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International Community Events

Here is a list of fun events occurring at or around Rice University. You can find more events by clicking here

Houston Greek Festival

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: October 2-4

Admission is $5 and there will be plenty of great Greek food and pastries to buy. This is a lot of fun and one of the most popular festivals in Houston because of the xcellent food.Plan to bring cash for all the yummy food you'll want to buy.




30th Annual Chicano Festival in Hermann Park - FREE!

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: October 2, 3, and 4

Held at 7:00 PM each evening in Miller Outdoor Theater.




1000 Lights for Peace - Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park - Free

Monday, October 4 - 5:00 PM

 




Asian Film Festival at Rice

October 2, 3, and 4

These films will be held in the Rice Cinema and are open to thepublic.  I think tickets are $7 with a Rice ID October 2 - 7:00 PM - "The World" - Chinese October 3 - 7:00 PM - "Cape No. 7" - TaiwaneseOctober 4 - 7:00 PM "In Search of Lin Zhao's Soul" & "Though I am Gone" Documentaries.




Splendid China - Miller Outdoor Theater - FREE

October 9 & 10 at 7:00 PM

 




Turkish Festival

October 10 & 11

This will be held on Saturday and Sunday in Jones Plaza in Downtown Houston starting at 11:00 AM each day.  You can easily take the Metrorail there from Rice and they will also have excellent food, performances, and special events. You'll need cash for admission and the yummy food you will likely want to try.




Dia de la Hispanidad - Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park - FREE!

October 11 - 7:30 PM