In the rough and tumble Old West, the best laid villainous plans will sometimes go awry. In fact, that’s the basis of the plot for “Knickers in a Twist” soon coming to the stage at Old West Melodrama, opening Fri, Aug. 2, and continuing Fri and Sat evenings through Sat, Aug. 17. Dinner and a …
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will be hosting a special engagement release for “Last Curtain Call” as part of a nationwide fundraiser event for the Longest Day that benefits Alzheimer and Dementia. The film tells the story of an aspiring rock star who has neglected his family over his music career, then gets early onset dementia just …
Sprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. In this new class, learn to dance salsa along with a mix of bachata, merengue and cumbia. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water.
Join us on Thursday August 8 for a performance by The Good Samaritans. This is a free show, so after you've enjoyed a three course dinner for Houston Restaurant Weeks, enjoy some Live Music in The Hall! 21+show
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 Fridays this summer. This gentle workout for all ages and levels relaxes the mind and energizes the body. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a …
Project Row Houses (PRH) will host its Summer Studios opening reception on Saturday, August 10th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. At the opening, attendees will hear from the student artists about their individual practices and experiences throughout the six-week Summer Studios residency. Following the artists’ talks, guests will have the opportunity to explore the installations. …
In Houston 2020: America's Boom Town - An Extreme Close Up, Bivins examines the entrepreneurial mecca that became one of nation’s fastest-growing cities. With deft forensics and informed observations, Bivins explains the forces that shaped Houston and brought the city to a tipping point. Digesting its robust growth poses a great challenge for city leaders, …
Native Houstonian and beloved comedian Chinedu Ogu graces the stage at Star Cinema Grill’s Richmond location for a one-night-only live comedy event filled with gut-busting laughs, generously-poured drinks, and Star Cinema’s full dinner menu. Show seating and dinner service begins at 7 p.m., with last-call at 8:15 p.m. Tickets to the show are $25, with …
You are invited to the 2019 Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza! This free event is actually three events in one: lectures by expert speakers on The State of Our World, an exhibit by local environmental organizations, and a family-friendly festival with kids’ activities such as nature/environment-focused games, crafts, encounters with live education animals, seed …
Open the stage curtains and kick off the fall performing arts season with the TC Energy Theater District Open House on Aug. 25, 2019 from 12 – 5 p.m. Staged with fun for the whole family, this annual free event offers everything from ballet classes for beginners to lessons in elaborate stage makeup techniques. Theater …
As we approach the opening of Chef Troy Guard’s first Houston outpost of his acclaimed steakhouse Guard & Grace this Fall, the Guard & Grace team is excited to collaborate with the sommelier team from Bayou City’s most respected and lauded wine bar: Camerata. This will be the last of Guard’s Kitchen Kollab Series this …
The artists at the Silos at Sawyer Yards welcome the public to their studios every Saturday, 12-5 p.m., to tour our work spaces, connect with us individually and purchase original artwork, in all mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramic, glass, mosaic, photography, mixed media and jewelry, and all styles, meaning there’s something for everyone! Saturday open …
Families are invited to enjoy lawn games, activities and more at Discovery Green each Sunday this fall from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Visual and Dramatic Arts department at Rice University is pleased to announce its first fall exhibition, “In/Between | A Rock and a Hard Place: Visions from the Ghost World of how to Survive One’s Sovereignty of Self Destruction in a Land We Assumed We Once Knew” by Photography Lecturer Justin Raphael Roykovich. The opening …
HELP ME, I'M DYING is a multi-media, multi-character, multi-faceted live stage show. A fusion of stand-up comedy, story-telling, video, and live dancerly-ish action and music that talks about what it means to be a woman, from the perspective of a person that dresses up like one. Due to overwhelming demand, we are thrilled to expand …
Join us for this year’s Ecumenical Observance of the 2019 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation at the Villa de Matel, 6510 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023. This day of prayer offers an opportunity for Houston Christians of all traditions, members of environmental groups and local officials to join hearts and voices …
Get your lucky troll dolls and rabbit feet out, honey, and MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Pasadena Little Theatre is hosting a Drag Brunch Bingo in support the theatre’s annual fund and bringing the arts to life! Its Bingo, it’s Brunch, it’s fabulous prizes and an even MORE FABULOUS show from some of Houston’s premier entertainers! Get …
On select Sundays this summer, the Downtown Houston Management District hosts a new entertainment series at Market Square Park. Second Sunday Revival* *plays on definitions of “revival” with a different experience each month from May to September. In the Vintage Vida edition of the popular series, Vida Antigua Vintage & Yoko Vintage present Got Vintage …
Sarah Lowe, creator of The Art Cellar of Houston, and Guerra Studios founder Marco Guerra will showcase their signature ART IS AN Outdoor Market series at Greenway Plaza on the first and second Thursday of each month during fall. A sampling of vendors participating in the seasonal showcase include acrylic painter ResQ-Me; Black Tea Café …
The internet was designed as a promising global platform for free-speech and information sharing, according to David Kaye. However, this vast space has become a breeding ground for fake news, violence and hatred, threatening disaster all over the world. Over the years, three American behemoths--Facebook, YouTube and Twitter--became the way most of the world experiences …
With National Bourbon Heritage Month being celebrated throughout the month of September it only seemed right to highlight Woodford Reserve cocktails! Mix it up with Chef Jose Hernandez and master the art of cocktail making bar side in Lucienne restaurant. Hotel Alessandra’s mixology series continues in September featuring Woodford Reserve’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky …
With National Bourbon Heritage Month being celebrated throughout the month of September it only seemed right to highlight Woodford Reserve cocktails! Mix it up with Chef Jose Hernandez and master the art of cocktail making bar side in Lucienne restaurant. Hotel Alessandra’s mixology series continues in September featuring Woodford Reserve’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky …
(This event was rescheduled from March to September 14, 2019.) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Terry St. John, cell—713-201-2574, terrystjohn@att.net Michelle Barnes, 713-523-1616, mbarnes@thecollective.org Mayor Sylvester Turner named honorary chair of "FestEve! A Night for the Arts" September event at Glasscock School of Continuing Studies honors outstanding arts contributors HOUSTON (August 6, 2019)—Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner …
Join the JDRF Houston Gulf Coast Chapter for a day of fun and games as they test their skills in a Mah Jongg tournament and play to raise funds for type 1 diabetes. New and experienced gamers are welcome to attend the tournament on Sept. 15 that will include door prizes and auction items. Guests …
Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Houston! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Houston, racking up points and laughs along the way. Houston's Museum District is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an …