Too Heavy for Your Pocket
A beautifully written look at the personal cost and private struggles behind public events, this play, put on by Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, speaks powerfully about the bonds of friendship and what defines true family.
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Ronnie Queenan at Urban Eats
Come and enjoy an afternoon of art, complimentary beer, wine, champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the reception for artist Ronnie Queenan from 3-5. Owner and culinary director Levi Rollins says, “Ronnie’s art delivers a broad spectrum of texture, style and emotion.” And while you’re there picking up a piece of art, grab some grub to …
Guest Recital: Eduardo Monteiro
UH Dudley Recital Hall University of Houston, Fine Arts Building, Houston, United StatesThe Moores School of Music presents a recital by pianist Eduardo Monteiroof the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He will perform works by Beethoven, Mignone, Villa-Lobos, Debussy and Wagner/Liszt.
Free
A.I. Lack Series Recital: Duo Edelen
UH Moores School of Music 3333 Cullen Blvd #120 , HoustonThe Moores School of Music presents a recital by Duo Edelen, comprised of Christina and Fred Edelen who, featuring music for Baroque cello and harpsichord. About the A.I. Lack Master Series 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 …
Free
Chamber Winds, Wind Ensemble
University of Houston Moores Opera House Entrance #16 Off Cullen Boulevard, HoustonDavid Bertman, Cameron Kubos, directors The Moores School of Music presents a concert by the Chamber Winds and Wind Ensemble. $15 adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Comedienne Amy Sedaris’ show returns to truTV. So expect more bizarre recipes, horrifically helpful hints, and other homemaker tips Martha Stewart never even dreamed of. The second season’s guest stars include Rose Byrne, Matthew Broderick, Justin Theroux, Susan Sarandon, Ellie Kemper, Fred Armisen, Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton, Jessica Walter, and Janeane Garofalo. Check local listings.
Out@TUTS: Mamma Mia
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe beloved musical is back at Theatre Under the Stars this month with a stellar cast and gorgeous costumes. The 1999 musical features such toe-tapping numbers as “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me,” “Dancing Queen,” and, of course, the title song will have you dancing in the aisles (just remember it’s impolite to sing …
INVERSION Art Opening
Cloister Gallery 520 San Jacinto St, HoustonJoin artist Jan Golden for the opening reception of INVERSION - Thursday, February 21st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Cloister Gallery. This new body of work explores shapes in nature and architecture (including some familiar locations in Houston) that have been exaggerated, abstracted and distorted through an exciting mix of motion and bold inversion …
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Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Presents FELA!
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 790 Austin St., Houston, TXKinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Kinder HSPVA) presents FELA! as its Spring 2019 All-School Musical production. FELA! tells the story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat – a blend of jazz, funk, and African rhythm and harmonies – rhythms ignited a generation. Motivated by his mother, a …
$15 – $25.
I Love MELODRAMA Boutique
Melodrama Boutique 5306 Almeda Rd., HoustonIn recognition of Valentine's day and Black History Month, Melodrama Boutique is hosting a Wine Tasting with all things fabulous with community love! We have partnered with The Turkey Leg Hut, Buy the Glass Wine Bar & Lounge, Delectable Dessert Boutique and topped off with the sounds of DJSupaStar.
22nd Annual Jazz Festival
UH Moores Opera House 3271 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Moores School of Music presents the 22nd Annual Moores School Jazz Festival, an adjudicated event that features middle school and high school jazz ensembles from around the state of Texas. The festival kicks off on Friday, February 22, 2019 as part of our Fridays at Moores series and will include performances by the award-winning …
A Flea in Her Ear
University of Houston - Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre 3351 Cullen Blvd., HoustonMadame Chandebise has everything an upper-class woman could want — until her husband suddenly loses all interest in her. Suspicion puts "a flea in her ear," and she must test his fidelity in Paris's most notorious love hotel. Classic farce from the all-time master! Showtimes: February 22, 23, 24, 25, 28 at 8 p.m. March …
Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Show
Pasadena Convention Center 7902 Fairmont Parkway, PasadenaExplore, shop, and learn at the Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Show! Come see and learn about rare fossils, rocks, and gems! Watch demonstrations of cutting stones. Shop for books, tools, mineral and fossil specimens, jewelry, and more! Hands-on area where children of all ages can learn about geology! We will also have DINOSAURS ROCK …
Decadent Desserts & Dancing
Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon 11410 Hempstead Road, Houston, TX, United StatesGet your tickets today for LGBTQ Houston's most delicious event! Tickets and donations benefit AssistHers, providing resources and care to the most vulnerable women in our community. Don't miss an afternoon of bountiful desserts, BBQ, photo booth, raffles, and lots of boot scooting! $25 now | $30 at the door
Boylesque: Tony’s Place Edition on February 24
Prohibition Supperclub & Bar 1008 Prairie, Houston, TX, United StatesOn Sunday, February 24, enjoy the daring showmanship (and costumes) of the Long Island Boys as they present "Boylesque!" You will also be helping to raise money for Tony's Place Houston. Tony's Place helps young people who are experiencing homelessness not just to survive and thrive, but to find their future. Go to Tonysplace.org and …
$75
Climate Change & What You Can Do
online United Kingdom, LondonChrist the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do. In February, Dan Cohan, associate professor at Rice University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, will speak on climate change. Climate change has been deemed one of …
Free
Kacey Musgraves opens Rodeo Houston 2019
In the nearly six years since she released her debut album Same Trailer, Different Park, Grammy-winning artist Kacey Musgraves has released 15 singles and four studio albums, with three albums reaching the No. 1 spot on the Top Country Albums chart. She’ll be sure to open this year’s rodeo with a boot-scootin’ bang.
Artist Lecture: Soledad Salamé
University of Houston Fine Arts Building, Room 110 3401 Cullen Blvd, HoustonThe UH School of Art presents a talk by artist Soledad Salamé whose work focuses onthe connection between art, science, nature and technology. About the Artist A native of Santiago, Chile, Soledad Salamé is the founder and director of Sol Print Studios in Baltimore, Maryland where she lives and works. http://www.soledadsalame.com/
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Roka Akor Sushi-Making Class
Roka Akor 2929 Weslayan St., HoustonRoka Akor will be hosting its first sushi-making class on Thursday, February 28 from 12 pm to 2 pm. Come enjoy the fine art of making maki, sashimi, and nigiri led by Roka Akor’s master sushi chef. Using fresh fish flown in daily from Japan, this will be a sushi-making class like no other. From …
$75
Heroes for Children Plays “Fore” Childhood Cancer in Houston
TopGolf Houston – Katy 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd., Houston, TX, United StatesHeroes for Children – a nonprofit organization that provides social and financial assistance to Texas families with a child aged 0 to 22 battling cancer. Join Event Chair Jason Johnson, and Heroes for Children for three hours of Topgolf play plus food, awards, raffles and prizes. All proceeds benefit the mission of Heroes for Children.
Youth Performance Poetry Sessions at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesWriters in the Schools (WITS) offers free writing and performance poetry workshops for poets ages 13 to 19 on Fridays, March 1, April 5 and May 3, 2019.
Free
Marchesi Incisa Della Rocchetta Wine Dinner
Hotel Granduca 1080 Uptown Park Blvd, HoustonJoin us as we welcome one of the oldest and most respected winemaking families of Piedmont, Italy to Ristorante Cavour at Hotel Granduca. The event will feature a 4 course menu by Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese. A special guest of honor will describe the wines from the Marchesi Incisa Della Rocchetta family. $135 - $260
“Precious Memories, A One Woman Show” Conceived and Performed by Yunina Barbour-Payn
University Museum at Texas Southern 3100 Cleburne Avenue, HoustonSeven interviews about one community, "Precious Memories" is a collection of stories based on oral histories that explore Black Appalachian community survival. Performing artist Yunina Barbour-Payne (Louisville, KY) dedicates her life’s work to preserving the history and culture of Black Appalachians through performance while challenging stereotypes about the Appalachian region more generally. Yunina uses the …
Free
AURA: Eye to Ear
UH Moores Opera House 3271 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, TX, United StatesThe “Fridays at Moores” series continues with AURA Contemporary Ensemble’s “Eye to Ear,” an evening of music Inspired by visual art. The performance features works by guest composer Chris Arrell, Viet Cuong, George Tsontakis and student award-winning composers Carlos Cordero and Yanis Eberhart. Arrell explores a favorite cartoon in “O Popeye,” Cuong finds inspiration in …
Amy Schumer
Revention Center 520 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesWill the recently wed Schumer tame her ribald comedy act for something homelier? Don’t bet on it. So you can count on her bawdy self will be slaying them in the aisles of the Revention and no, her opening act will not be her uncle Chuck. https://www.facebook.com/events/482222732309398/