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SUMMARY:Classic Cocktail Courses
DESCRIPTION:Get Schooled on Speakeasy Spirits in the 1920 City National Bank Building \n\n\n\n\nBotanical bliss meets vintage vibes! During this special Revue Weekend experience\, guests will sip and savor while learning about the history and mystery of gin. Whether you’re a seasoned gin rickey enthusiast or just gin-curious\, this tasting promises smooth pours\, good company\, and a roaring good time.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/classic-cocktail-courses/2026-06-05
LOCATION:1920 City National Bank Building\, 2219 Market\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Queen City Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:A Revue Prevue Party with Drink\, Music\, Burlesque\, and the World-Famous Bathing Beauties! \n\n\nRaise a glass to the 2026 Galveston Island Revue Weekend at the historic 1859 Ashton Villa. This vintage-inspired evening blends classic drinks\, live music\, a gambling parlour\, and a wink of old-school glamour as we introduce the dazzling Bathing Beauties in style. Mingle beneath the Villa’s storied ceilings before the night turns deliciously cheeky with a lively burlesque performance that channels the playful spirit of seaside revues past.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/queen-city-cabaret
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-06-06
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Classic Cocktail Courses
DESCRIPTION:Get Schooled on Speakeasy Spirits in the 1920 City National Bank Building \n\n\n\n\nBotanical bliss meets vintage vibes! During this special Revue Weekend experience\, guests will sip and savor while learning about the history and mystery of gin. Whether you’re a seasoned gin rickey enthusiast or just gin-curious\, this tasting promises smooth pours\, good company\, and a roaring good time.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/classic-cocktail-courses/2026-06-06
LOCATION:1920 City National Bank Building\, 2219 Market\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T170000
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SUMMARY:Classic Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Calling all vintage vehicles! The 2026 Revue Weekend car show returns this June. \n\n\n\n\nHot rods\, rat rods\, vintage trailers\, and more are lining up to take part in the Galveston Island Revue Weekend 2026 car show.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/classic-car-show
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Galveston Island Weekend - Bathing Beauties Contest
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Galveston Island Revue Weekend features everything from the world-famous bathing beauties\, to exclusive VIP experiences. Spaces are limited\, so get yours today. \nThe weekend’s main event features the world-famous Bathing Beauties! The contest has become a must-see event as locals and tourists of all ages vie for a glimpse at the vintage swimsuits\, parasols\, and cheer on this year’s contestants as they compete for bragging rights\, cash prizes\, sashes\, and more. Free to the public at Saengerfest Park!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/galveston-island-weekend-bathing-beauties-contest
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. \n\nThink 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!\n\nHeld 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.\n\nBring your besties\, your brainiacs\, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-nights/2026-06-11
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-06-13
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000
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SUMMARY:Kam Franklin Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:A St. Joseph’s Debut!\n\nKam Franklin is a singer-songwriter\, music producer\, activist\, writer\, orator\, model\, visual artist\, and actress from Houston\, TX. She is best known for her work with the Gulf Coast soul band\, The Suffers\, but Kam began performing gospel music at the age of five. A three-time recipient of the Houston Press Music Award for Best Female Vocalist\, Kam has performed on five continents and has performed with the Suffers backed by The Houston Symphony in addition to being featured solo. Kam is also known for her unique collaborations\, some of which include: her 2018 collaboration with Grammy Award winning Tejano legends\, La Mafia\, filling in for H.R. (of Bad Brains) during the 2016 Afropunk Festival Superjam alongside members of Bad Brains\, Fishbone\, and Living Colour\, performing in the 2016 March For Science band alongside Jon Batiste and Stay Human\, Questlove\, Judith Hill\, and Fred Wesley (longtime James Brown and Parliament collaborator)\, and repeated appearances at Newport Folk Festival where she has participated in numerous tributes and collaborations\, most notably with Chaka Khan\, Brandi Carlile\, Allison Russell\, Lucius\, and Deer Tick. In 2022\, she released the Bayou City Comeback Chorus EP\, a social justice album funded with a grant by The Houston Arts Alliance that features the voices and musicianship of over 20 artists from around the Houston area.\n\nBoth Forbes and Vice have featured Kam for her activism and business ventures that seek to create a more equitable and inclusive environment in the arts for black\, queer\, and femme artists working in all mediums and from all backgrounds. In fall 2018\, she joined the board for Headcount.org. Kam’s unique style and fashion-sense has also been covered by Buzzfeed\, Refinery 29\, and Nylon. Fronting The Suffers\, Kam has performed nationally on The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah\, and Jimmy Kimmel Live in addition to speaking with Ailsa Chang and Ari Shapiro on NPR’s All Things Considered\, Brené Brown’s “Dare To Lead” Podcast\, Samantha Brown’s “Places To Love”\, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, and National Geographic’s “Texas: Spirit and Soul” short film.\n\nAt home\, Kam remains a very active participant in the Houston music scene\, producing events that have featured up-and-coming acts from around the Gulf Coast area while leveraging her and The Suffers’ international platform to represent the City of Houston and champion her entrepreneurial approach to finding success in the arts for women\, minorities\, and independent artists. She currently serves on the board of HeadCount.org\, as Governor for the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy\, and she also served as the inaugural Texas Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion ambassador for the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/kam-franklin-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-06-20
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T220000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Figures - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nABOUT HIDDEN FIGURES | Hidden Figures is a biographical drama that tells the true story of three brilliant African-American women—Katherine Johnson\, Dorothy Vaughan\, and Mary Jackson—working at NASA as “human computers” during the 1960s Space Race. Despite facing intense racism and sexism\, they play a crucial role in calculating the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/hidden-figures-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Hendley Green\, 2028 Strand Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-06-27
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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