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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 […]

Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege

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

Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege presents work by the acclaimed Chicago-based artist, featuring large-scale paintings, sculptures, and installations that highlight the seen and unseen dynamics of Freedmen’s Town in Houston’s Fourth Ward. Throughout his career, Theaster Gates has soulfully elevated our understanding of Black labor, materials, place, and community to revitalize underrecognized neighborhoods […]

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 […]

Asian Heritage Performance

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

High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]

Asian Heritage Performance

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

High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]

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, […]

Gabriel Lester: Odeon

Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston, 4173 Elgin St The University of Houston, Fine Arts Building, Houston, TX, 77004, United States

The Blaffer Art Museum is proud to present the first solo museum exhibition in the United States of preeminent European artist Gabriel Lester, who has gained an international standing for his art, performance, and film as well as his dynamic public art installations. Across his now decades-long career, Lester has developed a captivating cinematic lens […]

Unearthing: Black Porosity – Open Studio Hours

TX

Unearthing: Black Porosities by artist-in-residence Rian Crane (he/they) will be open for public viewing in tandem with Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturdays! Unearthing: Black Porosity is an amalgamation of works exploring the ongoing lasting legacies, histories, and current relations of Black +/ Indigenous lifeways in the gulf south/ global south. Engaging writings from Black/ Caribbean scholars […]

Potentia // Actualitas

Throughline, 3909 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Potentia // Actualitas is a collaborative, immersive installation that explores the potential and actualized complexities of natural intelligence through lens-based media, found objects and ready-mades in a site-specific installation. The lens-based works record iterations of light, space and water surrounding a central structure created from organic matter, rusted artifacts, glass, and construction materials. Running throughout […]

Free High School Senior Photos – The Sessions

Art in the Heart, 8321 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX, 77093, United States

The project is a community-driven initiative that provides free high-quality, both digital and physical prints, senior photos to 30-50 high school students in need from diverse backgrounds in the Houston area. Collaborating with local talents, including 8-10 experienced photographers and 4-6 skilled makeup artists, each student will experience a personalized photo shoot, capturing their individuality […]

Asian Heritage Performance

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

High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]

Asian Heritage Performance

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

High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]

The Music of Star Wars

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

May the Force be with you! Travel to galaxies far, far away as the orchestra performs your favorite music from across the Star Wars universe, from “Rey’s Theme” to “Yoda’s Theme” and “The Imperial March.” You’ll hear music from all nine films in the Skywalker saga, performed in chronological order, plus selections from Rogue One and Solo.

Quiet Write-In

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

TIME: Third Saturday, May 18, 2:30–4:30 p.m. CDT PRICE: Free for members. $5.00 for nonmembers. Become a member here. LOCATION: Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, #125, Houston, TX 77007 (map). Whether you are hard at work revising poems for a chapbook, pantsing your way through the first draft of your novel, or outlining an essay, we […]

POSTPONED: Resident Artist Talk & Open Studios

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, 77002, United States

Due to widespread power outages related to the May 16th storm, HCCC will be closed until further notice and the May 18th resident artist talk has been postponed. Join HCCC for a talk by current resident Hai-Wen Lin (fiber), who will discuss their kite-making practice, which borrows from the languages of garment construction and pattern-making […]

Frida’s Fiesta

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center, 4916 Main Street Suite 100, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

A bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive adventure about a shy young girl who must find the courage to outwit an evil witch who’s turned the girl’s mother into a tree. Inspired by the Russian folktales, the Baba Yaga stories.  Written by Jack Helbig and Tim Fried-Fiori, Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori

In Conversation | Theaster Gates with Charonda Johnson and Hesse McGraw, moderated by Ryan N. Dennis

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

Join artist Theaster Gates alongside Ryan N. Dennis, Charonda Johnson, and Hesse McGraw, for a lively conversation about the exhibition, Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege, Gates’s artistic process, how he amplifies Black spaces, and how art can catalyze urban transformation. They will also discuss the impacts of the Rebirth in Action initiative. Gates’s […]

EL PRINCIPITO

The DeLuxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

¡La amada obra de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry regresa a Houston! Disfruta en familia con “El PRINCIPITO” en esta extraordinaria puesta en escena apta para toda la familia, con una espectacular producción donde el color y la fantasía inundarán el escenario! Las presentaciones serán en Deluxe Theatre. Presentado por Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts. […]

Opening Reception of the Inaugural Stateside Exhibition for UK-based artist, David Farrer

Hooks-Epstein Galleries, 2631 Colquitt, Houston, Tx, 77098

Hooks-Epstein Galleries proudly presents the inaugural stateside exhibition for UK-based artist, David Farrer. An exhibition of papier-mâché sculptures, “Mounted, but NOT Stuffed!” will open on Saturday, May 18, 2024; the Opening Reception and Artist Meet and Greet will take place from 5:00PM–7:00PM. David Farrer specializes in creating bespoke papier-mâché sculptures of animal “trophy heads”. The […]

Level 0 – FREE Intro to Improv Class

Station Theater, 2219 Crockett St #C2, Houston, 77007, United States

Our FREE Level 0 class is a fun, no-pressure way to try improv! This weekly 30-minute class lets you get a taste of Station’s improv training program, and it’s a great way to spend a Friday night! Level 0 students will receive a $25 discount code for our nine-week Level 1 – Fundamentals of Improv […]

Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole starring Belinda Munro

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

The Hobby Center & Jazz Houston Present Live at the Founders Club. An unforgettable night of pure musical magic, glamour, and sophistication with the incredibly talented Belinda Munro and the Jazz Houston Ambassadors. Belinda’s powerful yet soulful vocals and unparalleled stage presence will take you on a journey honoring each era of Natalie Cole’s career. […]

Vocalist Henrietta Robinson In Concert

Houston Piano Company, 1600 West 13th Street , Houston, TX, 77008, United States

Prepare yourself to experience one of Houston’s best-kept jazz secrets, vocalist Henrietta Robinson. Henrietta is a Houston native, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX and Master of Science degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Her early musical training included an introduction to both sacred and secular music. She honed her […]

Mr. Putifar’s Wacky Plan (Les Vengeances de Maître Poutifard)

Museum of Fine Arts – Nancy & Rich Kinder Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States

The location for this screening has changed to the Lynn Wyatt Theater in the Kinder Building. As a middle-school teacher, Robert Putifar was teased by students during his entire career. After 37 years of torment, a bitter Putifar finally retires in the home he still shares with his mother. Deep in his secret man cave, […]

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 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, […]

Taking Steps

Main Street Theater – Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. , Houston, TX, 77005, United States

By Alan Ayckbourn A tongue-tied solicitor has bitten off more than he can chew overseeing the sale of a crumbling, possibly haunted house that, um, used to be a brothel. Then in the course of one hectic night and morning, two couples, the solicitor and realtor, each immersed in their own personal problems, end up […]

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 Music of Star Wars

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

May the Force be with you! Travel to galaxies far, far away as the orchestra performs your favorite music from across the Star Wars universe, from “Rey’s Theme” to “Yoda’s Theme” and “The Imperial March.” You’ll hear music from all nine films in the Skywalker saga, performed in chronological order, plus selections from Rogue One and Solo.

EL PRINCIPITO

The DeLuxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

¡La amada obra de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry regresa a Houston! Disfruta en familia con “El PRINCIPITO” en esta extraordinaria puesta en escena apta para toda la familia, con una espectacular producción donde el color y la fantasía inundarán el escenario! Las presentaciones serán en Deluxe Theatre. Presentado por Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts. […]

It Is Magic

MATCH Houston (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston), 3400 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Deb and Sandy are auditioning Tim for the role of the Wolf in a production of The Three Little Pigs, but there’s a mysterious haze in the basement of the Mortier Civic Playhouse and that, in addition to interruptions from the director of ‘the Scottish play’ that’s having its opening night upstairs, is making things […]

Brahms’ Fourth

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

Monumental symphonies Schumann’s first symphony is brimming with romantic-era lushness – a lyrical jubilance that captures the excitement and anticipation of Spring after a long, dark Winter. Brahms’ Fourth Symphony has become one of this master’s most legendary works and classical music’s greatest masterpieces – a powerful final symphonic statement that is a treat to […]

Madame Butterfly at Miller Outdoor Theatre

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

Opera under the stars—is there anything better? Each spring Houston Grand Opera presents a weekend of performances for thousands of families at Miller Outdoor Theatre, one of the city’s true jewels. These free shows are not only a treasured HGO tradition, but also core to the company’s mission of providing all Houstonians with the opportunity […]

What Is A Ward?

Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine Street Studios, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

What defines a Ward, or in a more modern sense of the word, a neighborhood? Sabine Street Studios is located in Houston’s historic First Ward, meaning the first developed in Houston. As artists and creatives we all come from different backgrounds and heritages, as does our practice. But this practice has a shared sense of […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege

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

Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege presents work by the acclaimed Chicago-based artist, featuring large-scale paintings, sculptures, and installations that highlight the seen and unseen dynamics of Freedmen’s Town in Houston’s Fourth Ward. Throughout his career, Theaster Gates has soulfully elevated our understanding of Black labor, materials, place, and community to revitalize underrecognized neighborhoods […]

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 […]

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.

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.

ART SCHOOL FOR KIDS

Russian Cultural Center “Our Texas”, 2337 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX, 77005, United States

We’re thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our team, Ms. Anastasia Ferrer, an accomplished children’s arts and crafts instructor, with a degree from the Saint-Petersburg Institute for Educators. At our Art School, your children’s creative journey will extend far beyond just painting and drawing. They’ll dive into the tactile world of clay, embrace the […]

Gabriel Lester: Odeon

Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston, 4173 Elgin St The University of Houston, Fine Arts Building, Houston, TX, 77004, United States

The Blaffer Art Museum is proud to present the first solo museum exhibition in the United States of preeminent European artist Gabriel Lester, who has gained an international standing for his art, performance, and film as well as his dynamic public art installations. Across his now decades-long career, Lester has developed a captivating cinematic lens […]

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 […]

Unearthing: Black Porosity – Open Studio Hours

TX

Unearthing: Black Porosities by artist-in-residence Rian Crane (he/they) will be open for public viewing in tandem with Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturdays! Unearthing: Black Porosity is an amalgamation of works exploring the ongoing lasting legacies, histories, and current relations of Black +/ Indigenous lifeways in the gulf south/ global south. Engaging writings from Black/ Caribbean scholars […]

Free High School Senior Photos – The Sessions

Art in the Heart, 8321 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX, 77093, United States

The project is a community-driven initiative that provides free high-quality, both digital and physical prints, senior photos to 30-50 high school students in need from diverse backgrounds in the Houston area. Collaborating with local talents, including 8-10 experienced photographers and 4-6 skilled makeup artists, each student will experience a personalized photo shoot, capturing their individuality […]

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 […]

Creativity Book Club (May)

Frame Dance Studio, 2426 Bartlett St. Ste. D, Houston, TX, 77098

Looking for a community of creative souls to connect with? Join us! Each month, we explore books by creative thinkers with the goals of: 1) diving deep into the creative process, and 2) exploring how dance relates to our world It’s important to register in case we need to update readers before the meeting. All […]

Mujeres de Mariachi

TBH Center (Talento Bilingüe de Houston), 333 S. Jensen, Houston, TX, 77003, United States

Houston’s first and only all female mariachi group: Mariachi Amor a Mexico will perform live in concert in a show dedicated to the powerful & iconic “Mujeres de Mariachi”. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with one another, take pictures at the photo booth station and learn about the often forgotten history of women […]

EL PRINCIPITO

The DeLuxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

¡La amada obra de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry regresa a Houston! Disfruta en familia con “El PRINCIPITO” en esta extraordinaria puesta en escena apta para toda la familia, con una espectacular producción donde el color y la fantasía inundarán el escenario! Las presentaciones serán en Deluxe Theatre. Presentado por Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts. […]

Taking Steps

Main Street Theater – Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. , Houston, TX, 77005, United States

By Alan Ayckbourn A tongue-tied solicitor has bitten off more than he can chew overseeing the sale of a crumbling, possibly haunted house that, um, used to be a brothel. Then in the course of one hectic night and morning, two couples, the solicitor and realtor, each immersed in their own personal problems, end up […]

Community Music Center of Houston Student Spring Recital

TX

Come support the future of music at our Student Spring Recital this Sunday May 19th at 3:00 P.M. St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church. 3602 Emancipation Ave. Houston, 77004. This event is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, the City of Houston through the […]

Quilting Together Your Scraps and Pieces of Writing

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

INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Cole and Jamie Portwood TIME: Sunday, May 19, 3:00–6:00 p.m. CST PRICE: Early bird price: $45 for members, $60 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Monday, May 13. After Monday, May 13: $55 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here. LOCATION: Hybrid. Writespace, […]

Houston Boychoir Annual Spring Concert

South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Don’t miss this fun springtime event as Houston Boychoir closes it 2023-2024 season with a live performance of all three choirs. Join the fun and experience the joy of singing. Featuring: Houston Boychoir Preparatory Choir, Houston Boychoir Chamber Choir and Houston Boychoir Olde Boys.

The Crime Is Mine (Mon crime)

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

After a struggling actress stands trial for the murder of a lascivious producer in 1930s Paris, she ascends to scandalous stardom. A new life of fame, wealth, and tabloid celebrity awaits—until the truth comes out. Isabelle Huppert appears as a fading silent-film star in François Ozon’s frothy story of murder, romance, blackmail, girl power, and […]

Storytime with Kodan Quintet

Archway Gallery (Dunlavy), 2305 Dunlavy, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Join the Kodan Quintet at Archway Gallery on May 19th at 6:00 pm for an exciting evening of musical storytelling! Featuring works by Ravel, Grant Still, Maslanka, and the premiere of Nicky Sohn’s new work, Frog’s Tale. Concert and commission supported by the Houston Arts Alliance.

EL PRINCIPITO

The DeLuxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX, 77020, United States

¡La amada obra de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry regresa a Houston! Disfruta en familia con “El PRINCIPITO” en esta extraordinaria puesta en escena apta para toda la familia, con una espectacular producción donde el color y la fantasía inundarán el escenario! Las presentaciones serán en Deluxe Theatre. Presentado por Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts. […]

A Night at the Opera with Houston Masterworks Chorus

Trinity Lutheran Church Downtown, 500 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007

Opera enthusiasts, you are in for a treat. HMC partners with Opera on Tap, Houston’s favorite traveling opera group, performing beloved operatic repertoire spanning Monteverdi to Puccini. Soloists and chorus showcase their exceptional vocal abilities and dramatic flair in a fun atmosphere. You will be spellbound!

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 […]

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. […]

What Is A Ward?

Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine Street Studios, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

What defines a Ward, or in a more modern sense of the word, a neighborhood? Sabine Street Studios is located in Houston’s historic First Ward, meaning the first developed in Houston. As artists and creatives we all come from different backgrounds and heritages, as does our practice. But this practice has a shared sense of […]

‘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 […]

IVO MORRISON | THE INTRODUCTION

Reeves Art + Design, 2415 Taft St, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Please join us for the Opening Reception on May 16, 6-9pm Exhibition on through May 17-21 Blue is the colour of dreams. Orange, red and white are the colours of summertime. In ‘The Introduction’, Ivo Morrison tells you a story about the memory of summer. But it’s not about his summers. It’s about yours. And […]

Unearthing: Black Porosity – Open Studio Hours

TX

Unearthing: Black Porosities by artist-in-residence Rian Crane (he/they) will be open for public viewing in tandem with Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturdays! Unearthing: Black Porosity is an amalgamation of works exploring the ongoing lasting legacies, histories, and current relations of Black +/ Indigenous lifeways in the gulf south/ global south. Engaging writings from Black/ Caribbean scholars […]

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 […]

Artist INC Houston Presentation Night 2024

MATCH Houston (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston), 3400 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Presentation Night is a series of 5 minute presentations by each participating artist showing their work and who they are using the skills and techniques they’ve gained from this program. Powered by Fresh Arts, 2024 marks the seventh year of Artist INC Houston. Join us in celebrating these 25 Artists. For individuals who cannot attend […]

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 […]

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. […]

What Is A Ward?

Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine Street Studios, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

What defines a Ward, or in a more modern sense of the word, a neighborhood? Sabine Street Studios is located in Houston’s historic First Ward, meaning the first developed in Houston. As artists and creatives we all come from different backgrounds and heritages, as does our practice. But this practice has a shared sense of […]

‘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 […]

IVO MORRISON | THE INTRODUCTION

Reeves Art + Design, 2415 Taft St, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Please join us for the Opening Reception on May 16, 6-9pm Exhibition on through May 17-21 Blue is the colour of dreams. Orange, red and white are the colours of summertime. In ‘The Introduction’, Ivo Morrison tells you a story about the memory of summer. But it’s not about his summers. It’s about yours. And […]

Tracye Wear | From the Garden

Moody Gallery, 2815 Colquitt, Houston, TX, 77098, United States

An exhibition of recent sculpture by Tracye Wear. Wear is inspired by her combined interests in Cubist and early 20th Century sculpture with natural forms found in her garden. “With her latest series, Tracye Wear pushes the scale limitations of the ceramic arts while reveling in the life-affirming forms of nature. Not thrown on a […]

Brenda Biondo: Sun to Earth

Koslov Larsen, 4411 Montrose Blvd Suite C, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Koslov Larsen is pleased to present Sun to Earth, the gallery’s third solo presentation by artist Brenda Biondo. Combining several series of Biondo’s works, Sun to Earth introduces new ways of looking at common subjects while challenging viewers’ perception of color and three-dimensional space. The works explored throughout the show focus on atmospheric phenomena and […]

Unearthing: Black Porosity – Open Studio Hours

TX

Unearthing: Black Porosities by artist-in-residence Rian Crane (he/they) will be open for public viewing in tandem with Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturdays! Unearthing: Black Porosity is an amalgamation of works exploring the ongoing lasting legacies, histories, and current relations of Black +/ Indigenous lifeways in the gulf south/ global south. Engaging writings from Black/ Caribbean scholars […]

Gabriel Lester: Odeon

Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston, 4173 Elgin St The University of Houston, Fine Arts Building, Houston, TX, 77004, United States

The Blaffer Art Museum is proud to present the first solo museum exhibition in the United States of preeminent European artist Gabriel Lester, who has gained an international standing for his art, performance, and film as well as his dynamic public art installations. Across his now decades-long career, Lester has developed a captivating cinematic lens […]

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 […]

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 […]

SuperJaws: Bigger than T. rex

Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, 77030, United States

Follow the spectacular journey of an explorer who has discovered dinosaurs on five continents. Meet sail-backed meat-eaters, toothy fern-mowers, weird crocs, and soaring pterosaurs, as renowned paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno paints a vivid picture of the extinct castaways he has unearthed on drifting continents. Eligible for CPE credit Virtual ticket sales close May 21 at […]

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 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 […]

DISNEY’S NEWSIES at Theatre Under The Stars

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

SEIZE THE DAY They delivered the papers, and then they made the headlines… Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing, Tony Award-winning musical in a brand-new production by Theatre Under The Stars. Newsies is an extraordinary story, inspired by actual events. When a band of underdogs became unlikely heroes and stood up to the most powerful men 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. […]

COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

Russian Cultural Center “Our Texas”, 2337 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX, 77005, United States

Cultural Center “Our Texas” offers its venue for public events – recitals, corporate events, concerts, lectures, and more. The Gallery can seat up to 60 people. Amenities include a/v equipment and sound system, screen and projector, grand piano, stage and backstage, chairs and tables. AMENITIES & DECOR A/V equipment and sound system Big Screen and […]

What Is A Ward?

Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine Street Studios, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

What defines a Ward, or in a more modern sense of the word, a neighborhood? Sabine Street Studios is located in Houston’s historic First Ward, meaning the first developed in Houston. As artists and creatives we all come from different backgrounds and heritages, as does our practice. But this practice has a shared sense of […]

‘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 […]

Latino cARTographies Digital Board Exhibit of Houston Artists

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

We are featuring an exhibit with the University of Houston that features Latin artists through an art digital board that also features our mural. Under the leadership of Dr. Pamela Anne Quiroz, Director of the University of Houston’s (UH) Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies (CMALS) launched the groundbreaking digital board, Latino cARTographies: Mapping […]

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 […]

IVO MORRISON | THE INTRODUCTION

Reeves Art + Design, 2415 Taft St, Houston, TX, 77006, United States

Please join us for the Opening Reception on May 16, 6-9pm Exhibition on through May 17-21 Blue is the colour of dreams. Orange, red and white are the colours of summertime. In ‘The Introduction’, Ivo Morrison tells you a story about the memory of summer. But it’s not about his summers. It’s about yours. And […]

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