Our weekly digest spotlights local news and EaDo-related events to keep you in the loop when it comes to the best neighborhood In the Loop. Catch it every week to stay informed.

 

In this digest: Hawaii comes to EaDo, celebrity dodgeball, and a taco cook-off. 

 

Share your thoughts with the EaDo Board!

Join us for the East Downtown RA/TIRZ 15 Board meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023. The meeting will begin at 12:00 pm via Webex.

 

Enjoy a Luau Night

Celebrate Hawaiian style this Saturday at East End Backyard. Live music, hula dancers, and roasted pigs will create a tropical escape you won’t want to miss. Plus, free admission. 

 

Dodge, Duck, Dip, and Dive

The Dodgeball Charity Challenge returns to Pitch 25 this weekend, with several Houston sports legends captaining the four teams. Last year’s event raised more than $90,000 for non-profits. Tickets for the star-studded tournament are just $20, but they won’t last long. 

 

Do you make the tastiest tacos?

Little Woodrow’s is hosting a Taco Showdown on Saturday to find EaDo’s top taco maker. Cooking gets underway at 5 p.m., with the first bites scheduled for 8 p.m. There’s still time to join the competition and win bragging rights and prizes. 

 

Local Business Love:

 

Magpies & Peacocks

Groundbreaking growth is on the horizon. EaDo’s non-profit design house has joined the 2023 Nest Artisan Sustainability Accelerator. 

 

District 7 Grill

The only thing better than pizza? Getting two pizzas for the price of one at this EaDo favorite. 

 

Facet Seven Fitness

Your friends can work out for free through July 15. Invite as many as you can for a chance to win a free month of membership. 

 

Rodeo Goat

The latest burger battle between the ultra-cheesy Dad Bod and savory Inner Beauty is on. Cast your votes soon. 

 

Tout Suite

This EaDo bakery has an ice-cold vegan horchata that is sure to keep you cool all summer.