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JUNETEENTH Celebration: Black History Through The Ages (Reclaiming The Throne)

Cullen Performance Hall 4300 University Dr, Houston, TX, United States

D28 Productions Home of the four-time award-winning internationally recognized docuseries Reclaiming the Throne PRESENTS: A JUNETEENTH WEEKEND CELEBRATION FINALE!!! Sunday June 23, 2024 Located at The Cullen Performance Hall, University Of Houston Campus Doors Open @ 2pm BLACK HISTORY THROUGHOUT THE AGES" RECLAIMING THE THRONE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE! Join D28 Productions for an incredible night of […]

Writespace Reading and Open Mic

Sabine Street Studios 1907 Sabine Street Studios, Houston, TX, United States

TIME: Friday, 7–9:30 p.m. CST LOCATION: Sabine Street Studios, 1907 Sabine Street, Houston, Texas 77007 (map) FEATURING: The South Asian Writers Workshop attendees COST: Free for members. $5.00 for nonmembers. Become a member here. REGISTRATION: To become a reader sign up here. Sign-ups are open to all and on a first come, first served basis. […]

$5.00

Houston Arts Journal Poetry Reading: Aris Kian Brown and Reyes Ramirez

Freeman Memorial Library 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX, United States

Enjoy a free poetry reading by 2023-2025 Houston Poet Laureate Aris Kian Brown and nationally-acclaimed Houston poet Reyes Ramirez. It’s a chance to hear original verses by two of the city’s most accomplished poets, meet them in person, and ask them questions. This community event will be an intimate, friendly gathering at Freeman Memorial Library, […]

Free

Public Poetry Reading Series Featuring Angélique Jamail, Kimberly Nguyen, Sebastián H. Páramo, Chief Ikenna

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us online Saturday, July 6, from 2-4pm CDT, for our monthly poetry reading and open mic! Our host Võ Đức Quang will introduce our featured poets: Angélique Jamail, Kimberly Nguyen, Sebastián H. Páramo, Chief Ikenna. And of course, all attendees are welcome to join the open mic portion of the event to read one […]

Free

Krishnaa: From Fire to Frost

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

Samskriti, supported by the Consulate of India, Houston, presents INCREDIBLE INDIA 2024, featuring the Abhinava Dance Company in KRISHNAA: FIRE TO FROST, a brilliant and unique dramatization, through narration, song and dance, of the story of Draupadi, one of the most memorable characters in the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Born out of fire, Draupadi’s […]

Free

Inprint Danez Smith Reading

The Alley Theatre 615 Texas St , Houston, TX, United States

DANEZ SMITH, National Book Critics Circle Award finalist for HOMIE and Lambda Literary Award winner for BOY, with their new collection BLUFF. In conversation with 2022 Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez. General admission $5. Book sale and signing to follow. Alley Theatre.

$5

Texas Storytelling Conference

Holiday Inn Energy Corridor 1112 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, United States

The Tejas Storytelling Association will hold its biannual storytelling conference in Houston this year! Join us for a weekend of workshops, performances, panels and networking. Workshops cover storytelling and writing, storytelling in schools and libraries, storytelling in counseling, storytelling in organizations -- and more. Performances feature some of our best Texas tellers including featured teller […]

LIBERTY by Apollo Chamber Players

Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall 800 Bagby, Houston, TX, United States

Apollo Chamber Players' season opener, LIBERTY explores this nation’s noble quest to ‘secure the blessings of liberty’ for its citizenry - and where we have fallen tragically short. Legendary actor and activist George Takei joins Apollo to tell the story of his family’s forced internment during World War II, as people of Japanese descent in […]

$39.50

Walk and Roll for SCI (Spinal Cord Injury)

Evelyn's Park Conservancy 4400 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX, United States

Walk & Roll for SCI (Spinal Cord Injury), presented by Riverbend Energy Group, will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 2:30-5pm. This is a family-friendly event for all ages and abilities aimed at raising awareness and critical funds for individuals living with SCI. In its 6th year, this fun and inclusive event includes […]

$1 – $32

Houston Music Festival: Fable @ Alta Arts

The Alta Arts 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX

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 […]

$30

Korean Film Nights: Black Gospel

Museum of Fine Arts - Caroline Wiess Law Building 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, United States

Directed by Hismt Ministry Post-film Q&A with actor Yang Dong-geun moderated by Dr. Jaewook Kim, University of Houston Actors and real-life friends Yang Dong Geun, Jung Joon, and Kim Yoo Mi join members of Heritage, a musical ensemble whose members co-founded the Heritage Mass Choir (thought to be the only South Korean gospel choir in […]

$8 – $10