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Event Series Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence

Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence

Museum of Fine Arts - Audrey Jones Beck Building 5601 Main Street, Houston, TX, United States

Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence showcases Kehinde Wiley’s new, monumental body of work, with large-scale paintings and sculptures of men and women in repose. Through his work, with detailed portrayals of Black and Brown individuals, the artist confronts the silence surrounding systemic violence and injustice. In this body of work, Wiley uses the visual […]

Reception August Bats by Damon Thomas

Mystic Lyon 5017 Lyons Ave., Houston, TX

Mystic Lyon presents a new window installation and fundraiser by Houston artist Damon Thomas. Featuring 31 pit-fired and glazed ceramics bats, “August Bats” by Damon Thomas will be on view through the closing ceremony and reception on November 26. The title is derived from Thomas’ making of one bat each day through the month of […]

Event Series Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas at Smith, Houston, TX, United States

Houston’s holiday tradition continues with the magic and wonder of Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker. Following the annual Stahlbaum Christmas party, journey through the glittering Land of Snow to the bright and joyful Kingdom of Sweets with Clara, Drosselmeyer and the Prince as he reunites with the Sugar Plum Fairy amongst the clouds, where the real […]

Rhyme and Reason: A Celebration of Black History

Children's Museum of Houston 1500 Binz, Houston, TX, United States

Written and Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori Music, dance and poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today. Featuring original poetry by Houston Poet Laureates, Deborah DEEP Mouton and Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean and others. From Queen Nefertiti to Duke Ellington and Katanji Brown Jackson, this show presents the unique role African Americans play in American […]

Thanksgiving Weekend: “I Will Survive”—Diva Legends

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, United States

From the sweet refrains of Alicia Keys to the earth-shaking vocals of Whitney Houston, LaKisha Jones and Nova Payton channel the charisma and charm of some of the greatest legends of disco, pop, R&B, and Broadway. Gather your family and friends on Thanksgiving weekend and relive the songs you know and love, with hits from […]

Retracing Paths

MATCH Houston (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston) 3400 Main St., Houston, TX, United States

Through 4 new and restaged dance works by Oliver Halkowich, Nao Kusuzaki, Dylan Allen, and Maria McCain, Retracing Paths explores themes of reflection, contemplation, and the transformative power of retracing our paths. Pianist Kana Mimaki and her students will accompany the works by Fauré, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Beethoven. Retracing Paths is funded in part by […]

Event Series TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights

TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights

Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park Drive , Houston, TX, United States

Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Houston’s favorite holiday lights experience, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo! The spectacular Zoo grounds are the perfect setting to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with family and friends. - Experience the Holiday Grove presented by TXU Energy with animal-themed lanterns under […]

Special Skaters Sunday Night

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Sundays, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 and Jan. 21; 6 – 9 p.m. A welcoming environment for skaters with special physical or developmental challenges to enjoy the rink. Guests with special needs skate for free. Guests in non-motorized wheelchairs require a responsible adult to accompany them. Ice rink will close to the public at 5 p.m. […]

Event Series Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas at Smith, Houston, TX, United States

Houston’s holiday tradition continues with the magic and wonder of Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker. Following the annual Stahlbaum Christmas party, journey through the glittering Land of Snow to the bright and joyful Kingdom of Sweets with Clara, Drosselmeyer and the Prince as he reunites with the Sugar Plum Fairy amongst the clouds, where the real […]

Dirty Dancing in Concert

Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a thrilling new and unique […]

Skating Stars

Discovery Green Labranch at Lamar, Houston, TX, United States

Tuesdays, Nov. 14 – Jan. 23; 7 – 7 15 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 12 & 26; Dec. 3; Jan. 7, 14 & 28; 7 – 7 15 p.m. Houston’s top figure skaters perform demonstrations. Get inspired by what’s possible when you practice on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green!

Diabelli 200 Explorer

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Diabelli 200 Explorer is the interactive website accompanying Anthony Brandt’s February 24-25 premiere of Diabelli 200, commissioned by Performing Arts Houston for their New/Now performance series. This virtual component explores the historic and neuroscience inspiration behind this new work, which was developed in collaboration with University of Houston neuroscientist Dr. Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal. In 1819, […]