del cuento: “This is the Tree We Planted”\n11:35am: Show de aves rapaces\n12:20pm: Desfile de disfraces de Halloween\n12:45pm: Show de Winners Circle Breakdance\n1pm: Caminata de celebración con Urban Paths – juntarse en la carpa de BBP\n1:15pm: Dance of Asian American\n1:40: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana\n2pm: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus\n2:15pm: Show de aves rapaces \n  \nCompañeros\nAmerican Festival for the Arts\nArchaeology Now\nBarrio Dogs Inc.\nBe SMART for Kids\nBike Freedom Academy\nCity of Houston Floodplain Management Office\nCreators Worldwide\nDreamland Entertainment\nFriends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges\nHouston Area Bat Team\nHouston Grand Opera\nHouston Public Library\nHouston Museum of Natural Science\nHouston Toy Museum\nHouston Zoo\nNative Plant Society of Houston\nNature Discovery Center\nTexas Tim Webb\nTrust CHW Organization\nUrban Paths\nUSFWS Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge\nWEAR – Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief\nYoung Audiences of Houston \n  \nVendedores de comida y bebidas\nBahama Bucks\nIt’s A Wrap\nMi Patio\nPaleteria El Pibe\nVolando Coffee \n  \nOportunidades de voluntariado\n8:30 – 11am: Set-up\n11am – 1pm: Pumpkin Patch A\n11am – 1pm: Young Audiences A\n1pm – 3pm: Pumpkin Patch B\n1pm – 3pm: Young Audiences B\n1:15 – 1:45pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths\n3 – 4:30pm: Tear Down \nSE VOLUNTARIO \n  \nApoyo generoso proporcionado por: \n\n  \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership es
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/2025-kbr-dia-del-los-ninos/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:En español,Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free Event,Kids Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260405T170000
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Christian McBride and Synesthesia
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays in the Park\, a series of FREE\, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held March 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 at Discovery Green; and April 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4:30-7:30 PM.  \nBring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nJazzy Sundays in the Parks is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation and sponsored by KTSU. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nApril 5: Christian McBride and Synesthesia\nApril 12: Melvin Johnson and Mahoganee Renee\nApril 19: Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth with Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble\nApril 26: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole\n\nSchedule: \n\n4:30 PM: Vendor market opens\n5-7:30 PM: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Christian McBride \nChristian McBride has blazed an extraordinary trail as one of the most preeminent musicians of his time. Over the last three decades\, the nin-time Grammy winner has made momentous advances as a dynamic musician and recording artist\, a prolific composer-arranger-producer\, a distinguished curator of culture\, and a dedicated educator and mentor. A prolific bandleader\, McBride’s ensembles are each distinctive extensions of his tremendous threshold of creative inspiration\, which span and synthesize straight-ahead\, experimental\, free-leaning jazz\, funk\, soul\, Latin\, hip hop and rhythm and blues. \nMcBride’s staggeringly diverse career also includes the role of host of NPR’s public radio program Jazz Night in America as well as The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian on SiriusXM. McBride also holds artistic director titles at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, the TD James Moody Jazz Festival\, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)\, and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. \nMcBride is an entire artist whose colossal sound\, strikingly vast body of work\, and huge strides within the realm of artistic directorship are denotative of a self-identified perpetual student\, whose love of learning feeds his passion\, and whose passion has led a generation of musicians — within jazz and beyond. \n  \nAbout Synesthesia \nK’vhondre Tahree-Amir Tinner is a multidisciplinary artist\, trumpeter\, pianist\, composer\, and author whose work lives at the intersection of jazz\, cinematic storytelling\, and speculative world-building. Now based in Houston\, Texas and attending Texas Southern University\, Tinner brings a global perspective to his sound and creative vision. \nHis performance career includes notable milestones such as opening for MonoNeon at Houston’s Jazzy Sundays (2025)\, sharing the stage with Erykah Badu (2023)\, performing with Solange (2017)\, and appearing at the Monterey Jazz Festival in both 2024 and 2025. In 2026\, he reached a major career landmark by selling out Doc’s Jazz Club for the first time as a headlining artist. \nWith a sound rooted in jazz but unbound by tradition\, Tinner continues to build a body of work that is both musically sophisticated and narratively expansive—positioning himself as a forward-thinking artist shaping his own lane across music\, literature\, and live performance. \n  \nMarket Vendors: \nCali’s Little TeapotCrystalWoodshopCupfusion CupcakeryLone Star BeardsMiss Boujee BakesMoods by MonetMy Organic Skin\, LLCNolani Co.PopLife Popping Co.Shafer JewelleryThe Streets of NO \nFood Vendors: \nEvans BBQKind Ice CreamPeppaz ChickenVolando Coffee
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-2026-1/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260412T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125438
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Melvin Johnson and Mahoganee Renee
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays in the Park\, a series of FREE\, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held March 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 at Discovery Green; and April 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7:30 PM.  \nBring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all\, outside alcohol is not permitted. Food and drink will be available for purchase on-site. \nJazzy Sundays in the Parks is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation and sponsored by KTSU. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nApril 5: Christian McBride and Synesthesia\nApril 12: Melvin Johnson and Mahoganee Renee\nApril 19: Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth with Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble\nApril 26: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole\n\nSchedule: \n\n4:30 PM: Vendor market opens\n5-7:30 PM: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Melvin Johnson \nMelvin Johnson is a Houston-born pianist\, composer\, and international recording artist who masterfully blends emotion and melody into unforgettable music. As the creative force behind The Electro-Akoustic\, he delivers a dynamic jazz-fusion experience that captivates audiences nationwide. Through his event production company\, Sincerely Yours Music & Production\, Melvin provides top-tier live entertainment and seamless event coordination—from live bands and DJs to lighting and pro-audio. \nAs the founder of the Melvin Johnson Collective\, he unites his artistic vision\, his band\, his direction\, and his expanding live-entertainment empire. With his 3rd and 4th albums set for release in 2026\, Melvin continues to inspire and elevate the musical landscape. In every note\, every performance\, and every event\, Melvin Johnson’s brilliance and masterful artistry shine through. \n  \nAbout Mahoganee Renee \nGrowing up in a musical family\, there was no other choice than to develop a voice that expresses love and creativity. A native of Houston\, Mahoganee is a proud graduate of Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts\, and Loyola University New Orleans\, holding a B.M in Music Industry Studies. \nWhile performing in some of the top venues in New Orleans\, she realized her calling: to be a voice that brings change to the world through music.  Although she sings a plethora of musical genres\, Mahoganee got her start singing gospel\, then moved on to classical\, jazz\, pop\, Broadway\, and R&B. As the lead vocalist for Heights Funk Collective\, she was featured in the EP “Four Letters.” She has also been a featured soloist with the Scott Joplin Orchestra and Voices of Houston\, and shared the stage with the Houston Symphony\, New Orleans Grand Opera\, and a host of other artists.
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-2026-2/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T193000
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Bayou Music in the Park: Navy Band Feature Performance
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership offers a unique musical experience! The Navy Band’s Southeast’s Popular Music Group\, Pride\, will be in Houston as part of Fleet Week and will be performing a special concert at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park that is free to attend. Bring your families\, your lawn chairs\, and your picnic baskets for an evening of beautiful music\, courtesy of the visiting sea services. \nDuration\n6-7:30 PM / 90 minutes \nLocation\nThe Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St) \n  \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/2026-navy-band-performance/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free Event
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UID:10004099-1776618000-1776627000@www.buffalobayou.org
SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth and Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays in the Park\, a series of FREE\, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held March 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 at Discovery Green; and April 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7:30 PM.  \nBring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all\, outside alcohol is not permitted. Food and drink will be available for purchase on-site. \nJazzy Sundays in the Parks is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation and sponsored by KTSU. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nApril 5: Christian McBride and Synesthesia\nApril 12: Melvin Johnson and Mahoganee Renee\nApril 19: Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth with Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble\nApril 26: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole\n\nSchedule: \n\n4:30 PM: Vendor market opens\n5-7:30 PM: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth \nJoy Bloom is a vocalist\, pianist\, and songwriter known for her inspiring blend of gospel\, jazz\, and soul. A proud graduate of Texas Southern University in Houston\, Texas\, Joy is passionate about using music as a bridge to share her faith. She is the bandleader of Strangers on Earth and a pianist with the Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra\, bringing a rich musical style influenced by legends like Ella Fitzgerald\, Nina Simone\, and Kim Burrell. Joy has performed on stages around the world\, from jazz festivals in Johannesburg\, South Africa\, to venues in downtown Houston. Her latest singles\, “My Heart Belongs to You” and “Can’t Tell It\,” reflect her heart for uplifting audiences through music filled with hope\, faith\, and inspiration. \n  \nAbout Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble \nKinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts boasts the nation’s premier high school jazz program. Under the direction of James Westfall\, jazz students study instrument technique\, music theory\, and jazz history. Jazz alumni include acclaimed musicians Jason Moran\, Robert Glasper\, James Francies and Walter Smith III. Kinder HSPVA is a nationally recognized tuition-free HISD public school where students train daily in one of six art areas: Creative Writing\, Dance\, Instrumental and Vocal Music\, Theatre\, or Visual Arts.
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-2026-3/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays in the Park\, a series of FREE\, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held March 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 at Discovery Green; and April 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7:30 PM.  \nBring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all\, outside alcohol is not permitted. Food and drink will be available for purchase on-site. \nJazzy Sundays in the Parks is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation and sponsored by KTSU. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nApril 5: Christian McBride and Synesthesia\nApril 12: Melvin Johnson and Mahoganee Renee\nApril 19: Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth with Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble\nApril 26: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole\n\nSchedule: \n\n4:30 PM: Vendor market opens\n5-7:30 PM: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers \nWith nearly two decades in the music industry\, primarily within the zydeco genre\, Lil Nathan\, loves to create a gumbo of zydeco\, R&B\, swing out\, hip hop and Afro Pop. He’s making his own history. \nLil Nathan blazes his own path\, going from a cute 2-year-old on stage with his dad to an adult hitmaker playing the Bayou Classic halftime show before 50\,000 in the Superdome. Other stops include Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City\, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival\, New Orleans Pelicans Halftime Show\, New Orleans Saints Tailgate Party\, the Houston International Festival\, the Houston Livestock & Rodeo\, Universal Studios in Orlando\, the Ronald Reagan Building\, International Trade Center in Washington\, DC\, and national attention on CBS 60 minutes. He’s shared the stage and studio with platinum selling artists\, such as New Edition\, Dru Hill\, Tank\, Cupid\, Juvenile\, Kevin Gates\, Yung Bleu\, and Los Lobos\, along with Tucka\, a Southern Soul favorite. \nNate’s 17 albums have embraced numerous styles\, including his growing fascination with Afro Pop. Along the way\, Lil Nathan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies and a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. \n  \nAbout Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole \nSteve Dargin\, aka Texas Kreole\, grew up playing music in church\, was a drummer with Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers for more than a decade. But an undying hunger to play the accordion and growing respect for his family’s Creole roots in southwest Louisiana drove him into the spotlight. \nDargin’s music contains flavors of Boozoo Chavis\, Beau Jocque\, Chris Ardoin and other legendary names. “Growing up trail riding and riding horses\, I was always into zydeco\,” said Dargin. “But I’m coming into this not just to play a trail ride. I want to get back into the festivals\, the bazaars\, get back to where I can have the old and the new.” \nDargin counts Lil Nathan Williams and family\, along with rising stars Rusty Metoyer and Kaleb Leday as guiding forces in his new solo career. He’s ready to make his great grandmother and other family proud.
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-2026-4/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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