30th Festival of Films From Iran Screening: ‘This Is Not Me’
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, United States'This Is Not Me' is a documentary about the lives of Shervin and Saman, two transgender youth coming of age in Iran. Iran is the only country in that West Asian region to recognize trans people — any other LGBQ+ identity is banned. Yet, they still face severe social constraints, as they pursue gender realignment …
Cirque du Soleil Presents KOOZA under the Big Top
Sam Houston Race Park 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, HoustonCirque du Soleil's KOOZA will make its second appearance in Houston following its wildly successful 2012 performance from January 25 through March 5. KOOZA is a dazzling, kid-friendly show that celebrates the origin of Cirque du Soleil and the celebration of two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. Guests will marvel …
Honor: An Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra Starring Lili Taylor
Lois Chiles Studio Theater at moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston, TXHouston-born artist Suzanne Bocanegra presents an original "artist talk" performed by film and television actor Lili Taylor, with vocalists from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. Centered on a sixteenth-century tapestry of the same name in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Honor weaves Bocanegra’s personal narrative with her interpretation of the historic …
Confronting Climate Gridlock
online United Kingdom, LondonConfronting climate change will require interconnected efforts to improve technologies, policy, and diplomacy. Professor Dan Cohan of Rice University will explore the interconnections between domestic and international efforts and market-based and policy approaches to accelerate the pursuit of clean energy and slow global warming. Drawing on lessons from his recently published book, Confronting Climate Gridlock: …
Confronting Climate Gridlock
online United Kingdom, LondonConfronting climate change will require interconnected efforts to improve technologies, policy, and diplomacy. Professor Daniel Cohan of Rice University will explore the interconnections between domestic and international efforts and market-based and policy approaches to accelerate the pursuit of clean energy and slow global warming. Drawing on lessons from his recently published book, Confronting Climate Gridlock: …
Pet Pics in the “Ball” Park Underwriters Kickoff Party
Minute Maid Park 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX, United StatesDonate today and attend our Pet Pics in the "Ball" Park Underwriters Kickoff Party sponsored by The Astros Foundation. Our goal is to raise $15,000 for a new air conditioning system for Avenue 360’s Omega House; a 501c3 nonprofit and donations are tax deductible. Review our 8 sponsorship levels and click "Become A Sponsor" https://petpicsinthepark.org/sponsors …
Grace and Glorie
Theatre Suburbia 4106 Way Out West Dr., Houston, TX, United StatesGrace, a feisty 90 year-old cancer patient, has checked herself out of the hospital and returned to her beloved homestead cottage to die alone. Her volunteer hospice worker, Glorie, is a Harvard MBA recently transplanted to this rural backwater from New York. Glorie is tense, unhappy and guilt-ridden, her only child having been killed in …
Introduction to Meditation Day Retreat
February 4, 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST Unity of Houston - Pyramid, 2929 Unity Dr. 70057 The focused, peaceful mind is better able to navigate the changes of life and to create the experiences and connections our hearts crave. When we learn to still our mind, we find our peace. Join Rev. …
Turning Lawns into Native Vegetable Gardens
online United Kingdom, LondonJoin Dany Millikin, Director of Education at the Houston Botanic Garden, to learn how to convert the lawn at your home or house of worship to a native vegetable garden. In addition to his work at the garden, Dany has long specialized in incorporating edibles into landscaping. In fact, he co-founded Edible Earth Resources in …
Opening Reception for Moody Project Wall: Bennie Flores Ansell, “Swarm Migration”
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonJoin the Moody to celebrate the latest installation in the Moody Project Wall series, Swarm Migration by Bennie Flores Ansell. This mural, centered on the community-based exploration of migration, is comprised of hundreds of 3D-printed wishbones. Flores Ansell's work evokes a swarm of birds in flight as a means to communicate the scope and personal …
Spring Fling: Bright Light Social Hour + People Museum
Enjoy a winter night in Houston with a free outdoor concert at your neighborhood lab for creativity! The Moody's annual Spring Fling presents the best of regional bands paired with after-hours viewing of the current exhibition. This year we're excited to announce that The Bright Light Social Hour (Austin, TX) will bring their danceable psychedelic …
Second Saturday in Second Ward Outdoor Market
The Plant in Second Ward 3401 Harrisburg Blvd., HoustonSecond Saturday in Second Ward, a neighborhood block party and community market in Houston’s historic East End, launches its first monthly market on Saturday, February 11 from 12-6 pm at The Plant (3401 Harrisburg Blvd.). In partnership with Concept Neighborhood, Super Neighborhood 63, East End Management District and Houston Plant Market, the inaugural market will …
Houston Symphony presents Songs of the Earth Festival: Mahler The Songs of the Earth
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX, United StatesFrom February 10 through February 12, Houston Symphony presents the beautiful songs and breathtaking vocal feats in this performance of Mahler’s The Song of the Earth, a spellbinding fusion of ancient Chinese poetry and music. Two-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo soprano Sasha Cooke and tenor Clay Hilley join Music Director Juraj Valčuha and the orchestra, and …
Murder Mystery Dinner at GJ Tavern
GJ Tavern 737 Preston St., HoustonGrab your friends and get dressed up in mobster-wedding fashion for this murder mystery dinner! Usually closed on Mondays, Underbelly Hospitality’s GJ Tavern will open specifically to host this thrilling three-course dinner experience featuring live entertainment. Hollywood actors will guide diners in a classic “who dunnit” murder mystery between courses from executive chef Tim Reading. …
LGBT Council on Aging Monthly Meeting
The Montrose Center 401 Branard, Houston
Valentine’s at the District
River Oaks District 4444 Westheimer, Houston, TXCelebrate Valentine’s at the District on Valentine’s Day all day long! Gavi Illustrations (@gavi.leveaux) will be hand painting abstract fashion illustrations for couples, singles, and/or girlfriends in the Park from 12:00-2:00 PM and again from 5:00-7:00 PM. Guests may sign up that day in the park, first come first served, in 10 minute increments (30-35 …
Valentine’s Dinner at GJ Tavern
GJ Tavern 737 Preston St., HoustonCalling all lovebirds! GJ Tavern, Underbelly Hospitality’s swanky downtown Houston restaurant and bar, will host an intimate six-course dinner experience on Valentine’s Day. Bring a special someone – romantic or platonic – to enjoy the food and wine pairings executive chef Tim Reading has curated tocelebrate the occasion, including: FIRST COURSE: East coast oysters with …
Climate Solutions 101
online United Kingdom, LondonThink there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. This course, …
Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
online United Kingdom, LondonThe climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react, but also prepare. Over the last decade, hurricanes have intensified, wildfires have burnt stronger, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in the next decades. Most of our faith communities are not ready for these …
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 …
An all-female production of The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde
Spring Street Studios 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX, United StatesA trivial comedy for serious people just in time for Valentine's Day! Do you want to know how important is it to be Earnest when in love? This is the play for you. First performed on Feb 14, 1895 in London Earnest is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fake alibis to escape …
Houston Symphony presents Songs of the Earth Festival: Debussy La Mer
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX, United StatesFrom February 17-19, Houston Symphony presents Debussy’s La mer live at Jones Hall. The performance captures the essence of the ocean so completely that you’ll practically smell the salt air and feel the cool splash of waves. It’s one of classical music’s most unforgettable and immersive experiences, whisking the listener through a glowing Impressionistic dreamscape …
PIPPIN
Art Factory 1125 Providence Street, Houston TexasWe've got MAGIC to do! FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 5 PIPPIN surrounds a troupe of performers, led by their Leading Player, as they weave the tale of King Charlemagne’s oldest son, Pippin, and his quest to find his “Corner of the Sky.” Featuring exuberant choreography and a brilliant score by Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, GODSPELL, PRINCE …
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]
Living the Change Weekly Discussion Group
online United Kingdom, LondonScientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. That may seem like a very high hurdle. But, it translates to only a 7%/year reduction, starting now. Participants in this course will leave with a plan for at least their first 7% reduction, and knowledge of how to find …