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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/2026-07-09
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aaron Lee Tasjan - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nABOUT AARON LEE TASJAN | Aaron Lee Tasjan is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for his sharp wit\, genre-blurring sound\, and fearless authenticity\, blending glam rock\, folk\, country\, and pop into songs that are as emotionally incisive as they are catchy. A skilled guitarist and dynamic performer\, Tasjan pairs clever\, conversational lyrics with anthemic melodies that explore identity\, love\, vulnerability\, and modern life with humor and heart. He has released several critically acclaimed albums\, including Karma for Cheap\, Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!\, and Elephants\, earning praise for both his songwriting craft and his bold artistic voice. Equally respected as a collaborator and sideman\, Tasjan has worked with artists such as Kacey Musgraves and toured extensively\, building a reputation as a compelling live act whose music challenges expectations while remaining deeply accessible.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/aaron-lee-tasjan-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aaron Lee Tasjan Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:A St. Joseph’s Debut!\n\nOver the last decade\, Aaron Lee Tasjan has established himself as a standout songwriter and performer. Through five critically acclaimed albums\, he’s built a loyal worldwide audience on the strength of his unique songs\, passionate live shows\, and indie folk grit style of storytelling and performing. Accolades for his work include a 2022 Grammy Nomination for Best American Roots Song\, and several Americana Music Association Award nominations\, including International Album of the Year in 2021\, Song Of The Year in 2022\, and Best Emerging Artist in 2017. His most recent studio album\, Stellar Evolution\, was named one of the best albums of 2024 by Variety Magazine.\n\nThis year\, Tasjan is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his solo debut\, In the Blazes\, with a special rerelease. Long beloved by fans for its blend of sharp songwriting and alt-country swagger\, In the Blazes is being reissued with never-before-heard bonus material and\, for the first time since 2015\, pressed on vinyl. To mark the occasion\, Tasjan will hit the road for a 10th anniversary solo tour\, performing songs from the record alongside highlights from his ever-evolving catalog. It’s a full-circle moment for an artist who has consistently pushed boundaries while staying true to the heart of his craft.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/aaron-lee-tasjan-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:Pirates of the Caribbean - 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 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN | Capt. Jack Sparrow arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune\, however\, because later that evening the town is besieged by a pirate ship. The pirates kidnap the governor’s daughter\, Elizabeth\, who’s in possession of a valuable coin that is linked to a curse that has transformed the pirates into the undead. A gallant blacksmith in love with Elizabeth allies with Sparrow in pursuit of the pirates.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/pirates-of-the-caribbean-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Hendley Green\, 2028 Strand Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Galveston Historical Foundation's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GHF’s Executive Director Dwayne Jones and outgoing president Clay Rogers will lead the 2026 GHF annual meeting on Friday\, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. The event is held at the 1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway\, and will include complimentary beverages and gourmet hor d’oeuvres. \nThe main order of business is the election of officers and directors for 2025-2026\, along with an overview of GHF’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year. The GHF annual meeting will include the “passing of the gavel” from the outgoing board president to incoming president Tiffany Vaiani. \nFor more information or to purchase a membership\, call 409-765-7834 or click here. \nABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION\nGalveston Historical Foundation (GHF) merged with the Historical Society of Galveston\, formed in 1871\, to create a new non-profit entity in 1954 devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years\, GHF has expanded its mission to cover community redevelopment\, historic preservation advocacy\, maritime preservation\, coastal resiliency\, and stewardship of diverse historic properties. GHF embraces an inclusive and broader view of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences. GHF recognizes the intersection of historic buildings and coastal life and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/galveston-historical-foundations-annual-meeting
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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