Forever Donna – The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute by Rainere Martin

This show is a tribute to the late great Donna Summer. Rainere with her uncanny sound and look of Donna Summer will be taken on a journey back to the days of Studio 54. You will laugh, dance and maybe even shed some tears as you reminisce about the fun times you had back in …

$39 – $49

Adam and Eve and the iPhone

Archway Gallery 2305 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX, United States

Are we unwitting prisoners of our own devices? Artist John Slaby’s new show ADAM and EVE and the iPHONE opening September 7 – October 3 at Archway Gallery is an eclectic collection of paintings created over the last three years addressing the effects of the ubiquitous smartphone, as well as reimagining cultural myths in contemporary …

free
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Brazil Samba Jazz: Raquel Cepeda and Marvio Ciribelli in Concert

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United States

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts with presenting sponsor ExxonMobil announce the 2024-25 Season for Live at the Founders Club, an intimate cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent in a format not commonly offered in Houston. In September, celebrate Brazilian Samba Jazz with singer Raquel Cepeda and pianist Marvio Ciribelli in concert. For this series, …

Kindred Spirits Dance 2024

The Ballroom at Bayou Place 500 Texas Street, Houston, TX, United States

Join 500+ LGBTQ women and friends for a night of dancing and fun at the Kindred Spirits Dance, a celebration of a legendary community hub that has supported Houston’s LGBTQ scene since 1980. This event honors the spirit of the original Kindred Spirits Nightclub and supports local nonprofits. Whether you're reconnecting with old friends or …

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Houston Ballet presents The Little Mermaid

Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United States

Choreographer: John Neumeier Music: Lera Auerbach As we continue our efforts to enrich our repertoire with a diverse range of ballets and both esteemed and emerging choreographers, we are excited to open our 2024-2025 season with the Company premiere of John Neumeier’s coveted production of The Little Mermaid. This beautifully haunting interpretation of Hans Christian …

$25

Opening Reception for Tent Series: Lorena Molina and Sindhu Thirumalaisamy

Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston

Celebrate the large-scale murals by local artists by Lorena Molina and Sindhu Thirumalaisamy, installed on south side of campus, across Loop Road from Herring Hall on Rice University's campus. In the fourth round of commissions for the Tent Series, the Moody continued to engage with Houston-based artists inviting them to respond to the current moment …

Free

Houston Pup Weekend – Bayou City Pups 10th Anniversary

RIPCORD 715 Fairview St, Houston, TX, United States

Join the Bayou City Pups for their 10th anniversary. Get ready for a weekend like no other at Houston Pup Weekend 2024, where the spirit of leather meets the playful world of pups! Join us for a tail-wagging extravaganza of kink, community, and pup play, featuring a diverse lineup of socials and electrifying events. Whether …

Educate & Celebrate: Back to School Trivia

Fusion Eats 302 Fairview St, Houston

🎉 Get ready for Educate & Celebrate: Back to School Trivia Night on September 13, 2024! Join us at Fusion Eats (302 Fairview St, Houston) from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM on the 2nd floor for a fun-filled evening. Enjoy indoor seating or the outdoor patio, and each ticket holder receives a complimentary drink ticket! …

$30.00

Noche Española with Ana María Martínez & Friends

Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Brockman Hall For Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Houston

The Shepherd School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spanish-language recital performed by faculty member and international opera star Ana María Martínez and opera department students. General admission free tickets are required and available here - https://music.rice.edu/events/noche-espanola-ana-maria-martinez-friends The Shepherd School rinde homenaje a la historia y cultura latina durante el Mes Nacional de Herencia …

Free

Viet Cultural Fest

NRG Center 8400 Kirby, Houston, TX, United States

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Vietnamese heritage at the largest Vietnamese festival in Texas - Viet Cultural Fest! Enjoy a fun day of thrilling competitions, authentic Vietnamese cuisine, amazing cultural entertainment, traditional games, and plenty of activities for the whole family. Don't miss the fun, food, and festivities.

$10 – $15

Anniversary Celebration and Open House with AmistadesHTX by Legacy

5420 Dashwood Drive, Suite 201 Houston, TX 77081 5420 Dashwood Drive, Suite 201, Houston, TX

You're invited to a 4-year anniversary celebration and open house with AmistadesHTX by Legacy! Get FREE Rapid HIV Testing and Be Entered for a Chance to Win Learn About and Join AmistadesHTX Enjoy Music and Light Refreshments Enter for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card!

5K Fun Walk and Run against Obesity

15700 Old Richmond Road Sugar Land, TX 77498 15700 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land, TX, United States

Join us for a fun run and walk against childhood obesity as Midas Football Academy a 501c3 organization takes a serious step towards awareness for obesity on September 21st in Houston. The goal is to raise funds to help 200 teenage boys and girls develop structured athletic activities in the community to reduce obesity and …

$35
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3rd Saturdays Open Studios at Silver Street Studios

Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards St., Houston, TX, United States

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 …

Free

Drink Out for the Dome at 8th Wonder Brewery

8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas, Houston

The community is invited to attend a special event celebrating the launch of an October fundraising campaign titled Drink Out for the Dome at 8th Wonder Brewery on Saturday, September 21 from noon until 6 pm. Guests will enjoy a special Dome-and-vintage-themed artisan and vendor market organized by KDA Markets, food trucks, a DJ and …

Free
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Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United States

Treasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled and local goods while enjoying food trucks and musical entertainment. Flash Gordon Parks will perform during the October 19th event.

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Houston Ballet presents Velocity

Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United States

Velocity Choreography: Stanton Welch AM Music: Michael Torke Come In Choreography: Aszure Barton Music: Vladimir Martynov World Premiere Choreography: Silas Farley Music: Kyle Werner (Commissioned Score) Experience the artistic depth and technical virtuosity of Houston Ballet dancers in this triple-bill program. Stanton Welch’s Velocity, created for The Australian Ballet in 2003, is a study in …

$25
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Opera in the Heights: Lucia di Lammermoor

Opera In the Heights 1703 Heights, Houston, TX, United States

Experience the heart-wrenching tale of passion, betrayal, and madness in Donizetti’s masterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor. Torn between allegiance to her family and her love for Edgardo, Lucia is forced into another marriage with disastrous consequences. The quintessential bel canto tragedy, with some of Donizetti’s most passionate music including Lucia’s haunting “mad scene” will leave you …

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Spirits to Enforce

MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

The Catastrophic Theatre presents SPIRITS TO ENFORCE by Mickle Maher. A group of telefundraisers attempt to raise money for an upcoming production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, to be performed by local superhero team “The Fathom Town Enforcers.” Things aren’t looking good at the phone bank. They haven’t raised a dime, rehearsals are a disaster, and …

$35
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The Wild Party

Art Factory 1125 Providence Street, Houston Texas

Art Factory presents a riveting production of THE WILD PARTY, a musical that plunges audiences into an era of decadence, passion, and uninhibited lust. Brace yourself for a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, with music, lyrics and book by Andrew Lippa. Join us for an unforgettable show that explores the …

$30
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OutLater

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: [email protected]

Opening Reception for Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Climate Parliament Celebrate the latest Rice Public Art commission with the artist

Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering Science https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-new-public-art-with-the-artist-rafael-lo… Campanile Rd, Houston

Join us to celebrate the newest addition to the Rice Public Art collection, Climate Parliament by Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. A presentation by Lozano-Hemmer and a panel discussion with Rice Faculty Dominique Boyer and Sylvia Dee will start at 5:30 on the fifth floor of the O'Connor Building, followed by a reception with light refreshments …

Free
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Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble

Post HTX 401 Franklin St, Houston

Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble is an immersive, state-of-the-art laser show, offering a captivating blend of light and sound while exploring the interconnectedness of nature and technology. First exhibited in Austria, this is the US debut of Solar Dust. This pop-up is the first exhibition organized by Art Club, a black box art exhibition space …

$7
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Trivia Night – Frost Town Brewing

Frost Town Brewing 100 N Jackson St, Houston

Trivia Night - Frost Town Brewing Join hosts Conor and John for “Trivia Night at the Town” each Wednesday evening at 7pm! It’s free-to-play, general knowledge trivia featuring 5 different categories each week. The trivia is entirely homemade with unique rounds, including sensory rounds to challenge your taste buds too! Each Wednesday is a fun …

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