Houston Symphony presents Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy
2022-07-22 19:30 - 2022-07-23 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
On July 22 and 23, 2022, *Houston Symphony* and AWR Music Productions, LLC present *Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASTY,* a symphonic tribute to one of the most prolific video game franchises in the world. Guest conductor and GRAMMY Award-winner Arnie Roth leads Houston Symphony on the Sarofim Hall stage to perform the beloved music of Japanese video game composer Nobuo Uematsu, while stunning imagery from the game series plays on 40-foot screens throughout the program.

Purgatory Entertainment Launch Party
2022-07-23 19:00 - 2022-07-24 02:00 | Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, TX, 77058, United States
Join us for the Purgatory Entertainment’s Launch Party at Scout Bar on Saturday, July 23, 2022! Scout Bar is located at 18307 Egret Bay Blvd. Houston, TX 77058. Hosted by the legendary Khris Harding of Punkstar Radio! Featuring performances by Saturate, The Crowned, Widow7, Awaken The Giant, D.W.I. (Driven With Insanity), and Lucid Illusions! Special guest appearances including the Purgatory Girls and Average Joe & The Clones! Average Joe & The Clones will be entertaining guests outside for those who are waiting in line to get inside! The first 50 people with paid tickets walking through the door, will be entered into a drawing for an autographed guitar! There will be door prizes, a balloon drop (some have gifts in them), and other surprises you don’t want to miss out on! So, make sure you get in line early for this event! Dan’s Pizza Co. will be giving away free pizza till it’s gone! Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm! Cover is $10 advanced, and $12 the day of! There is also VIP tables available, but they are filling up fast, so snag yours today! $50 for reserved tables & $100 for VIP tables! Tickets are available on Eventbrite!! This is an 18 & UP show only! ***Masks are optional. Proof of vaccination is not required.

Houston Symphony presents Common
2022-07-29 19:30 - 2022-07-30 19:30
Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and three-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist, actor and activist Common returns by popular demand to join Houston Symphony at Sarofim Hall for two unforgettable performances. Led by Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke, the multi-talented artist will perform some of his most memorable hits on Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Yoga Artz & Brunch Educators Empowerment
2022-08-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Rise Rooftop, 2600 Travis St. #Suite R, houston, 77006
Join Puranik Foundation for Yoga Artz & Brunch Educators Empowerment at Rise Rooftop on August 6, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Unwind, bring awareness to the now, and give yourself the love you so often give out. The event will include:
• 3 Course Plant-Based Brunch
• All Levels Yoga Practice
• Live Music
• Mindfulness Activity
• Booths From Local Artists
The event will be free for all educators as the Puranik Foundation’s way of saying thank you for what they do. Non-educator tickets are $44 and all are welcome to enjoy a day filled with yoga, food, and empowerment.

Explorations of Humanity
2024-02-02 19:30 - 21:15 | Stude Concert Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra
Lidiya Yankovskaya, Conductor
Maximus Gurath, Cello
🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $40 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/explorations-humanity 🎟️
Fast-rising star conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya leads a program exploring different shades of the human experience with Jessie Montgomery’s Hymn for Everyone and Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. You also won’t want to miss 2023 Shepherd School of Music Concerto Competition Winner Maximus Gurath shine in Elgar’s profoundly expressive Cello Concerto.
Repertoire:
Jessie Montgomery: Hymn for Everyone
Elgar: Cello Concerto
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
Stay in your seats after the performance for a short Post-Concert Chat with Shepherd School Dean Matthew Loden and guest artists! 🗣️👏
📍 Location: Stude Concert Hall at Alice Pratt Brown Hall, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
🎥 This concert will be livestreamed on music.rice.edu

Deconstructing Mozart
2024-02-04 14:00 - 15:45 | Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera, Brockman Hall For Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Houston, 77005
Scenes from Così fan tutte and Le nozze di Figaro
Shepherd School Opera Department
Gary Wedow, Music Director
Joshua Winograde, Director of Opera Studies
🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $30 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/deconstructing-mozart-scenes-cosi-fan-tutte-and-le-nozze-di-figaro 🎟️
Step into the spellbinding world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, where centuries-old works continue to mesmerize opera enthusiasts. But what’s the secret behind singers mastering these timeless roles and melodies? In this immersive operatic event, witness Shepherd School’s Advanced Opera Studies students perform captivating scenes from Mozart’s renowned operas, Così fan tutte and Le nozze di Figaro, accompanied by piano and harpsichord. Gain invaluable insights between scenes from music director and Mozart specialist, Gary Wedow. Don’t miss this afternoon of Mozartian magic!
Sung in Italian with English surtitles. This program will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, inclusive of a 20-minute intermission.
Repertoire:
Così fan tutte
Act 2, Scenes 1-7
Act 3, Scenes 8 & 10
Le nozze di Figaro
Act 4, complete
📍 Location: Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005

Rhythmic Revelry
2024-03-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Stude Concert Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Rhythmic Revelry
Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $40 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/rhythmic-revelry
Journey across the globe in a program of rhythmic and high-energy music, led by charismatic conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Jimmy López Bellido’s Fiesta! fuses Latin American and Afro-Peruvian influences, modern pop music, and more. Inspired by the glittering, hypnotic beauty of Balinese gamelan, A Cassette from Banglé showcases the talents of Shepherd School of Music alumnus Daniel Leibovic. Prokofiev’s beloved Romeo and Juliet ballet score conjures the drama and intense passions of the world’s most famous love story.
This program will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, inclusive of a 20-minute intermission.

Music of Place and Time - Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra
2024-03-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Stude Concert Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Music of Place & Time
Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor
🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish tickets range from free to $40 and are available here: https://music.rice.edu/events/music-place-time 🎟️
Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra in a program spotlighting music that takes its cue from a specific time and place. Named after a grand estate in Washington, D.C., Dumbarton Oaks blends Stravinsky’s inventive, boundary-pushing sound with a nod to one of the greatest masters of the past, J.S. Bach. Elegía Andina celebrates composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s multicultural heritage and draws in stylistic elements of Peruvian panpipes. Based on a 17th century French satire about a pompous social climber, Strauss’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme fizzes with lively antics and whimsical charm.

Robert Avalon International Competition for Composers. Finalists Concert
2024-03-24 18:30 - 20:30 | MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The annual Avalon International Competition for Composers celebrates new, exciting, and highly original contemporary music rooted in the classical tradition by both young and more established composers.
The competition concert showcases the stellar quality of Houston performing artists and ensembles who relish the challenge of learning and presenting works of great difficulty.
Through the competition, the Foundation for Modern Music honors its late artistic director, Robert Avalon (1955 – 2004), who helped develop and initiate several important new projects for the foundation – including this competition.
Featuring pieces by:
Jonah Cohen (High School, 1st prize)
Zixuan Chen (High School, 2nd prize)
Sami Seif (University, 1st prize)
Gabriel Stossel (University, 2nd prize)
Stephen Ferre (Professional, 1st prize)
Ted Moore (Professional, 2nd prize)
John Cornelius and Anna Rubin (Competition Judges)
Performers: Musicians from the Houston Symphony and friends

Houston Symphony presents 21st Century Broadway
2024-04-05 20:00 - 21:30 | Jones Hall, 615 Lousiana, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
From Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7, the Houston Symphony takes a musical trip to the Big Apple for 21st Century Broadway, with stunning performances from today’s greatest musicals, performed by four Broadway singers—Rodney Ingram, Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, and Ali Stroker. Fans can anticipate hit tracks including “All That Matters” from “Finding Neverland,” “Fabulous, Baby!” from “Sister Act,” “When the Sun Goes Down” from “In the Heights,“ ”Proud of Your Boy” from “Aladdin,” and more. Guests can look forward to a livestream performance on Saturday, April 6.

Houston Symphony presents “I’m a Superhero!”
2024-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 615 Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Houston Symphony continues the PNC Family Series with “I’m a Superhero!” live at Jones Hall on Saturday, April 6. The Symphony welcomes families to attend dressed as their favorite heroes, while composer Gonzalo Farias conducts cherished tracks from renowned films, such as John Williams’s “Summon the Heroes,” “Superman March,” Rey’s theme from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, “The Flight to Neverland” from Steven Spielberg’s Hook, as well as music from Batman, The Avengers, and The Incredibles. Additionally, the Symphony will perform Valerie Coleman’s “Seven O’Clock Shout” in a heartfelt homage to the courageous frontline workers who tirelessly sustained and shielded the world during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hankus Netsky and Eden MacAdam-Somer Perform Jewish Music
2024-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Congregation Brith Shalom, 4610 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, 770401
The program “Ikh Benk Aheym” (“I long for home”) explores the journey of Jewish music from Eastern Europe through the diaspora to contemporary USA.
Two outstanding internationally acclaimed musicians, Hankus Netsky, founder of the Klezmer Conservatory Band (Boston), and singer/violinist Eden MacAdam-Somer are coming to Houston to perform Jewish music: ranging from traditional, both sacred and secular, to dance tunes, folk songs, Yiddish theater, jazz, and more.

Bounce and Turn at Axelrad
2024-04-20 21:00 - 2024-04-21 01:00 | Axelrad, 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
Bounce and Turn is back and taking over the Indoor Stage Upstairs at Axelrad on April 20, 2024 with Uncle Tino, MEXSTEP, DJ Yazzaspazza, and MLE. Uncle Tino is a funky Houston favorite and has been recognized for community efforts in the LGBTQ+ community locally, and on a larger scale by Billboard Magazine and The Recording Academy. Mexstep is a Houston born, San Antonio-based, hip-hop artist known for his thought provoking lyrics and hypnotic beats. He spits cultural knowledge on stage and educates others off stage through classes at UTSA, where he is a professor in the Mexican American Studies Program. Yazzaspazza is a 3rd Ward Houston Director, DJ, and Producer known to mix her creative skills live during sets through visuals and slowed down sounds. MLE is a DJ, Producer, and educator who curates spaces that bridge consciousness and celebration. MLE has gained quite the fanbase after their high energy Houston Boiler Room set in 2022. Come out and join us as we honor Texas artists that share joy and love through beats, rhymes, and sweaty dance floor bangers. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door or online.

Houston Symphony presents Adams’s El Nino: The Nativity Story, Reimagined
2024-05-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Jones Hall, 615 Lousiana, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Houston Symphony presents the vibrant and eclectic style of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams in Adams’s El Niño live at Jones Hall on May 25-26, a performance paired with beautiful music, exquisite modern Spanish-language poetry from Mexico, Chile, and Nicaragua, and an innovative orchestra complete with guitars and maracas tell an alternative version of the Nativity story—one seen through Mary’s point of view.

Accordion Kings & Queens
2024-06-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
– Texas Folklife presents the 35th annual Accordion Kings and Queens (AKQ) at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7 to 10pm. This highly anticipated annual concert of the state’s most dynamic performers will feature Las Fenix, 3x Grammy Award winner Sunny Sauceda, and Marcus Ardoin & Da Zydeco Legendz. The evening is a showcase of the diverse styles of accordion music performed in Texas. Guests include youth accordionists selected from recent Texas Folklife Big Squeeze performances. As always, admission is free and open to all at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, 77030.

Pride Chorus Houston presents "Y'all Means All!"
2024-06-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Drive, Houston, 77057
Saddle up for a rootin’, tootin’, pride-filled hoedown as Pride Chorus Houston proudly presents Y’all Means All! Get ready to two-step and boot-scoot to the exciting rhythms of country songs that celebrate love, diversity, and the spirit of unity.
In this one-of-a-kind concert, we’re not just singing country tunes – we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of LGBTQ+ voices in the genre. Join us as we pay tribute to trailblazing gay country musicians who have left an indelible mark on the music scene, while also tipping our hats to country stars who have become iconic figures in the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll feature music from Orville Peck, Brandi Carlile, Lil’ Nas X, Dolly Parton, and more!
From the soul-stirring melodies of gay country legends to the chart-topping hits that have become anthems of acceptance, “Y’all Means All” will showcase the power of music to bridge hearts and create connections. So dust off your cowboy boots and join us for a night of toe-tapping, hand-clapping, and heartwarming melodies that celebrate the beautiful tapestry of love in all its forms.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a musical journey that honors tradition, breaks down barriers, and embraces the truth that in our chorus, in our community, and in our world, y’all truly means all. Saddle up and join the ride at Y’all Means All! – where country music and pride unite like never before.
House opens at 7:30; Show starts promptly at 8.

Pride Happy Hour
2024-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice University Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Celebrate Pride Month at the Moody! Pride Chorus Houston returns with DJ Krazzy Kris at our annual after-hours event. In addition to enjoying the acapella renditions of pride anthems old and new, the Moody is offering complimentary drinks and the opportunity to make kitschy crafts! Guests can also tour the exhibition, Resonant Earth.
About the Performers:
From Elton John to Lady Gaga, the Pride Houston Chorus’s song selections will highlight queer artists and pride anthems old and new. One of the country’s first and oldest gay choruses, the PCH is a unified LGBTQ+ chorus with a focus on safety, making music, and sharing a message of unity and peace.
DJ Krazzy Kris, nominated for OutSmart’s Greatest and Gayest Awards for best DJ several years running, is a native Houstonian as well as a former Houston Pride MC and a headlining DJ.

Marshall Tucker Band at Home Run Dugout
2024-06-14 20:00
Get ready for a concert to remember with The Marshall Tucker Band! The legendary southern rock band is coming to Home Run Dugout in Katy on June 14th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the iconic group will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for general admission begin at $45.

Wade Bowen at Home Run Dugout
2024-06-15 20:00
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary night on June 15, 2024! Wade Bowen will take the stage, and you won’t want to miss it. Grab your cowboy boots, gather your friends, and sway to the rhythm of his soulful tunes under the Texas stars at the Home Run Dugout in Katy, Texas. It’s going to be a boot-stompin’, heartwarming evening you won’t soon forget. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:00 p.m. General admission tickets begin at $45.

Sounds of the City Music Series at Trebly Park
2024-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | trebly park, 1515 Fannin St, Houston, 77002
Grab food from Tout Suite and enjoy live music from a new local Houston artist at Trebly Park every Thursday through August 29 from 7-9 p.m.

Sarah McLachlin in Concert
2024-07-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Smart Financial Centre (18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479), 18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugarland, 77479
Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlin brings her “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary” tour to Smart Financial Centre, with special guest Feist.

The Rock and Roll Revue Burlesque tribute to Fleetwood Mac! Hosted by Ghoulia Child!!!
2024-08-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main St
The Rock’n’Roll Revue returns to celebrate a summer of cursed love with a burlesque tribute to Fleetwood Mac! Featuring Bailey Bunnie, Lady Annabelle, Dev Developpé and your Favorite Pair of Boobs, Grimm & Ghoulia!
Grimm and Ghoulia Present The Rock’n’Roll Revue, the best damn rock’n’roll burlesque show in Texas! Since 2021, they’ve been igniting stages across Houston with their unique blend of chaos and charm. ! Every other month, they’ll curate an evening of sparkles and spectacle set to rock music faves. Get into something weird and wild with us!
Must be 21 plus to enter.

Forever Donna - The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute by Rainere Martin
2024-08-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join Rainere Martin as she takes you on a journey back to the days when Studio 54 was the place to be. Rainere’s uncanny look and sound of the late great Donna Summer will blow you away. Her show will make you smile, dance and maybe even cause you to shed some tears, as you will reminisce of the fun you had in the disco era. If you love Disco and Donna Summer, this is a show you don’t want to miss!

Forever Donna - The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute by Rainere Martin
2024-08-31 19:30 - 21:00
This show is a tribute to the late great Donna Summer. Rainere with her uncanny sound and look of Donna Summer will be taken on a journey back to the days of Studio 54. You will laugh, dance and maybe even shed some tears as you reminisce about the fun times you had back in the disco era!

BLK ODYSSY: The Fantasy House Tour w/ Asha Imuno
2024-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St, Houston, TX, 77009, United States
Blk Odyssy and Asha Imuno LIVE at White Oak Music Hall – Upstairs

Brazil Samba Jazz: Raquel Cepeda and Marvio Ciribelli in Concert
2024-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts with presenting sponsor ExxonMobil announce the 2024-25 Season for Live at the Founders Club, an intimate cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent in a format not commonly offered in Houston.
In September, celebrate Brazilian Samba Jazz with singer Raquel Cepeda and pianist Marvio Ciribelli in concert.
For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible event space located above the Hobby Center’s restaurant Diana American Grill – is transformed into an intimate cabaret club with tables for four offering table service throughout the performance. Patrons are invited to purchase full tables or meet new friends as parties of one, two and three may be seated with other guests.
A full bar and light bites are available before and during the show. Doors open 90 minutes before showtime for guests to relax and socialize.
Visit TheHobbyCenter.org or call 713-315-2525 for more information.

Noche Española with Ana María Martínez & Friends
2024-09-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera, Brockman Hall For Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Houston, 77005
The Shepherd School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spanish-language recital performed by faculty member and international opera star Ana María Martínez and opera department students.
General admission free tickets are required and available here – https://music.rice.edu/events/noche-espanola-ana-maria-martinez-friends
The Shepherd School rinde homenaje a la historia y cultura latina durante el Mes Nacional de Herencia Hispana brindando un recital que conecta a las raíces del idioma español. El recital se llevará a cabo por la cantante de ópera internacional Ana María Martínez, artista en residencia de la facultad, junto con la colaboración de los estudiantes del departamento de ópera.
Siga este enlace para acceder los boletos gratuitos para la entrada general:
https://music.rice.edu/events/noche-espanola-ana-maria-martinez-friends

ROCO Revelry Gala 2024
2024-09-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Thompson Houston Hotel, 1717 Allen Pkwy., Houston, TX, 77019, United States
On Saturday, September 28th, ROCO will celebrate its milestone 20th year with its season-opening concert, followed by the ROCO Revelry Gala at the Thompson Houston Hotel!
Over two decades, ROCO has redefined the concert experience, energizing audiences with captivating performances, groundbreaking commissions, and unparalleled access to classical music. This soon-to-be-sold-out event will honor Mimi Lloyd‘s passionate, long-standing support of ROCO and our arts community as a whole. Also being honored is Chris Shepherd as the Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee. This award is given annually to an individual with a trailblazing spirit who drives innovation within the arts and our creative community.
ROCO is thrilled to recognize SheSpace as its Corporate Philanthropy Awardee, for its years of loyal partnership with ROCO and efforts to build a community that supports women’s needs and is also welcoming of the arts. Leslie, Ginger, and Elizabeth Blanton lead the charge with their multigenerational enthusiasm as this year’s Revelry event chairs, joined by PaperCity as the media sponsor.
The proceeds from this impactful gala will support all of ROCO’s Access and Outreach initiatives.
For more information and tickets, contact Paige Myrick Conway at paige@roco.org or 713.665.2700 Ext. 3

Power to the People! A Houston Pride Band Concert
2024-09-28 20:00 - 22:00 | MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Houston Pride Band invites you to help us kick off our 2024-2025 concert season with “Power to the People!” on Saturday, September 28 at MATCH! With an eclectic range of music, we will take you on a journey through history to celebrate the voices of change that inspire us to take action and make a difference. Get your tickets for this empowering musical experience today!

LIBERTY by Apollo Chamber Players
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street Ste. 300, Houston, 77002
The relationship between democracy and liberty is complex and ever-evolving. Apollo Chamber Player’s season opener explores this nation’s noble quest to ‘secure the blessings of liberty’ for its citizenry – and where we have fallen tragically short. Legendary actor, activist, and LGBTQIA icon George Takei joins Apollo to tell the story of his family’s forced internment during World War II, as Japanese Americans had their most basic freedoms stripped away in one of democracy’s darkest chapters.
The program also includes the world premiere of a newly adapted commissioned work by one of America’s most celebrated living composers. John Corigliano’s “One Sweet Morning” reflects a post-9/11 aspiration for peace and freedom from war and terror, featuring countertenor John Holiday. And meaningfully, Afghan-born composer Homayoun Sakhi offers a global perspective on the promises and perils of self-government and the eternal quest for liberty.
