Support the local arts and have a great time all at once. METdance is kicking off its 23rdseason with the annual Midtown Mixer fundraiser. The one-night-only event will feature food, drinks, silent auction and of course dance. Tickets are $40 per person. The fun is slated for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. …
Join HoustonSSC for the first ever LGBTQIA+ Sand Volleyball League on Sunday Funday's at Sideout Volleybar beginning August 19th! This is an LGBTQIA+ & Friends open division with NO gender requirements. With your registration you are guaranteed 7 games (1 each week). Your league fee also includes a Houston Sports & Social Club t-shirt for …
Join the Lambda Ladies as we go indoor rock climbing at Texas Rock Gym! No experience required. Monday is Ladies’ Night which means it is 50% off for ladies!!! $10 for a day pass after 6PM. Additional $10 to rent a harness and shoes. Waivers must be filled out online (recommended to fill out online …
Listen between the lines as the Musiqa Saxophone Quartet performs works that blur the divides between classical, jazz, and folk. The saxophone’s unmistakable timbre and expansive range have allowed the instrument to tiptoe genre lines effortlessly. Between the Lines features music— including Catherine Likhuta’s, groovy and syncopated “Hard to Argue” — that p¬ushes boundaries while …
Celebrated abstract painter Robert Motherwell once stated “art is an experience, not an object.” Experience an evening of dynamic works that explore color, texture, and motion in music, featuring the world premiere of a piano trio by Karim Al-Zand’s, commissioned by Musiqa. Gaze into the creative process as celebrated Houston artist Geraldina Interiano Wise creates …
Kick-off Oscars weekend with an evening of the meta, the miniscule, and the far-reaching as Musiqa celebrates experimental film and live music. “Reel Forces” examines the traces of humanity, memory, and conflict through “Beyond Zero: 1914-1918,” a moving and mesmerizing film of rare WWI archival footage by auteur-director Bill Morrison, and scored for string quartet …
Watch and listen as we build an ensemble one player at a time. In this mixtape of music of our time, encounter a world of works by emerging and established composers from Australia and Argentina to China and the United States. This program features a young artist ensemble, showcasing emerging talent in Houston, including a …
Scored for choir and six percussionists, “Mass Observation” by British-American composer Tarik O’Regan, receives its southwest premiere in this Houston Chamber Choir and MUSIQA collaboration. The work takes its title from the British social research organization, Mass-Observation, which aimed to record everyday life in the United Kingdom. It is a poignant meditation on the histories …
The Houston Design Center’s Designer Sample Sale, Houston’s highly anticipated annual summer design event, returns Thursday, August 23 through Sunday, August 26. This one-of-a-kind shopping event gathers design and decorative professionals, interior designers, architects, manufacturers and builders under one roof to offer guests unprecedented savings on antiques, art, accessories, floor samples, residential furniture, lighting, Oriental …
Put your random knowledge to the test at Tequila Trivia Night at The Bistro with our partners, Casamigos Tequila! Enjoy Thirsty Thursday specials, and the chance to win prizes and bragging rights. Your first margarita is free! Claim your free ticket on Eventbrite.
The Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) presents another season of Movies at Market Square Park. This popular outdoor film series features free screenings on select evenings this spring and summer. Pre-movie festivities include lawn games and a photo booth, plus guests should expect other special surprises throughout the season. On August 24, bring your …
On Saturday, August 25th The Cottonmouth Club will celebrate their patron saint of rock and roll, Robert Plant, with a big ‘ole party. His 70th birthday is on August 20th, but who wants to celebrate on a Monday? Expect great tunes and specialty cocktails in honor of Sir Robert Plant including: Two-Bit, No-Good Jive - …
Join the Houston Cinema Arts Society as it launches a new series called CineBrew, a brewery showcase that will include film screenings, short films, and the chance to socialize and mingle with friends over cold pints. Upcoming Screenings: August 25th 6pm to 9pm Eureka Heights Apollo 13 September 20th 7:30pm to 10pm 8th Wonder School …
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. In August, we welcome Richard Johnson, Director of Sustainability for Rice University. Richard holds a B.S. in civil engineering and a Masters in Urban & Environmental Planning. He has been working on sustainability …
Molecular Biology and Medicine 2018 provides better leading speakers, researchers, academic scientists and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and ideas about Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. It can also provide a better platform for practitioners, researchers and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, as well as practical challenges encountered …
Join Lambda Nextgen Houston, a group of LGBT young professionals, as they host their monthly networking Happy Hour at Roka Akor. Details can be found through Facebook.
Join us for Bingo Night at The Bistro! Enjoy Thirsty Thursday specials and the chance to win prizes. We'll have everything you need, all you have to do is come ready to win! Claim your free ticket on Eventbrite.
Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Instructor Andria Miguez leads a yoga practice for all levels to enhance awareness and build a strong, healthy body. 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 …
Presented by Writers In The Schools (WITS), this weekly workshop is Houston’s only free and open writing workshop for kids. The class encourages children to express their thoughts and develop language skills. Part of the McNair Foundation Families and Children Series at Discovery Green.
Bring your sorted glass, paper, plastic and aluminum to recycling stations provided by the City of Houston and iRecycle Glass.
Go for a leisurely kayak ride or navigate a radio-controlled boat around Kinder Lake. Rentals are provided by Bayou City Adventures and are subject to weather conditions. No reservation required. Kayak rentals are $5 per person.
Girls, Inc.* hosts a hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education program for kids. Part of the McNair Foundation Families and Children Series at Discovery Green. *The Sept. 22 edition of STEM Saturdays will be hosted by Mad Science.
Enjoy an elevated dinner series in a private event setting at The Grove. Each Sunday Supper begins with a cocktail hour, and is followed by a four-course dinner served family-style at a beautifully set communal table. The event is limited to 40 seats. Dinner is $50 per person and includes a welcome cocktail, valet and …
Families are invited to enjoy live music, lawn games and more during Sundays in the Park this fall at Discovery Green. Featured bands are Adrian Michael (Sept. 2), Snit’s Dog and Pony Show (Sept. 23), The Mighty Orq (Sept. 30), Grupo Batacha (Oct. 7) and Sparky Parker (Oct. 28); no live music on Sept. 9 …
Houston Public Library (HPL) teams up with Discovery Green for a morning of fun with story time, activities and crafts. Part of the McNair Foundation Families and Children Series at Discovery Green.
