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Asian Heritage Performance

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

High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]

The Music of Star Wars

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

May the Force be with you! Travel to galaxies far, far away as the orchestra performs your favorite music from across the Star Wars universe, from “Rey’s Theme” to “Yoda’s Theme” and “The Imperial March.” You’ll hear music from all nine films in the Skywalker saga, performed in chronological order, plus selections from Rogue One and Solo.

Quiet Write-In

Writespace 1907 Sabine Street Ste 125, Houston, TX

TIME: Third Saturday, May 18, 2:30–4:30 p.m. CDT PRICE: Free for members. $5.00 for nonmembers. Become a member here. LOCATION: Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, #125, Houston, TX 77007 (map). Whether you are hard at work revising poems for a chapbook, pantsing your way through the first draft of your novel, or outlining an essay, we […]

$5

POSTPONED: Resident Artist Talk & Open Studios

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street, Houston, Tx, United States

Due to widespread power outages related to the May 16th storm, HCCC will be closed until further notice and the May 18th resident artist talk has been postponed. Join HCCC for a talk by current resident Hai-Wen Lin (fiber), who will discuss their kite-making practice, which borrows from the languages of garment construction and pattern-making […]

Free
Event Series Frida’s Fiesta

Frida’s Fiesta

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center 4916 Main Street Suite 100, Houston, TX, United States

A bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive adventure about a shy young girl who must find the courage to outwit an evil witch who’s turned the girl’s mother into a tree. Inspired by the Russian folktales, the Baba Yaga stories.  Written by Jack Helbig and Tim Fried-Fiori, Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori

In Conversation | Theaster Gates with Charonda Johnson and Hesse McGraw, moderated by Ryan N. Dennis

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) 5216 Montrose, Houston, TX, United States

Join artist Theaster Gates alongside Ryan N. Dennis, Charonda Johnson, and Hesse McGraw, for a lively conversation about the exhibition, Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege, Gates’s artistic process, how he amplifies Black spaces, and how art can catalyze urban transformation. They will also discuss the impacts of the Rebirth in Action initiative. Gates’s […]

Free
Event Series EL PRINCIPITO

EL PRINCIPITO

The DeLuxe Theater 3303 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX, United States

¡La amada obra de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry regresa a Houston! Disfruta en familia con “El PRINCIPITO” en esta extraordinaria puesta en escena apta para toda la familia, con una espectacular producción donde el color y la fantasía inundarán el escenario! Las presentaciones serán en Deluxe Theatre. Presentado por Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts. […]

$30

Opening Reception of the Inaugural Stateside Exhibition for UK-based artist, David Farrer

Hooks-Epstein Galleries 2631 Colquitt, Houston, Tx

Hooks-Epstein Galleries proudly presents the inaugural stateside exhibition for UK-based artist, David Farrer. An exhibition of papier-mâché sculptures, "Mounted, but NOT Stuffed!" will open on Saturday, May 18, 2024; the Opening Reception and Artist Meet and Greet will take place from 5:00PM–7:00PM. David Farrer specializes in creating bespoke papier-mâché sculptures of animal “trophy heads”. The […]

Free

Level 0 – FREE Intro to Improv Class

Station Theater 2219 Crockett St #C2, Houston, United States

Our FREE Level 0 class is a fun, no-pressure way to try improv! This weekly 30-minute class lets you get a taste of Station’s improv training program, and it’s a great way to spend a Friday night! Level 0 students will receive a $25 discount code for our nine-week Level 1 - Fundamentals of Improv […]

Free

Vocalist Henrietta Robinson In Concert

Houston Piano Company 1600 West 13th Street , Houston, TX, United States

Prepare yourself to experience one of Houston’s best-kept jazz secrets, vocalist Henrietta Robinson. Henrietta is a Houston native, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX and Master of Science degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Her early musical training included an introduction to both sacred and secular music. She honed her […]

$25

Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole starring Belinda Munro

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, United States

The Hobby Center & Jazz Houston Present Live at the Founders Club. An unforgettable night of pure musical magic, glamour, and sophistication with the incredibly talented Belinda Munro and the Jazz Houston Ambassadors. Belinda’s powerful yet soulful vocals and unparalleled stage presence will take you on a journey honoring each era of Natalie Cole’s career. […]

$49 – $79

Mr. Putifar’s Wacky Plan (Les Vengeances de Maître Poutifard)

Museum of Fine Arts - Nancy & Rich Kinder Building 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, United States

The location for this screening has changed to the Lynn Wyatt Theater in the Kinder Building. As a middle-school teacher, Robert Putifar was teased by students during his entire career. After 37 years of torment, a bitter Putifar finally retires in the home he still shares with his mother. Deep in his secret man cave, […]

$7 – $9