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Bounce and Turn at Axelrad
2024-04-20 21:00 - 2024-04-21 01:00 (America/Chicago) | Axelrad, 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
Bounce and Turn is back and taking over the Indoor Stage Upstairs at Axelrad on April 20, 2024 with Uncle Tino, MEXSTEP, DJ Yazzaspazza, and MLE. Uncle Tino is a funky Houston favorite and has been recognized for community efforts in the LGBTQ+ community locally, and on a larger scale by Billboard Magazine and The Recording Academy. Mexstep is a Houston born, San Antonio-based, hip-hop artist known for his thought provoking lyrics and hypnotic beats. He spits cultural knowledge on stage and educates others off stage through classes at UTSA, where he is a professor in the Mexican American Studies Program. Yazzaspazza is a 3rd Ward Houston Director, DJ, and Producer known to mix her creative skills live during sets through visuals and slowed down sounds. MLE is a DJ, Producer, and educator who curates spaces that bridge consciousness and celebration. MLE has gained quite the fanbase after their high energy Houston Boiler Room set in 2022. Come out and join us as we honor Texas artists that share joy and love through beats, rhymes, and sweaty dance floor bangers. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door or online.

Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation Hosts International Women’s Leadership Summit with Special Guest Tyra Banks
2024-04-22 09:30 - 15:30 | Hotel ZaZa Museum District, 5701 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) along with its founder and visionary leader, Deavra Daughtry and Reggie Van Lee, a philanthropist, successful business executive and arts advocate, will host the 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit featuring renowned Supermodel and Business Leader Tyra Banks on April 22, 2024 at Hotel ZaZa – Museum District.
The Summit will also feature Leadership Workshops, a private VIP reception to recognize Men Who Empower Her, a VIP Business Soiree hosted by Harvard University Alumni and Friends along with CEO of an 150-year Japanese company Orime Fujita, global entrepreneur and executive Marko Kovacevic, television producer known for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance Ron DeShay and Managing Director of Live Nation Philippines Rhiza Pascua.
Proceeds from ticket purchases for the International Women’s Leadership Summit Luncheon will be donated to the TWEF Eagle Scholar Program scholarships. To date, TWEF has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships to college bound students.
For more information on tickets, please visit: https://www.twef.org/international-womens-leadership-summit/

The Women’s Fund to Host “Doc Talk” Networking Happy Hour and Panel Presentation: “Moms Who Do it All”
2024-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | TX
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will present a “Doc Talk” panel presentation on “Moms Who Do it All” following a networking Happy Hour of light bites and beverages on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The Happy Hour will begin at 4 p.m. and the panel presentation will begin at 5 p.m. at the offices of alliantgroup, 3009 Post Oak Blvd, Ste. 2000, Houston 77056. The event is open to the public at no cost.
Navigating motherhood can be like a rollercoaster. There are days when women feel like they can do it all and manage graciously. Other days they want to hit the restart button and reassess all of their decisions. Either way, motherhood has become a journey that is navigated individually.
In this engaging and insightful discussion, The Women’s Fund will bring together a diverse group of panelists moderated by Casey Curry and including Kathryn Tees, Dr. Shaunna Mason, Dr. Wanda Mott, and Stephanie McCoy, LPC-A, PMH-C to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a “mom who does it all.”

Chicana Author To Share Testimony During Book Reading
2024-04-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, 77005
Acclaimed LGBTQ+ author Emma Pérez will read from her new book, Testimony of a Shifter, at Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005) at 6:30 pm Friday, April 26, 2024. This fascinating speculative narrative delving into gender transmutation and discrimination has been lauded by Booklist as the “queer, feminist dystopian novel readers [fans of Ursula K. Le Guin and Margaret Atwood] have been searching for.”
Imprisoned by the totalitarian government, Dr. Benito Espinoza practices for his weekly interrogations by recounting his story to his thirteen-year-old daughter. He tells her about turning his back on his ability to shift his gender from male to female—to Alejandra—to become a scholar in the Grand Library. Most academics are Residents who inherited their seats and believe Descendants like Ben don’t have the intellectual ability to be a person of letters. Ben conforms to the laws against transmuting, so he manages to secure a place in the library. His life’s purpose is to prove Descendants are as capable as Residents. But an encounter with a clever, beautiful Descendant leads to his unwitting participation in the rebellion against the Impresario and his White Guards. Soon the shifter is involved with the Rebels, trying to save a younger generation of Descendants and shifters from the horrific experiments and violence perpetrated against them.
“The kernel of Testimony of a Shifter came to me in 1980 when Ronald Reagan was elected,” Pérez recently told Arte Público Press. “That night, I had a nightmare, and in that nightmare brown and black people and marginalized people were being rounded up by these guards dressed in white and placed in prisons. That stuck with me, and I began to think about what that would mean, that kind of dystopia.” Speculative fiction really lends itself to the exploration of issues including gender, race and racism and class and classism, Pérez said. “I wanted to keep that kernel, to continue to explore that in a piece of fiction where people are rebelling against totalitarian governments and rebelling against those who are oppressing and repressing them,” she said.
Pérez will sign books after the reading.
EMMA PÉREZ is the author of numerous books, including Testimony of a Shifter (Arte Público Press, 2023), Queering the Border (Arte Público Press, 2022) and The Decolonial Imaginary: Writing Chicanas into History (Indiana University Press, 1999). Her novel, Forgetting the Alamo, Or, Blood Memory (University of Texas Press, 2009), received the Christopher Isherwood Writing Grant, the National Association for Chicana/Chicano Studies Regional Book Award for fiction in 2011 and was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards in 2010.  Her book, Electra’s Complex (Bella Books, 2015), is a mystery that mocks the perils of academe. Pérez was born in El Campo, Texas, and lives in Tucson, where she teaches at the University of Arizona.
ARTE PÚBLICO PRESS is the nation’s largest and most established publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by US Hispanic authors. Its imprint for children and young adults, Piñata Books, is dedicated to the authentic portrayal of the themes, languages, characters and customs of Hispanic culture in the United States. Books published under the imprint serve as a bridge connecting home and school to support family literacy and elementary education. Based at the University of Houston, Arte Público Press, Piñata Books and the Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage project provide the most widely recognized and extensive showcase for Latino literary arts and creativity. For more information, please visit www.artepublicopress.com.

Charity Bingo Night
2024-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Frost Town Brewing
Friday, April 26 starting at 7 pm, Frost Town will be hosting bingo night. The first card is free to play, and proceeds from every additional card purchased benefit Montrose Grace Place. Come out, support a local business and charity, and have fun!

Academy Spring Showcase
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, 77002
Academy Spring Showcase
The Academy Spring Showcase is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today! The students of Houston Ballet Academy represent the future of ballet, with over 60% of the Company coming through the Academy. The Showcase gives students the stage to shine – whether it’s performing works from the Company repertoire or ballets created specifically for them. This is a can’t miss performance to see the talented young dancers at their best.
At 7:00 PM on April 26, 2024
At 11:00 AM on April 27, 2024
At 4:00 PM on April 27, 2024

15th Annual Houston VisionWalk
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77010-4011, United States
VisionWalk is a fun-filled, family-friendly walkathon fundraiser that increases awareness and raises critical research dollars for preventions, treatments and cures for blindness. To register for the 5K walk, please visit https://give.fightingblindness.org/event/houston-visionwalk-2024/e504612.

Houston Brew Fest
2024-04-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77010-4011, United States
The Houston Brew Festival will take place throughout Discovery Green on April 27th from noon to 4pm. The event will feature over 50 breweries and 150 beers, as well as food trucks, cover bands, lawn games and more. Admission includes samplings from participating breweries.

Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
2024-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Sawyer Yards, 2101 Winter St, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
the first multi-sensory, interactive virtual reality experience to transport visitors aboard the International Space Station (formerly known as THE INFINITE) — has announced that the out-of-this-world experience will touch back down in Houston at Sawyer Yards (2000 Edwards Street, Gate A, Houston, TX 77007) beginning on Friday, May 3, 2024. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE redefines the frontiers of immersive entertainment by inviting visitors to roam freely inside a virtual life-size replica of the International Space Station (ISS), bringing audiences closer to the feeling of being in outer space than ever before.
Tickets to Space Explorers: THE INFINITE’s return Houston engagement are now on sale.
The return of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE in Houston offers new content – including the addition of footage of the Artemis I launch. Guests will use virtual reality headsets to explore a digital version of the ISS, where they will interact with video testimonials of the international astronaut crew. Throughout the 60-minute journey, visitors’ senses are enriched through the interactivity between virtual reality, multimedia art, soundscapes, and light design.
THE INFINITE’s hours of operation are 11 AM to 8 PM on Thursdays; 11 AM to 9 PM on Fridays; 10 AM to 9 PM on Saturdays; and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sundays.

ACES! 5 Incredible Ladies who did the Impossible! Again! and Again! and Again! and Again!
2024-05-02 07:30 - 21:00 | MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
ACES! is the true story of the 5 Miss Texas USA’s who all became Miss USA from 1985-1989 and their fictitious 35-year reunion. Experience, Laughs, Love, Texas, and a whole lot of champagne!
The Texas Premier of ACES! at MATCH Theatre. May 2nd – May 5th. Tickets are $29.00.

UHD Thursday Night Concerts
2024-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Discovery Green, 1500 Mckinney St, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
The popular, free live music showcase – UHD Thursday Night Concerts – makes its return to Discovery Green this May with weekly performances at 7 p.m. from May 2 through 23.
A myriad of genres, ranging from Latin and country to rock and more, spotlight some of the most talented and talked about musicians in Texas.
The UHD Thursday Night Concerts line-up includes:
THURSDAY, MAY 2
Headliner: Grupo Fantasma // Opening Act: Grupo Vadenagi
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Headliner: Theo Lawrence // Opening Acts: Kalu & The Electric Joint, The Creeps
THURSDAY, MAY 16
Headliner: Vortxz // Opening Acts: Astragal, Blossom Aloe
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Headliner: Mobley // Opening Acts: Joaquin and The Glowliners, Sugar Joiko

ACES! 5 Miss Texas USA's that did the impossible Again! and Again! and Again! and Again!
2024-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
ACES! tells the true story of the 5 incredible Miss Texas USA’s who all won Miss USA from 1985-1989, and their fictionalized live television reunion.

Literacy Now Hosts Tenth Annual Guild Luncheon, Celebrate Reading! Fiesta
2024-05-03 10:30 - 13:00 | The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, 77027
Literacy Now, a non-profit organization empowering children and families through literacy and life skills, will host its 10th Annual Literacy Now Guild Luncheon, Celebrate Reading! Fiesta, at the Junior League of Houston.
Luncheon Chairs Shelby Doehring and Dawn Zieren along with the Literacy Now Guild will join keynote speaker, Belinda Mays, award-winning author and speaker, for this incredible event benefiting the children and families that Literacy Now serves.
The mission of the Literacy Now Guild is to assist with program activities and events, help to raise program funds, and spread awareness of the organization. The organization’s main goal is to empower students to read on grade level by the end of third grade, thereby increasing the likelihood they will remain on track to graduate from high school and be ready to pursue their postsecondary goals.
Each year, 41 percent of young children in Houston are not ready for kindergarten lacking vital reading skills. For students already in Houston elementary schools, 73 percent of 3rd graders do not read at grade level. Literacy Now supports these children and their families in HISD and Aldine ISD and community sites throughout Houston.

WINNERS OF THE AVALON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: HOUSTON AND WORLD PREMIERES
2024-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
ROBERT AVALON COMPETITION FOR COMPOSERS: FINALISTS CONCERT
6 exciting new pieces chosen by a distinguished judging panel as the best from entrants around the world.
Concert recording session is open to the public.
TICKETS: FREE with reservation
Donations accepted at the door.
The competition concert showcases the stellar quality of Houston performing artists and ensembles who relish the challenge of learning and presenting works of great difficulty.
Through the competition, the Foundation for Modern Music honors its late artistic director, Robert Avalon (1955 – 2004), who helped develop and initiate several important new projects for the foundation – including this competition for composers.

Cinco De Mayo with Pride | Houston Pride
2024-05-05 13:00 - 18:00 | Axelrad, 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
Pride Houston« invites you to join us for a festive Cinco De Mayo celebration at AXELRAD on Sunday, May 5th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This exciting event will feature a lively atmosphere filled with delicious tamales, savory crawfish, vibrant music, and the highly anticipated announcement of the Grand Marshal winners and honorary Grand Marshals for this year’s Pride Parade. RSVP for FREE at www.pridehouston365.org/cincodemayo
This year’s announcement of the Grand Marshal winners and honorary Grand Marshals promises to be a momentous occasion, celebrating the achievements and contributions of these esteemed individuals. Join us at 3:30 PM as we unveil the recipients of this prestigious honor.
In addition to the Grand Marshal announcement, Pride Houston will also be showcasing the recipients of its RISE program, which supports grassroots organizations dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community. This commitment to grassroots advocacy and support underscores Pride Houston’s mission to promote visibility, representation, and equality for all.
Don’t miss this opportunity to come together with the community, enjoy fantastic food and music, and celebrate the spirit of Pride. Covering this event is a chance to showcase your commitment to highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community in Houston, and we invite you to join us in spreading the message of love, inclusivity, and pride.

Jazzy Sundays in the Parks
2024-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77010-4011, United States
Made possible by Kinder Foundation.
This free concert series celebrates local and regional musicians representing the best in jazz and its related forms such as gospel, blues, zydeco and more. Expect free, family-friendly concerts in three Houston parks: Emancipation Park in March, The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou in April and at Discovery Green in May and June. More info at discoverygreen.com/jazzy.
Discovery Green Lineup
Sundays, May 5, 12 & 26 and June 2
5 – 7 p.m.
Headliner: Tim Ruiz and Friends (Latin Jazz for Cinco de Mayo)
Opener: Myerland Middle School Mariachi Ensemble
Sunday, May 5
Headliner: Doreen Ketchens (NOLA Jazz Clarinet)
Opener: Hustlers Brass Band (NOLA Brass)
Sunday, May 12
Headliner: Cecile McLorin Salvant (Franco-American Jazz)
Opener: The Pew (Houston Gypsy Jazz)
Sunday, May 26
Headliner: Melvin Johnson and the Electro-Akoustics (Contemporary Piano Jazz)
Opener: JHU (Funky Jazz)
Sunday, June 2

Ready To Exhale | Houston Pride
2024-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Rich’s Houston, 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join us for “Ready to Exhale,” a rejuvenating event aimed at community healing, centering, and open dialogue about issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Register for free at www.pridehouston365.org/exhale
Take a moment to unwind and refresh your mind, body, and spirit as we head into Pride Month. The event will feature:
– 30-minute guided breathing sessions to promote relaxation and mindfulness
– A community panel with Mental Health Advocates & Professionals providing insights and addressing concerns
– Energy-building activities to uplift and empower
– Light refreshments to nourish the body
– Opportunities to mix and mingle with like-minded individuals
– A drum circle to foster connection and release tension
“Ready to Exhale” is all about creating a safe space for healing and letting go. This event is FREE and open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Join us as we make healing accessible and come together to support one another on our journeys.
Don’t miss this opportunity to relax, connect, and rejuvenate. We look forward to seeing you there!

Book Launch for "Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us"
2024-05-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Rice University Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Take advantage of your last chance to see the spring exhibition and join us to launch the accompanying publication Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us. Edited by Moody curator Frauke V. Josenhans and featuring original writing by the artist, early copies of the catalog will be available for purchase on-site from Basket Books. As a part of the celebration, contributing author Miriam Ticktin, Professor of Anthropology at the CUNY Graduate Center, and Josenhans invite attendees on a special tour of the exhibition, starting at 2 p.m. followed by a Q&A.

CNN's Fareed Zakaria in Houston 5/13
2024-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd., Houston, 77005
The Progressive Forum is pleased to present preeminent public intellectual Fareed Zakaria, who will discuss his upcoming book, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present. Paying attendees will receive a free copy of Age of Revolutions, and Zakaria will sign books at the evening’s conclusion.

2024 Skate Sober | Official Houston Pride
2024-05-17 17:00 - 21:00 | lockwood skating palace, 3323 E Lockwood Dr, Houston, 77026
Looking for a family-friendly outing this Pride season? Well, join us at Lockwood skating palace for an evening of old school tunes and classic roller skating! Get tickets at www.pridehouston365.org/skate. Children 12 and under free.
No alcohol, no drama… just some R&B and good vibes!

Bazaar Food and Wine
2024-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX, 77478, United States
Bazaar Food and Wine is an immersive, multicultural celebration of Houston’s diverse culture and culinary scene, debuting at Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The first event of its kind in the greater Houston area, Bazaar is an ode to the city’s melting pot of flavors and shines a light on Houston’s unique culinary traditions. Through food, drink, dance, music, fashion, and design, Bazaar Food and Wine will transport guests to six unique neighborhood destinations and immersive culinary and live entertainment activations throughout Sugar Land Town Square, highlighting Latin America, India & Pakistan, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Europe and Texas. In partnership with the James Beard Foundation, Bazaar will feature an all-star lineup of 40 of Houston’s most prominent chefs, dynamic live performances, and more.

ACCT Cornerstone Brunch
2024-05-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, 77551
Celebrate ACCT’s past and present as we look toward the future.
Tickets include brunch buffet, open bar with beer, wine, champagne and a Bloody Mary Bar. Also featuring: entertainment, speakers, wine pull and raffles.
All proceed go to support ACCT’s mission of preventing the spread of HIV and providing comprehensive services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS in Galveston, Matagorda and Brazoria Counties.

AAMA 18-Hole Golf Tournament
2024-05-21 07:00 - 15:00 | Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda rd., Houston, 77045, United States
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) will host its annual 18-Hole Charity Golf Tournament at the Wildcat Golf Club located at 1200 Almeda Drive, Houston, Texas 77045 beginning at 7:00 a.m. Individual Player and Team Packages are still available, as well as event support sponsorship opportunities beginning at just $100. AAMA is one of the longest-standing Latino-serving nonprofit organizations in the city of Houston and the state of Texas – serving more than 10,000 individuals annually, and proceeds raised by this event will support AAMA’s year-round programs and services.
We invite you to participate in this worthy fundraising event that will include breakfast and lunch, silent auction, and amazing door prizes.
For more information and for sponsorship opportunities, contact mvallejo@aama.org or call 713 929-2316, or visit https://one.bidpal.net/aamagolf2024/welcome

Design & Wine
2024-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Woodlands Resort, 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Join us for an enchanting evening of painting and sipping at The Woodlands Resort with our talented instructor, Eric Sundin. Our class, focusing on the serene beauty of nature, is designed to inspire both novices and seasoned artists alike. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or simply explore a new hobby, this beginner-friendly session offers the perfect setting.
Event Details:
Instructor: Eric Sundin
Date & Time: May 23, 2024. Class runs from 6 PM to 9 PM. You’re welcome to arrive starting at 5:30 PM to settle in and enjoy the ambiance.
Theme: Painting Nature at The Woodlands Resort
Experience Level: Beginner friendly
Bar: Enjoy access to our paid bar, offering a selection of beverages to spark your creativity.
Ticket Options:
Art & Libation Ticket: This option includes admission to the class along with a complimentary drink to enjoy while you paint.
Art-Only Admission: For those who prefer to focus solely on their artwork, this ticket grants class admission without the beverage inclusion.

Sip + Stroll: Guided Tour of Rice Public Art
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Rice University Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Raise a glass and take a walk with Executive Director Alison Weaver as she leads a tour of select public artwork found at Rice University. The evening will start with complimentary drinks at the Moody Center for the Arts and conclude at the James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace where guests can view the sunset light sequence.
This evening stroll includes indoor and outdoor stops that highlight the exceptional permanent and temporary artworks found throughout campus. Spotlighting sculptural work on the southwest side of the university, guests will gain insight into the art of Mark di Suvero, Beverly Pepper, and Jaume Plensa. Mural installations by Preetika Rajgariah, Kenneth Tam, and Sarah Welch will also be featured. The tour provides access to works at the Jones Graduate School of Business including the artwork of Rana Begum, Marta Chilindron, Jose Dávila, Spencer Finch, Beverly Fishman, Carmen Herrera, Kate Shepherd, and Pae White.
Guests should wear comfortable shoes and plan on being outdoors for the majority of the event. All artwork is accessible outside or on the building’s first floor. If mobility assistance is needed, please contact us.

Houston Symphony presents Adams’s El Nino: The Nativity Story, Reimagined
2024-05-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Jones Hall, 615 Lousiana, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Houston Symphony presents the vibrant and eclectic style of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams in Adams’s El Niño live at Jones Hall on May 25-26, a performance paired with beautiful music, exquisite modern Spanish-language poetry from Mexico, Chile, and Nicaragua, and an innovative orchestra complete with guitars and maracas tell an alternative version of the Nativity story—one seen through Mary’s point of view.

UHD Thursday Night Concerts
2024-05-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77010-4011, United States
Vortxz is a Latino band whose sound varies from new-age indie to alternative rock. Their music helps listeners escape into a world of hope, freedom and expression.
Named after the 1965 semi-autobiographic novel by Albertine Sarrazin, Astragal is a three-piece band that blends post-punk and indie-rock with pedal-soaked sounds for an entirely immersive experience. Recognized for their highly-dynamic live performances, Astragal has played on many stages, including Austin’s psychedelic Levitation Festival and Houston’s In Bloom Festival.
Blossom Aloe is an indie rock quintet that fuses elements of bedroom-pop, psychedelia and alternative rock into their sound.

Resonant Earth: Contemporary Perspectives on Land and Body
2024-05-31 - 2024-08-17 | Rice University Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Resonant Earth explores the connections between the human body and the land through the practices of six contemporary artists: Kelly Akashi, Lisa Alvarado, Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, Andrea Chung, Sky Hopinka, and Anna Mayer. The artists’ distinct approaches speak to the intertwined social and material histories of specific ecologies, both on a personal and collective level, while invoking biological memories and somatically inherited knowledge. In turn, the exhibition offers a timely exploration of the bodily connections we have with nature underscoring the vital interdependencies between people and the planet.
The featured artworks span a variety of media, including sculpture, painting, ceramics, collage, photography, video, and sound. From suspended rubber casts of nonnative trees in Los Angeles, to bronze sculptures of weeds at former Japanese-American internment camps in Arizona, to abstract paintings alluding to generations of migrant farmers along the US-Mexico border, the artworks in Resonant Earth demonstrate a critical engagement with entangled histories of the land, primarily in the Western and Southern United States. Collectively, the exhibition addresses the local environment while at the same time considering the forced migration and displacement of people and plants across geographies.
Notably, the selected artists draw on Indigenous and diasporic forms of knowledge, culture, and materials to envision embodied modes of transformation and regeneration in relation to ongoing struggles for environmental and social justice. The practices presented in this exhibition echo our own fraught engagement with the environment, resisting humanity’s perceived separation from the natural world. The artworks illustrate existing and new relationships between the body and the earth, building awareness towards other humans and life forms as part of an integrated whole in the face of intergenerational trauma, continued exploitation of the earth’s resources, and climate change.
Resonant Earth is curated by Molly Everett, Assistant Curator, Moody Center for the Arts. The exhibition is made possible by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, the Brad and Leslie Bucher Artist Endowment, the Tamara de Kuffner Fund, the Kilgore Endowment Fund, and the Sewall Endowment. Special thanks to Rice University students Nicole Yip for her contributions to the exhibition design and Joshua Chiang for the graphic design.

Opening Reception for "Resonant Earth: Contemporary Perspectives on Land and Body"
2024-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Rice University Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005
Join us to celebrate the opening of the Moody’s summer exhibition. Resonant Earth explores the connections between the human body and the land through the practices of six contemporary artists: Kelly Akashi, Lisa Alvarado, Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, Andrea Chung, Sky Hopinka, and Anna Mayer. The reception is free and open to the public. $6 parking will be available in the West Lots.
In this exhibition, the artists’ distinct approaches speak to the intertwined social and material histories of specific ecologies, both on a personal and collective level, while invoking biological memories and somatically inherited knowledge. In turn, the exhibition offers a timely exploration of the bodily connections we have with nature underscoring the vital interdependencies between people and the planet.

Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble
2024-06-01 12:00 - 20:30 | Post HTX, 401 Franklin St, Houston, 77201
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 and nightlife experience featuring time-based art installations and world-class museum-quality art. The exhibit will be shown through October 31. Please note: this exhibit contains flashing lights that may trigger seizures for individuals with photosensitivity or epilepsy.
