A Run for More

Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Dr, Houston, TX, United States

A Run for More Wednesday, June 21st | 7PM | FREE MECA @ TBH presented with The Truth Project Frankie Gonzales-Wolf makes case for history, running as the first openly trans elected official in Texas and she navigates her own journey in relationship to her trans sisters and to her representational image in office. Followed …

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100 Under $100 Group Art Show

Frost Town Brewing 100 N Jackson St, Houston

Local and artists around the country submitted over 100 original 5x7 works of art under $100. Hosted at Frost Town Brewing, be sure to make it this weekend to browse these stunning original works, enjoy some music, sip on craft beer, and try tasty pizza. Rare opportunity to see all these artists in one place …

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“The Curatorial Imagination of Walter Hopps”

Menil Collection Houston, TX, United States

The Menil Collection presents "The Curatorial Imagination of Walter Hopps," an exhibition featuring sixty artists that explore Hopps' curatorial influence.

“Ethereal Blooms” Fashion Show for Hispanic Heritage Month

Sabine Street Studios 1907 Sabine St., Houston

Coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexico-born, Houston-based designer Alvin Alan Ramírez Riojas premieres his exclusive “Ethereal Blooms” fashions for men and women, embellished with hand-sewn embroidery, hand-dyed gold and silver floral appliqués with macramé laces, tassels, angel trumpets, and more. Evoking the natural and cultural radiance of San Miguel de Allende, México, the designer used …

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Bayou City Art Festival

Sam Houston Park 1000 Bagby Street, Houston

More than 250 artists from around the country, representing 19 different disciplines will showcase their art at the Bayou City Art Festival on March 23-24, 2024 in Downtown Houston in Sam Houston Park along Allen Parkway. The Bayou City Art Festival featured artist for the Spring Festival is Karina Llergo, a mixed media artist from …

$5 – $75

Bayou City Arts Festival

Sam Houston Park 1000 Bagby Street, Houston

On Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bayou City Art Festival will return to transform Downtown Houston into a lively outdoor gallery and interactive art event with more art, entertainment, and fun. Houston’s iconic art festival returns to showcase the works of 250 artists in 19 different categories. Located …

$20

Dimensions Variable: A Journey Through the Senses Food-tasting, artmaking, and music inspired by “The Foreign in Us”

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Experience the exhibition Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us through sight, sound, touch, and taste! During this multisensory event, guests can explore the galleries while enjoying a live performance of Persian music; taste a selection of torshi samples prepared by local chefs; and try their hand at paper marbling. Drawing from thematic and technical elements …

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Reception for Moody Project Wall: Practices of Attention

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Join artist Angela Chen and Rice students to celebrate the completed Moody Project Wall: Practices of Attention. Students Cuiyuanxiu Chen ’24, Kevin Chen ’24, Naomi Doron ’25, saba Feleke ’25, Nevaeh Hicks ’26, Cal Mascardo ’26, and Izzy Ramnath ’26 made original contributions to this collaborative art installation in response to a series of readings, …

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Design & Wine

The Woodlands Resort 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States

Join us for an enchanting evening of painting and sipping at The Woodlands Resort with our talented instructor, Eric Sundin. Our class, focusing on the serene beauty of nature, is designed to inspire both novices and seasoned artists alike. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or simply explore a new hobby, this beginner-friendly session …

$46 – $60

Sip + Stroll: Guided Tour of Rice Public Art

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Raise a glass and take a walk with Executive Director Alison Weaver as she leads a tour of select public artwork found at Rice University. The evening will start with complimentary drinks at the Moody Center for the Arts and conclude at the James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace where guests can view the sunset light …

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Resonant Earth: Contemporary Perspectives on Land and Body

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Resonant Earth explores the connections between the human body and the land through the practices of six contemporary artists: Kelly Akashi, Lisa Alvarado, Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, Andrea Chung, Sky Hopinka, and Anna Mayer. The artists’ distinct approaches speak to the intertwined social and material histories of specific ecologies, both on a personal and collective level, …

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Opening Reception for “Resonant Earth: Contemporary Perspectives on Land and Body”

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Moody's summer exhibition. Resonant Earth explores the connections between the human body and the land through the practices of six contemporary artists: Kelly Akashi, Lisa Alvarado, Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, Andrea Chung, Sky Hopinka, and Anna Mayer. The reception is free and open to the public. $6 parking …

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5×7 Art Show

5”x7” show returns to Frost Town Brewing where all pieces are priced at $100 or less. Come out and grab some amazing original art while you can!

Dance of Gestures

Sabine Street Studios 1907 Sabine St., Houston

As part of the Dance of Gesture exhibition, Houston-based Colombian artist Loriana Espinel will host a conversation and live demonstration of her production Caligrafitis. In her exhibition, Loriana Espinel draws inspiration from pre-Columbian pictographs from Chiribiquete National Park in Colombia, as well as Japanese and European calligraphic styles to develop a new visual system. Dance …

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Adam and Eve and the iPhone

Archway Gallery 2305 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX, United States

Are we unwitting prisoners of our own devices? Artist John Slaby’s new show ADAM and EVE and the iPHONE opening September 7 – October 3 at Archway Gallery is an eclectic collection of paintings created over the last three years addressing the effects of the ubiquitous smartphone, as well as reimagining cultural myths in contemporary …

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Opening Reception for Tent Series: Lorena Molina and Sindhu Thirumalaisamy

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Celebrate the large-scale murals by local artists by Lorena Molina and Sindhu Thirumalaisamy, installed on south side of campus, across Loop Road from Herring Hall on Rice University's campus. In the fourth round of commissions for the Tent Series, the Moody continued to engage with Houston-based artists inviting them to respond to the current moment …

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Opening Reception for Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Climate Parliament Celebrate the latest Rice Public Art commission with the artist

Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering Science https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-new-public-art-with-the-artist-rafael-lo… Campanile Rd, Houston

Join us to celebrate the newest addition to the Rice Public Art collection, Climate Parliament by Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. A presentation by Lozano-Hemmer and a panel discussion with Rice Faculty Dominique Boyer and Sylvia Dee will start at 5:30 on the fifth floor of the O'Connor Building, followed by a reception with light refreshments …

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Opening Reception for Off the Wall: Karyn Olivier Public Reception | Temporary Public Art on Campus

Brochstein Pavillion at Rice University 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, United States

Join the Moody to celebrate the latest installation in our Off the Wall series by artist Karyn Olivier. Off the Wall at the Brochstein Pavilion is a partnership between the Moody Center for the Arts and the Core Residency Program at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The series …

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Jan Golden – CONNECTIONS abstract art

Grace in the Heights Gallery 1245 Heights Blvd, Houston

Artist Jan Golden is delighted to present CONNECTIONS, an exhibition of new work. Golden is a Houston based, LGBTQ+ artist who carefully constructs detailed explorations of line and shape through mixed media, encaustic, and collage. Her CONNECTIONS collection combines a vivid color palette with her love of textures and mark making. Also featured is a …

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Dimensions Variable: The Creative Process Chef Chris Shepherd, Musician Warren Sneed, and Origami Expert Kyle Fu

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Join innovators from the fields of cuisine, music, and art for a multisensory exploration of the creative process. Inspired by the methodological focus of the fall exhibition Do Suh: In Process, the Moody invites guests to experience how Chef Chris Shepherd creates new dishes inspired by the flavors of Houston; discover the improvisational approach of …

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Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Treasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled and local goods while enjoying food trucks and musical entertainment. Flash Gordon Parks will perform during the October 19th event.

First Annual Northside Brewery Bike Crawl

Join us for the First Annual Northside Brewery Bike Crawl on Saturday, October 26th at 11am! We're partnering with Bad Astronaut, Frost Town Brewing, and H-Town Brewing to promote biking and community while supporting the National MS Society. Collect stamps at each brewery to redeem for a commemorative pint glass at Bad Astronaut Brewing and …

Free
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Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble

Post HTX 401 Franklin St, Houston

Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble is an immersive, state-of-the-art laser show, offering a captivating blend of light and sound while exploring the interconnectedness of nature and technology. First exhibited in Austria, this is the US debut of Solar Dust. This pop-up is the first exhibition organized by Art Club, a black box art exhibition space …

$7

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3rd Saturdays Open Studios at Silver Street Studios

Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards St., Houston, TX, United States

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 …

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HOPERA presents As One

The Montrose Center 401 Branard St, Houston, TX, United States

HOPERA presents the Houston premier of As One in partnership with the Montrose Center and supported by Eureka Heights Brew Co this November 2024. As One tells the story of Hannah, a transgender protagonist, on her journey of acceptance, belonging, and eventual self-realization in the face of adversity and doubt. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this …

$20

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