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SUMMARY:Summer Species: Invasive Plant Eradication Unit Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday in May through August for the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit will pop-up! Artist Mark Dion created the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit in 2011 as an interactive artwork responding to the one of Buffalo Bayou’s key challenges: the proliferation of non-native species. For Summer Species\, the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit will pop-up at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park on second Saturday mornings from 9 – 11am to share information on common invasive species in our area\, the importance of native species\, and what we can do to sustain them. \nVisitors will also be able to make native seed “bombs” to help spread native species at home or in the park! \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/summer-species-invasive-plant-eradication-unit/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Summer Species
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: MonoNeon and APBOYZ
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 MonoNeon \nMonoNeon is an American bassist and experimental musician from Memphis\, Tennessee. He is known for his presence on YouTube playing bass guitar and being one of the last people to work with Prince. He is a Grammy Award winning artist\, for his participation on the 2020 Nas album King’s Disease. Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has referred to Mono as “The greatest … electric bass player”. On November 1\, 2022\, Fender released the MonoNeon Collection\, which included the MonoNeon Jazz Bass V Signature. \nAbout APBOYZ \nAPBOYZ is a high-energy super group\, whose music can be classified as a sort of jazz hip-hop fusion. Each member of the group is an independent artist\, working on their own original music as well as performing with many of Houston’s local artists. APBOYZ is the pseudonym used when the four for them perform together. \nThe group was almost formed by accident. MBK\, ΛΣE\, Maxx & Yung Punk met each other through local jam session and really enjoyed each other’s playing. They began to meet weekly to jam out and let loose; almost a sort musical group meditation. After a couple months\, things naturally fell into place and the group was officially established. There is no doubt in their authenticity to the listener. This is who we are and we’re going to show it to you the best way we know how. The proof is in the pudding! \n  \nMarket Vendors: \nConstantin’s\nEvans BBQ\nPopLife Popping Co.\nLone Star Beards\nSam Saves\nRoro’s Retro\nMiss Boujee Bakes\nMy Organic Skin\, LLC\nPeppaz\nUncle Louie G’s\nSkyCraft\nVolando Coffee \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-in-buffalo-bayou-park-2025-1/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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SUMMARY:Witness Series: Drawn to Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join BBP’s 2025 Artist in Residence\, Kristi Rangel\, for The Witness Series in green spaces along Buffalo Bayou East and explore the bayou’s rich history\, engage with its natural elements\, and reflect on themes of environmental equity. \n  \nDrawn to Nature: Building Community through Observation \nYolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park is a scenic park with restored wetlands and woodlands. This intimate 10-acre park is the perfect inspiration for nature journaling. Join artist Maverick and learn how to keep a nature journal in this calming environment. Nature journaling helps reduce stress and makes you a better observer\, naturalist\, and artist and opens a world of beauty and discovery. The Houston Audubon will provide tutorials on drawing birds found along Buffalo Bayou. A limited supply of journals and sketching pencils will be provided for participants. \nThis park was named in memory of Yolanda Black Navarro\, a committed civic leader from the East End who served Houston for decades. She founded the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans and received numerous accolades for her leadership in her community.  Attendees will learn more about her legacy\, while learning to observe and capture details of what they see in nature. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERIES \n  \nParticipating Artists & Partners\nHouston Audubon\nHouston Public Library\nJoe Robles IV\nKristi Rangel\nLatino Outdoors Houston\nMaverick \n  \nGenerous Support for this program provided by \n \n  \nBuffalo Bayou Partnership is
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/witness-series-2/
LOCATION:YOLANDA BLACK NAVARRO BUFFALO BEND NATURE PARK
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Bayou East,Free,Nature Event,Public Art
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Bobby Lyle and Patric Johnston
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 Bobby Lyle \nBobby Lyle\, the legendary pianist and organist\, has been captivating audiences for over three decades with his unparalleled talent and groundbreaking contributions to jazz. His debut album\, The Genie\, was a game-changer\, exploding onto the Billboard charts and solidifying his status as a musical prodigy. A native of Minneapolis\, Bobby began his professional journey as a pianist at just 16\, later studying advanced piano at Macalester College before embarking on a full-time music career. \nBobby’s journey has taken him around the world\, performing at prestigious festivals and venues. He has served as musical director for icons such as Al Jarreau\, Anita Baker\, and Bette Midler\, earning an Emmy nomination for the HBO special Diva Las Vegas. His 1990 album The Journey topped the Billboard jazz chart\, and he remains the only artist with a record (Straight and Smooth) to appear on both the Billboard smooth jazz and traditional jazz charts simultaneously. \nIn Houston\, Bobby is a celebrated performer and educator\, mentoring students and creating opportunities for young musicians. He established a program at Walker Elementary School to provide instruments for talented students in need and was honored with “Bobby Lyle Day” by the city in 2012. \nBobby’s most recent work includes The Way I Feel\, a Hammond B-3 organ project\, and the creation of The J-Spot\, Houston’s first TV jazz show. Whether performing solo\, with his piano bands\, or organ trio\, Bobby Lyle’s music continues to inspire and elevate jazz enthusiasts worldwide. \nAbout Patric Johnston \nPatric Johnston crafts soulful\, indie-folk songs with raw storytelling and rich melodies\, blending influences from folk\, hip-hop\, and classic singer-songwriters. \n  \nMarket Vendors \nIvhrit Royalty\nBetter with Butter Bakery\nCrystalWoodshop\nLone Star Beards\nMeaningfulTreasFinds\nMy Organic Skin\, LLC\nPopLife Popping Co.\nRoro’s Retro\nSam Saves
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-in-buffalo-bayou-park-2025-2/
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: 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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