FREE to attend Market Square Park will transform into the big top featuring Cirque Mythos. Prepare to be mesmerized as aerialists, contortionists, jugglers and fire-breathers defy physics. Make sure to stop by Treebeards Market Square for $1.95 Red Beans & Rice - in honor of their 40th anniversary they are offering an original menu item …
The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival is upon us! Join us in downtown Austin for three days of unique perspectives, thoughtful conversation and networking — all in the shadow of the Texas Capitol. We are excited to announce more than 300 leading figures in politics, public policy and journalism who will join thousands of Texans to …
Money & Marriage - A date night worth investing in! In our fast-paced, over-connected culture of busyness, sometimes our marriages take a backseat. When work, kids, commitments and obligations compete for our attention, suddenly we look up and it’s been a month—or months—since we’ve spent quality time with the person who means the most! Why …
You’re invited to our annual sample sales, coming exclusively to a city near you. Get access to frames worn at photoshoots by models and celebrities alike, it’s kinda almost like you’re Beyoncé. Almost. They’ve seen the world and now they’re here, waiting for you. Come find your frame.
A series of 22 illuminated spheres will transform the park and the Avenida into a magical moonscape this fall. Ranging in size from six to 30 feet in diameter, moonGARDEN will feature 11 shadow “theaters” that tell the dynamic story of Houston and Discovery Green, as well as interactive works that allow visitors to become …
Da Camera of Houston launches its 2018–19 season “Time Future Time Past” with Richard Goode, piano. In a rare Houston appearance, this legendary pianist brings his unparalleled interpretive powers to a fascinating selection of Classical and Romantic works. Sarah Rothenberg, Da Camera's Artistic Director, joins Goode for Schubert's masterful Fantasy in F Minor for piano …
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend an Adult Forum that addresses scripture and science. Lisa Brenskelle & Elmer Ledesma, leaders of the Creation Care Team at Christ the King, will consider: Is there conflict or connection between scripture & science? If there is connection, what connection exists? If a connection exists, …
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. In September, we welcome Jordan Fengel, Executive Director of STAR (State of Texas Alliance for Recycling). For nearly 50 years, recycling has been a staple practice throughout many American communities. A recent policy …
On October 3, at noon, explore “Compassion” with a meditation in the Jewish tradition led by Rabbi Dan Gordon of Temple Beth Torah of Humble, Texas. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.
Get ready to rock this summer in the Historic District’s own backyard with a recurring concert series sure to get you on your feet! Don’t miss Houston rock band Mantra Love and Austin-based indie pop duo Marmalakes. Enjoy the perfect pairing of live music and craft brews from the exclusive beer partner for this event …
The Moores School of Music welcomes saxophonist Wenbo Feng of the University of North Texas to UH. His guest recital will feature the music of contemporary Asian composers.
“Fridays at Moores” continues with the symphony orchestra’s season opener “Bernstein Centennial Celebration Concert,” featuring the music of of Barber and Bernstein, including “Jeremiah,” Dances from “West Side Story” and “Candide.”
Houston History Alliance www.houstonhistoryalliance.org presents a day-long conference featuring trailblazers such as former Mayor Annise Parker, Nikki Van Hightower, Ellen Cohen and others, who have shaped our city. Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, President of Prairie A&M University is the keynote speaker. Houston Women: Agitating, Educating, Advocating is set for Saturday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 …
Idylwood will celebrate its 90th Anniversary by hosting a home tour of 6 unique, historic houses in the East End of Houston, Texas. The event is Saturday, October 6 from 10am-2pm. Founded in 1928, Idylwood is an historic neighborhood in the southeastern part of the I-610 loop in Houston, Texas. Idylwood, as of 2012, is …
German Food + German Beer Pumpkin Patch for the kids Open to the public
The Cottonmouth Club's Booze Bazaar is a monthly tasting extravaganza featuring world-renowned spirits professionals, an array of fine spirits from around the world, rockstar mixologists, and a burgeoning community of like-minded people who gather in the name of delectable libations. Booths will feature some of the finest spirits the world has to offer from around …
METdance will start its 23rd season with an evening of extraordinary dance performances under the stars. The “Season Kickoff” is slated for 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Discovery Green®, 1500 McKinney. “This is a perfect way for the entire family to experience the excitement and joy of dance,” METdance artistic director Marlana Doyle …
Houstonians interested in outdoor cycling and learning about the history of the Heights are invited to the 13th annual Houston Heights Association Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt on Oct. 7, 2018. Starting and ending at Marmion Park, riders of all ages can select from a five-mile, 20-mile or new stroller and bike parade designed for …
The School of Art presents a talk by Caroline Jones, professor of art history at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Jones is the author of “The Global Work of Art: World’s Fairs, Biennials, and the Aesthetics of Experience” (2016), “Eyesight Alone: Clement Greenberg’s Modernism and the Bureaucratization of the Senses” (2005) and “Machine in the Studio: …
The Moores School of Music presents a recital by Daria Rabotkina, assistant professor of piano at Texas State University.
The A. I. Lack Master Series at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music annually presents distinguished classical performers and recognized pedagogues in a series of free masterclasses and recitals, which provide a wider educational experience for UH students and the Houston community. The endowment that supports the series was established in memory of …
For his program Open Letters, artist Mark Menjivar will read aloud the letter of a Texas death row inmate. After reflection, Menjivar will facilitate a conversation with attendees about the complex issue of capital punishment. The program will be limited to 40 attendees and will be held on October 10, at 7:00 p.m. at Rothko …
Secrets. Every family has them. Some secrets span generations or change history. Discover how many older Spanish-speaking families in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and New Mexico are probably Jewish. The advent of DNA testing is revealing family stories that have remained untold until now. Learn about a conversos - Jews who were brought to Mexico …
An evening of historical exhibits, a wine raffle, dinner and dancing to support the LGBTQ community history for the Houston Gulf Coast area.
The Rice University Theatre Program proudly presents She Kills Monsters, a dramatic comedy play by Qui Nguyen. This adventure into the world of fantasy role-playing games tells the story of Agnes Evans as she discovers the fantastical world within her deceased sister Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook. Filled with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s …
