Duke Ellington looms large as one of the most important composers, bandleaders and pianists of the 20th century. Experience the timeless genius of Ellington’s music, brilliantly reimagined by pianist Jason Moran, in this extraordinary celebration of the composer’s enduring legacy, 125 years after his birth. Guided by the composer’s great canon, Moran takes a solo …
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University invites the Houston community to celebrate its 50th Anniversary Community Day with a free, family-friendly event featuring live performances, interactive activities, and a special bilingual presentation of Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” with the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra. Shepherd’s Community Day takes place on Saturday, March 29 …
Join us as ROCO’s Connections Series returns to Asia Society Texas Center on March 29th, and enjoy an evening spotlighting music by Asian artists and composers, exploring the experiences of Vietnamese immigrants. Tenor Nicholas Phan features in the world premiere of Season 20 Composer-In-Residence Viet Cuong’s song cycle, telling the story of his family’s escape …
“Traces of Transtopia” is an all-trans masc fashion show featuring wearable sculptures made of found and discarded materials from local waterways and streets. The show celebrates our strength and resilience and showcases a diverse representation of what trans-masculinity can look like. The show is at Friends Gallery (3401 Harrisburg Blvd, Suite i) on Saturday, March …
Enjoy 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 March, enjoy An Evening with Sally Mayes. For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible event space located above the Hobby Center’s restaurant Diana American Grill – is …
Experience Kinetic Ensemble, Houston’s premier string orchestra, as they present the world premiere of performances centered around climate and environmental issues. The evening includes creative collaborations with student composers from the Shepherd School of Music and students in creative writing and visual arts at Rice University. Please note that seating is available on a first-come, …
Bayou City Art Festival will transform Downtown Houston into a lively outdoor gallery and interactive art event with art, entertainment, and more this Spring. Houston’s iconic art festival returns to showcase the works of 250 artists in 19 different categories in Downtown Houston Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2025, from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Located …
The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund hosts the annual Houston Champagne Brunch. This year's theme is "Pride Under Pressure," and the keynote speaker is US Representative Julie Johnson. Join the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund in supporting LGBTQ candidates while toasting out elected officials in Texas and beyond.
A potluck/community dinner for trans and non-binary people. Friends, family and fur friends are welcome. Frost Town Brewing holds its space open especially for this party. It is a fabulous time to meet up with friends and make new ones. There are always vegetarian/vegan and gluten free options. There is an optional $10/donation for dinner, …
Join the Merz Trio as they search for song in night’s darkness, with music from Hildegard von Bingen to Brahms and Schumann.
Join current resident artist Stephanie Bursese and Houston Center for Photography (HCP) for a hands-on creative experience exploring the intersection of photography and textiles! Choose from a selection of images taken by Stephanie Bursese, and experiment with embroidery using a punch needle. Participants will take home a unique, textured patch that can be added to …
Experience The Chapel in the Hive, a live performance by poet and scholar Joseph Campana and composer and performer Kurt Stallmann. Inspired by a multidisciplinary exploration of environmental issues with a specific focus on biodiversity and multispecies worlds, Campana and Stallmann consider the sacred character of nature through the powerful but diminutive figure of the …
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) along with Chairs Kellie and Randy Johnson will celebrate one of Houston’s highest netting fundraisers – the Promise Ball – at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This year’s “Mariposa: Spread Your Wings” themed event will honor Erin and Chris Dyer and Erin’s parents Ronda and Dan Feeney. The …
Join us for the Houston Gaymers Charity Drag Show, a fabulous fusion of gaming, anime, and nerd culture! Hosted by the fabulous Giselle O’Elle, this event will showcase dazzling drag performances inspired by your favorite characters and fandoms. All proceeds benefit Houston Gaymers, so come celebrate diversity, creativity, and community while supporting charity! This event …
Houston Pride Band invites you to join us at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for a lively game of Lotería! Experience a concert inspired by the imagery and stories of the cherished Latin game of chance, featuring music from and about Latin America. Don't let your luck run out - get your tickets …
Delight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeri, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly …
An intimate, revelatory, and heartfelt cabaret show starring living legend and cult film icon Mink Stole alongside San Francisco’s own drag impresario, filmmaker Peaches Christ. Mink and Peaches have been close friends for over two decades and they would like you to join them for an evening of storytelling, film clips and live song in …
An end of life planning legal clinic will be free and open to the public: Where: Law Harrington Center Second Floor Library, 2222 Cleburne St. Houston, TX 77004 When: Thursday, April 10 Time: Presentation at 1 PM, Walk-In Assistance from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Participants can receive information at the event on creating a …
On the 15th anniversary of one of the largest environmental disasters in history, the Moody Center for the Arts presents the Houston premiere of SPILL, a documentary play about the tragedy of the Deepwater Horizon explosion as told by the Gulf Coast residents who lived through it. Written by the award-winning playwright Leigh Fondakowski (The …
ROCO’s Connections Series celebrates the revitalization of one of Houston’s historic gems, The River Oaks Theatre, with an evening of live performance accompanying classic films, on April 11th! ROCO's 15-piece ensemble provides the soundtrack for the 1926 Buster Keaton film The General, conducted and arranged by Andrew Earle Simpson, along with the charming 1935 animated …
On April 11 at Wortham Theater Center, DACAMERA is bringing together three of the greatest artists in jazz today, including pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Marcus Gilmore. One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical …
Houston’s East End is welcoming an exciting new culinary and cultural hub as Las Perras Cafe, a Latina-owned coffee roaster and cafe, and Flor y Miel, a Latin Caribbean concept, officially open their shared storefront on April 12 in Houston’s Second Ward neighborhood. Las Perras Cafe, founded by Andrea Arana, is more than just a …
Join HCCC for a lecture by the celebrated fiber artist Sonya Clark during the opening weekend of her solo exhibition, “We Are Each Other,” co-presented by Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC).
The Houston Bears will be hosting their annual Bachelor Auction on April 12, 2025 at PAWS! Starting at 6pm, come join us for cocktails and socializing with the auction, hosted by none other than Jacklyn Dior, beginning at 7PM. Come celebrate our community and help us raise funds for the Omega House, Out for Education, …
Forum Art Factory Presents Hilarious Sondheim Musical, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, with a Fresh New Twist; An All-Female Cast! The nine-time Tony Award-winning 1962 musical, largely centered on gender roles and sexism, is given a fresh new take at Art Factory with an all female cast! Based on the …
