Breath(e) Toward Climate and Social Justice
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonThe Moody Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the groundbreaking exhibition Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice, currently on view at the Hammer Museum at UCLA, will be presented in its Houston galleries from January 24 to May 10, 2025. This timely exhibition considers art practices that address the climate crisis and its …
The Health Museum Galentine’s Heartstrings
The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive 1515 Hermann Drive, HoustonCalling all ride-or-dies, brunch queens, and science nerds—ditch the clichés and spend Galentine’s Day slicing into something juicier than your group chat. Forget the usual and dive into an experience that’s both educational and entertaining. Not Your Ordinary Galentine Join us for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and a dash of science. This isn’t …
Miss La Raj’s House of Dystopian Futures
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin The Catastrophic Theatre for the World Premiere of MISS LARAJ’S HOUSE OF DYSTOPIAN FUTURES by Candice D’Meza. Directed by Candice D’Meza and T Lavois Thiebaud. In a world where civilization and the environment that birthed it has been decimated by myriad human-made cruelties, the question remains: will humans ever learn? In this post-apocalyptic riff …
Noontime Talk: Infrastructures of Care
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesIn conjunction with our current exhibition, "Designing Motherhood," explore the unseen and underappreciated infrastructures of care that support families and communities, including caregiving roles and resources. HCCC Curator + Exhibitions Director Sarah Darro will be in conversation with exhibiting artists Alicia Eggert and Martha Poggiolo, attorneys Regá Richardson Waggett and Gordon Waggett, Taeshaun Walters with …
The Health Museum Heartstrings Unraveled
The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive 1515 Hermann Drive, HoustonLooking for something a little different this Valentine’s Day? Ditch the ordinary with a truly “offbeat” adventure at The Health Museum for an unforgettable evening that combines romance, education, and a dash of quirkiness! Start your evening with a romantic, candlelit three-course dinner featuring made-to-order pasta dishes (including vegan and vegetarian options), complemented by unlimited …
Ocean of Love⏐Love (not-so) Straight Up Event 2025⏐Out for Education
Elation Heights 734 North Loop, Houston, AZ, United StatesTake the plunge and experience Love (not-so) Straight Up 2025 - Ocean of Love! Savor cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, explore unique treasures in our silent auction, and performances that will make waves. Tickets: $60 Smart casual attire encouraged. Tickets and donations can be found at: https://givebutter.com/OFE25LNSU
Honky Tonk Hearts–The Best of Country Duets starring Ben Hope & Katie Barton Hope
Enjoy Live at the Founders Club, an intimate new cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent in a format not commonly offered in Houston. For February, see Honky Tonk Hearts - The Best of Country Duets starring Ben Hope and Katie Barton Hope. For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible …
3rd Saturdays Open Studios at Silver Street Studios
Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards St., Houston, TX, United StatesSilver Street Studios has open studio days every 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 12-5pm. Come meet local artists, spend the day enjoying the art gallery exhibitions, and spent some time shopping for jewelry, glasswork, paintings, sculpture, photography and more. The event is free, family friendly, convenient and free parking, and right in the Washington Arts …
Mukarrar… Timeless Ghazals – Jazim Sharma (Narration by Salim Arif)
Sanctuary Unity of Houston 2929 Unity Dr, Houston, TX, United StatesExperience a soulful tribute to the masters of Urdu poetry and ghazal, featuring the captivating Jazim Sharma.With Salim Arif’s rich narration weaving history and poetry, this evening immerses you in the beauty and emotion of timeless ghazals. Celebrate tradition and artistry in an unforgettable performance!
Project Love: A Valentine’s Gala
DOW Academic Center 500 College Blvd, Lake JacksonJoin Brazoria County Pride Organization for an extraordinary evening supporting local LGBTQ+ initiatives. Experience a night of entertainment, connection, and community featuring performances by Mistress Isabelle Brooks from RuPaul's Drag Race, joined on stage by the iconic Chloe Crawford Ross and Cloe Richards as Dolly Parton! Your ticket includes: - Catered dinner - Unlimited beer …
Five Minute Mile: Holiday Edition!
Spring Street Studios 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX, United StatesGet ready for a theater festival unlike any other! Cone Man Running Productions presents the Five Minute Mile - Holiday Edition, featuring 32 short plays and monologues. This dynamic event celebrates creativity and storytelling, performed by a stellar ensemble cast at our home in Spring Street Studios. 📍 Location: 1824 Spring Street, Studio 233, Houston, …
OutLater
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: [email protected]
Opera in the Heights: Lucidity
Opera In the Heights 1703 Heights, Houston, TX, United StatesLucidity sheds light on the tragedy of dementia in our society, and on the agony and sacrifices of those afflicted, their family members, therapists, caregivers, and researchers working towards a breakthrough. With a libretto by David Cote and score by Laura Kaminsky, composer of As One, the most produced opera in the US, Lucidity offers …
unPRESIDENTed: The 2025 Shake-up Show
Aurora Chapel 800 Aurora, HoustonJoin us for the return of "unPRESIDENTed", the queer political cabaret's special 2025 Shake-up Show. It's an anything goes, in your face, stickin' it to the man, don't tell me what to do celebration of queer defiance through art. An evening of performance art, spoken word, and short films; from serious to camp and mild …
Houston Ballet presents In the Night
Wortham Theater Center 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesThree expressive ballets on this program offer a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry. Among them is Stanton Welch’s powerful Maninyas, a breathtaking work that delves into the gradual and sometimes daunting process of revealing oneself in a relationship. Featuring a series of fierce pas de deux and pas de trois, Maninyas earned acclaim …
The Women’s Fund Winter Membership Luncheon on Leaving a Legacy
Tony’s Restaurant 3755 Richmond Ave, HoustonThe Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting the annual Winter Membership Luncheon at Tony’s on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will feature a presentation titled “Life is Messy…But Your Legacy Doesn’t …
Craft Community Day
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin HCCC for a free festival highlighting local artist guilds and community groups! Visitors of all ages are invited to: –Watch craft demonstrations by a variety of Houston-area artist guilds and community groups –See the exhibitions on view: Designing Motherhood, In Residence: 17th Edition, and Ceramics in the Environment –Visit the resident artists’ studios –Enjoy …
Aripa Arte Gala & Silent Auction
Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards St., Houston, TX, United StatesAripa Arte is a Houston based 501(c)3 nonprofit that aims to help Romanian visual artists create sustainable art businesses. We offer educational programming, grants, cultural events, collaborations, and exchange/residency opportunities to Romanian artists. We are a tax deductible charity, and our 2nd annual gala and silent auction fundraiser will be held at Silver Street Studios …
Garden & Guns’s Rodeo Smoke Show
Truth BBQ 110 S Heights Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesIn partnership with Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Garden & Gun hosts a lively celebration at Houston’s famed TRUTH BBQ to kick off the highly-anticipated Houston Rodeo. Join us for live music, craft cocktails, and a makers market featuring artisan wares by top names in Western goods. Throughout the evening, indulge in Lone …
Uncanny Chemistry: Vijay Iyer Trio
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonThe Vijay Iyer Trio has become one of the pivotal jazz bands of the twenty-first century, known for their emotionally resonant and deeply interactive music that is rooted in tradition yet truly innovative in style and form.
Sarah Rothenberg Performs Tyshawn Sorey
The Menil Collection 1533 Sul Ross St, HoustonThe 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer returns to Houston with a new work composed for Sarah Rothenberg. Tyshawn Sorey’s major new piano work, For Julius Eastman, honors the American composer, pianist, vocalist, performance artist and conductor. Sorey and Rothenberg’s deep musical relationship grew out of their work together on the DACAMERA-Rothko Chapel commission of Monochromatic Light …
A Little Day Music Celebrating Women’s History Month – FREE
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonA Little Day Music: Honoring Women Composers. A Little Day Music is a series of free concerts presented at noon on the first Wednesday of the month in the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Center.
Off with Their Chest at Casper Cain’s Show
Pearl Bar 4216 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Triple A Alliance will be on hand to collect donations for top surgeries for trans masc Houstonians.
Make Some Noise! with ROCO
Padre's Wine Bar + Shop 3522 White Oak Dr., HoustonHave you ever wondered what it’s like to buzz into a trombone mouthpiece, draw a bow across cello strings, play an oboe, or bang on a snare drum? ROCO flips the script for a wildly entertaining evening that puts instruments in the audience’s hands for a change. The first of its kind hosted by ROCO, …
Dimensions Variable: Nature Inspires
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonJoin us for a Dimensions Variable event inspired by our spring exhibition Breathe(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice. Participate in a hands-on workshop led by exhibiting artist Brandon Ballengée, join a beekeeping demonstration and honey tasting with the Houston Beekeepers Association, and view music videos featuring Alaskan sound artist Matthew Burtner, from his latest album …