Join Evan Vourazeris in the plaza on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 PM for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day!

Evan G. Vourazeris plays “Tuck” on Netflix’s hit series ‘Ozark’. He began his acting career in 2017 on Jason Bateman’s widely well-received show and has been a recurring character for it’s first 2 seasons. His love of acting came from watching movies with his father and the well placed suggestion from a friend that he should put his talent to good use. He immersed himself in the local film world and in spite of various obstacles never gave up on his dream to be on a film production with speaking lines. The experience on Ozark fueled his confidence and his engaging manner and ability to relate to people sparked a new desire to reach out and inspire others.

He took on advocating after his brother, an orthopedic surgeon and speaker in El Paso inspired him to use his experiences and reach out to inspire other people as well. His first speaking engagement for I’m Bullyfree came after he experienced online bullying first hand. He reached out to the I’m Bullyfree organization and in 2013 became an I’m Bullyfree ambassador. He began to speak about his experiences being bullied as a person with Down Syndrome. Evan wanted to tell the world that his disability didn’t speak for him.

He was soon invited to speak at the Houston Buddy Walk 2014 and has spoken every year since, except 2016 when he was in a serious car accident. In true form, Evan bounced back stronger than ever and returned in 2017. That led to more key note speaking engagements and appearances as the I’mBullyfree Ambassador at major events like the McDonald’s Children’s Festival 2017, and Red River Celebrity Softball Game 2017. Most recently, he was flown to Brownsville for the 11th Annual Sports Celebrity Dinner for Teens Helping Kids where he opened a new all inclusive baseball field that allows children with disabilities to participate on teams!

Since 2013 Evan has visited schools, churches, and sports events throughout Texas and has spoken to over 500,000 kids and families about bullying, cyberbullying and other subjects that empower.

Evan is regularly invited to speak on radio talk shows, promoting not only his role as Tuck but his view that everyone is important and has a God given talent and that with hard work, regardless of the obstacles or disabilities, anyone can make a difference in the world.

“My message is simple, stay strong, never give up and go for your dream!” -Evan

Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to Caribbean steel drums, and classic rock to country.

Friday, March 22 from 6 - 9 PM: Guillermo Serpas (Nuevo Flamenco)

*Weather permitting.

Join Girlstart in the plaza on March 23 for free, hands-on STEM fun for the whole family*. Navigate a maze with one of the world’s smallest robots, explore the science of sound while making your own instrument, create your own LED bracelet, launch catapults, and engineer wind-up cars to race with your friends. Discover “STEM is Everywhere” with mini roller coasters, rocket launches, augmented reality, and more hands-on fun! Click here to RSVP.

Girlstart’s mission is to increase girls’ interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through innovative, nationally-recognized informal education programs. Through its comprehensive programming, Girlstart provides a year-round, intensive suite of STEM education programs for K-12 girls. Girlstart’s core programs foster STEM skills development, an understanding of the importance of STEM as a way to solve the world’s major problems, as well as an interest in STEM electives, majors, and careers. To learn more, visit girlstart.org.

*Chaperones are required. Adults must stay with their children throughout the event.

Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to Caribbean steel drums, and classic rock to country.

Saturday, March 23 from 6 - 9 PM: Randy Holland (Classic Rock/Country)

*Weather permitting.

Sunday nights are live in CITYCENTRE’s plaza! Enjoy live music each Sunday from 3 - 6 PM* with a line-up of Inspirational artists featuring Mike Donohue on Sunday, March 24.

*Weather permitting.
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Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to Caribbean steel drums, and classic rock to country.

Friday, March 29 from 6 - 9 PM: Kyle Mathis (Classic Rock/Country)

*Weather permitting.

Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to Caribbean steel drums, and classic rock to country.

Saturday, March 30 from 6 - 9 PM: Seabreeze Sax (Smooth Jazz)

*Weather permitting.

Sunday nights are live in CITYCENTRE’s plaza! Enjoy live music each Sunday from 3 - 6 PM* with a line-up of Inspirational artists featuring Andrew Bateman on Sunday, March 31.

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Join us for the 10th Annual Doggy Party on the Plaza on April 6 from 12 - 5 PM! This free, family fun event benefits Houston area rescues & showcases over 80 local businesses! Bring your doggys and come shop, eat, play games & enjoy our Doggy costume contests. Meet celebrity guests and don’t miss the Annual “Rescue Me!” Parade. There will be a free photo with your pooch booth with photos by Nature Dog Photography, face painting and so much more! Take a stroll down Rescue Row sponsored by VERGI 24/7. It’s a fun-filled day that promises to make your tail wag!

Join Chapelwood United Methodist Church in the plaza on Sunday, April 14 from 5 - 7:30 PM for the Beyond the Horizon Concert Series. Enjoy uplifting and inspirational music from James Kelly while dining on the surrounding patios, or join Chapelwood’s Children’s Ministry for games and activities.

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus presents Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music on Friday, April 19 from 10 AM – 12 PM for a morning of toddler-friendly fun. Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.

Enjoy the sounds of summer in springtime with The Mad Man of Maui, Fred Lowery, on his ukulele on Saturday, April 20 from 7 - 10 PM in the plaza.

Lace up your running shoes and take your mark because the 9th Annual green6.2 is back at CITYCENTRE on Saturday, April 20. Houston’s greenest run begins with a Chevron Houston Marathon-qualifying 10K at 7:45 AM, followed by a 5K at 7:50 AM and a Kids K at 9:15 AM. Participants and spectators are invited to join in on the pre and post-race festivities in the plaza. All finishers will receive a medal and t-shirt. #rungreen

For more information and to register, visit green62.com

The American Heart Association and CITYCENTRE are gearing up for the 2019 Shop With Heart Card, Houston’s premier spring shopping and dining fundraising event, benefiting the American Heart Association. Cards are now available for sale online with a minimum donation of $50. From April 26 - May 5, cardholders will enjoy a 20% discount off regular priced merchandise at an array retailers, plus a complimentary appetizer or dessert with purchase of an entrée at top restaurants across the city. District participants include Allen Edmonds, Bowl & Barrel, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Hemline, Lily Rain, Madewell, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, and The General Public. Visit shopHouston.heart.org for more information.

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus presents Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music on Friday, May 17 from 10 AM – 12 PM for a morning of toddler-friendly fun. Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.

Bring your pup to the CITYCENTRE plaza for the Pull for Puppies Dog Walk and Pet Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 9 AM - 2 PM! Enjoy a dog walk and parade around CITYCENTRE, a tug-of-war tournament, Texas’ largest rock, paper, scissors tournament, face painting, balloon twisters, and an adoption station from Friends for Life. To register for the dog walk, please visit pullforpuppies.com. A portion of the proceeds for this event will go to Friends for Life – Pet Adoption and Rescue.

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus presents Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music on Friday, June 21 from 10 AM – 12 PM for a morning of toddler-friendly fun. Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus presents Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music on Friday, July 19 from 10 AM – 12 PM for a morning of toddler-friendly fun. Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus presents Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music on Friday, August 16 from 10 AM – 12 PM for a morning of toddler-friendly fun. Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus presents Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music on Friday, September 20 from 10 AM – 12 PM for a morning of toddler-friendly fun. Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus presents Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music on Friday, October 18 from 10 AM – 12 PM for a morning of toddler-friendly fun. Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.