Tony’s Place is hyped to host the second annual Back to School with Pride Festival! This vibrant and affirming celebration is designed to support LGBTQ+ youth ages 14 to 25 as they head into the new school year. With over 30 vendors including local LGBTQ+ organizations, queer artists, food trucks, and live entertainment, this is …
Join us for a celebration of Sonya Clark’s Beaded Prayers Project, her longest-running collaborative artwork! Learn simple sewing techniques to create two sealed beaded packets containing a wish, hope, dream, blessing, or prayer on a piece of paper encased in cloth and adorned with at least one bead on the outer surface. HCCC will add …
Project Row Houses Floyd Newsum Summer Studios allows art majors from local universities the opportunity to develop a studio practice with support from a cohort of their peers and input from a team of artist mentors. This year’s cohort brings together the voices of ten diverse undergraduate and recently graduated artists whose work speaks directly …
Art Factory Presents a Brand New Production of Hit Broadway Musical HAIRSPRAY! Based on the 1988 John Waters film of the same name, HAIRSPRAY is a Tony Award winning musical sensation that has danced its way into the hearts of theatergoers worldwide! The story whisks us to 1962 Baltimore and follows Tracy Turnblad, a plump …
Weekly - Mondays OUT LATER is a gay men’s discussion group for men who are living life after coming out later -- focusing on life issues of parenting, divorce, family, dating, relationships, and other issues of concern to group participants. Mondays, 7:30-9:00, at Montrose Counseling Center, Room 103 email: outlater.group@outlook.com
Are you navigating the complexities of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, deconstruction, or simply the after-effects of challenging religious or spiritual experiences? The Rise Above Community (RAC) is a safe and affirming space where your unique journey is honored. A Safe, Traveler-Led Space for Healing from Adverse Religious & Spiritual Experiences (ARSE) This group is Traveler-led, …
The Triple A Alliance will be on hand to collect donations for top surgeries for trans masc Houstonians.
Silver Street Studios has open studio days every 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 12-5pm. Come meet local artists, spend the day enjoying the art gallery exhibitions, and spent some time shopping for jewelry, glasswork, paintings, sculpture, photography and more. The event is free, family friendly, convenient and free parking, and right in the Washington Arts …
Join HCCC for talks by current resident artists Atisha Fordyce (fiber), Macon Reed (fiber), and Dongyi Wu (metal). Discover the artistic processes of working craft artists and learn about the artists’ works of art, influences, and materials. After the talk, visit the residents’ open studios to learn more about their tools and explore their work …
CODED: Conversations You Didn’t Know We Were Having is an evening of dance, drag, and drama, produced by prokop_theory dance. Inspired by coded forms of communication in the LGBTQ+ Community, this happening is funded by the Houston Arts Alliance, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Katherine G. McGovern School of the Arts. This …
Discover the beauty and craft of the Turkish art of ebru paper-marbling with local ebru and watercolor artist Shaheen Rahman! Known for its exquisite and traditional patterns painted on the surface of water with specialized tools and transferred to paper, ebru’s origins date back over 500 years to Silk Road production of this art. Participants …
Thunderclap Productions presents the world premiere of THE CHOSEN ONES, a riveting new musical by Aaron Alon. Heart-wrenching, hilarious, and ultimately unforgettable, the show follows a group of LGBTQ+ teens in a conversion therapy summer camp, led by an “ex-gay” minister. THE CHOSEN ONES is a timely story of living authentically and finding your chosen …
They might have the present, but the future is ours! On Sept 14, something new descends on Houston. Tony’s Place unveils our first-ever flagship fundraiser, and it’s not just a party. It’s a portal, a shimmering rupture in the timeline, a collective act of radical imagination. Queer futurism isn’t just a theme. It’s about breaking …
Bayou City Art Festival will showcase the works of more than 250 artists in 19 different categories in Memorial Park from Friday through Sunday, October 10-12, 2025, from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. As one of the top outdoor art festivals in the nation, Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park benefits local nonprofits and features something …
ROCO continues its 21st season and Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series with Fragrant Memories, a program steeped in remembrance, resilience, and sonic storytelling, conducted by Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen. The concert takes place on Saturday, November 1, 5:00 p.m., at The Church of St. John the Divine. Traversing both spectral and sacred …
Country Sass & Sunday Class: Miss Angela's Country Brunch Be part of something truly special on Sunday, November 2, from 12–3 p.m., at Lott Hall in Hermann Park for The Diana Foundation’s annual Miss Angela’s Country Brunch. This beloved event brings people together for a festive afternoon of BBQ brunch, open bar, live entertainment, and community spirit—all while supporting Tony's …
Taking place November 6th through the 9th, 2025, Round Top Film Festival was established by Shanna and Skylar Schanen to embody a spirit of creativity, education, and community enrichment through the lens of the film camera. Its purpose is to develop and deliver a program that includes the best films from around the world for a …
Immerse yourself in the festive sights, sounds, and scents of the season at the 45th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, taking place November 13–16 at NRG Center. During the four-day holiday shopping extravaganza, shoppers will browse through a curated selection of holiday goods, gourmet treats, stylish apparel, unique jewelry, and one-of-a-kind gifts. More than 270 …
ROCO concludes its 21st season and Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series with Seeing is Believing—a radiant exploration of vision, revelation, and transformation through music. Conducted by Delyana Lazarova, the concert features guest concertmaster Laura Frautschi for a thrilling finale to the season on Saturday, April 18, 5:00 p.m. at The Church of …