Girl Scout Days — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Cadettes & Seniors, Ocean Star Offshore, Drilling Rig and Museum, Pier 19, Galveston. Call (409) 766-7827 or visit www.ocean staroec.com.
La Marque Girl Scout car wash fund-raiser — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, O’Reilly Auto parts, 3231 Palmer Highway, Texas City, (409) 935-5413.
Concerts in the park series — 7 p.m. Saturdays, League City Park, 500 E. Main St., League City. Free event. Call (281) 316-3401.
Moody Gardens features Sunset Rhythms — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Palm Beach at Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd., Galveston. Live music through Aug. 7. For young kids, face painters, magicians, balloon artists, caricature artists, and arts and crafts for a family celebration. Call (800) 582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.
Exploring Sea Life — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays through July 31, Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. Get a close up look at the critters that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed. Seine, dig and explore under the guidance of local beachcombers. Call (409) 737-1222.
Knights of Columbus Council No. 787 barbecue dinner — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 1912 Winnie St., Galveston. Cost $6. Call (409) 762-2112 between 9 a.m. and noon.
Hitchcock Public Library party in the park — 10:45 a.m. Saturday, The Gordon and Ursula Latimer Park next to the library, 8005 Barry St. Hot dogs and entertainment for readers who read at least 10 books. Call (409) 986-7814.
Booksigning with Ed Crowell, author of “Barefoot Pirate: The Tall Ships and Tales of Windjammer” — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Midsummer Books, 2309 Mechanic’s Ship Row, Galveston. Barefoot Pirate is a true story of swashbuckling adventures, classic tall ships and a sailor’s steadfast determination to prove himself right. The story of how one man managed to save classic sailing ships from sure destruction and, along the way, put together one of the finest fleets of vessels in the world. Call (409) 765-5930 or e-mail midsummer@houston. rr.com.
Friends of Bay Area Turning Point presents the eighth annual Casino Night themed “Let’s Luau” — 6:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City. Cost $40 per person. Advanced tickets are available and include $3,000 in casino bucks. Tickets purchased at the door include $1,000 in casino bucks. Drawings, live and silent auctions, and casino games such as black jack, roulette, craps and Texas hold’em poker. Call Michele and Alan Jacobs at (281) 851-5179 or Cyndy Qualia at (281) 648-2643.
Haak Winery presents the second annual Italian Festival — 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Haak Winery, 6310 Ave. T, Santa Fe. San Giovanni Italian Folk Dancers from Galveston, Italian music by DJ Frankie Tambrella, Bocce Ball tournament and Italian food by Franca’s of Clear Lake. Bring lawn chairs. Free event. Rescheduled event from a previous date. Call (409) 925-1401.
Galveston author Maggie Petsch will be signing copies of her latest book “Dora the Adorable Duck” — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hastings Entertainment and Book Store, 2711 61st St., Galveston. Dora is a new resident to the pond and her fear of being different keeps her from making friends until she meets one of the locals. There will be a drawing for a framed print of Dora and free coloring books and crayons. For information, call (409) 741-1924.
Coastal Birds Program — 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, (281) 474-3748.
Sunday
Knights of Columbus Council No. 10393 barbecue chicken dinner — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Madonna Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes, 10114 state Highway 6, Hitchcock. Cost $6 for adults and $3 for children.
“Thermasilk Bikini Contest” and “Starbucks Cool Taste of Summer” — 3 p.m. Sunday, East Beach, Galveston. Prizes from KRBE 104 FM. Parking $7 or free with park board decal. Visit eastbeachparty.com.
Haak Winery Summer Concert Series — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Haak Winery, 6310 Ave. T, Santa Fe. Music by Ken Gaines (acoustic singer songwriter Americana music). Event catered by W&W Catering. Bring lawn chairs. Free event.
Call (409) 925-1401.
Upcoming
Galveston Summer Band Concerts — 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sealy Gazebo at 24th Street and Avenue I, Galveston. The Galveston Beach Band is under the direction of Frank G. Incaprera. Sponsored by the city of Galveston. The free open-air concerts will run through Aug. 17.
Rock the Dock with Luther & the Healers (Blues) — 6:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Thursday, Kemah Boardwalk Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and Second streets, Kemah. Call (281) 334-9880.
Houston
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus — 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday the final day. Reliant Stadium, Houston. Ticket prices, $10, $15, $20 and $25 at Ticketmaster centers or call (713) 629-3700.
“The New Adventures of Pinocchio” the third presentation of the annual summer Children’s Theatre Festival — 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today and Monday through Friday next week; and 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre, Entrance 16 (off Cullen Boulevard). Adults, $7; children 14 and under, $6. Call (713) 743-2929.
Theater Picks
East-end theatre company presents “The Vagina Monologues,” Eve Ensler’s Obie Award Winning play — 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2001 Postoffice St., Galveston. A poignant and hilarious tour of the last frontier, the ultimate forbidden zone, “The Vagina Monologues” is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Tickets cost $22 for adults and $17 for students and senior citizens. They will benefit The Resource and Crisis Center as well as the theatre. Call (409) 762-3556.
Bay Area Harbour Playhouse presents Lerner & Loewe’s classic “My Fair Lady” — 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 8 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Main Deck Theatre, 3803 state Highway 3, Dickinson. Directed by Chad-Alan Carr. Favorite tunes include, “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “On The Street Where You Live” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.” Reservations are recommended, call (281) 337-SHOW (7469). Show runs through Aug. 8.
Galveston Island Musicals presents final weekend of “Buddy” the Buddy Holly story — 7:30 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Moody Gardens Convention Center Expo B, One Hope Blvd., Galveston. The story of the life of legendary rock singer, Buddy Holly, as he developed the style that changed music forever. Tickets cost $20-$33 adults; $11-$20, 12 and under. Call the Galveston Island Musicals box office at (409) 737-1744, Ext. 17 or visit www.galvestonmusicals. com.
Galveston Island Musicals presents “Storyville” — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday beginning July 28 through Aug. 8 at Moody Gardens Convention Center Expo B, One Hope Blvd., Galveston. Tickets cost $20-$33 adults; $11-$20, 12 and under. A dazzling, rocking and jazzy New Orleans-style love story during Mardi Gras in old New Orleans. Call The Galveston Island Musicals box office at (409) 737-1744, Ext. 17 or visit Web site at www.galvestonmusicals.com.
Art Picks
Buchanan Gallery’s “Summer 3D Show” — 2120 Postoffice St., featuring the work of Kathy Boortz, Tom Sale and Stewart Neely and 20 new exhibits. Show runs through Aug. 22. Call (409) 763-8683.
Galveston Island Arts Academy adult class on “Getting Started with Polymer Clay” — 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 30, GIAA, 2627 Ave. O, Galveston. Cost $25, plus clay and supplies kit $15 to $40. Register by noon Thursday. Dr. Margaret Canavan, instructor, for ages 16 and up. For information and registration call Dr. Susan Vaughan, director at (409) 771-4438 or visit www.academicplanet.com/webs/giaa.
Galveston Island Arts Academy class on “Polymer Clay Jewelry” — 9 a.m. to noon July 31, GIAA, 2627 Ave. O, Galveston. Cost $25, plus clay and supplies kit $15 to $40. Register by noon Thursday. For ages 11 to 15. For information and registration call Dr. Susan Vaughan, director at (409) 771-4438 or visit www.academicplanet.com/webs/giaa.
“Quilts in Motion” opens at the Galveston County Historical Museum — Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, 2219 Market St., Galveston. Exhibit runs through Nov. 21. Call (409) 766-2340.
Bremond House Gallery — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Galveston. “Orchids-Inner Beauty” by David E. Warner. Adding an informational perspective to the exhibit is Dr. Paul Koo, a West End resident who has been growing and nurturing orchids for most of his life. Runs through 2004. Call Deborah Kaufman at (409) 621-1171.
The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake Summer open Juried Exhibition — 2000 NASA Road 1, Houston. Juror is Doug Sweet. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Exhibit runs through Aug. 12.
Galveston Art Center exhibits — 22nd Street and Strand, Galveston. “Archival Prints,” photographs by Duncan Ganley of the Archives Department at the Museum of Find Arts, Houston; “Registration Marks” is a variety of media by registrars at the Museum of Fine Arts; “Preparatory Works” is a variety of media by artists by preparators at the Contemporary Art Museum Houston and the Museum of Fine Arts. Runs through Aug. 22. Call (409) 763-2403.
The Water’s Edge — 1302 21st St. at Avenue M, Galveston. “Watercoloring Galveston” by Gayle Reynolds on exhibit. Also, pottery by John Whitman, Charles Cailouet, Madeleine Baker and Barbara O. Anderson; blown glass and pottery exhibit by Patricia Gruy. Sculptures by Pat Moberley Moore. Call (409) 762-1925.
Galveston Art League exhibits — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 2117-A Postoffice St., Galveston. Call (409) 621-1008.
Music Picks
Pee Wee Bowen Band — 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. today and Saturday, Club 21, 21st and Postoffice streets, Galveston, (409) 762-2101.
Becca and Catfish — 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, Cocktails Dance Club and Piano Bar, 2411 Ship’s Mechanic Row, Galveston. Call (409) 762-7900.
J.D. Richards — 6 p.m. Fridays, The Captain’s Table, 11126 FM 3005, Galveston, (409) 744-0881.
Ann Lane (pianist, vocalist) — 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Brothers Petronella Restaurant, 2301 Strand, Galveston. Call (409) 766-7266.
Fanny La Faye’s Burlesque — 8 p.m. (nonsmoking) and 10 p.m. today, Balinese Room, 2107 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, (409) 762-9696.
Nina Kay and Ronnie Ginsberg — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, Fitzpatrick’s, 2315 Ship Mechanic Row, Galveston, (409) 765-5914.
Oma Galloway, pianist — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Toujouse Bar, 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row inside the Tremont House Hotel, Galveston, (409) 763-0300.
Angelo Tolentino, pianist — 7 p.m. today and Saturday, The Bar, 5300 Seawall Blvd. inside the San Luis Resort, Galveston, (409) 744-1500.
Texas Breeze Band — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Rockin H Saloon, 4613 state Highway 6, Freddiesville, (409) 935-9862.
George “GT” Thomas and Friends (jazz) — 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Allen’s Club D’Elegance, 2816 Ave. R 1/2, Galveston, (409) 599-0640.
Comedy Show featuring Big J, headlining Thea Vidale — Saturday, Front Door Club, 6106 FM 1765, Texas City. Tickets $6 pre sale, $8 at the door.
Tony Soaprano’s Retirement Party (comedy) — 7 p.m. Saturday, Balinese Room, 2107 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, (409) 762-9696.
George Douglas Lee, original and classic music comedy — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Courtyard Café, 2519 Market St., Galveston, (409) 763-3845.
Pee Wee Bowen Band — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Thibodeaux’s on the Lake, Water Gate Marina, 1500 Marine Bay Drive, Clear Lake Shores, (281) 334-1700.
Paula Maya Trio with Erin Wright on bass — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Selena’s Blue Room, 3301 Ball St., Galveston, bring your own beverage, (409) 763-0482.
The Line Up — 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, JuJu Hangout Bar and Grill, 2408 Strand, Galveston, (409) 765-9300.
Fred Koenig — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays, The Captain’s Table, 11126 FM 3005 Galveston, (409) 744-0881.
Tomz Katz Band with Joe Pena — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Texas City Lighted Fishing Pier, Texas City Dike, (409) 948-8172, tomzkatz.com.
Tomz Katz Band with Joe Pena Open Jam Session — 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Poor Michael’s, 2007 Strand St., Galveston, (409) 762-1967, tomzkatz.com.
COMING NEXT WEEK
More Karaoke Madness with Dave Thomas — 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday, Cocktails Dance Club and Piano Bar, 2411 Ship’s Mechanic Row, Galveston. Call (409) 762-7900.
Scarey-oki — 8 p.m. to midnight every Monday and Thursday, Poor Michael’s, 2007 Strand, Galveston, (409) 762-1967.
Becca Ryan (vocalist, guitarist) — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday through Friday, Cocktails Dance Club & Piano Bar, 2411 Ship’s Mechanic Row, Galveston, (409) 762-7900.
Willy Gonzalez and The Line Up — Every Thursday, 21, 2102 Postoffice St., Galveston, (409) 762-2101.
Open mic with George Douglas Lee — 7 p.m. Thursdays, The Courtyard Café, 2519 Market St., Galveston, (409) 763-3845.
Open Mic Night — Wednesdays and Thursdays, Old Quarter Acoustic Café, 413 20th St., Galveston, (409) 762-9199.
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