Inprint and the Menil Collection copresent a reading by author Hari Kunzru featuring his new book, “Blue Ruin”, followed by conversation with author Rosa Boshier González. Kunzru’s novel masterfully weaves through time, painting an extraordinary portrait...
DANEZ SMITH, National Book Critics Circle Award finalist for HOMIE and Lambda Literary Award winner for [INSERT] BOY, with their new collection BLUFF. In conversation with 2022 Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez. General admission $5. Book sale and signing to follow....
Experience the creativity and dedication of our talented interns. Witness the culmination of months of hard work as our summer interns present their projects on Czech and Slovak art, history, culture, & heritage. Engage with their in-depth research, thoughtfully...
Framing Abstraction is a short film program that delves into the avant-garde visions of women in cinema during the pivotal years of 1920 to 1970, showcasing their innovative use of visual language, unconventional narratives, and abstract storytelling techniques.
Michelle White, Senior Curator, discusses a new acquisition by renowned American painter Alice Neel (1900–1984); the 1977 portrait of the New York-based artist and activist Faith Ringgold (1930–2024) which is on view in the Portraits of Women from the Collection...
GABRIEL FAURÉ REQUIEM Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine Mark Diamond, Baritone El Sistema TX Symphony Youth Orchestra October 20, 2024 We believe in the power of collaboration and community. On October 20th, we are excited to join forces with the inspiring El Sistema...
Looking for an opportunity to practice your Italian conversation skills? Look no further! Our in-person Italian Conversation Class will help you gain fluency while having fun. This small group class is designed for intermediate to advanced level speakers. Knowledge of...
The rich diversity of cultures in Houston offers an instructive look into the musical and folk elements of world cultures while serving as a microcosm for the United States’ unique ethnic melting-pot. Apollo takes participants on an engaging musical world tour,...
Experience the fast-moving fun of spark plugs and pistons in this hyperphysical romp through the mechanics of motors and engines and the inventive minds of their creators. Everyday applications of math, science, and engineering are highlighted in this live performance...
Sing and dance with Mr. Tom of Tom’s Fun Band while exploring the wonderful world of musical instruments. Your little ones will love the engaging songs in this program and the unveiling of new and exciting instruments. Participants will compare instruments, classify...
Through colorful drumming and dance, Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company chronicles the influence of the African diaspora on dance, starting with traditional West African rhythms and dance and moving on through the Caribbean and into the Americas. This journey culminates with...
Opening Reception: Friday, August 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Artists will be present On view: August 9 – August 24, 2024 Anya Tish Gallery is proud to announce, “Short and Sweet”, a pop-up exhibition featuring a dynamic selection of emerging artists who have previously...
“MEKONG: SOUL” tells three powerful and multi-sensory stories about life on the Mekong River of Southeast Asia. With music, audiences will hear the sounds of Vietnamese, Khmer, Thai, Lao, and Burmese communities. With dance, they will see the pains of...
The Houston Children’s Chorus is holding open auditions through August for boys and girls in grades 4 through 8. In addition, Children in grades 2 and 3 can enroll without an audition. Appointments for auditions can be made by emailing the Chorus office at...
Join us at the Houston Mediterranean Festival on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at St. George Orthodox Christian Church (5311 Mercer St, Houston, TX 77005) from 11am to 10pm! Experience the vibrant culture and flavors of the Mediterranean at the “Med Fest,”...
We’re delighted to welcome Rob May of Killer Vino to the Italian Cultural & Community Center for our Aperitivo Italiano: The North Uncorked! Enjoy a tasting of four wines accompanied by Italian-style light bites and discover how the many cultures that have...
In the fourteenth century, Siena reached what some might call its golden age of art and architecture. In this lecture, Dr. Judith Steinhoff will contextualize selected masterpieces from Late Medieval Siena, exploring the political ideals that shaped them and what they...
Inspired by “La Fuente del Deseo,” a solo exhibition by Georgina Treviño that transports viewers to the vibrant norteño culture of the Mexico-U.S. border, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) presents a special free one-night concert with Las...
The story of Turner Addition began in 1871 when Nathaniel P. Turner platted the neighborhood more than two miles outside the Houston city limit, apparently anticipating that the city’s growth would soon fill the gap between his subdivision and civilization. As...
Enjoy Baroque gems by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel in a dynamic concert featuring recorder virtuoso Vincent Lauzer. Experience the recorder’s sonic beauty and musical fireworks at Miller. Free admission! Additionally, the concert will include Baroque...
