Art Spiegelman: In Conversation with Ofra Amihay
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonJoin us for a public conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning comic artist Art Spiegelman, author of the groundbreaking graphic memoirs Maus and In the Shadow of No Towers. This keynote event kicks off Comics Sans Frontières, an open academic conference exploring the boundary-pushing tactics of graphic narratives that challenge visual, literary, and cultural expectations. RSVP is …
Fabulous & Fruity BINGO Fundraiser
Frost Town Brewing 100 N Jackson St, HoustonJoin us for a night of fun and games during Fruity Fridays at Frost Town Brewing. All funds raised from BINGO will go to the Trans Legal Aid Clinic of Texas! Prizes will be awarded to winners!
Amina Scott Quartet – Choose What You Pay
Historic Eldorado Ballroom 2310 Elgin Street, Houston, United StatesThe exceptionally talented New Orleans-based bass player Amina Scott has performed with Jazzmeia Horn, Nicholas Payton and Herlin Riley. Her debut recording Where The Wild Seed Grows draws inspiration from pioneering novelist Octavia Butler. Performances qt 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Opening Reception for Platform: Julia Gartrell
Rice University Moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, HoustonThursday, March 27, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Rice University, between Lovett Hall and Herzstein Hall Celebrate artist Julia Gartrell's site-specific installation for the Moody's Platform series presented in collaboration with the Humanities Research Center at Rice University. For this iteration in the series, Gartrell is responding to the topic of "repair" by developing a site-specific sculpture …
2025 PowHER the Future Celebration
Join us for the 2025 PowHER the Future Celebration, the signature fundraising event for Nerdy Girl Success! This inspiring evening celebrates the impact made in empowering girls and young women through career exploration and leadership development programs. Joining us as the evening’s Emcee will be award-winning journalist Sharron Melton. More than just a fundraiser, this …
72nd Diana Awards
Get ready for a night of glamour, hilarity, and heartfelt giving as The Diana Foundation—America’s oldest LGBTQ+ organization—proudly presents the 72nd Annual Diana Awards! Join us on Friday, March 28, at Decorum at Pour Behavior (2211 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002). This one-of-a-kind event brings a comedic twist to the iconic Academy Awards, featuring: - …
Jason Moran Presents “Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings”
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonDuke Ellington looms large as one of the most important composers, bandleaders and pianists of the 20th century. Experience the timeless genius of Ellington’s music, brilliantly reimagined by pianist Jason Moran, in this extraordinary celebration of the composer’s enduring legacy, 125 years after his birth. Guided by the composer’s great canon, Moran takes a solo …
The Shepherd School of Music 50th Anniversary Community Day
The Shepherd School of Music 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Shepherd School of Music at Rice University invites the Houston community to celebrate its 50th Anniversary Community Day with a free, family-friendly event featuring live performances, interactive activities, and a special bilingual presentation of Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” with the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra. Shepherd’s Community Day takes place on Saturday, March 29 …
ROCO Connections: Asia Society Texas Center
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin us as ROCO’s Connections Series returns to Asia Society Texas Center on March 29th, and enjoy an evening spotlighting music by Asian artists and composers, exploring the experiences of Vietnamese immigrants. Tenor Nicholas Phan features in the world premiere of Season 20 Composer-In-Residence Viet Cuong’s song cycle, telling the story of his family’s escape …
Traces of Transtopia
friends gallery 3401 Harrisburg Blvd Suite I, Houston, TX, United States“Traces of Transtopia” is an all-trans masc fashion show featuring wearable sculptures made of found and discarded materials from local waterways and streets. The show celebrates our strength and resilience and showcases a diverse representation of what trans-masculinity can look like. The show is at Friends Gallery (3401 Harrisburg Blvd, Suite i) on Saturday, March …
The Founders Club: An Evening with Sally Mayes
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy Live at the Founders Club, an intimate cabaret nightclub experience showcasing both local performers and national talent in a format not commonly offered in Houston. In March, enjoy An Evening with Sally Mayes. For this series, the Founders Club – a flexible event space located above the Hobby Center’s restaurant Diana American Grill – is …
Environmental Strings
Lois Chiles Studio Theater at moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston, TXExperience Kinetic Ensemble, Houston’s premier string orchestra, as they present the world premiere of performances centered around climate and environmental issues. The evening includes creative collaborations with student composers from the Shepherd School of Music and students in creative writing and visual arts at Rice University. Please note that seating is available on a first-come, …
Bayou City Art Festival Spring Downtown
Downtown Houston Smith at Lamar, Houston, TX, United StatesBayou City Art Festival will transform Downtown Houston into a lively outdoor gallery and interactive art event with art, entertainment, and more this Spring. Houston’s iconic art festival returns to showcase the works of 250 artists in 19 different categories in Downtown Houston Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2025, from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Located …
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Champagne Brunch
Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown 1200 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002, Houston, United StatesThe LGBTQ+ Victory Fund hosts the annual Houston Champagne Brunch. This year's theme is "Pride Under Pressure," and the keynote speaker is US Representative Julie Johnson. Join the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund in supporting LGBTQ candidates while toasting out elected officials in Texas and beyond.
T Party Social
Frost Town Brewing 100 N Jackson St, HoustonA potluck/community dinner for trans and non-binary people. Friends, family and fur friends are welcome. Frost Town Brewing holds its space open especially for this party. It is a fabulous time to meet up with friends and make new ones. There are always vegetarian/vegan and gluten free options. There is an optional $10/donation for dinner, …
Merz Trio: Night Songs
The Menil Collection 1533 Sul Ross St, HoustonJoin the Merz Trio as they search for song in night’s darkness, with music from Hildegard von Bingen to Brahms and Schumann.
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.
Hands-on Houston: Punch Needle Patch
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin current resident artist Stephanie Bursese and Houston Center for Photography (HCP) for a hands-on creative experience exploring the intersection of photography and textiles! Choose from a selection of images taken by Stephanie Bursese, and experiment with embroidery using a punch needle. Participants will take home a unique, textured patch that can be added to …
The Chapel in the Hive
Lois Chiles Studio Theater at moody Center for the Arts 6100 Main Street, Houston, TXExperience The Chapel in the Hive, a live performance by poet and scholar Joseph Campana and composer and performer Kurt Stallmann. Inspired by a multidisciplinary exploration of environmental issues with a specific focus on biodiversity and multispecies worlds, Campana and Stallmann consider the sacred character of nature through the powerful but diminutive figure of the …
Breakthrough T1D 2025 Promise Ball “Mariposa: Spread Your Wings”
Hilton Americas – Houston 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX, United StatesBreakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) along with Chairs Kellie and Randy Johnson will celebrate one of Houston’s highest netting fundraisers – the Promise Ball – at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This year’s “Mariposa: Spread Your Wings” themed event will honor Erin and Chris Dyer and Erin’s parents Ronda and Dan Feeney. The …
Houston Gaymers Charity Drag Show
Pearl Bar 4216 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin us for the Houston Gaymers Charity Drag Show, a fabulous fusion of gaming, anime, and nerd culture! Hosted by the fabulous Giselle O’Elle, this event will showcase dazzling drag performances inspired by your favorite characters and fandoms. All proceeds benefit Houston Gaymers, so come celebrate diversity, creativity, and community while supporting charity! This event …
Lotería – A Houston Pride Band Concert
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Pride Band invites you to join us at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for a lively game of Lotería! Experience a concert inspired by the imagery and stories of the cherished Latin game of chance, featuring music from and about Latin America. Don't let your luck run out - get your tickets …
Opera in the Heights: L’italiana in Algeri
Opera In the Heights 1703 Heights, Houston, TX, United StatesDelight in the sparkling wit and vibrant score of Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeri, which follows the titular Italian girl Isabella as she outwits Mustafà, the Bey of Algiers, to rescue her beloved Lindoro. This sparkling production set on a cruise ship promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and vocal acrobatics that will leave you thoroughly …
Idol Worship with Peaches Christ and Mink Stole
River Oaks Theatre 2009 W Gray St, HoustonAn intimate, revelatory, and heartfelt cabaret show starring living legend and cult film icon Mink Stole alongside San Francisco’s own drag impresario, filmmaker Peaches Christ. Mink and Peaches have been close friends for over two decades and they would like you to join them for an evening of storytelling, film clips and live song in …
FREE End of Life Planning Legal Clinic on April 10 in Houston
2222 Cleburne 2222 Cleburne St., HOUSTONAn end of life planning legal clinic will be free and open to the public: Where: Law Harrington Center Second Floor Library, 2222 Cleburne St. Houston, TX 77004 When: Thursday, April 10 Time: Presentation at 1 PM, Walk-In Assistance from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Participants can receive information at the event on creating a …