Step into a world of musical possibilities in “OPTIMISTIC”, featuring the full 40-piece chamber orchestra on April 26th, at Rice University’s Brockman Hall for Opera! Led by long-time ROCO collaborator Alastair Willis, experience the Texas premiere of Dai Wei’s Invisible Portals, a ROCO co-commissioned work that opens new dimensions of sound. Be moved by Keane …
The Triple A Alliance is hosting a BBQ dinner for the trans and nonbinary communities and our friends and families. Hamburgers, hot dogs, vegetarian and gluten free options will be available. Suggested donation of $10/plate but not required. Drinks available for purchase. The brewery is open specifically for our party. Kids and dogs are welcome.
Join metalsmith and former resident artist Edward Lane McCartney to learn fold-forming! Using a hammer and mallet, shape a stunning copper leaf by folding the metal and forming the edge to create an organic texture and curve. Once the hammering is complete, the copper can be unfolded to reveal a leaf-like form. Finish your piece …
SAVE THE DATE!!! May 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Join your Heights area friends and fellow parishioners at this Food Festival for an exciting evening sampling foods from 20 local restaurants, enjoying live music, dancing, and browsing through the Silent Auction! This event is the major annual fundraiser for All Saints. Funds …
Like the finest Grand Cru vintages, Houston Food Bank's 25th Annual Chefs' Dinner will once again bring together Houston’s culinary best to create an exceptional dinner to help provide food for better lives in our community. The dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Hotel ZaZa – Museum District. Guests will …
Hosted on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at The Briar Club, Arms Wide’s annual Fulfilling Families Luncheon furthers our mission of transforming the lives of children in foster care who are in need of safe and nurturing permanent families. This year’s luncheon is co-chaired by Chea Kelly and Justine Klinke. Jamerika Haynes-Lewis, who was crowned USA …
Through an inimitable voice that The New York Times touts as “a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather,” acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright’s singing is a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. Wright is one of the great modern American singers, with an …
Marlene Dietrich once said, “It’s the friends you can call at 4 a.m. that matter.” Becca, Tammy, and Kim are exactly those kinds of friends—lifelong Houston companions bound by humor, heart, and the ties that never break. 4 a.m. Friends takes you on a journey through decades of laughter, fights, love, and unwavering support, from …
Come Join the Houston Bears up in Groesbeck, TX as we eat, relax, and celebrate our way through the weekend! Between the pool parties, sing-a-long, and drag show featuring Jacklyn Dior, there is sure to be something for everyone. Funds raised will be directly benefiting the Omega House, Out for Education, and the TLACT.
Frost Town Brewing has some charitable fun each month as Lou and Tony host Fruity Friday Bingo! Bingo is free to play and prizes include Frost Town beer and merch! 100% of additional bingo card sales go to local non-profits benefitting the queer community in Houston. Fruited beers and ciders are discounted all evening long …
Jule Styne wrote music that was Broadway at its brassy best. The 50's were perhaps his best decade as he wrote shows that were high points in the careers of Broadway's beloved stars such as Carol Channing, Mary Martin, Judy Holliday, and Ethel Merman. Styne's songs from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Peter Pan, Bells Are Ringing, …
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 …
The Triple A Alliance will be on hand to collect donations for top surgeries for trans masc Houstonians.
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 …
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 …
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
