Meditate through movement using tai chi chuan, a Chinese exercise based on the yin/yang philosophy and practiced in slow, relaxed, continuous motion. Practicing the forms of tai chi and breath coordination is a tranquil way to focus your mind, achieve physical and mental balance, and gain vital energies. The teacher is George Ling Hu, a […]

Mondays, through Nov. 6, 6 30–7 30 p.m.Esta clase ofrece prácticas de Yoga, Respiración y Meditación de Sonidas a la comunidad latina e hispanohablante de Houston.

There's no shortage of stressors in difficult times. This six-session series provides an introduction to mindfulness meditation and mindful awareness practices, with a view to taking the edge off. In the first three weeks, you will learn and experience grounding (focusing) your mind in your body – through breath, sound, and body sensations, while in […]

Tuesdays, through Nov. 7, 6 30–7 30 p.m.Strengthen your body and relax your mind with a flow yoga sequence.

Works by Mendelssohn and Beethoven, with a new work by Sarah Kirkland Snider, commissioned for the Emerson String Quartet’s retirement. Described by TIME Magazine as "America's Greatest Quartet." PROGRAM SARAH KIRKLAND SNIDER   new commission for ESQ BEETHOVEN                           Quartet in C-sharp minor op.131 MENDELSSOHN  […]

Ming Smith: Feeling the Future explores artist Ming Smith’s unparalleled career and is Smith’s first solo exhibition at a major institution to survey her work from the early 1970s through the present. The exhibition encompasses a multitude of artistic expressions to represent Smith’s vibrant and multi-layered practice, which is grounded in portraiture, and amplifies the […]

Both perversely pleasurable and pleasurably perverse, Jordan Strafer’s videos are absurd, fantastical, humorous, and, at times, violent meditations on power and the uniquely human capacity to inflict violence, be it physical, psychological, or both. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition, Jordan Strafer: Trilogy presents Strafer’s recent trilogy of videos PEP (Process Entanglement Procedure) (2019), SOS […]

Words have histories, and they are also dangerous. In some cases, they can be so dangerous that their history is also a story of how their meaning has been manipulated or even hidden by those in positions of power. Join us for this examination of the language related to the social justice and racial equity […]

The ICCC is proud to continue to promote Italy’s compelling film legacy by exploring its contemporary films. All movies will be screened at the Milford House. Movies are in Italian with English subtitles. Doors open at 6 45 p.m. Film starts at 7:00 p.m. All sales are final. $10 ICCC Members | $15 Non-Members 2023 […]

This free performance is suitable for grades PK-3. The study of entomology is so much fun when dancers Joani Trevino and Michelle Reyes convey the characteristics of insects through Becky Valls’ striking choreography with music, costuming, and audience participation. Accompanied by the clever poetry of Paul Fleishman, these professional dancers demonstrate through movement a caterpillar’s […]

Ming Smith: Feeling the Future explores artist Ming Smith’s unparalleled career and is Smith’s first solo exhibition at a major institution to survey her work from the early 1970s through the present. The exhibition encompasses a multitude of artistic expressions to represent Smith’s vibrant and multi-layered practice, which is grounded in portraiture, and amplifies the […]

Both perversely pleasurable and pleasurably perverse, Jordan Strafer’s videos are absurd, fantastical, humorous, and, at times, violent meditations on power and the uniquely human capacity to inflict violence, be it physical, psychological, or both. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition, Jordan Strafer: Trilogy presents Strafer’s recent trilogy of videos PEP (Process Entanglement Procedure) (2019), SOS […]

Artist Marc Bauer joins Kelly Montana, the Menil Drawing Institute’s Assistant Curator, for a talk on the occasion of the unveiling of Bauer’s wall drawing, the fifth in an ongoing series of ephemeral, site-specific installations at the Drawing Institute. The talk is followed by a reception with the artist.

6 Degrees premieres POP DEMO a dance/theatre experience by Toni Leago Valle, at the Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston (MATCH), September 15-23, 2023.  POP DEMO is a blend of political commentary, offbeat theatre, aerial, contemporary dance, and visual projections, set in a stylistic Pop Art décor. POP DEMO provides a historical perspective through cartoons of how […]

Estimated runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission. Peter returns to his twenty-year high-school reunion with dreams of winning back Kari, the girl he left behind after an unexpected pregnancy ended their relationship. Standing in Peter's way is Kari's bitter-as-ever resentment, her husband and the fact that Peter still hasn't grown up. […]

Prepare to embark on a unique journey through time, space, and matters of the heart as Cone Man Running presents the U.S. Premiere of Ian Kershaw’s "The Greatest Play in the History of the World." This thought-provoking and enchanting theater production, directed by the talented Whitney Zangarine and starring the captivating Kacie Adams, promises to […]

In his exhibition as the Art League Houston (ALH), 2023 Texas Artist of the Year, Vincent Valdez examines memory and remembrance from both personal and cultural perspectives. His installation piece, Siete Dias/Seven Days, features an installation of twenty-one banners suspended from the gallery's ceiling that showcase a handful of the over 150,000 individuals who have […]

Ming Smith: Feeling the Future explores artist Ming Smith’s unparalleled career and is Smith’s first solo exhibition at a major institution to survey her work from the early 1970s through the present. The exhibition encompasses a multitude of artistic expressions to represent Smith’s vibrant and multi-layered practice, which is grounded in portraiture, and amplifies the […]

Both perversely pleasurable and pleasurably perverse, Jordan Strafer’s videos are absurd, fantastical, humorous, and, at times, violent meditations on power and the uniquely human capacity to inflict violence, be it physical, psychological, or both. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition, Jordan Strafer: Trilogy presents Strafer’s recent trilogy of videos PEP (Process Entanglement Procedure) (2019), SOS […]

Political campaigns in the 21st century have become excellent examples of the depersonalizing, harmful, and yet completely natural human tendency to create polarization. Join us as we acknowledge together how projections of the shadow – those parts of ourselves that we cannot accept or feel to be our own – run rampant in political rhetoric. […]

6 Degrees premieres POP DEMO a dance/theatre experience by Toni Leago Valle, at the Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston (MATCH), September 15-23, 2023.  POP DEMO is a blend of political commentary, offbeat theatre, aerial, contemporary dance, and visual projections, set in a stylistic Pop Art décor. POP DEMO provides a historical perspective through cartoons of how […]

Estimated runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission. Peter returns to his twenty-year high-school reunion with dreams of winning back Kari, the girl he left behind after an unexpected pregnancy ended their relationship. Standing in Peter's way is Kari's bitter-as-ever resentment, her husband and the fact that Peter still hasn't grown up. […]

The internationally acclaimed dance company Kun Yang-Lin/Dancers makes its first Houston appearance at Asia Society Texas this fall with KyLin's Garden  麒麟的花園:  A Space For Tending, Sharing & Imagination. This production showcases signature repertoire by Kun-Yang Lin from throughout the company's rich history, with new choreography created by senior dance artists Weiwei Ma and Evalina Carbonell. KyLin’s Garden — the company's original name — […]

Awesome arrangements of many of the fantastic songs from the 80s will be interspersed with hilarious hijinks typical of The Music Box Theater crew. This show will feature classics originally sung by Heart (“These Dreams”), Bonnie Tyler (“Total Eclipse”), Prince (“Purple Rain”), Queen and David Bowie (“Under Pressure”), Don Henley (“Boys of Summer”) and so […]

Hear your favorite showstoppers from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Little Mermaid, and more, performed by Tony Award-nominee and one of Broadway’s most iconic “Phantoms” himself, Norm Lewis.

Prepare to embark on a unique journey through time, space, and matters of the heart as Cone Man Running presents the U.S. Premiere of Ian Kershaw’s "The Greatest Play in the History of the World." This thought-provoking and enchanting theater production, directed by the talented Whitney Zangarine and starring the captivating Kacie Adams, promises to […]

On September 22-23, the Houston Symphony welcomes legendary baritone singer Norm Lewis to the Jones Hall stage to perform hit songs spanning his Broadway career. Following his Broadway debut in 1993, the two-time Grammy nominee has since landed prominent roles in beloved theatrical titles such as Miss Saigon, The Little Mermaid, and Les Misérables, among […]

Saturdays, through Nov.4*, 9–10 a.m.A basic vinyasa yoga class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body led by Andria Dugas. *No class Oct.14

In his exhibition as the Art League Houston (ALH), 2023 Texas Artist of the Year, Vincent Valdez examines memory and remembrance from both personal and cultural perspectives. His installation piece, Siete Dias/Seven Days, features an installation of twenty-one banners suspended from the gallery's ceiling that showcase a handful of the over 150,000 individuals who have […]

Saturdays, Through Nov.4*, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Bring your sorted glass, paper, plastic and aluminum to a recycling station from the City of Houston. Happy Earth Compost will pick up compost.  *Not available Oct. 14.

Ming Smith: Feeling the Future explores artist Ming Smith’s unparalleled career and is Smith’s first solo exhibition at a major institution to survey her work from the early 1970s through the present. The exhibition encompasses a multitude of artistic expressions to represent Smith’s vibrant and multi-layered practice, which is grounded in portraiture, and amplifies the […]

Both perversely pleasurable and pleasurably perverse, Jordan Strafer’s videos are absurd, fantastical, humorous, and, at times, violent meditations on power and the uniquely human capacity to inflict violence, be it physical, psychological, or both. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition, Jordan Strafer: Trilogy presents Strafer’s recent trilogy of videos PEP (Process Entanglement Procedure) (2019), SOS […]

6 Degrees premieres POP DEMO a dance/theatre experience by Toni Leago Valle, at the Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston (MATCH), September 15-23, 2023.  POP DEMO is a blend of political commentary, offbeat theatre, aerial, contemporary dance, and visual projections, set in a stylistic Pop Art décor. POP DEMO provides a historical perspective through cartoons of how […]

Located steps (.2 mi) away from the Houston Astros home ballpark, the MLB-owned sports bar Biggio’s at Marriott Marquis Houston is the ultimate spot for baseball fans to take in a game. Buzzing with excitement on game days, the sleek second floor of Biggio’s is turned into a GameDay Lounge with pre-game specials on beverages, […]

6 Degrees premieres POP DEMO a dance/theatre experience by Toni Leago Valle, at the Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston (MATCH), September 15-23, 2023.  POP DEMO is a blend of political commentary, offbeat theatre, aerial, contemporary dance, and visual projections, set in a stylistic Pop Art décor. POP DEMO provides a historical perspective through cartoons of how […]

Estimated runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission. Peter returns to his twenty-year high-school reunion with dreams of winning back Kari, the girl he left behind after an unexpected pregnancy ended their relationship. Standing in Peter's way is Kari's bitter-as-ever resentment, her husband and the fact that Peter still hasn't grown up. […]

Isaac Mizrahi knows how to work a stage. The actor, host, writer, designer, producer, and Project Runway All-Stars judge delivers acclaimed cabaret performances “determined to challenge the cultural status quo and help blaze a path into a more liberated future where few subjects are off- limits,” (The New York Times). Accompanied by his jazz band, Mizrahi performs songs by […]

Awesome arrangements of many of the fantastic songs from the 80s will be interspersed with hilarious hijinks typical of The Music Box Theater crew. This show will feature classics originally sung by Heart (“These Dreams”), Bonnie Tyler (“Total Eclipse”), Prince (“Purple Rain”), Queen and David Bowie (“Under Pressure”), Don Henley (“Boys of Summer”) and so […]

Hear your favorite showstoppers from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Little Mermaid, and more, performed by Tony Award-nominee and one of Broadway’s most iconic “Phantoms” himself, Norm Lewis.

Prepare to embark on a unique journey through time, space, and matters of the heart as Cone Man Running presents the U.S. Premiere of Ian Kershaw’s "The Greatest Play in the History of the World." This thought-provoking and enchanting theater production, directed by the talented Whitney Zangarine and starring the captivating Kacie Adams, promises to […]

On September 22-23, the Houston Symphony welcomes legendary baritone singer Norm Lewis to the Jones Hall stage to perform hit songs spanning his Broadway career. Following his Broadway debut in 1993, the two-time Grammy nominee has since landed prominent roles in beloved theatrical titles such as Miss Saigon, The Little Mermaid, and Les Misérables, among […]

In his exhibition as the Art League Houston (ALH), 2023 Texas Artist of the Year, Vincent Valdez examines memory and remembrance from both personal and cultural perspectives. His installation piece, Siete Dias/Seven Days, features an installation of twenty-one banners suspended from the gallery's ceiling that showcase a handful of the over 150,000 individuals who have […]

Ming Smith: Feeling the Future explores artist Ming Smith’s unparalleled career and is Smith’s first solo exhibition at a major institution to survey her work from the early 1970s through the present. The exhibition encompasses a multitude of artistic expressions to represent Smith’s vibrant and multi-layered practice, which is grounded in portraiture, and amplifies the […]

Both perversely pleasurable and pleasurably perverse, Jordan Strafer’s videos are absurd, fantastical, humorous, and, at times, violent meditations on power and the uniquely human capacity to inflict violence, be it physical, psychological, or both. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition, Jordan Strafer: Trilogy presents Strafer’s recent trilogy of videos PEP (Process Entanglement Procedure) (2019), SOS […]

Carmela Full of Wishes Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios From the book by Matt de la Peña Illustrated by Christian Robinson Feliz Cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion […]

Sunday, Sept. 24, 1–10 p.m.El Festival de la Salsa celebrates Latin culture’s most popular music genre through an exciting and dynamic day of live performances. Showcasing its many influences that include African, European, Caribbean, United States, and others. IQue Viva La Salsa! Tickets can be purchased at www.elfestivaldelasalsa.com

Estimated runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission. Peter returns to his twenty-year high-school reunion with dreams of winning back Kari, the girl he left behind after an unexpected pregnancy ended their relationship. Standing in Peter's way is Kari's bitter-as-ever resentment, her husband and the fact that Peter still hasn't grown up. […]

Carmela Full of Wishes Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios From the book by Matt de la Peña Illustrated by Christian Robinson Feliz Cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion […]