Happy weekend, Galveston! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth festival weekend, basement to attic tour, and ghosts of the harbor night tour experience + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New Mediterranean dining spot: Chef's Table opened April 21 on Galveston Road in Webster, bringing a Turkish and Mediterranean grill with halal kebabs, lamb shank, beef tava and shareable mezzes for diners near Galveston -- check out the new grill.
Neighborhood safety progress: After a KPRC 2 Helps You report, the damaged sidewalk on the 2800 block of 61st Street in Galveston was repaired, and additional hazards the team found are under review -- see the sidewalk repairs.
Celebrating a historic milestone: Galveston marks Juneteenth with a weekend festival featuring concerts, block parties, living history, and a parade and picnic, plus a free screening of Hidden Figures today at Hendley Green -- see what’s planned this weekend.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Seafood night, upgraded: BLVD Seafood keeps it bright and modern, turning New American seafood creations into the kind of dinner that makes a random Tuesday feel like a tiny celebration. The full bar’s got your back with cocktails and wine, so you can lean into local life, not dishes.
Hookups with a view: Whether your rig’s overdue for some seagull therapy or you just want a staycation with real space, Stella Mare RV Resort packs full hookups (20/30/50-amp), Wi‑Fi, a heated pool and the island’s largest splash pad at an RV park, plus an observation deck for breezy Gulf and bay views.
Fix That Slice: When the seabreeze ruins your tempo, sneak into Vista Golf Training Center for focused, indoor reps with PGA pro Charlie Mack and TrackMan feedback. Great for beginners dialing basics, or regulars chasing a lower index, and you can even book on-course help at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 America the Beautiful 250 Anniversary Paint Party @ Galveston Art League | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’ve got a steady hand or just steady opinions, Galveston Art League is hosting a patriotic paint party for America’s 250th. Acrylics, canvases, and AC provided, pride encouraged. Fireworks energy, none of the backyard cleanup.
🏛 Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace @ 1892 Bishop's Palace | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Curiosity meets cardio at Bishop’s Palace, where the basement-to-attic tour finally lifts the velvet rope. Peek into Mrs. Gresham’s studio, then catch a rare third-floor Gulf panorama, all inside Nicholas Clayton’s overachieving Victorian showpiece built for railroad royalty.
🏳 Pride Live! @ Sound Bar | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Feel like clapping, snacking, and doing some good? Pride Live! brings Pride spirit, local singers, fun raffle prizes, and Coop’s Dogs to GIFT’s annual fundraiser for ACCT, our coastal lifeline. Cam Dunbar hosts, you bring friends, and yes, the hot dogs are worth the carbs.
🍵 Afternoon Tea @ The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center | Saturday (6/20) – Take a break from errands and sink into proper afternoon tea at The San Luis Resort, with finger sandwiches, canapés, desserts, and hot tea. Think civilized catch-up time, Gulf views, and an excuse to wear real shoes. No styrofoam cups, just grown-up elegance.
🎻 Galveston Symphony Orchestra @ The Grand 1894 Opera House | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – Her Voice, Her Story with the Galveston Symphony spotlights trailblazing Black women who shaped American music, from classical pioneers to the voices that rewrote the soundtrack. Trade the seawall shuffle for symphonic swagger. Expect goosebumps, history, and blessed air conditioning, then call it culture.
🎶 Lucine Locals Originals @ Hotel Lucine | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’ve snuck onto Hotel Lucine’s rooftop before it was fashionable, or you like your tunes with a sea breeze, Lucine Locals Originals brings all-original sets every summer Sunday. Sunset, salt air, live painting, and island talent, with art sales helping keep the amps on.
👻 Ghosts of the Harbor: Night Tour Experience @ Pier 21 | Sunday (6/21) at 8:15 PM – Think the harbor only has pelicans and party boats? Climb aboard this night tour to hear Galveston's ghost stories where they belong, on the water, with bay breezes, creaking lines, and the uneasy feeling the 1900 Storm still whispers back. Spooky, local, low on gimmicks. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Galveston report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 83°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 83. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 84°F — Precip: 22%
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