Galveston Historical Foundation

Smarty Pints Trivia Night
2027-09-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-08-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-07-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-06-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-05-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-04-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-03-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-02-11 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA! Held on the second Thursday of each month, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase, and we’ll open the gates at 6 for dockside access before heading up to test your smarts at 6:30.

David Ramirez Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
2026-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
David Ramirez returned to music on his own terms. After stepping away in the wake of a long relationship and choosing to process his grief privately rather than turn it into a heartbreak record, the Austin-based singer-songwriter rediscovered his creative center. With six full-length albums, three EPs, numerous collaborations, and a supergroup project (Glorietta) behind him, Ramirez set aside career expectations to focus purely on the joy of making music.

The result is All the Not So Gentle Reminders, a 12-song, dreamlike album that leans into atmosphere, expansive arrangements, and the emotional pull of sound itself. Written during a secluded retreat in Waverly, Alabama, and recorded at Spectra Studios near Austin with co-producer Christopher Boosahda and a close-knit group of collaborators, the record explores memory, dreams, fleeting love, and hope. Lush and ambitious, it reflects Ramirez’s renewed commitment to authenticity—embracing music not as a means to an end, but as an end in itself.

Old 97's - Strand Summer Series
2026-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Saengerfest Park, 2302 The Strand, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September. Performances are free to the public with on-site beer and wine, select vendors, and a reserved VIP area with reserved seating, complimentary drinks, meet and greets, and more.
ABOUT OLD 97’S | Old 97’s are a pioneering alt-country band whose smart, literate songwriting and high-octane live shows helped define the genre’s rise in the 1990s. Formed in Dallas, the band—led by charismatic frontman Rhett Miller—blends rootsy country, punk energy, and power-pop melodies into songs that balance wit, romance, and emotional candor. Breakthrough albums like Too Far to Care and Fight Songs established their reputation for sharp storytelling and melodic punch, while later releases continued to evolve their sound without losing urgency or heart. Renowned for their relentless touring and electric stage presence, Old 97’s remain one of the most enduring and influential bands to emerge from the American roots-rock movement.

Rhett Miller Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
A St. Joseph’s Debut!

Rhett Miller is a revered singer-songwriter known for his more than three decades fronting the popular rock band Old 97’s who were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 Americana Awards at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. After two independent releases, Miller and the 97’s signed to Elektra Records and released the critically acclaimed Too Far to Care. Their 13th studio album American Primitive was released on ATO Records in the spring of 2024. Between projects with the Old 97’s Miller has released eight solo albums, most recently 2025’s A lifetime of riding by night.

In addition to his songwriting, Miller has branched out to write short stories, essays and articles that have been featured in Rolling Stone, Bookforum, Sports Illustrated, McSweeny’s, The Atlantic and Salon. He has also published two children’s books via Little Brown Young Readers.

Rhett’s podcast, Wheels Off: Conversations about Creativity, which recently passed 200 episodes, features well-known guests from all areas of the arts. Rhett has appeared in films, most recently Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, in which he performs a song he cowrote with director James Gunn. His songs have been used in countless movies, television shows and commercials
Rhett teaches songwriting at The New School in Manhattan, conducts an annual Songwriting Is Magic retreat in the Catskills, and has led workshops elsewhere, notably at the Sanibel Island Writers Conference, Chicago’s historic Old Town School Of Folk Music, and at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.

The Empire Strikes Back - Strand Summer Series
2026-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hendley Green, 2028 Strand Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September.
ABOUT THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK | The adventure continues in this Star Wars sequel. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master’s help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

Sunset Harbor Cruise
2026-09-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-14 18:30 - 20:30 and 1 more date | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Experience Galveston Harbor in its most beautiful light aboard our new Sunset Harbor Cruise. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a relaxing evening with unforgettable views (and a dolphin or two!) on the water, filled with some stories of Galveston’s incredible history.

Carrie Rodriguez Live at St. Joseph's w/ Hotel of 10,000 Stars Screening
2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
ABOUT HOTEL OF 10,000 STARS

Hotel of 10,000 Stars is a short documentary that highlights the people who are tasked with doing the difficult and dangerous work of putting food on our tables. It serves as a window into the supply chain and a complex web of systems that make up this industry, allowing viewers to peek into the lives of the people whose livelihoods and health are forever intertwined with it. Learn more at centerforpeople.com.

ABOUT CARRIE RODRIGUEZ

Carrie Rodriguez, a composer, violinist, and singer from Austin, Texas, finds beauty in the cross-pollination of diverse traditions. She melds fiery fiddle playing, electrifying vocals, and a fresh interpretation of new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Carrie began playing the violin at age 5; by age 10, she had performed as part of a group at Carnegie Hall, and she continued on the classical track in her first year at Oberlin Conservatory. She then shifted gears to pursue her love affair with the fiddle—staying true to her Texas roots—at the Berklee College of Music.

As a singer-songwriter, she has released 5 solo studio albums, 3 duet albums with the legendary Chip Taylor (author of “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning”), and 2 live albums. Her last full-length solo recording, the bilingual Lola, was heralded as “the perfect bicultural album” and was included in NPR’s Best Albums of 2016, as well as Rolling Stone’s Best Country Albums of the Year. Carrie has performed on stages across North America and Europe, as well as on programs such as PBS’s Austin City Limits, The Tonight Show, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.

In 2017, Carrie founded a highly acclaimed ongoing concert series at the Paramount State Theatre in Austin, Texas, called Laboratorio; a celebration and exploration of Latine culture. Her most recent work has been as a composer and lyricist for an original musical, ¡Americano!, which chronicles the true story of an inspiring DREAMer named Tony Valdovinos. The musical enjoyed a successful 6-week run off-Broadway at New York City’s New World Stages in June 2022, and also earned Rodriguez a nomination for a 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music. Carrie lives in Austin with her husband and frequent musical collaborator, Luke Jacobs, and their 9-year-old son, Cruz.

Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026.

Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA!

Held on the second Thursday of each month, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase and we’ll open the gates at 6 for dockside access before heading up to test your smarts at 6:30.

Bring your besties, your brainiacs, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture, there’s something for everyone.

The Derailers - Strand Summer Series
2026-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Saengerfest Park, 2302 The Strand, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September. Performances are free to the public with on-site beer and wine, select vendors, and a reserved VIP area with reserved seating, complimentary drinks, meet and greets, and more.
ABOUT THE DERAILERS | The Derailers are a high-energy country band known for their irresistible blend of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and roots-driven twang, channeling the spirit of classic country while delivering a fresh, road-tested sound. Formed in Texas and shaped by deep influences from Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and the Bakersfield tradition, the band gained national attention with a string of acclaimed albums and charting singles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Reverb Deluxe and Here Come the Derailers. Celebrated for tight harmonies, infectious rhythms, and electrifying live shows, The Derailers have toured extensively and earned a loyal following by staying true to country music’s dancehall roots while keeping it loud, fun, and unapologetically authentic.
