- No events scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Christopher Martin Gallery Female-Focused Rites of Spring Exhibit
Christopher Martin Gallery 2625 Colquitt Street, Houston
Houston Symphony Music Director Designate Juraj Valcuha Conducts Beethoven 9
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St, Houston
Week of Events
Pretty Things
Pretty Things
Houston Ballet presents Pretty Things. This program of Houston-born ballets showcases Houston Ballet’s continued tradition of supporting the world’s most respected choreographers, featuring works by Jorma Elo, Christopher Bruce and Trey McIntyre. Elo’s ONE|end|ONE reflects the dance maker’s quirky and unexpected movements to create an atmosphere of playfulness. Bruce’s Hush is a comic and moving …
Houston Ballet presents Pretty Things
Houston Ballet presents Pretty Things
Originally set to open in March 2020, audiences will finally see Pretty Things come to the stage after a two-year wait. The mixed repertoire, triple-bill program includes three works created in Houston by Houston Ballet dancers: Christopher Bruce’s Hush, Jorma Elo’s ONE|end|ONE and the world premiere of Trey McIntyre’s Pretty Things. In his new work, …
The Beat at Back Table
The Beat at Back Table
Starting on May 5th, Back Table kicks off The Beat, a weekly schedule of eclectic performers will spice up the night. Every Thursday enjoy "Latin Night" from 6:30-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-10 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. It’s sure to add to the dynamic ambience of the stylish venue …
A ZOOM Conversation with Author Robert Jones Jr.
A ZOOM Conversation with Author Robert Jones Jr.
Join us on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Robert Jones, Jr.. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Robert will discuss The Prophet. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and password will be automatically emailed …
Christopher Martin Gallery Female-Focused Rites of Spring Exhibit
Christopher Martin Gallery Female-Focused Rites of Spring Exhibit
On Thursday, May 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., acclaimed painter and gallerist Christopher Martin will unveil the seasonal "Female-Focused Rites of Spring" exhibition at a special reception. On display through June 19, the show will celebrate the dynamic work of four, well-established female Modern artists – Isabelle van Zeijl, Melissa Herrington, Monica Perez and Ysabel LeMay …
Houston Symphony Music Director Designate Juraj Valcuha Conducts Beethoven 9
Houston Symphony Music Director Designate Juraj Valcuha Conducts Beethoven 9
Music Director Designate Juraj Valcuha leads orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Come together in Jones Hall and experience one of classical music’s most moving, uplifting, and inspiring journeys, a rallying cry to hope, humanity, and universal fellowship culminating in the exuberant “Ode to Joy.” An internationally acclaimed conductor, Juraj Valcuha …