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After nearly 20 years in the making, Houston's historic Ismaili Center — the first in the United States — is opening its doors to the greater Houston community.

Ismaili Center Houston will host a free opening event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, when Houstonians can tour the massive cultural center and see dance performances, live music and art installations.

Guests can also walk around the center's 9 acres of gardens and courtyards. The center will have food trucks and a hot chocolate bar. Sign up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.

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"Our longstanding partnership with the Ismaili community has always been rooted in a shared belief in the power of landscape to foster understan

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