Several local drag queens will be performing at 10. Barba Coa will host. She’ll be joined by Ondi, Mocca Bone, and Beck (not the Beck). Following the show, Ripcord will have their resident Dj Melle Mel and two time OutSmart favorite female Dj winner play a set.
Come join the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston! We are having open rehearsals Mondays, January 28-February 11 from 7-10. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to come rehearse with us and see what we are all about! No previous chorus experience required, just a love of music! All are welcome.
This program is conceived of as a single meditation to be performed without breaks to be enjoyed with the Turrell Skyspace at the Live Oak Meeting House. The central work is a graphic score by Annea Lockwood written in honor of Houston-born Pauline Oliveros. The live performance of bayou-borne will feature six musicians, with each …
Who you gonna call?! Join us for this FREE screening of GHOSTBUSTERS! You don't want to miss out on a film that has stood the test of time and has brought the best laughs on-screen. Plus, SPECIAL GUEST appearance by The Houston Ghostbusters! Movie begins at Sun Down Bring your own blanket Come early to …
The Rothko Chapel and DiverseWorks have collaborated to bring Chicago-based dance company, The Seldoms, to Houston for one-performance only on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Rothko Chapel. The company will perform an excerpt Dancing on Thin Ice, from their new dance theater work, Floe. The performance is pay what you can …
The 36th International Piano Festival kicks off with a recital by the 2019 Discovery Artist Sean Chen, featuring the music of Chopin and Rachmaninoff. About the Artist Hailed as a charismatic rising star with “an exceptional ability to connect with an audience combined with an easy virtuosity” (Huffington Post), American pianist Sean Chen, winner of …
The University of Houston’s Moores School of Music presents the 36th International Piano Festival, a thrilling series of recitals and masterclasses featuring some of the greatest performers in the world. Led by nonagenarian and IPF Founder Abbey Simon, this dynamic weekend of pianism features Russian virtuoso Alexander Kobrin and charismatic rising star Sean Chen, our …
Treat yourself to BPP's annual showcase of the performing arts. The cabaret's feature playwrights are Yunina Barbour-Payne, Karen Heimbaugh and Michael Weems. Find out how they translate a "new world" theme onto the stage. You can also anticipate a fun mix of poetry, singing, dancing, improv, and more. Dare we mention the drinks and delicious …
On February 1st, 2019, Ralph Lauren Fragrances is excited to invite you to our ROMANCE Pop Up Experience in Houston! Please join us on our US Tour to experience and celebrate the iconic ROMANCE fragrance. Lots of surprises are in store; including, romantic photo moments, Valentine’s Day Polo Bears and more! RALPH LAUREN ROMANCE HOUSTON …
A formal dinner to recognize and honor those who serve and make a substantial contribution to the Houston Leather Community.
HEY HEY the SUPER BOWL is coming up so get ready for the NEON BOOTS "SUPER SUNDAY BIG GAME PARTY WITH ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAWFISH" Game Day is Sunday, February 3rd Food Served: 3:00pm Game Kick-Off: 5:15pm PURCHASE DINNER PLATES IN ADVANCE BELOW: $25.00 In Advance $35.00 At The Door ► Multiple TV Screens Everywhere Playing the …
Archaeology Now, the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) - Houston Society, along with Family Tree DNA and KPMG present "One, Two and Beyond: Gender in the Ancient World." How many genders were part of cultures in the past? Archaeologists have found that many societies in the ancient world saw gender as more than two options. …
Musicians Dr. Ingrid Gerling and Dr. Andree Mut of the Gerling Mut Duo have created an evening of meditative music they call “Poetic Reflections” to be performed on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. This performance of voice, violin, and piano features arrangements based on meditations. Premiering that evening is an original score by Houston …
Welcome February with a meditation on the environment in the Zen Buddhist tradition led by Mary Carol Edwards from Houston Zen Center on “Stewardship,” February 6, 12:00 p.m. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.00.
Join author Michael Arceneaux for a conversation that explores the Black LGBTQ community’s experiences with religion and the church. Arceneaux will share from his debut New York Times bestseller, I Can’t Date Jesus, a timely collection of hysterical essays about what it’s like to grow up in a world that constantly tries to deride and …
Artist Jumper Maybach will be hosting an open studio on Sabine St during the opening reception of the "Boundless" show on February 6th from 6pm-8pm. View the works of Jumper, and stop by his studio to see where the creativity happens and have a chat! The "Boundless" show will be on display from January 25th-March …
ATELIER COLOGNE MAISON DU PARFUM 10th ANNIVERSARY PARTY WHEN: Thursday, February 7, 2019 TIME: 6PM – 9PM Cocktails to begin at 6PM with a special toast from co-founder, Christophe Cervasel. WHERE: Ramscale Studios – Penthouse 463 West Street New York, NY 10014
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dance – and enjoy duets from the METdance repertoire. For the fifth year in a row, the companypresents “DUO,” all dances for two. The show is scheduled each night at 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9 at The Raven Tower, 310 North St. in Houston, …
Christina Guenther, flute Ronald Petti, piano The Moores School of Music presents a recital by Stephen F. Austin State University's Christina Guenther and Ronald Petti, featuring the music of Griffes, Higdon, Ewazen and Buss.
Returning for the second year in a row, Mildred’s Umbrella is teaming up with Rudyard’s British Pub and Houstonia Magazine for “Women Rock,” a fundraiser benefiting the theater company’s 2019-20 season. The benefit concert will feature local female-fronted bands and solo artists, a silent auction, and a VIP section with hors d'oeuvres from Rudyard’s.
Join us for a sweet little pop-up market, all about love. A hand-picked selection of quality crafts and arts vendors will be available for you to come choose that special something for those that mean the most to you. The Midtown Houston Valentine's Market is held in conjunction with the Midtown Farmers Market. TO RSVP: …
Join the Art Colony Association in celebrating middle school students from all over the Houston-area at the “Art in the Middle” Reception for the 7th Annual Middle School Art Competition! The public along with students, parents, teachers and district representatives are invited to attend the reception and view artwork from more than 900 middle school …
OutReach United's Red Hot Party and Burlesque Benefit featuring Dem Damn Dames will get you into a very romantic Valentine’s mood. So join all the tawdry and titillating action at Neon Boots from 7-9. Neither Christina Aguilara nor Cher will be in attendance, but don’t count out a drag version or two showing up.
HRC Group Presents A Valentine’s Dance Party. One of Los Angeles's hottest spinners, DJ Goodboy Morgan, will be here to play the best hits for all you love birds with a special music performance by Houston's own Nina Lombardo. $10 suggested donation at the door.
Alec Warren and Blake Wilkins, directors The Moores School of Music’s Perscussion Ensembles I and II present works by Daughtrey, O’Meara and Ewazen. $15 adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
The Moores School of Music proudly presents an organ recital by Daniel Roth, titular organist of St. Sulpice in Paris, France. The recital is co-sponsored by the A.I. Lack Master Series, the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and the Houston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. About the Artist Daniel Roth, widely acclaimed as …
Broken Spokes will be playing a free show at Armadillo Palace this Valentine’s Day. Guests can make their reservations at the bona fide Texas Dance Hall, Backyard, and Kitchen for a romantically fun dinner and dancing date night. This event is 21+.
Surprise and delight your loved one with a Singing Valentine from the Houston Tidelanders quartet. Your sweetheart will be delighted to hear “Heart of My Heart” and “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” sung to them on Valentine’s Day. Place your order now, starting at $60, by visiting http://www.tidelanders.com.
Bootycandy tells the story of Sutter, a young gay black man on an outrageous odyssey through his childhood home, his church, dive bars, motel rooms, and his grandmother’s nursing home. Bootycandy won the 2015 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Drama and the original Off-Broadway production was a New York Times Critic’s Pick. The Times …
Head to the Last Frontier without leaving your own backyard. Old West Melodrama is setting the stage for “Alaska” by Robert Fulton Kennedy at Puffabelly’s Depot Restaurant in Old Town Spring. The story centers on Persephone Proudheart, who is in search of her lover Cyril Twigbucket. She worries he has passed away in the mountains, …
Robert O’Hara’s semi-autobiographical and wildly subversive comedy tells the story of Sutter, a young gay black man on an outrageous odyssey through his childhood home, his church, dive bars, motel rooms, and his grandmother’s nursing home. At times poignant, shocking, hilarious, and wise, BOOTYCANDY is a kaleidoscope of scenes, sermons, sketches, and daring meta-theatrics. Winner …
A beautifully written look at the personal cost and private struggles behind public events, this play, put on by Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, speaks powerfully about the bonds of friendship and what defines true family.
Come and enjoy an afternoon of art, complimentary beer, wine, champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the reception for artist Ronnie Queenan from 3-5. Owner and culinary director Levi Rollins says, “Ronnie’s art delivers a broad spectrum of texture, style and emotion.” And while you’re there picking up a piece of art, grab some grub to …
The Moores School of Music presents a recital by pianist Eduardo Monteiroof the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He will perform works by Beethoven, Mignone, Villa-Lobos, Debussy and Wagner/Liszt.
The Moores School of Music presents a recital by Duo Edelen, comprised of Christina and Fred Edelen who, featuring music for Baroque cello and harpsichord. About the A.I. Lack Master Series The A.I. Lack Master Series at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music annually presents distinguished classical performers and recognized pedagogues in a …
David Bertman, Cameron Kubos, directors The Moores School of Music presents a concert by the Chamber Winds and Wind Ensemble. $15 adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
Comedienne Amy Sedaris’ show returns to truTV. So expect more bizarre recipes, horrifically helpful hints, and other homemaker tips Martha Stewart never even dreamed of. The second season’s guest stars include Rose Byrne, Matthew Broderick, Justin Theroux, Susan Sarandon, Ellie Kemper, Fred Armisen, Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton, Jessica Walter, and Janeane Garofalo. Check local listings.
The beloved musical is back at Theatre Under the Stars this month with a stellar cast and gorgeous costumes. The 1999 musical features such toe-tapping numbers as “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me,” “Dancing Queen,” and, of course, the title song will have you dancing in the aisles (just remember it’s impolite to sing …
Join artist Jan Golden for the opening reception of INVERSION - Thursday, February 21st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Cloister Gallery. This new body of work explores shapes in nature and architecture (including some familiar locations in Houston) that have been exaggerated, abstracted and distorted through an exciting mix of motion and bold inversion …
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Kinder HSPVA) presents FELA! as its Spring 2019 All-School Musical production. FELA! tells the story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat – a blend of jazz, funk, and African rhythm and harmonies – rhythms ignited a generation. Motivated by his mother, a …
In recognition of Valentine's day and Black History Month, Melodrama Boutique is hosting a Wine Tasting with all things fabulous with community love! We have partnered with The Turkey Leg Hut, Buy the Glass Wine Bar & Lounge, Delectable Dessert Boutique and topped off with the sounds of DJSupaStar.
The Moores School of Music presents the 22nd Annual Moores School Jazz Festival, an adjudicated event that features middle school and high school jazz ensembles from around the state of Texas. The festival kicks off on Friday, February 22, 2019 as part of our Fridays at Moores series and will include performances by the award-winning …
Madame Chandebise has everything an upper-class woman could want — until her husband suddenly loses all interest in her. Suspicion puts "a flea in her ear," and she must test his fidelity in Paris's most notorious love hotel. Classic farce from the all-time master! Showtimes: February 22, 23, 24, 25, 28 at 8 p.m. March …
Explore, shop, and learn at the Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Show! Come see and learn about rare fossils, rocks, and gems! Watch demonstrations of cutting stones. Shop for books, tools, mineral and fossil specimens, jewelry, and more! Hands-on area where children of all ages can learn about geology! We will also have DINOSAURS ROCK …
Get your tickets today for LGBTQ Houston's most delicious event! Tickets and donations benefit AssistHers, providing resources and care to the most vulnerable women in our community. Don't miss an afternoon of bountiful desserts, BBQ, photo booth, raffles, and lots of boot scooting! $25 now | $30 at the door
On Sunday, February 24, enjoy the daring showmanship (and costumes) of the Long Island Boys as they present "Boylesque!" You will also be helping to raise money for Tony's Place Houston. Tony's Place helps young people who are experiencing homelessness not just to survive and thrive, but to find their future. Go to Tonysplace.org and …
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do. In February, Dan Cohan, associate professor at Rice University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, will speak on climate change. Climate change has been deemed one of …
In the nearly six years since she released her debut album Same Trailer, Different Park, Grammy-winning artist Kacey Musgraves has released 15 singles and four studio albums, with three albums reaching the No. 1 spot on the Top Country Albums chart. She’ll be sure to open this year’s rodeo with a boot-scootin’ bang.
The UH School of Art presents a talk by artist Soledad Salamé whose work focuses onthe connection between art, science, nature and technology. About the Artist A native of Santiago, Chile, Soledad Salamé is the founder and director of Sol Print Studios in Baltimore, Maryland where she lives and works. http://www.soledadsalame.com/
The Rothko Chapel and the University of St. Thomas will present a three-day symposium, Thursday, Feb. 28 to March 2, 2019, titled: “Toward a Better Future: Transforming The Climate Crisis.” The symposium will open on Thursday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rothko Chapel with the opening keynote address by New York Times Global …
Roka Akor will be hosting its first sushi-making class on Thursday, February 28 from 12 pm to 2 pm. Come enjoy the fine art of making maki, sashimi, and nigiri led by Roka Akor’s master sushi chef. Using fresh fish flown in daily from Japan, this will be a sushi-making class like no other. From …
Hot off the heels of sellout smash “Pride and Prejudice,” 4th Wall Theatre Company is starting 2019 with another Houston premiere, “Rapture, Blister, Burn” by Gina Gionfriddo. This 2013 Pulitzer Prize Finalist is a comedic but unflinching look at gender politics in the wake of fourth-wave feminism. “As a piece that’s part history lesson, part …
Heroes for Children – a nonprofit organization that provides social and financial assistance to Texas families with a child aged 0 to 22 battling cancer. Join Event Chair Jason Johnson, and Heroes for Children for three hours of Topgolf play plus food, awards, raffles and prizes. All proceeds benefit the mission of Heroes for Children.
Writers in the Schools (WITS) offers free writing and performance poetry workshops for poets ages 13 to 19 on Fridays, March 1, April 5 and May 3, 2019.
Join us as we welcome one of the oldest and most respected winemaking families of Piedmont, Italy to Ristorante Cavour at Hotel Granduca. The event will feature a 4 course menu by Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese. A special guest of honor will describe the wines from the Marchesi Incisa Della Rocchetta family. $135 - $260
Seven interviews about one community, "Precious Memories" is a collection of stories based on oral histories that explore Black Appalachian community survival. Performing artist Yunina Barbour-Payne (Louisville, KY) dedicates her life’s work to preserving the history and culture of Black Appalachians through performance while challenging stereotypes about the Appalachian region more generally. Yunina uses the …
The “Fridays at Moores” series continues with AURA Contemporary Ensemble’s “Eye to Ear,” an evening of music Inspired by visual art. The performance features works by guest composer Chris Arrell, Viet Cuong, George Tsontakis and student award-winning composers Carlos Cordero and Yanis Eberhart. Arrell explores a favorite cartoon in “O Popeye,” Cuong finds inspiration in …
Will the recently wed Schumer tame her ribald comedy act for something homelier? Don’t bet on it. So you can count on her bawdy self will be slaying them in the aisles of the Revention and no, her opening act will not be her uncle Chuck. https://www.facebook.com/events/482222732309398/
Rich’s is celebrating the “Big Easy” in style, bringing Carnival from the French Quarter to 2410 San Jacinto. Costumes, carnival masks, or purple, green, and gold attire are encouraged. DJ Joe Ross spins on the main stage while DJ Melle Mel spins the patio. Get your tickets early and avoid the on-night crush. https://www.facebook.com/events/396832414407770/
Presented by Writers In The Schools (WITS), the weekly Young Writers Workshop at Discovery Green is Houston’s only free and open writing workshop for kids. The class, which includes a craft provided by Houston Public Library, encourages children to express their thoughts and develop language skills.
Bring your sorted glass, paper, plastic and aluminum to recycling stations provided by the City of Houston and iRecycle Glass.
Lights, Camera, Action! Join the Houston Pride Band as they celebrate awards season with a concert paying homage to the red carpet. Come join in the festivities and listen to music that have won Academy Awards for either Best Score or Best Original Song. Included in the selections will be classics from your favorite Disney …
If there’s anyone who can turn a mega event like this at the cavernous Toyota Center into an “intimate conversation,” it’s Obama. Expect her trademark warmth, wisdom, and Oprahesque inspirational storytelling when she discusses her book, Becoming. http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com/events/detail/michelleobama-becoming or facebook.com/events/362993531175962/
If there’s anyone who can turn a mega event like this at the canernous Toyota Center into an “intimate conversation,” it’s Obama. Expect her trademark warmth, wisdom, and Oprahesque inspirational storytelling to be on hand as she discusses her book, Becoming, and the life that brought about its pages.
The 29th annual event last year had 9,000 attendees and raised $300,000 for AIDS Foundation and 12 other local HIV/AIDS service organizations. The event has been dogged by rain for several years, but we’re hoping the weather gods will be kinder this year. Aidshelp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=682 or facebook.com/events/353471181874447/
The 29th annual event last year had 9,000 attendees and raised $300,000 for AIDS Foundatin and 12 other local HIV/AIDS service organizations. This year will be the 30th Walk so you should probably come join the masses and step up with your support for this very worthy cause. The event has been dogged by rain …
Families are invited to enjoy lawn games, activities and more at Discovery Green each Sunday this Spring from 3 to 5 p.m.