The Pearls of Wisdom Dinner is a fundraising event benefitting Vita Living. Held at River Oaks, about 250 guests enjoy a silent auction, featured speaker, dinner and special recognition. This year Vita Living is celebrating our 40th anniversary with a "40th Fiesta" theme at the dinner.
Known for cultivating dancer-choreographers, Houston Ballet fosters artists both on and offstage for Originals. The program will feature the premiere of Floreciente, a one-act ballet by Principal Dancer Melody Mennite set to music by Rene Aubry, Ezio Bosso and Max Richter; the world premiere of Principal Dancer Connor Walsh’s A Joyous Trilogy (in flight), with …
Join the Moody and artist Baseera Khan as we celebrate the opening of the summer 2022 exhibition, Baseera Khan: Weight on History. The event is free and open to the public, registration is appreciated but optional. The first solo exhibition in Houston for the Texas-born, New York-based multidisciplinary artist features new and recent work, including …
The Houston Oyster & Seafest will serve as an introduction to Galveston Bay Foundation's Oyster Shell Recycling Program. We are excited to highlight many of the restaurants we partner with currently as well as raise funds to continue our Houston expansion. The festival will feature signature oyster and seafood dishes from several of Houston's hottest …
Arnaldo Richards’ Picos is hosting a Pride Cocktail Class in celebration of Pride Month! Join Bacardi's Tropical Bar Chef and Picos Beverage Director, Monica Richards, in learning how to make two classic tiki cocktails. In addition to a welcome cocktail, guests can enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres and a queso station. One of the cocktails that …
Arnaldo Richards’ Picos is hosting a Pride Cocktail Class in celebration of Pride Month! Join Bacardi's Tropical Bar Chef and Picos Beverage Director, Monica Richards, in learning how to make two classic tiki cocktails. In addition to a welcome cocktail, guests can enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres and a queso station. One of the cocktails that …
This performance is live on stage and live-streamed online! Texas Folklife is proud to present the 33rd annual Accordion Kings & Queens! Come out for an evening of roots music, featuring some of the best of Texas accordion music! This year’s lineup includes: Las Fenix RJ & Kreole Smoove Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours …
Interested to connect your Christian faith to care for the earth? Want to learn how your church can live the faith through caring for creation? Or, want to improve your own stewardship? Join a free online course this summer, Creation Care 101, and participate in a weekly online discussion group the week following the class …
What is Crumbs about? This reimagining of the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale concerns two sisters as they grapple with their journey into adulthood. Mixed with musings on childhood innocence, personal loss and the inscrutability of memory, Crumbs considers how the past continually informs the present. But has Hannah and Greta run away, get lost, …
Mayor Turner’s Houston Hire Youth (https://hirehoustonyouth.org/about-hire-houston-youth/) program returns providing summer jobs and internships to Houston youth ages 16-24. A series of job and resource fairs will take place throughout the city, with the final event on Saturday, June 11 at George R. Brown Convention Center. Applicants are invited to attend for employment resources and “on …
Join us at Hilton Americas-Houston on the Skyline Terrace for yoga and wine with a view of downtown on June 11th! Vino Vinyasa classes bring together vinyasa-based yoga and fun wine facts through creative yoga poses. Each hour-long educational class ends with a comparative wine tasting of two wines, inviting you to mindfully taste what's …
Snooze an A.M. Eatery and Yelp are teaming up to celebrate pride by hosting a drag brunch in Houston on June 11, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. at the Snooze Montrose location. The event will feature fun musical interludes by local drag company Illusions in between delicious palomimosas and eggs benedict. For every party booked via …
Postino has launched a generous way to raise a glass (or few) for a good cause at their newest location in Katy at La Centerra! On Saturday, June 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Postino is celebrating National Rosé Day with an Art of Rosé event featuring $6 glasses rosé, live artists from Art …
This year’s annual Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) Fashion Show & Luncheon will take place on September 14 at River Oaks Country Club. The theme, Celebrating the Jewels of Italy, will pay tribute to those facets of Italy we know and love: fashion, food, wine, artistry and culture. Chaired by Sandra Porter and Gina …
Join us on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Nawaaz Ahmed. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Nawaaz will discuss his latest book, Radiant Fugitives. The event is free, open to the public, and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and password will be …
Enjoy a special performance from the Pride Chorus Houston at 6 p.m. bookended by happy hour tunes from the DJ GNDRBNDR starting at 5 p.m. Complimentary specialty cocktails will be provided by Social Beer Garden and attendees can see the current exhibition, Baseera Khan: Weight on History during this free after-hours event. About the Performers: …
Houston Ballet presents Sylvia. After two glorious and critically acclaimed premieres in Houston and Sydney, Stanton Welch’s Sylvia makes a fierce return to the Wortham Theater Center stage for story ballet bliss. Welch brings his own interpretation to the classic story of the strong mythological heroine, the huntress Sylvia, and her love for a mortal …
Houston Ballet presents La Sylphide. Become entranced by a magical world of fairies and forbidden romance with August Bournonville’s La Sylphide. The oldest ballet in existence, La Sylphide tells the story of a young Scottish farmer who becomes spellbound by a beautiful, winged creature. As the Scotsman abandons his bride-to-be, he offends not only the …
August Bournonville’s La Sylphide originally premiered in November 1836 by the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is believed to be the oldest romantic ballet that is still performed today. Houston Ballet is pleased to announce that this year’s performances of La Sylphide will be accompanied by a world premiere from Artistic Director Stanton …
Sugar Land Town Square presents, Day of the Dad – a series of free community events to help you celebrate the sweetest man in your life. Spend Friday evening making a craft for dad with Art Museum TX before grabbing a spot on the lawn and complimentary popcorn to catch the classic dad movie, Father …
Buzzy Thai hotspot Kin Dee is celebrating Pride Month with a special brunch that promises to bring a Bangkok-size taste of Thailand to the Bayou City. On Saturday, June 18 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Kin Dee will host a drag brunch featuring live performances by Cyn City, and Chloe Crawford Ross. The restaurant will also be serving a specialty cocktail - the Pride Cosmo ($14) featuring Timeless Vodka, Cointreau, butterfly …
With the amalgamation of speakers from Diabetes Conference 2020 is privileged to announce its “Diabetes Meet 2022” which will be held from June 20-21, 2022 at Berlin, Germany. We cordially welcome all the eminent researchers, students, and delegates to take part in this upcoming Diabetes Conference to witness invaluable scientific discussions and contribute to the …
Who says camp is just for kids? Regent Square Park is recreating childhood memories with Camp 3515 – a summer camp-themed evening for all ages. From potato sack races with kid and adult heats to axe throwing, arts & crafts and s’mores roasting, you’ll be begging to stay. Other activities on the itinerary include giant …
Lighthouse Immersive and Impact Museums are excited to announce Immersive Monet & The Impressionists: a tantalizing exploration of the radical artists that shook up the art world in an attempt to capture both the transient nature of beauty, and the timeless beauty of nature. State-of-the-art video mapping and ground-breaking animation bring the art of the Impressionists to life like …
Bludorn and Burger Bodega are teaming up for a one-day-only pop-up in Bludorn’s backyard! On Saturday, June 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Abbas Dhanani will be firing up his grill to serve his wildly popular smash burger, while Bludorn’s Executive Pastry Chef Marie Riddle will be concocting sweet treats, including cookies and cream- …
