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Latin Wave 17: The Rescue

Museum of Fine Arts – Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States

Based on the novel by Martín Sivak and set in the 1980s, the fourth feature by Daniela Goggi is a historic drama that tells the story of Julio, who returns with his family to Argentina after the downfall of the brutal dictatorship that overpowered long-standing democracy. Yet things soon take an ugly turn as his […]

Beyond Broadway Series: Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age

Hobby Center – Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby , Houston, TX, 77002, United States

In Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, he covers all the bases: sex, death and bacchanalia, with a set list as eclectic as the man himself. Songs from Cabaret authors Kander and Ebb blend with contemporary favourites and even a self-penned paean against plastic surgery. ‘I am literally the only person on American TV […]

Ensemble Dance Works

University of Houston – Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre, 3351 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX, 77204-4016

The spring concert features original dance theatre by faculty and guest artists as performed by our pre-professional dance company, the UH Dance Ensemble. This show is an annual audience favorite! Come see students shine in new works created especially for them.

Beetlejuice

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Austin. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. […]

500 Años de Silencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna: Karen Navarro

Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

“500añosdesilencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna” by Karen Navarro is a visual art exhibition that takes on a profound journey of reclamation and reconnection with the artist’s Indigenous heritage. Through a diverse array of mediums and a with a focus on the concept of beauty, this exhibition tells a unique story of resilience […]

‘Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette’

Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Asia Society Texas is pleased to present Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette, the organization’s first public art installation. This collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion with two stages, occupying AST’s 13,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart […]

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges”

Julia Hester Community Center, 2020 Solo Street, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges” is a thought-provoking art exhibition that delves into the urgent need for awareness and preparedness in the face of environmental risks. Through various artistic mediums, the project confronts issues such as the climate crisis, flooding, food deserts, hurricanes and tropical storms, environmental justice, and electricity disruption. The exhibition aims to […]

UHD Student Art Exhibition 2024

University of Houston Downtown – O’Kane Gallery, One Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002

The O’Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown is proud to present its annual Student Art Exhibition featuring art from University of Houston-Downtown students created in studio art courses during the past academic year. UHD offers studio course work in Figure Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Graphic Novel, Mural Design, Computer Graphic Design, Photography, and other special […]

The Health Museum – Film Streaming – Linked by Love

The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive , Houston, TX, 77004, United States

“Linked by Love” delves into the complexities of transplantation, family dynamics, and the intricate history of Black Americans with the medical establishment. Through laughter, tears, and moments of revelation, this poignant story explores themes of love, resilience, and the pursuit of second chances. The film is presented by Houston Methodist and Mendez National Institute of […]

COLORS IN BLOOM

Color Factory, 3303 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77098, United States

Spring into COLORS IN BLOOM at Color Factory! Leave your winter blues behind and take a stroll through its newly refreshed, blossoming Confetti Accumulation. Houstonians will be immersed in larger-than-life bluebonnets inspired by Houston’s iconic first sign of spring. And, of course, Color Factory will have a few surprises budding, too! Tickets are available for […]

REELpoetry Film Festival

Daley Sports Club, 922 Holman St Suite A, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

This week-long hybrid festival of poetry & film showcases 100+ screenings under 6 minutes from 20 different countries. Connect with international curators and presenters in real time online, and in-person on the weekend; watch world premieres from Houston creatives; experience ASL poetry and performances; and join us for two fabulous after parties. In-person events will […]

Tai Chi Chuan for Health, Spring Course II (In Person)

The Jung Center of Houston, 5200 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Meditate through movement using tai chi chuan, a Chinese exercise based on the yin/yang philosophy and practiced in slow, relaxed, continuous motion. Practicing the forms of tai chi and breath coordination is a tranquil way to focus your mind, achieve physical and mental balance, and gain vital energies.

Italian for Travelers

Italian Cultural Center – Milford House, 1101 Milford Street, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Get ready for your Italian getaway! In this introductory, in-person Italian language class, you’ll learn essential words and phrases that will help you travel with confidence in il Bel Paese. This course will focus on how to approach people and ask simple questions while touring the city, dining out, shopping, and more. Role-playing and basic […]

Beyond Broadway Series: Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age

Hobby Center – Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby , Houston, TX, 77002, United States

In Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, he covers all the bases: sex, death and bacchanalia, with a set list as eclectic as the man himself. Songs from Cabaret authors Kander and Ebb blend with contemporary favourites and even a self-penned paean against plastic surgery. ‘I am literally the only person on American TV […]

They, Who Sound

Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Every Monday Nameless Sound and Lawndale Art Center join forces to present an evening of experimental sound-making, improvised music, noises, the sounding of art, the performance of art, and more. Two different sets each week showcase a rich diversity of international and regional creative offerings, with an emphasis on Houston’s vibrant local scene. Opening night […]

Beetlejuice

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Austin. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. […]

500 Años de Silencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna: Karen Navarro

Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

“500añosdesilencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna” by Karen Navarro is a visual art exhibition that takes on a profound journey of reclamation and reconnection with the artist’s Indigenous heritage. Through a diverse array of mediums and a with a focus on the concept of beauty, this exhibition tells a unique story of resilience […]

‘Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette’

Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Asia Society Texas is pleased to present Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette, the organization’s first public art installation. This collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion with two stages, occupying AST’s 13,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart […]

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum ‘The Blue Helmets in Action” Rotating Exhibit

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline , Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s new rotating exhibition, The Blue Helmets in Action, focuses on the 93rd Infantry Division, the first African American combat division to be activated during World War II. The purpose of the exhibition is to educate visitors about this historically overlooked Army division. The exhibition follows the formation of The Blue Helmets, […]

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges”

Julia Hester Community Center, 2020 Solo Street, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges” is a thought-provoking art exhibition that delves into the urgent need for awareness and preparedness in the face of environmental risks. Through various artistic mediums, the project confronts issues such as the climate crisis, flooding, food deserts, hurricanes and tropical storms, environmental justice, and electricity disruption. The exhibition aims to […]

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) History Exhibit

The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

February 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024 From award-winning paintings to vintage bronco bull riding photos, this HLSR exhibit complements the rodeo season in February and the Texas History Month in March. This exhibit represents the cowboy spirit across Houston’s main heritages and is a big part of Houston history! Rodeo culture brings nearly all […]

The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection

Holocaust Museum Houston, 5401 Caroline St., Houston, TX, 77004-6804, United States

“The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection” celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present day. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition of the same name features the shared treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey during […]

UHD Student Art Exhibition 2024

University of Houston Downtown – O’Kane Gallery, One Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002

The O’Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown is proud to present its annual Student Art Exhibition featuring art from University of Houston-Downtown students created in studio art courses during the past academic year. UHD offers studio course work in Figure Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Graphic Novel, Mural Design, Computer Graphic Design, Photography, and other special […]

The Health Museum – Film Streaming – Linked by Love

The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive , Houston, TX, 77004, United States

“Linked by Love” delves into the complexities of transplantation, family dynamics, and the intricate history of Black Americans with the medical establishment. Through laughter, tears, and moments of revelation, this poignant story explores themes of love, resilience, and the pursuit of second chances. The film is presented by Houston Methodist and Mendez National Institute of […]

Panto U.S.A. Presents Beauty and The Beast

Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, 77030, United States

When you think of a dying rose and a clock, candlestick and teapot who talk…you are thinking Beauty and the Beast. One of this season’s spellbinding family shows from The Panto Company USA stars Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle and of course The Beast! The beautiful Belle finds herself in a spell-bound castle […]

REELpoetry Film Festival

Daley Sports Club, 922 Holman St Suite A, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

This week-long hybrid festival of poetry & film showcases 100+ screenings under 6 minutes from 20 different countries. Connect with international curators and presenters in real time online, and in-person on the weekend; watch world premieres from Houston creatives; experience ASL poetry and performances; and join us for two fabulous after parties. In-person events will […]

Popcorn Psychology (In Person)

The Jung Center of Houston, 5200 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Grab some popcorn and discover how film and psychology go together like Mike and Ike! It’s back! Grab some popcorn and discover how film and psychology go together like Mike and Ike. It is no accident that the movies came of age alongside the discipline of psychology. Both examined the human experience in new and […]

reVision Tuesday Night Sessions

Houston reVision Community Center, 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX, 77074, United States

Tuesday Night reVision Sessions is a community-focused event that aims to promote exercise, dance, and unity while shaping young minds. The night includes various activities such as educational workshops, mentorship, and interactive sessions in breakdancing, basketball, and DJing. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, and personal development among the youth and young adults, the event serves […]

South Asian Writers Workshop

Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street Ste 125, Houston, TX, 77007

INSTRUCTOR: Kartika Budhwar TIME: Six Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 6:00–9:00 p.m. CDT PRICE: Early bird price: $210 for members, $240 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Wednesday, March 27. After Wednesday, March 27: $240 for members, $270 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship […]

Patio and Prime Time Wines

Italian Cultural Center – Milford House, 1101 Milford Street, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

As we head into the warm season, join us for a tasting of Italian wines perfectly suited for laidback porch hangs and backyard celebrations alike. Mary Ann Ellis of Tuttilili Wines and Specialty Foods will guide us through the tasting, which will be accompanied by Italian-style small bites. About the presenter Mary Ann Ellis started […]

Beyond Broadway Series: Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age

Hobby Center – Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby , Houston, TX, 77002, United States

In Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, he covers all the bases: sex, death and bacchanalia, with a set list as eclectic as the man himself. Songs from Cabaret authors Kander and Ebb blend with contemporary favourites and even a self-penned paean against plastic surgery. ‘I am literally the only person on American TV […]

The Sound of Music

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

A family-friendly classicA tale of resistance, courage, and joy  The Sound of Music, whose story begins in the hills of Austria on the eve of the Nazis’ annexation, resonates as much today as during the musical’s 1959 premiere. Acclaimed director Francesca Zambello incorporates songs from both the theatrical version and its famous cinematic adaptation into […]

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has stumbled upon international and critical acclaim as hilarious and highly entertaining pluckers. Born of a rejection of convention and a penchant for reinterpretation, their catalogue is a menagerie of rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classical music. Dancing somewhere between sincerity and in-sanity, punk rock sensibilities and restrained British humor, […]

Han-Setzer-Finckel Trio

TX

Tonight’s program features works by Debussy, Smetana, and Mendelssohn. Chicago Classical Review remarks about the trio, “The music unfolded like a spontaneous, heady conversation among three intimate friends.” PROGRAM DEBUSSY                           Piano Trio in G major SMETANA                […]

THE CHER SHOW at Theatre Under The Stars

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING MUSICAL! HER LIFE. THE STORY. THE LEGEND. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. This is her story, and it’s packed with so much […]

Girl from the North Country

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Girl From The North Country is the Tony Award®-winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!” Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including […]

Beetlejuice

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Austin. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. […]

Tay Butler: A Friendly Game of Basketball

Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

A Friendly Game of Basketball in John M. O’Quinn Gallery is a solo exhibition by 2023/2024 Artist Studio Program participant Tay Butler. This multi-media exhibition presents Butler’s research of and art engagement with basketball’s racial history and contemporary anti-Black issues. Through various media—including installation, painting, drawing, photography, collage, music, and performance—Butler creates a multi-sensory environment […]

500 Años de Silencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna: Karen Navarro

Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

“500añosdesilencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna” by Karen Navarro is a visual art exhibition that takes on a profound journey of reclamation and reconnection with the artist’s Indigenous heritage. Through a diverse array of mediums and a with a focus on the concept of beauty, this exhibition tells a unique story of resilience […]

‘Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette’

Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Asia Society Texas is pleased to present Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette, the organization’s first public art installation. This collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion with two stages, occupying AST’s 13,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart […]

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum ‘The Blue Helmets in Action” Rotating Exhibit

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline , Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s new rotating exhibition, The Blue Helmets in Action, focuses on the 93rd Infantry Division, the first African American combat division to be activated during World War II. The purpose of the exhibition is to educate visitors about this historically overlooked Army division. The exhibition follows the formation of The Blue Helmets, […]

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges”

Julia Hester Community Center, 2020 Solo Street, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges” is a thought-provoking art exhibition that delves into the urgent need for awareness and preparedness in the face of environmental risks. Through various artistic mediums, the project confronts issues such as the climate crisis, flooding, food deserts, hurricanes and tropical storms, environmental justice, and electricity disruption. The exhibition aims to […]

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) History Exhibit

The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

February 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024 From award-winning paintings to vintage bronco bull riding photos, this HLSR exhibit complements the rodeo season in February and the Texas History Month in March. This exhibit represents the cowboy spirit across Houston’s main heritages and is a big part of Houston history! Rodeo culture brings nearly all […]

The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection

Holocaust Museum Houston, 5401 Caroline St., Houston, TX, 77004-6804, United States

“The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection” celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present day. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition of the same name features the shared treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey during […]

UHD Student Art Exhibition 2024

University of Houston Downtown – O’Kane Gallery, One Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002

The O’Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown is proud to present its annual Student Art Exhibition featuring art from University of Houston-Downtown students created in studio art courses during the past academic year. UHD offers studio course work in Figure Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Graphic Novel, Mural Design, Computer Graphic Design, Photography, and other special […]

Xu Bing: Word Alchemy

Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, 77004, United States

‘Xu Bing: Word Alchemy’ assembles more than 50 of Xu Bing’s most important woodcut prints, videos, drawings, installations, and other ephemera representing almost 50 years of the artist’s creative output. Starting with Xu’s early engagements with social realism and Western art historical traditions alike, the exhibition charts the evolution of the artist’s linguistic experiments which […]

Panto U.S.A. Presents Beauty and The Beast

Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, 77030, United States

When you think of a dying rose and a clock, candlestick and teapot who talk…you are thinking Beauty and the Beast. One of this season’s spellbinding family shows from The Panto Company USA stars Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle and of course The Beast! The beautiful Belle finds herself in a spell-bound castle […]

COLORS IN BLOOM

Color Factory, 3303 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77098, United States

Spring into COLORS IN BLOOM at Color Factory! Leave your winter blues behind and take a stroll through its newly refreshed, blossoming Confetti Accumulation. Houstonians will be immersed in larger-than-life bluebonnets inspired by Houston’s iconic first sign of spring. And, of course, Color Factory will have a few surprises budding, too! Tickets are available for […]

Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage

Museum of Fine Arts – Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street , Houston, TX, 77005, United States

Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage is the first major museum exhibition devoted to exploring the breadth and complexity of Black identity and experiences in the United States through collage. Works by multiple generations of living artists examine concepts such as cultural hybridity, gender fluidity, historical memory, and notions of beauty and power. By assembling […]

Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism

Museum of Fine Arts – Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street , Houston, TX, 77005, United States

In the summer of 1905, Henri Matisse and André Derain embarked on a creative partnership that would change the course of French painting. The two painters experimented with daring directions in energetic bursts of color, form, and structure that eventually led to a boldly inventive artistic language known as Fauvism (from the French fauve, or […]

Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence

Museum of Fine Arts – Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States

Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence showcases Kehinde Wiley’s new, monumental body of work, with large-scale paintings and sculptures of men and women in repose. Through his work, with detailed portrayals of Black and Brown individuals, the artist confronts the silence surrounding systemic violence and injustice. In this body of work, Wiley uses the visual […]

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), 5216 Montrose , Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow is the artist’s first solo museum presentation in the United States. Across an installation, a video, and a series of commissioned sculptures, Erlanger continues her decade-long disruption of the “semiotics of suburbia.” In her practice, Erlanger thinks of the home as a greater ecosystem containing not only houses but […]

Ruth Asawa Through Line

The Menil Drawing Institute, 1412 W. Main St., Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Ruth Asawa Through Line is the first exhibition to focus on the artist’s lifelong drawing practice. The exhibition presents drawings, collages, & sketchbooks alongside stamped prints, paperfolds, & more, showing the breadth of Asawa’s innovative practice.

Janet Sobel: All-Over

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

The Menil Collection will open “Janet Sobel: All-Over” on February 23, 2024, featuring some thirty paintings and drawings made by artist Janet Sobel (1893–1968). This exhibition, the first to focus on Sobel’s highly accomplished and influential abstract paintings, will explore the artist’s work as one of the first to pioneer a new approach to modern […]

Abstraction after Modernism: Recent Acquisitions

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

“Abstraction after Modernism: Recent Acquisitions” highlights work made by succeeding generations of artists who forged new paths in their approaches to non-representational art. The exhibition brings together acquisitions made by the Menil over the past fifteen years, including work by Agnes Denes, Suzan Frecon, Sam Gilliam, Ellsworth Kelly, Rick Lowe, and Richard Serra.

REELpoetry Film Festival

Daley Sports Club, 922 Holman St Suite A, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

This week-long hybrid festival of poetry & film showcases 100+ screenings under 6 minutes from 20 different countries. Connect with international curators and presenters in real time online, and in-person on the weekend; watch world premieres from Houston creatives; experience ASL poetry and performances; and join us for two fabulous after parties. In-person events will […]

Interactive Story Time

TX

Join Stacey Allen as she reads “A Little Optimism Goes a Long Way”. Come get a signed copy of your book too!

The Way of the Wise Elder in Film: Exploring Authentic Elderhood through Cinema (Online)

The Jung Center of Houston, 5200 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Explore films that grace us with representations of authentic elderhood, and teach us the essentials of aging wisely. The most compelling films about wise elderhood serve as journeys into mythic territory — offering daunting trials, vital awakenings, necessary sacrifices, and healing transformations. Movies bring the archetypes to life, gracing us with unique characters embodying essentials […]

Nurture Your Energy Body (Online)

Online/Virtual Space

Care for the sacred aspects of yourself with these basics from ancient Tibetan spiritual traditions. Many wisdom traditions describe the flow of energy within the body, which is vital for both physical and spiritual well-being. But most of us have never learned about this powerful layer of our experience. In this series, we’ll learn about […]

Italian for Beginners – A1S1 (Online)

Online/Virtual Space

No Italian? No problem! In our online Italian for Beginners – A1S1 class, you will learn everyday words and phrases to help you speak Italian with confidence. Our dedicated Italian teachers will help you establish strong foundations in the Italian language, focusing on proper pronunciation, basic grammar, and useful vocabulary. Learn Italian quickly and join […]

Beyond Broadway Series: Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age

Hobby Center – Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby , Houston, TX, 77002, United States

In Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, he covers all the bases: sex, death and bacchanalia, with a set list as eclectic as the man himself. Songs from Cabaret authors Kander and Ebb blend with contemporary favourites and even a self-penned paean against plastic surgery. ‘I am literally the only person on American TV […]

Don Giovanni

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

There will be hell to pay640 girls in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, 1,003 in Spain. As the servant Leporello famously sings in his “Catalogue aria,” the eponymous fiend in Mozart’s sublime tragicomedy Don Giovanni has already been very busy when he beds the engaged Anna and then kills her father in […]

Beetlejuice

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Austin. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. […]

THE CHER SHOW at Theatre Under The Stars

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING MUSICAL! HER LIFE. THE STORY. THE LEGEND. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. This is her story, and it’s packed with so much […]

Girl from the North Country

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Girl From The North Country is the Tony Award®-winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!” Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including […]

Tay Butler: A Friendly Game of Basketball

Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

A Friendly Game of Basketball in John M. O’Quinn Gallery is a solo exhibition by 2023/2024 Artist Studio Program participant Tay Butler. This multi-media exhibition presents Butler’s research of and art engagement with basketball’s racial history and contemporary anti-Black issues. Through various media—including installation, painting, drawing, photography, collage, music, and performance—Butler creates a multi-sensory environment […]

500 Años de Silencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna: Karen Navarro

Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

“500añosdesilencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna” by Karen Navarro is a visual art exhibition that takes on a profound journey of reclamation and reconnection with the artist’s Indigenous heritage. Through a diverse array of mediums and a with a focus on the concept of beauty, this exhibition tells a unique story of resilience […]

‘Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette’

Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Asia Society Texas is pleased to present Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette, the organization’s first public art installation. This collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion with two stages, occupying AST’s 13,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart […]

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum ‘The Blue Helmets in Action” Rotating Exhibit

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline , Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s new rotating exhibition, The Blue Helmets in Action, focuses on the 93rd Infantry Division, the first African American combat division to be activated during World War II. The purpose of the exhibition is to educate visitors about this historically overlooked Army division. The exhibition follows the formation of The Blue Helmets, […]

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges”

Julia Hester Community Center, 2020 Solo Street, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges” is a thought-provoking art exhibition that delves into the urgent need for awareness and preparedness in the face of environmental risks. Through various artistic mediums, the project confronts issues such as the climate crisis, flooding, food deserts, hurricanes and tropical storms, environmental justice, and electricity disruption. The exhibition aims to […]

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) History Exhibit

The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

February 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024 From award-winning paintings to vintage bronco bull riding photos, this HLSR exhibit complements the rodeo season in February and the Texas History Month in March. This exhibit represents the cowboy spirit across Houston’s main heritages and is a big part of Houston history! Rodeo culture brings nearly all […]

The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection

Holocaust Museum Houston, 5401 Caroline St., Houston, TX, 77004-6804, United States

“The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection” celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present day. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition of the same name features the shared treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey during […]

Xu Bing: Word Alchemy

Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, 77004, United States

‘Xu Bing: Word Alchemy’ assembles more than 50 of Xu Bing’s most important woodcut prints, videos, drawings, installations, and other ephemera representing almost 50 years of the artist’s creative output. Starting with Xu’s early engagements with social realism and Western art historical traditions alike, the exhibition charts the evolution of the artist’s linguistic experiments which […]

UHD Student Art Exhibition 2024

University of Houston Downtown – O’Kane Gallery, One Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002

The O’Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown is proud to present its annual Student Art Exhibition featuring art from University of Houston-Downtown students created in studio art courses during the past academic year. UHD offers studio course work in Figure Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Graphic Novel, Mural Design, Computer Graphic Design, Photography, and other special […]

“Joey’s Pop-up Party,” featuring national recording artist Joey.

Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, 77030, United States

Joey will sing, dance, and perform on a drum set, some of the hottest songs resonating with the life experiences of a kid growing up in today’s world. Joey will be joined by Yung Chris, the award-winning dance group Aldine Dance Company, Worthing High School Drum Line, and other surprise guests.

COLORS IN BLOOM

Color Factory, 3303 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77098, United States

Spring into COLORS IN BLOOM at Color Factory! Leave your winter blues behind and take a stroll through its newly refreshed, blossoming Confetti Accumulation. Houstonians will be immersed in larger-than-life bluebonnets inspired by Houston’s iconic first sign of spring. And, of course, Color Factory will have a few surprises budding, too! Tickets are available for […]

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), 5216 Montrose , Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow is the artist’s first solo museum presentation in the United States. Across an installation, a video, and a series of commissioned sculptures, Erlanger continues her decade-long disruption of the “semiotics of suburbia.” In her practice, Erlanger thinks of the home as a greater ecosystem containing not only houses but […]

Abstraction after Modernism: Recent Acquisitions

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

“Abstraction after Modernism: Recent Acquisitions” highlights work made by succeeding generations of artists who forged new paths in their approaches to non-representational art. The exhibition brings together acquisitions made by the Menil over the past fifteen years, including work by Agnes Denes, Suzan Frecon, Sam Gilliam, Ellsworth Kelly, Rick Lowe, and Richard Serra.

Ruth Asawa Through Line

The Menil Drawing Institute, 1412 W. Main St., Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Ruth Asawa Through Line is the first exhibition to focus on the artist’s lifelong drawing practice. The exhibition presents drawings, collages, & sketchbooks alongside stamped prints, paperfolds, & more, showing the breadth of Asawa’s innovative practice.

Janet Sobel: All-Over

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

The Menil Collection will open “Janet Sobel: All-Over” on February 23, 2024, featuring some thirty paintings and drawings made by artist Janet Sobel (1893–1968). This exhibition, the first to focus on Sobel’s highly accomplished and influential abstract paintings, will explore the artist’s work as one of the first to pioneer a new approach to modern […]

Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism

Museum of Fine Arts – Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street , Houston, TX, 77005, United States

In the summer of 1905, Henri Matisse and André Derain embarked on a creative partnership that would change the course of French painting. The two painters experimented with daring directions in energetic bursts of color, form, and structure that eventually led to a boldly inventive artistic language known as Fauvism (from the French fauve, or […]

Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage

Museum of Fine Arts – Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street , Houston, TX, 77005, United States

Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage is the first major museum exhibition devoted to exploring the breadth and complexity of Black identity and experiences in the United States through collage. Works by multiple generations of living artists examine concepts such as cultural hybridity, gender fluidity, historical memory, and notions of beauty and power. By assembling […]

Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence

Museum of Fine Arts – Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States

Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence showcases Kehinde Wiley’s new, monumental body of work, with large-scale paintings and sculptures of men and women in repose. Through his work, with detailed portrayals of Black and Brown individuals, the artist confronts the silence surrounding systemic violence and injustice. In this body of work, Wiley uses the visual […]

Third Ward Unity in Faith: Backbone of Our Souls

Community Artists’ Collective, 4101 San Jacinto Ste. 116, Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Early African American settlers in Houston’s Third Ward area established small worship places, reminiscent of the praise houses attended during slavery in the Jim Crow era. The intimate and personal size of the congregations created bonds in the community that would last for more than 90 years. Images of the still-standing small houses of worship, […]

REELpoetry Film Festival

Daley Sports Club, 922 Holman St Suite A, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

This week-long hybrid festival of poetry & film showcases 100+ screenings under 6 minutes from 20 different countries. Connect with international curators and presenters in real time online, and in-person on the weekend; watch world premieres from Houston creatives; experience ASL poetry and performances; and join us for two fabulous after parties. In-person events will […]

Cinco De Mayo Celebration: Free Family Night

Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Come celebrate our neighbor’s historic battle of Puebla at the Children’s Museum Houston’s Cinco de Mayo celebration with free performances, workshops and more. ‍ DIY Piñata Art Workshop: Put your creative skills to the test by decorating and designing your own piñata. When: At the top of each hour from 5 to 7 pm in […]

What Matters Most: How Can We Accept Morality? (Hybrid)

The Jung Center of Houston, 5200 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

What might be possible if we understand death as the goal of life? Why are we here? How can we live fulfilled, meaningful lives? Why do we suffer? How do we build a truly connected, inclusive community? The most important questions in our lives do not have simple answers. Often we have to live our […]

What Matters Most: How Can We Be Transformed? (Hybrid)

The Jung Center of Houston, 5200 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Take a hands-on approach to the tools and techniques that depth psychologists use to access, restore, and support our relationship with the natural processes of change. Why are we here? How can we live fulfilled, meaningful lives? Why do we suffer? How do we build a truly connected, inclusive community? The most important questions in […]

Journey of Poetry

Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street Ste 125, Houston, TX, 77007

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Cynthia Childress TIME: Four Thursdays, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, 6:00–9:00 p.m. CDT PRICE: Early bird price: $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Thursday, November 2. After Thursday, November 2: $180 for members, $210 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a […]

Houston reVision CommUnity Night

Houston reVision Community Center, 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX, 77074, United States

reVision’s CommUnity Night is a weekly get together for a hot meal, music, dancing, and celebration. While primarily focused on school-aged children and youth, and young adults, reVision’s CommUnity Night is open to the public. The musical focus is on hiphop, a live DJ plays music, and children and youth can learn the fundamentals of […]

Beyond Broadway Series: Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age

Hobby Center – Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby , Houston, TX, 77002, United States

In Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, he covers all the bases: sex, death and bacchanalia, with a set list as eclectic as the man himself. Songs from Cabaret authors Kander and Ebb blend with contemporary favourites and even a self-penned paean against plastic surgery. ‘I am literally the only person on American TV […]

Faith, Friends, and Film: Minari

St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 2450 River Oaks Blvd. , Houston, TX, 77019, United States

Faith, Friends, and Film is a film screening series presented by The Door, a ministry of St. John the Divine. Each screening is paired with a theme related to faith. Light hospitality (including mocktails) will be provided, along with a phone break at the half. Come out for the show and meet someone new! Captions […]

THE FATHER presented by 4th Wall Theatre Company

Studio 101 at Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring St., Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Estimated runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission. Now 80 years old, André was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter, Anne, and her husband, Antoine. Or was André an engineer, whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his […]

THE FATHER presented by 4th Wall Theatre Company

4th Wall Theatre, 1824 Spring Street Studio 101, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Estimated runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission. Andre is an elderly man who is struggling with memory loss and confusion as he ages. Through shifting perceptions of reality, he grapples with the loss of his sense of self and the people around him. THE FATHER questions the nature of identity, memory, […]

THE CHER SHOW at Theatre Under The Stars

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING MUSICAL! HER LIFE. THE STORY. THE LEGEND. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. This is her story, and it’s packed with so much […]

Beetlejuice

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Austin. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. […]

Girl from the North Country

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Girl From The North Country is the Tony Award®-winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!” Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including […]

Pines of Rome + Grieg’s Piano Concerto

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Romanian virtuoso Alexandra Dariescu joins the orchestra for Grieg’s famous Piano Concerto, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser adored for its memorable tunes and dramatic flair. Kafka’s Dream fuses “trance-like stillness and tumultuous forward motion” (The Telegraph). And, breathtaking visions of Rome are rendered with a palette of spectacular orchestral colors in Respighi’s beloved Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome.

Mindful Moments (Online)

Online/Virtual Space

Mornings are a special time. When our brains have not yet started to make the connections that will eventually lead us to identify with our roles in the world, we are simply mindful beings. Join us early on Friday mornings for a quick moment of mindfulness with Michele Pola, and explore how we can carry […]

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