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: Get fit for veterans, shop Hip Hop, find vaccine answers and go green at neighboring Discovery Green. 

 

Fitness Scavenger Hunt

Test your mind and body while supporting local veterans at the Combined Arms “Find Your Fit” Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 17. Strategy will matter as you race to decipher clues and complete physical challenges hidden around Houston. Register as a team or join one today.  

 

Hip Hop Vintage Flea Market

HHVFM returns to Graffiti Park on Sunday, April 18. Shop vintage treasures from dozens of vendors and enjoy a tasty selection of festival fare. Open 12 to 5 p.m., and admission is free.

 

Learn more about COVID Vaccines

All Texas adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, and the City of Houston has answers to all your questions about their Moderna vaccine clinics. Get the facts you’re looking for and register for an appointment now

 

Celebrate Earth Day

Take a short trip over to Discovery Green in Downtown. On Sunday, April 18, they’ll be hosting a huge Earth Day celebration. Enjoy live mural painting, explore butterfly gardening, hear from environmental experts, even catch a mini film festival. The fun starts at noon. 

 

Local Business Love

Roots Wine Bar 

Houstonia Magazine declared EaDo’s try-before-you-buy wine bar as one of the “8 New Restaurants You Should Try This Spring.” Still need convincing? Read Allison Cook’s recent Roots review for the Houston Chronicle, calling it “a great idea, well executed.” 

 

Brass Tacks 

Fuel your weekend with a delicious cup of joe, and while you’re there sign up for their Kokedame workshop on April 24, it’s about the art of Japanese-style potting. Not a coffee drinker? There will be cocktails too! 

 

Celadon Coffee 

Need an energy boost without the caffeine crash? The folks at Celadon have you covered with a surprising superfood beverage option. Stop by today for a Beetroot Latte. 

 

Facet Seven Fitness 

Find new friends and renewed motivation with a running group. Free and open to all, the folks at Facet Seven hit the pavement every Thursday at 6 p.m. There’s also an optional cool-down to follow at East End Hardware. 

 

Nancy’s Hustle

An early dinner on the patio just got better thanks to new outdoor shades. Now you can focus solely on the fantastic food and drink at this EaDo favorite, instead of dodging the sun. 

 

8th Wonder Brewery

Cool off with 16 frosty favorites on-tap at WonderWorld this weekend. From spiked seltzers to IPAs to Porters, there’s something for everybody.