Literacy Now Hosts Tenth Annual Guild Luncheon, Celebrate Reading! Fiesta
The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, HoustonLiteracy Now, a non-profit organization empowering children and families through literacy and life skills, will host its 10th Annual Literacy Now Guild Luncheon, Celebrate Reading! Fiesta, at the Junior League of Houston. Luncheon Chairs Shelby Doehring and Dawn Zieren along with the Literacy Now Guild will join keynote speaker, Belinda Mays, award-winning author and speaker, …
WINNERS OF THE AVALON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: HOUSTON AND WORLD PREMIERES
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesROBERT AVALON COMPETITION FOR COMPOSERS: FINALISTS CONCERT 6 exciting new pieces chosen by a distinguished judging panel as the best from entrants around the world. Concert recording session is open to the public. TICKETS: FREE with reservation Donations accepted at the door. The competition concert showcases the stellar quality of Houston performing artists and ensembles …
Cinco De Mayo with Pride | Houston Pride
Axelrad 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX, United StatesPride Houston« invites you to join us for a festive Cinco De Mayo celebration at AXELRAD on Sunday, May 5th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This exciting event will feature a lively atmosphere filled with delicious tamales, savory crawfish, vibrant music, and the highly anticipated announcement of the Grand Marshal winners and honorary Grand …
Ready To Exhale | Houston Pride
Rich's Houston 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin us for "Ready to Exhale," a rejuvenating event aimed at community healing, centering, and open dialogue about issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Register for free at www.pridehouston365.org/exhale Take a moment to unwind and refresh your mind, body, and spirit as we head into Pride Month. The event will feature: - 30-minute guided breathing sessions …
Book Launch for “Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us”
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonTake advantage of your last chance to see the spring exhibition and join us to launch the accompanying publication Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us. Edited by Moody curator Frauke V. Josenhans and featuring original writing by the artist, early copies of the catalog will be available for purchase on-site from Basket Books. As a …
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in Houston 5/13
Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd., HoustonThe Progressive Forum is pleased to present preeminent public intellectual Fareed Zakaria, who will discuss his upcoming book, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present. Paying attendees will receive a free copy of Age of Revolutions, and Zakaria will sign books at the evening’s conclusion.
2024 Skate Sober | Official Houston Pride
lockwood skating palace 3323 E Lockwood Dr, HoustonLooking for a family-friendly outing this Pride season? Well, join us at Lockwood skating palace for an evening of old school tunes and classic roller skating! Get tickets at www.pridehouston365.org/skate. Children 12 and under free. No alcohol, no drama... just some R&B and good vibes!
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 …
Bazaar Food and Wine
Sugar Land Town Square 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX, United StatesBazaar Food and Wine is an immersive, multicultural celebration of Houston’s diverse culture and culinary scene, debuting at Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The first event of its kind in the greater Houston area, Bazaar is an ode to the city’s melting pot of flavors and shines a light on Houston’s …
ACCT Cornerstone Brunch
Galveston Island Convention Center 5600 Seawall Blvd, GalvestonCelebrate ACCT’s past and present as we look toward the future. Tickets include brunch buffet, open bar with beer, wine, champagne and a Bloody Mary Bar. Also featuring: entertainment, speakers, wine pull and raffles. All proceed go to support ACCT's mission of preventing the spread of HIV and providing comprehensive services to individuals affected by …
AAMA 18-Hole Golf Tournament
Wildcat Golf Club 12000 Almeda rd., Houston, United StatesOn Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) will host its annual 18-Hole Charity Golf Tournament at the Wildcat Golf Club located at 1200 Almeda Drive, Houston, Texas 77045 beginning at 7:00 a.m. Individual Player and Team Packages are still available, as well as event support sponsorship opportunities beginning …
Design & Wine
The Woodlands Resort 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United StatesJoin us for an enchanting evening of painting and sipping at The Woodlands Resort with our talented instructor, Eric Sundin. Our class, focusing on the serene beauty of nature, is designed to inspire both novices and seasoned artists alike. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or simply explore a new hobby, this beginner-friendly session …
Sip + Stroll: Guided Tour of Rice Public Art
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonRaise a glass and take a walk with Executive Director Alison Weaver as she leads a tour of select public artwork found at Rice University. The evening will start with complimentary drinks at the Moody Center for the Arts and conclude at the James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace where guests can view the sunset light …
Mayerling
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonMayerling Choreographer: Sir Kenneth MacMillan | Music: Franz Liszt arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery OBE May 23 - June 2, 2024 The psychological thriller of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling comes to the Wortham Theater stage for the first time after its Houston Ballet debut in 2018 as part of the Hometown Tour. An epic …
Houston Symphony presents Adams’s El Nino: The Nativity Story, Reimagined
Jones Hall 615 Lousiana, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Symphony presents the vibrant and eclectic style of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams in Adams’s El Niño live at Jones Hall on May 25-26, a performance paired with beautiful music, exquisite modern Spanish-language poetry from Mexico, Chile, and Nicaragua, and an innovative orchestra complete with guitars and maracas tell an alternative version of the …
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]
UHD Thursday Night Concerts
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesVortxz is a Latino band whose sound varies from new-age indie to alternative rock. Their music helps listeners escape into a world of hope, freedom and expression. Named after the 1965 semi-autobiographic novel by Albertine Sarrazin, Astragal is a three-piece band that blends post-punk and indie-rock with pedal-soaked sounds for an entirely immersive experience. Recognized …
Opening Reception for “Resonant Earth: Contemporary Perspectives on Land and Body”
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonJoin us to celebrate the opening of the Moody's summer exhibition. Resonant Earth explores the connections between the human body and the land through the practices of six contemporary artists: Kelly Akashi, Lisa Alvarado, Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, Andrea Chung, Sky Hopinka, and Anna Mayer. The reception is free and open to the public. $6 parking …
Solar Dust by Quiet Ensemble
Post HTX 401 Franklin St, HoustonSolar 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 …
Dimensions Variable: Natural Information Society
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonExperience the psychedelic sounds of Natural Information Society amid the vibrantly colored free-hanging paintings of exhibiting artist and band member Lisa Alvarado. This musical response to the current exhibition "Resonant Earth," is the latest event in the Moody's signature series, Dimensions Variable. About the Band: "...it’s patient, layered music that’s always heading somewhere, sometimes spare …
5×7 Art Show
5”x7” show returns to Frost Town Brewing where all pieces are priced at $100 or less. Come out and grab some amazing original art while you can!
Accordion Kings & Queens
Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States– Texas Folklife presents the 35th annual Accordion Kings and Queens (AKQ) at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7 to 10pm. This highly anticipated annual concert of the state’s most dynamic performers will feature Las Fenix, 3x Grammy Award winner Sunny Sauceda, and Marcus Ardoin & Da Zydeco Legendz. The evening is …
35th Annual Accordion Kings and Queens
Join us for the 35th Annual Accordion Kings and Queens on June 1st, 2024, at Houston's Miller Outdoor Theatre from 7 to 10 PM. This celebrated event features performances by acclaimed artists Las Fenix, Sunny Sauceda, and Marcus Ardoin & Da Zydeco Legendz. Experience a captivating evening of diverse accordion music that showcases the rich …
Pride Chorus Houston presents “Y’all Means All!”
Unity of Houston 2929 Unity Drive, HoustonSaddle up for a rootin', tootin', pride-filled hoedown as Pride Chorus Houston proudly presents Y'all Means All! Get ready to two-step and boot-scoot to the exciting rhythms of country songs that celebrate love, diversity, and the spirit of unity. In this one-of-a-kind concert, we're not just singing country tunes – we're celebrating the incredible contributions …
Jazzy Sundays in the Parks
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesMade possible by Kinder Foundation. This free concert series celebrates local and regional musicians representing the best in jazz and its related forms such as gospel, blues, zydeco and more. Expect free, family-friendly concerts in three Houston parks: Emancipation Park in March, The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou in April and at Discovery Green in …