OutSmart Magazine

Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble
2024-09-23 12:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-24 12:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-26 12:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-27 12:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-28 12:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-29 12:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Post HTX, 401 Franklin St, Houston, 77201
Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble is an immersive, state-of-the-art laser show, offering a captivating blend of light and sound while exploring the interconnectedness of nature and technology. First exhibited in Austria, this is the US debut of Solar Dust. This pop-up is the first exhibition organized by Art Club, a black box art exhibition space and nightlife experience featuring time-based art installations and world-class museum-quality art. The exhibit will be shown through October 31. Please note: this exhibit contains flashing lights that may trigger seizures for individuals with photosensitivity or epilepsy.

OutLater
2024-09-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Houston, United States
Weekly – Mondays
OUT LATER is a gay men’s discussion group for men who are living life after coming out later — focusing on life issues of parenting, divorce, family, dating, relationships, and other issues of concern to group participants.
Mondays, 7:30-9:00, at Montrose Counseling Center, Room 103
email: outlater.group@outlook.com

Opening Reception for Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Climate Parliament Celebrate the latest Rice Public Art commission with the artist
2024-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering Science https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-new-public-art-with-the-artist-rafael-lo…, Campanile Rd, Houston, 77005
Join us to celebrate the newest addition to the Rice Public Art collection, Climate Parliament by Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. A presentation by Lozano-Hemmer and a panel discussion with Rice Faculty Dominique Boyer and Sylvia Dee will start at 5:30 on the fifth floor of the O’Connor Building, followed by a reception with light refreshments at 6:30 at the site of the artwork on the first floor. Visitor parking is available at the South Founder’s Court.

Trivia Night - Frost Town Brewing
2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Frost Town Brewing
Trivia Night – Frost Town Brewing
Join hosts Conor and John for “Trivia Night at the Town” each Wednesday evening at 7pm! It’s free-to-play, general knowledge trivia featuring 5 different categories each week. The trivia is entirely homemade with unique rounds, including sensory rounds to challenge your taste buds too! Each Wednesday is a fun test of your knowledge and an opportunity to meet like-minded trivia fans. Prizes include money back to the bar so you can enjoy more Frost Town beer or other beverages. It’s time to make Trivia Night at the Town your Wednesday evening tradition!

Spirits to Enforce
2024-09-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-29 14:30 - 16:30 | MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Catastrophic Theatre presents SPIRITS TO ENFORCE by Mickle Maher.
A group of telefundraisers attempt to raise money for an upcoming production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, to be performed by local superhero team “The Fathom Town Enforcers.”
Things aren’t looking good at the phone bank. They haven’t raised a dime, rehearsals are a disaster, and they haven’t sold a single ticket. How far will they go to pull off this seemingly doomed-for-sure production? Why do they even want to?
Spirits to Enforce creates a cacophonous symphony of language. A riotously funny, tender tale of memory, loss, and finding the way back home.
From Mickle Maher, playwright of such Catastrophic favorites as It Is Magic, There Is a Happiness That Morning Is, The Hunchback Variations, Song About Himself, and the world premiere of Small Ball.
Catastrophic Founding Artistic Director Jason Nodler directs an ensemble cast starring Noel Bowers, Raymond Compton, Tamarie Cooper, Jovan Jackson, Bryan Kaplún, Jenna Morris-Miller, Karina Pal Montaño-Bowers, Rebecca Randall, Kyle Sturdivant, Clarity Welch, Abraham Zeus Zapata, and Walt Zipprian.
SPIRITS TO ENFORCE runs September 20 – October 12, 2024 at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at matchouston.org or by calling the MATCH box office at 713-521-4533.
Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Special Monday Night performance on September 30th at 7:30pm,
TALKBACKS with the cast and director following the matinees on September 29 & October 6.
Tickets to all performances are PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN! ($35 suggested)
Children under 10 not permitted.

Opening Reception for Off the Wall: Karyn Olivier Public Reception | Temporary Public Art on Campus
2024-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Brochstein Pavillion at Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join the Moody to celebrate the latest installation in our Off the Wall series by artist Karyn Olivier.
Off the Wall at the Brochstein Pavilion is a partnership between the Moody Center for the Arts and the Core Residency Program at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The series commissions Core residency program alumni to create a site-specific installation for this space that will be on view for one year.

Opera in the Heights: Lucia di Lammermoor
2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Opera In the Heights, 1703 Heights, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
Experience the heart-wrenching tale of passion, betrayal, and madness in Donizetti’s masterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor. Torn between allegiance to her family and her love for Edgardo, Lucia is forced into another marriage with disastrous consequences. The quintessential bel canto tragedy, with some of Donizetti’s most passionate music including Lucia’s haunting “mad scene” will leave you breathless and captivated. Call the Opera in the Heights boxoffice at 713-861-5303.

The Wild Party
2024-09-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Art Factory, 1125 Providence Street, Houston Texas, 77002
Art Factory presents a riveting production of THE WILD PARTY, a musical that plunges audiences into an era of decadence, passion, and uninhibited lust. Brace yourself for a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, with music, lyrics and book by Andrew Lippa. Join us for an unforgettable show that explores the darker side of indulgence, and step into the raucous party with us as the characters from Joseph Moncure March’s poem of the same name come to life. This production features violence, substance abuse, partial nudity, strong language, and themes intended only for mature audience.

ROCO Revelry Gala 2024
2024-09-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Thompson Houston Hotel, 1717 Allen Pkwy., Houston, TX, 77019, United States
On Saturday, September 28th, ROCO will celebrate its milestone 20th year with its season-opening concert, followed by the ROCO Revelry Gala at the Thompson Houston Hotel!
Over two decades, ROCO has redefined the concert experience, energizing audiences with captivating performances, groundbreaking commissions, and unparalleled access to classical music. This soon-to-be-sold-out event will honor Mimi Lloyd‘s passionate, long-standing support of ROCO and our arts community as a whole. Also being honored is Chris Shepherd as the Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee. This award is given annually to an individual with a trailblazing spirit who drives innovation within the arts and our creative community.
ROCO is thrilled to recognize SheSpace as its Corporate Philanthropy Awardee, for its years of loyal partnership with ROCO and efforts to build a community that supports women’s needs and is also welcoming of the arts. Leslie, Ginger, and Elizabeth Blanton lead the charge with their multigenerational enthusiasm as this year’s Revelry event chairs, joined by PaperCity as the media sponsor.
The proceeds from this impactful gala will support all of ROCO’s Access and Outreach initiatives.
For more information and tickets, contact Paige Myrick Conway at paige@roco.org or 713.665.2700 Ext. 3

Power to the People! A Houston Pride Band Concert
2024-09-28 20:00 - 22:00 | MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Houston Pride Band invites you to help us kick off our 2024-2025 concert season with “Power to the People!” on Saturday, September 28 at MATCH! With an eclectic range of music, we will take you on a journey through history to celebrate the voices of change that inspire us to take action and make a difference. Get your tickets for this empowering musical experience today!
