Urban Movement-certified coaches lead a beginner Parkour class at Discovery Green that utilizes the park for an urban workout. Ages 12 and up. Parkour classes are part of Fitness in the Park, a free fitness series at Discovery Green presented by Sprouts Farmers Market. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. …
Artist Anne-Joëlle Galley has made her mark on the fashion world by transforming her internationally celebrated paintings into unique accessories. Now, she’s partnering with designer Megan Beck to create a one-of-a-kind exhibit of art and fashion at Sable Gate Winery. Art, design and fashion collide during this exciting, one-night exhibit. On the day of the …
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. On Sunday, July 29 at 6 p.m., we welcome Steve Stelzer, Program Director for Houston’s Green Building Resource Center. Steve is an architect with 30 years’ experience who is focused on making Houston …
Taught by instructors from Cirque la Vie, Circus Arts at Discovery Green is a fitness form consisting of ground arts and acrobatics like contortion, juggling, partner acrobatics and hand balancing. Circus Arts classes are part of Fitness in the Park, a free fitness series at Discovery Green presented by Sprouts Farmers Market. No pre-registration required, …
On Tuesdays this spring, yoga instructors teach Core-Focused Yoga classes that feature dynamic flow sequences and long-held poses train the body for strength and flexibility. Core-Focused Yoga classes are part of Fitness in the Park, a free fitness series at Discovery Green presented by Sprouts Farmers Market. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a …
What happens when two artists reunite, experiment with various media and explore the creation of form? Head to Winter Street Gallery, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, Texas 77007, to discover a collaborative visual experiment -- in a unique, one-weekend-only exhibit, slated for Friday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 5. The opening reception is scheduled for 6 …
Old West Melodrama will be taking its audiences to southern Louisiana in 1890 for its next production. The show, “The Haunting of Bella de Ghosse,” an original play by Spring’s own Jennifer Adams and her late father Joe Cole,opens on Friday, Aug. 3 and performances continue Friday and Saturday evenings through Saturday, Aug.18. The play …
Caitlin G McCollom's “Light in the Window” solo exhibition at BLUEorange Contemporary Art Gallery closes with an Artist Talk on Saturday, August 4. At 2pm, McCollom will discuss her work and give insight on the inspiration behind specific paintings. Featuring more than 20 original paintings, “Light in the Window” expresses solitary moments of spiritual communion …
Upstairs at WOMH
To schedule an audition, please visit the website provided. Any questions about current or upcoming auditions should be directed to casting@americanimmersion.theater. How to Prepare: You do not need to prepare a monologue or read a play/script before you attend auditions. Rather, come in with an open mind and an energetic attitude. Be ready to engage …
Owners Olu and Christiana Olojo invite guests to celebrate the opening of the new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests will receive exclusive discounts to Adventure Kids Playcare and have the opportunity to win prizes such as a children’s birthday party and date night childcare services. During the celebration, light bites and refreshments will …
Join the DIY movement and unleash your creativity at the Houston Downtown Management District’s (Downtown District) newest neighborhood social series, DIY Downtown presented by Pop Shop America. On the second Wednesday of every month throughout spring and summer 2018, Houstonians can embrace their inner creativity with a series of one-of-a-kind arts and crafts workshops at …
Get ready to rock this summer in the Historic District’s own backyard with a recurring concert series sure to get you on your feet! Don’t miss local favorites, The Wheel Workers. The Houston-based five-piece band is best known for their politically conscious pop songs with folk and punk hooks. Enjoy the perfect pairing of live …
Make plans for an unforgettable evening of fun and fine art where we provide the wine and the canvases! All you need to do is bring your friends and get ready to be inspired by our local artists from Pinot’s Palette who will guide you step-by-step through a featured painting. At the end of the …
Kick off the end of summer with inspiration from Texas-born singer-musician Stephanie Rice, who earned fame on NBC’s “The Voice.” Rice is the featured speaker and performer at this year’s free First Lecture event, sponsored by the University of Houston College of Education. Rice, a UH graduate who became estranged from her parents after she …
A Place for Peanut is a non-profit horse sanctuary and equine therapy foundation. The organization is dedicated to rescuing horses, donkeys and miniature horses from being slaughtered; while bringing joy to children and veterans in hospitals through its special programs and therapy. Honorary Chair Michelle Maresh along with Gala Co-Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson will …
With Parker McCollum On the lawn at WOMH
Support the local arts and have a great time all at once. METdance is kicking off its 23rdseason with the annual Midtown Mixer fundraiser. The one-night-only event will feature food, drinks, silent auction and of course dance. Tickets are $40 per person. The fun is slated for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. …
Join HoustonSSC for the first ever LGBTQIA+ Sand Volleyball League on Sunday Funday's at Sideout Volleybar beginning August 19th! This is an LGBTQIA+ & Friends open division with NO gender requirements. With your registration you are guaranteed 7 games (1 each week). Your league fee also includes a Houston Sports & Social Club t-shirt for …
Join the Lambda Ladies as we go indoor rock climbing at Texas Rock Gym! No experience required. Monday is Ladies’ Night which means it is 50% off for ladies!!! $10 for a day pass after 6PM. Additional $10 to rent a harness and shoes. Waivers must be filled out online (recommended to fill out online …
Listen between the lines as the Musiqa Saxophone Quartet performs works that blur the divides between classical, jazz, and folk. The saxophone’s unmistakable timbre and expansive range have allowed the instrument to tiptoe genre lines effortlessly. Between the Lines features music— including Catherine Likhuta’s, groovy and syncopated “Hard to Argue” — that p¬ushes boundaries while …
Celebrated abstract painter Robert Motherwell once stated “art is an experience, not an object.” Experience an evening of dynamic works that explore color, texture, and motion in music, featuring the world premiere of a piano trio by Karim Al-Zand’s, commissioned by Musiqa. Gaze into the creative process as celebrated Houston artist Geraldina Interiano Wise creates …
Kick-off Oscars weekend with an evening of the meta, the miniscule, and the far-reaching as Musiqa celebrates experimental film and live music. “Reel Forces” examines the traces of humanity, memory, and conflict through “Beyond Zero: 1914-1918,” a moving and mesmerizing film of rare WWI archival footage by auteur-director Bill Morrison, and scored for string quartet …
Watch and listen as we build an ensemble one player at a time. In this mixtape of music of our time, encounter a world of works by emerging and established composers from Australia and Argentina to China and the United States. This program features a young artist ensemble, showcasing emerging talent in Houston, including a …
Scored for choir and six percussionists, “Mass Observation” by British-American composer Tarik O’Regan, receives its southwest premiere in this Houston Chamber Choir and MUSIQA collaboration. The work takes its title from the British social research organization, Mass-Observation, which aimed to record everyday life in the United Kingdom. It is a poignant meditation on the histories …