Hear from the artists and be the first to see Figurative Histories. Bringing together a select group of Texas-based artists whose work is figurative in nature and is characterized by a heightened sensibility towards personal and sociopolitical histories, this exhibition features the work of Letitia Huckaby, Earlie Hudnall, Jr., David McGee, and Delita Martin. In …
Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM Music: Alexander Glazunov Stanton Welch’s opulent adaptation of Raymonda, inspired by the classic Marius Petipa, finds the lovely young Raymonda and her sisters destined to be betrothed to dukes from various countries, yet her heart already belongs to another. An evil plot by the queen’s trusted advisor may change the destiny …
Celebrate Texas’ musical heritage at the 36th annual Accordion Kings & Queens concert at Miller Outdoor Theater. Texas Folklife presents accordion sensations Sean Ardoin and his band; Brave Combo; and The Texas Sweethearts.
Sparrow Choreographer: Stanton Welch Music: Simon & Garfunkel Four Last Songs Choreographer: Ben Stevenson O.B.E. Music: Richard Strauss Theme and Variations Choreographer: George Balanchine Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The final program, Sparrow ignites the stage with three one-act ballets by choreographers spanning from yesterday’s eminence to today’s prominence: George Balanchine, Houston Ballet artistic Director Emeritus …
Live at the Founders Club, an intimate cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent, presents An Evening with Broadway's DeQuina Moore. 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 …
Join us this June for a vibrant celebration of style, self-expression, and community at our Pride Fashion Show! Watch as participants rock the runway in bold and beautiful looks, celebrating the creativity and individuality of the LGBTQ+ community. With music pumping and lights flashing, it's an event you won't want to miss! Why join us? …
Don't miss the Montrose Center's 7th Annual Pride Brunch, the biggest Pride brunch in Texas! Enjoy a wide selection of craft cocktails and mocktails at the Heights Social, brunch by Chef Cameron Caine, music by DJ Chad Guidry and drag performance by Houston’s own Mistress Isabelle Brooks, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 and …
The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston with the latest fashion, cakes, gowns, and local vendors on Saturday-Sunday, June 28-29, 2025, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. If you are going …
Cone Man Running Productions proudly presents the poignant and powerful stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, running July 11 through 26, 2025, at Studio 101 in Spring Street Studios. Directed by Christine Weems, this production features a cast composed entirely of members of Houston’s legal community—including judges, attorneys, law students, and clerks—along with some …
The Health Museum is offering high school students the opportunity to explore modern-day health and bioscience challenges with experts from the Texas Medical Center at the annual Global Teen Medical Summit this summer from July 13-18, 2025. Registration is now open for students currently enrolled in 9th – 12th grade, ages 14-18, to attend and …
Join us at Asher: Off the Wall to celebrate the vibrant colors of all craft media! Inspired by the hues of the season, our 2025 Spring | Summer Collection will showcase a fresh variety of jewelry, wearables, ceramics, paper goods, and more, featuring works from a newly curated group of Asher artists. See the full …
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 …
The Triple A Alliance will be on hand to collect donations for top surgeries for trans masc Houstonians.
It's Trans Time! Join us for a laid-back evening at Frost Town Brewing. You can get a tattoo, make a friendship bracelet, or a shirt. HIV rapid testing will be available.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Join Ian and Lou for a musical song bingo brunch! Prizes awarded each round. All proceeds go to the Trans Legal Aid Clinic. Sunday, August 24th, from 12-2.30ish.
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, …
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 …