Things to Do in Jacinto City
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The 1940 Air Terminal Museum
- Greater Hobby Area
Museum in art-deco airport terminal charts heritage of business and civil aviation via memorabilia and hangar of restored original aircrafts
Houston Urban Adventures
- Downtown
Groups embark on tours of Houston’s historical buildings and bars, enlightened by stories and facts from a knowledgeable guide
Pitch Putt And Play
- Pearland
18-hole mini-golf course incorporates tunnels, waterfalls, and contoured greens into its winding design
Supreme Golf
- Multiple Locations
Golfers gain discounts at 12 area courses, a golf-ball stencil, and a one-year subscription to Golf Digest magazine
Armadilla Lanes II
- Multiple Locations
Bowling facilities with optional bumpers and special music nights with DJs
Beer Can House
- Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Guided tour of the historic, landmark house covered with an estimated 50,000 flattened beer cans; includes a video on the house’s history
Bayou Music Center 2012
- Downtown
“The Glamorous Life” singer, percussionist, and former member of Prince's band Sheila E., with Jonathan Butler and saxophonist Elan Trotman
Houston Ghost Tour
- Multiple Locations
Specter detectives lead treks through haunted spots of Houston, Tomball, and Spring, sharing historical anecdotes and spine-tingling tales
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
- Houston
Professional drivers sate passengers' need for speed in stock cars during exciting ride-alongs and racing experiences
Houston Museum of Natural Science
- The Museum District
Special attractions immerse visitors in butterfly habitat or planetarium show and include day passes to museum's permanent exhibits
Wildcat Golf Club
- Central Southwest
Pair of links-style 18-hole courses sprawl across Hill Country terrain, yielding views of Houston skyline from elevations as high as 100 ft.
Dahn Yoga and Body & Brain
- Multiple Locations
Film screening with executive producer and spiritual teacher Ilchi Lee; classes link postures with breath to calm the mind, body, and spirit
Lone Star Bounce Town
- Pearland
9,000-sq.-ft. space furnishes birthday parties and open play with Disney-inspired inflatables, toys, and a café with free WiFi for parents
Eight Friends Out
- Multiple Locations
Event planners throw themed singles events, from tennis to martinis, at a variety of venues; most events cater to specific age groups
Rienzi Museum of Fine Arts Houston
- Afton Oaks/ River Oaks
General admission grants access to collection of European decorative arts and garden, and tour includes live music and hors d'oeuvres
Gigglin' Marlin Swim
- The Museum District
Highly-trained instructors guide kids of all ages through the basics of swimming; pool parties welcome groups of up to 15
South Side Roller Derby
- Pearland
Weekly classes with exercises for speed-skating, agility, and roller-derby conditioning; all necessary gear included
Texas National Golf Club
- Multiple Locations
Punch card grants golfers two or four rounds at Country Place Golf Club, Goose Creek Country Club, and Texas National Golf Club
Paintball International Atlanta
- Multiple Locations
Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
Survival Game of Texas
- North Houston
Armed with 200 paintballs, players battle on 47 acres of fields, which include a jungle maze and three-story twin castles
Yoga House Houston
- The Museum District
Group of certified yoga teachers guide students through 90-minute heated Hatha- and Vinyasa-style classes
Maximum Scuba
- Multiple Locations
Seasoned guides lead certification courses geared toward beginners or advanced divers; Discover Scuba class introduces newbies to the sport
Zuma Fun Center Houston
- Multiple Locations
Family and friends speed around an outdoor go-kart track and putt shots along one of two mountain-adventure mini-golf courses
Joy Yoga Center
- Washington Ave./ Memorial Park
Daily yoga classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students
Committed2Fitness
- Multiple Locations
Dynamic workouts include exercises such as resistance-band training, boxing, core work, running, and medicine-ball exercises
The Yoga Institute
- Multiple Locations
Calming and challenging blend of Hatha yoga that incorporates elements of Vinyasa, as well as Ashtanga and Jivamukti styles
B Sailing
- Seabrook
Captains take passengers out aboard their fleet of J/Boats providing views of Galveston Bay
Murder By Chocolate Coffee Shop
- Webster
Espresso & chocolate cake crowns lunch of raspberry-walnut chicken salad in Victorian chambers styled after movie Clue
Tiger's Den Martial Arts & Fitness
- Clear Lake
Feet and fists pound heavy punching bags as hearts pound ribs, obliterating calories in one-hour sessions
Whaz SUP!
- Clear Lake
Paddlers stand atop buoyant boards and paddle through a wildlife-center refuge to spot flora and fauna in coastal forests and prairies
All Points of Sail Sailing School
- Seabrook
Paddle through Armand Bayou behind an experienced tour guide who sheds light on all the sights and sounds
Sail Ventures USA
- Waterford Harbor
Nautical neophytes learn to harness wind with proper sail orientation as they cruise across rippling waters in 3-hour course
Recommended Things to Do by Groupon Customers
Today’s Groupon offers an upgrade from your biography audio books. For $20, you’ll experience legendary lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s candid confessions at The Society for the Performing Arts on Sunday, October 25, a $42 value. New York Times columnist and former chief drama critic Frank Rich will prompt the esteemed composer to reflect on his career, collaborations, and creative process during the 7:30 p.m. performance at Jones Hall. Gypsies: “Boy, I was pretty sure I was going to get sued for this one. To make the lawyers happy, I added a scene where giant robots fight each other and changed that song to ‘Everything’s Coming Up Robots’.” A Different West Side Story: “You can’t copyright a part of town! The story is basically the same as the regular West Side Story, but some of the characters in mine are giant robots who have forbidden love.” Sweeney Ted: “I didn’t change much in this case because the original seems to also be about robots. A huge hit!”
Gyrate like a gypsy or barre like a ballerina with today’s fancy-footed Groupon. For $35, you’ll get four dance classes in a month at Alegria Dance and Performing Arts Center, a flamenco-based dance studio experienced in skilling stunted swayers. Follow @Groupon_Says on Twitter.
Today's Groupon gives you one last chance to find a special someone with whom to exchange a top-secret signature handshake when the ball drops. For $7, you'll get admission to the Houston Single Source Almost-New Year's holiday happy hour on Wednesday, December 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Polo's Signature Restaurant.
Stages Repertory Theatre stages innovative performances of new plays and classic works in an intimate setting. Revel in the riotous hilarity of Auntie Mame, as the 12-actor cast weaves in and out of more than 45 characters (runs September 15–October 10). Or delight in a modern take on a literature classic with Panto Pinocchio, which shares the hilarious story of a robot boy looking for love (runs November 23, 2010–January 9, 2011). Consult the full season schedule to find a show of interest, and let Stages Repertory Theatre light you up with the luster of live theater. Free parking is available for ticket holders.
