Join us on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM Conversation with Author Derritt Mason. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Derritt Mason will discuss his book, Queer Anxieties of Young Adult Literature and Culture. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. Upon …
Join us on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Robert Jones, Jr.. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Robert will discuss The Prophet. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and password will be automatically emailed …
Join Houston Symphony as Artistic Partner Itzhak Perlman leads the orchestra in one of the best loved masterpieces of all time—Tchaikovsky’s fiery, fateful Fourth Symphony. Plus, hear Perlman perform the beautiful music of Mozart.
Located in Bridgeland’s Lakeland Village Center, Friday Night Bites offers residents and locals a smorgasbord of opportunities to engage with the community, make new friends, and enjoy the hospitality and wonderful amenities afforded by living the Bridgeland life. On May 13th, enjoy a wide array of tastes and dishes from traditional Chinese Tu Go Kitchen; Asian-fusion from Kaow and Nom Mi Street; American comfort food from One Fat Dog, Skye …
You are invited to join a private two-hour guided firefly hike and practice of a spiritual discipline, prayer with eyes wide open. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie, forest, and bayou at night, and see the mating dance of fireflies, as a spiritual experience! You'll also learn about fireflies, which are truly …
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, continuing on Saturday, May 14 at Acres Homes Multi-Service Center. Applicants are invited to attend for employment resources and “on the spot” interviews. The …
The Bay Day Festival is a one-day celebration of all things Galveston Bay, complete with live animal exhibits, stage performances and presentations, nature crafts and more. Bring your family to this fun and educational event. Admission to the Bay Day Festival is FREE! * Kemah Boardwalk parking fees may apply. To enjoy Kemah Boardwalk rides …
Starting on May 5th, Back Table kicks off The Beat, a weekly schedule of eclectic performers will spice up the night. Every Thursday enjoy "Latin Night" from 6:30-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-10 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. It’s sure to add to the dynamic ambience of the stylish venue …
Join us on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Robert Jones, Jr.. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Robert will discuss The Prophet. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and password will be automatically emailed …
On Thursday, May 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., acclaimed painter and gallerist Christopher Martin will unveil the seasonal "Female-Focused Rites of Spring" exhibition at a special reception. On display through June 19, the show will celebrate the dynamic work of four, well-established female Modern artists – Isabelle van Zeijl, Melissa Herrington, Monica Perez and Ysabel LeMay …
Houston Ballet presents Pretty Things. This program of Houston-born ballets showcases Houston Ballet’s continued tradition of supporting the world’s most respected choreographers, featuring works by Jorma Elo, Christopher Bruce and Trey McIntyre. Elo’s ONE|end|ONE reflects the dance maker’s quirky and unexpected movements to create an atmosphere of playfulness. Bruce’s Hush is a comic and moving …
Originally set to open in March 2020, audiences will finally see Pretty Things come to the stage after a two-year wait. The mixed repertoire, triple-bill program includes three works created in Houston by Houston Ballet dancers: Christopher Bruce’s Hush, Jorma Elo’s ONE|end|ONE and the world premiere of Trey McIntyre’s Pretty Things. In his new work, …
Music Director Designate Juraj Valcuha leads orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Come together in Jones Hall and experience one of classical music’s most moving, uplifting, and inspiring journeys, a rallying cry to hope, humanity, and universal fellowship culminating in the exuberant “Ode to Joy.” An internationally acclaimed conductor, Juraj Valcuha …
SIPPLE, your one-stop-shop for all things alcohol-free, will set-up a pop-up on the front patio at Roots Wine Bar on May 21st from 12-4pm. They will have a special menu and highlight non-alcoholic wine!
Accordion Kings & Queens is back for its 33rd year! Celebrate this historic cultural event by joining Texas Folklife at Axelrad Beer Garden for a fun afternoon of drinks and accordion music featuring a performance by Houston Band GoatLeather in support of AKQ! This event is fun for the whole family! Purchase tickets on Eventbrite …
Groundwater is, as famously quoted by the Texas Supreme Court in 1904, “secret, occult, and concealed.” Sometimes referred to as “hidden water,” it is out of sight and, therefore, unfortunately, out of mind. However, groundwater comprises 98.7 percent of all the fresh, unfrozen water on Earth. About 40 percent of all surface-water flows in the …
Kin Dee is turning two this Sunday, May 22, and in honor of the occasion, they're throwing it down Bangkok-style from 6 pm to 11 pm. You're invited to join Kin Dee for an evening full of all things Thai as they show thanks to their family and friends for helping them reach their two-year …
Some of Broadway’s finest stars are coming to Houston on May 26 in support of Houston youth experiencing homelessness. Covenant House Texas, a shelter providing housing and support services for these youth, will host their inaugural Night of Broadway Stars to raise funds and awareness for the safety and comprehensive care Covenant House Texas provides …
Join The Houston Symphony and enjoy themes from all your blockbuster favorites—Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more—as the Houston Symphony and Chorus celebrate the master of film scores, John Williams.
Join us on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM Conversation with feminist activist artists Guerrilla Girls. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, The Guerrilla Girls will discuss their book, Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly The event is free, open to the public and conducted via …
Join us for a special event of exquisite Vacheron Constantin timepieces and the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind artwork exhibition from Jojo Anavim, exclusively at the Zadok Jewelers showroom. Following its debut in the new Vacheron Constantin North American Flagship in NYC, the exhibition attracts watch and art afficionados alike. It features a collection of new watch launches and a series of …
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 …
