This suspenseful character study, an influence on Kathryn Bigelow’s 2008 Oscar winner The Hurt Locker, tells of a neurotic and alcoholic munitions expert (David Farrar) during World War II. The climax of the story, a long tense scene of bomb disposal, is a virtuoso suspense sequence that is one of the most memorable in the […]
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the world of Ki’mon! The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution: 1970-1980, a captivating documentary that transcends borders and tells a universal story of resilience and renewal. Presented by the African Music Library and renowned historian Nze Ed Keazor, this film is not just about music, but about the power […]
For many, there is no better pop music than that created in the ‘70s. The Houston Chamber Choir will take you through the decade with music by Roberta Flack, the Bee Gees, Carly Simon, ABBA, the Jackson 5, and many others. Come rock and roll and sing along at this free concert at beautiful Miller […]
Open Dance Project (ODP) joins forces with Houston Contemporary Dance Company to present Butterfly Effect, a weekend of stunning performances at Asia Society Texas. Bringing together Houston's two leading contemporary dance companies, the performances will include an original work by ODP Artistic Director Annie Arnoult that unites the powerhouse of both companies on stage together […]
by HAROLD PINTER directed by SOPHIA WATT From the final meeting of two lovers to the inception of an illicit affair, a love triangle unfolds backward as power dynamics shift in exhilarating and unexpected ways in Harold Pinter’s masterpiece. The most fundamental axioms of love and friendship are open for reassessment, as we witness Emma, […]
book and lyric by STEVEN SATER music by DUNCAN SHEIK based on the play by FRANK WEDEKIND directed by MATT HUNE A story of adolescent anarchy, of teenagers silenced and controlled by a censoring society, and the devastating consequences of the freedom students find outside of the classroom. 'Spring Awakening,' the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical, […]
“As we mark the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first authorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s seminal vampire novel, we seek to peel back a century’s worth of imagery and mythology that has built up, layer upon layer, around this iconic character. So much of what we think of when we hear the name […]
By Mark Adamo Libretto by the Composer after the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Presented under license by G. Schirmer, Inc., copyright owners. Sung in English with English and Spanish Supertitles This wonderful tale of family love, growing older, and being an independent woman has been a classic from its inception in 1868. Mark Adamo’s […]
Join us for an inspiring evening with Pride Chorus Houston as they present “Home," a concert celebrating the essence of home and the myriad ways it touches our lives. Performed in the beautiful Unity of Houston, this concert explores the profound and personal meaning of "home" through a rich tapestry of music and storytelling. Throughout […]
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America's four successful and five would-be presidential assassins. Bold, original, disturbing and alarmingly funny, Assassins […]
Buffalo Bayou Mural Festival is a local Houston event bringing together local and international muralists together to celebrate community and creativity. The BBMF’s overall goal is to foster community and birth new opportunities through art for the current and the next generation of artists in Houston. This event is curated with the intention of exposing […]
Cultural Center "Our Texas" offers its venue for public events - recitals, corporate events, concerts, lectures, and more. The Gallery can seat up to 60 people. Amenities include a/v equipment and sound system, screen and projector, grand piano, stage and backstage, chairs and tables. AMENITIES & DECOR A/V equipment and sound system Big Screen and […]
