A bit of history, a bit of gossip, a lot of music, and no homework! We are delighted to welcome Buck Ross, founder of the Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston, back to the Italian Cultural & Community Center for an all new lecture series on the history of opera. Those of you […]

An immersive concert weaving together poetry and storytelling with chamber music and improvisation. Experience a uniquely Houstonian story through the lens of those who call it home, with improvisations and dialogue on what it means to live in our city. Featuring music by Nicky Sohn, Nikolai Kapustin, Johannes Brahms and more, with original poetry by […]

Multiple artists perform the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and other composers in a benefit for Houston Food Bank. An open house, come-and-go celebration of Bach, featuring performances by teachers, students, and professional musicians. Enjoy a wide variety of music – from organ and strings to brass, flute ensembles, singers, and family duets. Don’t miss […]

Vaibhav Arekar, Founder and Artistic Director of Sankhya Dance Company, Mumbai, India, is one of the most respected and sought after male dancers in India today, His style is at once strong, vibrant, fluid, and beautiful. He had his training under the legendary dancer-scholar Dr. Kanak Rele of the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya. Vaibhav is […]

The final event of Houston Music Festival’s inaugural season will take place on Sunday, November 3rd at Smither Park’s first-Sunday vendor market. This performance will be a celebration of Houston, and the many different communities that call this city home. Emceed by Outspoken Bean, and featuring string quartet works by Nicky Sohn and Reena Esmail, […]