The Moores School Jazz Festival features the Moores School Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra featuring Johnny Gonzales, saxophone; Dennis Dodson, trumpet; and Armin Marmolejo, trombone.
River Oaks District is taking National Margarita Day up a notch this year by bringing out Yonderlust, Goode Company’s mobile airstream bar. Yonderlust is a rovering watering hole that will offer their famous Damn Goode Margarita $9, Strawberry Habanero Margarita ($9), select beers ($4), Prosecco ($9), rosé ($8), and red and white wine ($8), available for purchase from 11am-4pm. There’s …
Hotel Alessandra’s stylish Bar & Lounge, Bardot, is offering a hand-crafted Passion Fruit Margarita ($14) to celebrate National Margarita Day. The recipe includes: 1.5oz Tequila, 0.75 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice, 0.75 Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, and 0.50 Orange Liquor. Live music will be playing from 9pm-1am!
Internationally exhibited, Houston based artist Edward Lane McCartney launches his 2020 exhibition season with Topographies and Tantrums, at Hooks-Epstein Galleries on Saturday, February 22. An Artist Conversation at 5:30 pm will be followed by the opening reception from 6 - 8 pm. The exhibit runs for five weeks, closing on March 28, 2020. Gallery hours …
LOAF (Lesbians Over Age Fifty) Concert Series presents the Lucy Blue Tremblay Trio. Tickets: $20.00 (all proceeds go to our performers). For tickets, please contact Lavita at lavitasm@aol.com or 713-907-5378. St. Peter's UCC, 9902 Long Point at Campbell Road. Meet the Artists 7:00 pm. Concert starts at 7:30 pm.
The concert features the Moores School Jazz Orchestra with guest artists David Caceres, Warren Sneed, and Woody Witt, saxophones.
Beethoven 250 Houston 2020 brings the worldwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig von Beethoven—one of the great figures in the history of Western art, born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany—to the city of Houston in February 2020. Two weeks of concerts and symposia on the University of Houston campus will …
Think that soil is just dirt? Think again! Join John Ferguson, soil scientist, owner of Nature’s Way Resources, and an organic gardening expert, in February as he explains the wonders of soil. You’ll leave this talk amazed at what lies beneath your feet. To join the conversation, please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact …
Red Rhapsody is a celebration of equity, diversity and inclusion. Eleven colleges at the University of Houston have partnered to invite the Houston community to support UH LGBTQ+ students at this annual fundraiser. Attendees will have the chance to hear scholarship recipients share their stories, mingle with fellow LGBTQ+ allies, and enjoy a casual evening …
The Rink – Rolling at Discovery Green, Houston’s first outdoor roller rink, opens for its fourth season on Friday, March 6 with the French Cultures Festival Concert Kickoff. The roller rink will be open March 6 — April 12, 2020 and includes weekly programming such as Top 40, superhero and throwback-themed nights. Skating fees apply.
At this special LGBTQ celebration at The Rink — Rolling at Discovery Green, emceed by Anthony Hernandez, guests will enjoy music by DJ Joe Ross, a recycled fashion show with designs by Yahaira DeHill, and the ultimate roller-skating dance party. Admission is free; skating fees apply.
DACAMERA continues its 2019–2020 series of intimate concerts at the Menil Collection with a performance from bass-baritone Davóne Tines in his first American recital tour with pianist Adam Nielsen. Tines makes his DACAMERA debut with a highly personal recital in the form of a mass, bringing together works of J.S. Bach; spirituals arranged by Tyshawn …
DACAMERA concludes its 2019–2020 jazz series with the Miguel Zenón Quartet. An eight-time Grammy Award nominee, Guggenheim Fellow and MacArthur “Genius” recipient, Zenón returns to the DACAMERA stage after 12 years alongside the quartet featured on his latest Grammy-nominated album, Sonero: The Music of Ismael Rivera.
DACAMERA continues its 2019–2020 jazz series with the Cécile McLorin Salvant Trio. McLorin Salvant, a three-time Grammy Award winner, returns to the DACAMERA stage with the Aaron Diehl Trio. Renowned throughout the U.S. and Europe, McLorin Salvant composes her music and lyrics, which she performs in English, French and Spanish. In Houston, the lauded vocalist …
This family-friendly event, produced in partnership with Houston Public Media and Fred Rogers Productions, will take place during the park’s ongoing storytime series, Toddler Tuesdays. During Be My Neighbor Day, children will learn the importance of community, giving back and being a caring neighbor. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger, plus enjoy …
Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Strengthen your body, relax your mind and find your inner center with this dynamic flow yoga sequence on Tuesday evenings through June 30, 2020. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a …
DACAMERA continues its 2019–2020 series of intimate concerts at the Menil Collection with The Well-Tempered Klavier, two performances by pianist Jeremy Denk. One of America’s foremost concert pianists, Denk is considered a master at performing some of the most technically demanding works of iconic masters—Bach, Beethoven and Chopin—as well as compositions of storied 20th-century artists—Ives …
Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Join Hatha Yoga—a basic vinyasa class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body—every Saturday through June 27. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga classes. Yoga mats …
Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Enjoy Tai Chi—a Chinese internal martial art known for its slow, meditative movements—on Saturdays through June 27. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water.
What We Left Unfinished exhibition on view in Blaffer Art Museum: January 18-March 14, 2020 Held with each exhibition, an artist, curator, scholar, or expert shares their perspective with the audience. Tours are followed by a complimentary lunch.
Checkout one of west Houston’s hidden gems at the Fireside Bar located within beautiful Moran CITYCENTRE Hotel . It boasts an amazing view and vibrant nightlife. Stop in and enjoy the musical stylings of Anthony Rejiv, a highly energetic, passionate singer and saxophonist.
The Houston cocktail scene is reaching new heights as La Lucha continues their guest bartender series, which showcases some of the city's best mixologists across Houston. The buzzy Heights destination, which recently celebrated their one-year anniversary, is opening their bar to guest bartenders. Each night will also partner with the guest's charity of choice. Sarah …
Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Get in tune with your inner self during 15-minute Heartfulness Meditation sessions Mondays through June 29. (No class on May 25.) No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga …
Checkout one of west Houston’s hidden gems at the Fireside Bar located within beautiful Moran CITYCENTRE Hotel . It boasts an amazing view and vibrant nightlife. Stop in and enjoy the musical stylings of the Dynamic Duo, who perform eclectic style jazz from the '50s to present.
Directed by William Grayson, Stop Kiss, the critically-acclaimed play by Diana Son, is the story of Callie and Sara, two women from different worlds who happen to find each other. Told on two different time lines, Stop Kiss follows the development of their relationship, and the devastating consequences following one late night encounter. At times …