Literacy Now, a local non-profit organization dedicated to transforming communities by empowering children and families through literacy, leadership, and life skills, will host its 8th Annual Literacy Now Guild Luncheon, Bee Inspired, at the Junior League of Houston. The mission of the Literacy Now Guild is to assist with program activities and events, help to …
DACAMERA presents the world-renowned Elias String Quartet in Beethoven: The Complete String Quartets, a series of six concerts taking place at The Menil Collection and Zilka Hall between March 28 and April 8. This series offers a rare opportunity for Houston audiences to hear Beethoven’s complete quartets—considered by many to be the summit of chamber …
City Place is pleased to offer the League of American Bicyclists Youth Smart Cycling class to our residents. This course we be taught by instructors licensed, certified, and insured by the League of American Cyclists. Youth Smart Cycling teaches bicycle handling and safety skills for kids, enabling them to ride with more confidence. It starts …
DACAMERA presents the world-renowned Elias String Quartet in Beethoven: The Complete String Quartets, a series of six concerts taking place at The Menil Collection and Zilka Hall between March 28 and April 8. This series offers a rare opportunity for Houston audiences to hear Beethoven’s complete quartets—considered by many to be the summit of chamber …
Join us on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Aaron Lecklider. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Aaron will discuss Love’s Next Meeting: The Forgotten History of Homosexuality and the Left in American Culture. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. …
Celebrated painter and gallerist Christopher Martin will be debuting new work at his eponymous Houston gallery alongside a crop of well-established Modern artists through a new exhibit opening on April 7. The exhibit, titled The New Modernists, will run through May 19 and will showcase a selection of abstracts by Martin created through the practice …
Join the Moody and the Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) for a dialogue between Jamal Cyrus, a featured artist in our current exhibition, Soundwaves, and Anthony B. Pinn, professor of religion at Rice University, for a cross-disciplinary conversation. This virtual event, facilitated by Moody executive director Alison Weaver, will delve into Cyrus's …
Often considered the wildest and most colorful party of the year, The Legendary Art Car Ball draws thousands of art and musicloving attendees on the eve of the parade to celebrate with a night of live performances, art installations, elaborate costumes, and hundreds of awe-inspiring illuminated art cars. This year’s Art Car Ball brings the …
DACAMERA presents the world-renowned Elias String Quartet in Beethoven: The Complete String Quartets, a series of six concerts taking place at The Menil Collection and Zilka Hall between March 28 and April 8. This series offers a rare opportunity for Houston audiences to hear Beethoven’s complete quartets—considered by many to be the summit of chamber …
For the 35th year, the Houston Art Car Parade will roll through the city’s streets, greeted by thousands of eager fans cheering on the close to 250 entries. The parade’s official start is at Dallas St. (inbound Allen Parkway) & Bagby St., where it will head into downtown, taking a left onto Smith St., circling …
Centered on the grounds of Hermann Square in the shadow of City Hall, the VIPit Experience offers guests incredible views of the Houston Art Car Parade as it rolls through Downtown. Included in tickets is a gourmet lunch from some of Houston’s best restaurants, delicious cocktails, pre-parade entertainment, a kid’s creative area, live parade commentating …
Chefs are assembling and menus are being prepared for the 5th annual Chef Fest hosted by Harvest Green from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10. Eight chefs and countless gourmands will meet at the Harvest Green Village Farm, 8939 Harlem Road, for small bites, craft cocktails, educational experiences and more. Tickets can be purchased …
Crime Stoppers of Houston and its Presenting Partner Aramco Americas will host the annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon to honor outstanding individuals and organizations who have given exemplary service to make Houston a safer place to live, work, learn and play. The non-profit which fundraises year-round will directly benefit from the luncheon’s proceeds to help …
Join us for a very special evening of live performances that will activate several of the music-based artworks in our current exhibition, Soundwaves: Experimental Strategies in Art + Music. Headlining this multidisciplinary event, artist Raven Chacon will lead musicians with Houston-based Nameless Sound in an outdoor performance of his graphic score American Ledger No. 1. …
Dance Salad Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022, bringing dozens of the most talented choreographers and dancers from across the globe. Join us in celebrating the art of dance with some of the most renowned ballet dancers on the planet. Tickets are on sale for two nights only April 15 & 16, 2022 …
Experience forest bathing, led by a certified guide, followed by practice of the Christian spiritual discipline of the Earth Examen. Forest bathing, a practice that originated in Japan, involves taking in, in all of one's senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being …
You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …
Come give your ears some extra bling at Zadok Jeweler’s piercing party! With a minimum $200 purchase, you can receive a free piercing professionally done by West Ave Plastic Surgery. Additionally, stylish fine jewelry line Zoe Chicco will have a full trunk of new pieces from the collection, ranging from earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more. …
Come give your ears some extra bling at Zadok Jeweler’s piercing party! With a minimum $200 purchase, you can receive a free piercing professionally done by West Ave Plastic Surgery. Additionally, stylish fine jewelry line Zoe Chicco will have a full trunk of new pieces from the collection, ranging from earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more. …
Join other Christians to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a streamed pre-recorded creation-focused worship service. Listen to the wisdom, song, and stories from our fellow Creatures, human and non-human. The Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos will share the message of the day. This 45-minute worship service is in English with full Spanish translation, and does …
Join the Moody Center for the Arts at the James Turrell "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace at Rice University for a special dance performance choreographed by Karole Armitage. Repeating performances will occur on April 22 and April 23 at 9 p.m. concurrent with Skyspace's sunset light sequence. Seating is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. This free …
Vivian Hordes, MFA, www.vivianhordesart.com, a Houston award winning Fine Arts Printmaker will be exhibiting a sponsored ART POP UP, at Pottery Barn retail home furnishings store in Highland Village, Houston on Saturday, April 23rd from 10-4PM. On display will be several of Ms Hordes' most recent, "one of a kind" unique fine art prints. Home …
Cross Creek Ranch will showcase local art and more than 15 model homes at the Art Market & Home Tour 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Cross Creek Welcome Center, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane. The public is invited to browse paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and other handcrafted items while enjoying …
Celebrate Earth Day with Ocean Music Action! Enjoy their ocean-inspired event, an hour-long tapestry of music, art, and dance featuring musicians from The Knights chamber orchestra playing alongside stunning ocean photography by National Geographic's David Liittschwager. The multidisciplinary showcase also features dancer/choreographer Maile Okamura as well as new works composed and performed by students from …