Name: Microsoft's House of Black TechXcellence: Access Unlocked
Start: 2026-11-04T17:00:00-06:00

Microsoft's immersive experience celebrating Black innovation, creativity, and leadership in technology, where attendees can explore AI-powered tools, learn from experts, and build meaningful connections to advance their careers, businesses, and ideas. At Access Unlocked, watch three Next-Gen Makers take the stage Shark Tank style with the career, business and creative challenges they’re navigating, while special guest advisors, including CultureCon CEO <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Imani Ellis</a>, The Gathering Spot Co-Founder + CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-wilson-47656632/?isSelfProfile=false" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ryan Wilson</a> and Corporate It Girl <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodiektayl/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jodie Taylor</a>, offer live feedback + solutions, hosted by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beloved1906/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Charles Beloved Kuykendoll</a>. Then, step into the action yourself!

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Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood 7809 Broadway St Galveston, Texas 77554

Join us for a Bourbon Pairing Dinner at Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood with Kipp Bangham. Savor an unforgettable evening of fine dining featuring an expertly curated multi-course dinner made to pair perfectly with the bold flavors of Garrison Brothers bourbon. Tickets are priced at $225.
Call Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood at (409) 572-2650 to reserve your spot.

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Amuse Bouche Chef’s Presentation of Complimenting Hors D’oeuvres
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1st Course Table-Side Stave-Smoked Lamb Sausage: Spiced Lamb Sausage, Compressed Fairtime Peaches, Pickled Fresno Chiles, Cucumber Ribbons, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Old-Fashioned Reduction, Finished with Smoked Sea Salt, Chive Oil, and Micro Basil
Paired with Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon
2nd Course Butter-Poached Maine Lobster &amp; Toasted Risotto: Butter-poached Maine Lobster, Crisp Toasted Risotto, Finished with Humboldt Fog Cheese, Sweet Corn, Brown Butter, Fresh Herbs, Chive oil, and Lemon Zest.
Paired with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon
3rd Course Texas Wagyu: Coffee &amp; Cocoa-Crusted Texas Wagyu Filet, Duck Fat Potato Mille-Feuille, Bourbon-Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Black Garlic Purée, Rosemary-Cocoa Jus
Paired with Number 13 Garrison Brothers Private Barrel Select Bourbon
4th Course Bananas Foster Bread Pudding: Brioche Bread Pudding, Caramelized Bananas, Toasted Texas Pecans, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Gelato, Finished Table-Side with a Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon Flambé Sauce
Paired with The Perfect Gentleman Cocktail: Garrison Brothers Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Licor 43, Kahlúa

We can't wait to dine with y'all. Salud!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164448/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Czech Center Museum Houston

As part of their Bold Serenity season, Apollo and CCMH explore the meaning of home and how calm is found amid the cacophony of contemporary life. Dvořák reached his creative peak twice: first by retreating from the hustle and bustle of New York City to a tranquil Czech-speaking farm village in Iowa where he could hear his own language again, and then back home in Bohemia, where he found his voice anew. DOMOV frames that homecoming string quartet with his Gypsy Songs, poems of longing for a home left behind, and closes with "Song to the Moon" from his opera Rusalka and "Songs My Mother Taught Me."
The program features soprano Alicia Gianni, an alumna of the Houston Grand Opera Butler Studio.

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Czech National Day Concert

As part of their Bold Serenity season, Apollo and CCMH explore the meaning of home and how calm is found amid the cacophony of...

Macy's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Social Beer Garden HTX

Celebrate Halloween at the best bars across Midtown with welcome shots/treats, drink specials and more.
Houston's 5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl is taking over Midtown on Halloween eve.
Dress up, grab your crew and join one of Houston’s biggest Halloween nightlife events, featuring 5+ of the city’s best bars in one of its most popular neighborhoods. Costumes make the perfect icebreaker, so come ready to mix and mingle for an even more memorable Halloween experience.
🎃 One Ticket. One District. One Huge Halloween Night.
Your wristband gives you access to participating venues across the district, up to 5 complimentary welcome shots and other perks. Choose your own route, bounce from bar to bar and see where the night takes you.
🧡 Bring your friends and save 20% on group tickets of four or more! Tickets are limited and prices go up as we sell out, so get yours early before they're gone.

MANDATORY CHECK-IN BETWEEN 5PM–8PM: 📍 Reset HTX - 606 Dennis St Ste 200, Houston, TX
MANDATORY CHECK-IN BETWEEN 4PM–7PM: 📍 Social Beer Garden - 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX

WHAT'S INCLUDED 🔶 Up to 5 Complimentary Welcome Shots/Treats – Redeem at the bars of your choice (limit 1 per venue) 🔶 Signature Halloween Drink Specials – Curated for the occasion 🔶 Free Cover – At all participating venues (no re-entry at some locations) 🔶 Professional Event Photography – You bring the look, we’ll capture the moment 🔶 Instagram Costume Contest – Post your look, tag us, and win

HOW IT WORKS 1. Check in between 5–8PM at Reset HTX. 2. Collect your wristband, bar map and event perks. 3. Choose your route and crawl in your own time, there is no set schedule. 4. Sip, dance, mingle, repeat. It’s your Halloween, your way.
 For updated participating bars &amp; restaurants please click on link below <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/halloween-bar-crawls-2026-houston-tx-1291399" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/cc/halloween-bar-crawls-2026-houston-tx-1291399</a>
 COSTUME CULTURE 👻 You don’t need to go full theatrical, but this night is about the look. Make it iconic, creative, stylish - or simply bold. 📸 Post your best shot on Instagram and tag @downtowncrawlers to enter the contest. Winners will be announced the week after the crawl.Happens on the following Dates: Oct 30, 2026, 5:00pm to Oct 31, 2026, 12:00am Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada) Oct 31, 2026, 4:00pm to 11:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada) <a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/166419/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Karbach Brewing Co.

Celebrate Halloween morning with the Monster Mash Run, featuring a Halloween-themed 5K, 10K and Kids/Family 1K on Saturday, October 31, at Karbach Brewing Company. The 5K and 10K begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 9:15 a.m., with the Kids/Family 1K starting at 9:30 a.m. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to enjoy festive activities, costumes and family-friendly fun while supporting four local nonprofits: Ainsley’s Angels, Asher House, Kids’ Meals and LifeGift Organ Donation.

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Ellington Airport

Three women veterans and award-winning children’s book authors will join forces for their first-ever Aviation Author Trio appearance at the 42nd CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow, October 31–November 1, 2026.
Graciela Tiscareño-Sato (“Captain Mamá”), Sarah Doran, and Patricia Osborn will bring aviation, military service, STEM, history, and storytelling together for families in the airshow’s Family Chalet.
The airshow will take place from 08:00 to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;on Oct. 31–Nov. 1.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://wingsoverhouston.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://wingsoverhouston.com/</a>
This year's event is significant as the CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow celebrates America's 250th birthday and welcomes the world-famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the featured demonstration team. Families from across Texas and beyond will experience thrilling aerial performances while discovering aviation careers, military service opportunities, &amp; STEM education through the interactive exhibit in the Family Chalet.
<h2>WHO</h2>
Graciela is the&nbsp;daughter of Mexican immigrants who became an Air Force aviator. She's the&nbsp;first Latina aviator in the U.S. Air Force to receive an Air Medal for combat air operations. She's an award-winning author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and creator of the nationally-recognized Captain Mamá bilingual children's aviation book series. Graciela brings aviation history, STEM education, military service, and bilingual storytelling together to encourage girls and boys to pursue careers in aviation, leadership, public service and entrepreneurship. Visit <a href="https://captainmama.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CaptainMama.com</a>
Family Chalet guests will also be delighted by two Army veterans.&nbsp;
Award-winning author&nbsp;Sarah Doran&nbsp;brings military history to life through heartfelt children’s stories that honor, memorialize, and celebrate the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Each book includes military history, educational resources, and a STEM activity, making Sarah’s stories useful for families and classrooms throughout the year, including Veterans Day, Women’s History Month, Month of the Military Child, and Memorial Day.
Sarah’s books include:
<ul><li>The Peppered Sky</li><li>Sleeping Giants</li><li>The Fearless and the Fallen</li></ul>
Learn more: <a href="https://authorsarahdoran.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://authorsarahdoran.com/</a>
Military &amp; civilian pilot and children's author&nbsp;Patricia Osborn&nbsp;created Huey’s Books to share her love of aviation with the next generation.
Inspired by her own aviation experiences and originally created for her niece, Patricia’s stories introduce children to the many ways military aircraft and their crews serve communities both at home and abroad.
Her Huey’s Books series combines real-world aviation missions with approachable characters and adventure designed to inspire curiosity, courage, service, and a lifelong love of flight.
Titles include:
<ul><li>The Ambulance That Could Fly</li><li>The Fire Truck That Could Fly</li><li>The Spy That Could Fly</li></ul>
Learn more: <a href="https://hueysbooks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://hueysbooks.com/</a>
<h2>WHAT: “CLEARED FOR STORYTIME”</h2>
The three-author experience will give families the opportunity to meet&nbsp;women who have lived the stories behind the books.
Expect:
<ul><li>Meet-and-greets with the authors</li><li>Signed children’s aviation and military-themed books</li><li>Flight-suit dress-up and photo opportunities</li><li>Conversations about military aviation, STEM, service, &amp; careers</li></ul>
<h2>WHY</h2>
Women remain an important and growing part of the military and aviation communities, yet young people do not always have opportunities to meet women who have personally served, flown, led, and built careers in these fields.
<h2>EDUCATOR OPPORTUNITIES</h2>
Gracefully Global Group created the 11-time award-winning Captain Mamá bilingual aviation book series. This brand has been introducing children to aviation and STEM careers through engaging stories where Mama is an aviator, bilingually since 2013.&nbsp;
These authors create books and experiences that extend into classrooms, libraries, museums, military organizations, and community programs. Ask about:
<ul><li>School assemblies &amp; classroom visits</li><li>Aviation and STEM programming</li><li>Veterans Day, Women in Aviation &amp; Women’s History Month programming</li><li>Military history education</li><li>Writing workshops</li></ul>
Graciela and Sarah will also be presenting aviation-themed school programs in the Houston area in the days before the airshow. Inquire&nbsp;below.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>MEDIA INTERVIEWS</h2>
Graciela Tiscareño-Sato&nbsp;(510) 542-9449; High-res media assets: <a href="https://captainmama.com/media" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CaptainMama.com/media</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Bio: <a href="https://captainmama.com/meet-the-creators" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CaptainMama.com/meet-the-creators</a>
Sarah Doran <a href="https://authorsarahdoran.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://authorsarahdoran.com/</a>
Patricia Osborn / Huey’s Books <a href="https://hueysbooks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://hueysbooks.com/</a>
<h2>To book AUTHOR VISITS October 27th - 30th in Houston</h2>
For Graciela:&nbsp;Inquire at (510) 542-9449.&nbsp;Follow Graciela on social media at:&nbsp;Instagram: @captainmamacapitanmama.&nbsp;Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/CaptainMama" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/CaptainMama</a>For Sarah: Inquire at (254) 654-1281 or email hello@authorsarahdoran.com

Local Event: Veteran Children’s Book Author Trio “Cleared for Storytime” at the 42nd CAF Wings Over Houston Airsh

Veteran Children’s Book Author Trio “Cleared...

Three women veterans and award-winning children’s book authors will join forces for their first-ever Aviation Author Trio...

Veteran Children’s Book Author Trio “Cleared for Storytime” at the 42nd CAF Wings Over Houston Airsh

Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill

Haunt the bars in Houston with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us!
🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃
Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹
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Here's What You Get:
👽 Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd of Spooky Crawlers!
🍹 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, &amp; After Party
📸 Professional Photographers
🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard
🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials
🍔 Food Specials at Select Venues
🔥 Awesome After Party
📛 Custom Halloween Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers
🗺️ Access To Our Houston Pub Crawl Map
🚨 Get tickets NOW before prices go up! 🚨
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Get ready to celebrate Halloween like never before! On October 31st, join us for a spooktacular bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails, outrageous costumes, and an electrifying atmosphere. We’re making our way through Houston’s top bars with exclusive drink deals, Halloween-themed entertainment, and surprises lurking around every corner.
Grab your friends and throw on your most hilarious, horrifying, or out-of-this-world outfits—because this night is all about bold looks and big scares. Each stop on the crawl will bring a new vibe, from bone-rattling beats to ghoulishly good drinks.
Whether you're dressed as a vampire, villain, or just out to vibe, this is the place to be for Halloween night. Houston is turning up the fright and fun — and you won’t want to miss a moment. 🎃👻
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🚨For all the latest venue information, special offers, event details, and ticket purchases, be sure to visit our website! It's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know. ⬇️
<a href="https://www.crawlwith.us/houston/halloween" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">crawlwith.us/houston/halloween</a>
🎃 CHECK IN 4PM - 6PM 🎃
🎃 CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM - 10PM 🎃
🎃 MID PARTY 7PM - 9PM 🎃
🎃 AFTER PARTY 10PM - 12AM 🎃
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100% CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE:
👌If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!
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🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫
We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!
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㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑
Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157606/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

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The Halloween Bar Crawl - Houston

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