Mardi Gras History

Mardi Gras History

Prepare for an unforgettable musical adventure as Joseph Dixon takes you on a riveting journey into the vibrant world of the Mardi Gras Indian tribes of New Orleans! Get ready to immerse yourself in the pulsating rhythms, rich cultural tapestry, and electrifying beats...
Lunar New Year Bash

Lunar New Year Bash

Get ready for a whimsical adventure as Children’s Museum Houston invites families to embark on a thrilling celebration in honor of the Year of the Dragon! Lunar New Year is Feb. 10, 2024. SPECIAL EVENTS: Soaring Phoenix: Watch as lion dancers erupt into a...
Houston Grand Opera: Ruby’s Chinese New Year

Houston Grand Opera: Ruby’s Chinese New Year

Join Ruby and her zodiac friends in a story that’s not just a celebration of the Lunar New Year but an unforgettable adventure where the spirit of the zodiac comes alive! Get ready to be part of Houston Grand Opera’s “Ruby’s Chinese New...
Joy of Djembe Drumming

Joy of Djembe Drumming

Get ready to be swept away on a rhythmic voyage as we bring you the pulsating beats and vibrant sounds from the Motherland! This is not your average performance – it’s a dynamic and interactive celebration in honor of Black History Month that will have you on...
Br’er Rabbit by the Ensemble Theatre

Br’er Rabbit by the Ensemble Theatre

Dive into a thrilling fusion of African-American folklore and American pop culture with Br’er Rabbit! This family extravaganza is not just entertainment; it’s a vibrant showcase that centers around the timeless Golden Rule – “Do unto others as you...
16th Indian Film Festival of Houston

16th Indian Film Festival of Houston

Join the Indian Film Festival of Houston and Asia Society Texas in celebrating the cinematic voices of India and the Diaspora with a fresh lineup of feature films, documentaries, and shorts! Films will screen on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available for...
HFMS present Shanna In A Dress

HFMS present Shanna In A Dress

Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone has felt but no one else will say and you’ll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak, extreme candor, and a hefty side of entertainment at her shows....
Clay Relief Tile Workshop

Clay Relief Tile Workshop

Join current resident artist Sarah Knight to create a dimensional and experimental, hanging wall relief tile using inclusions of locally sourced, natural materials. Knight’s practice includes fusing clay sculptures with melted stone and a range of non-clay additives...
Mourning Memorabilia

Mourning Memorabilia

Hands-on history with Kat Havens, Director of Curriculum and Content. Unearth the captivating customs and traditions surrounding death in the intriguing Victorian era. Delve into the profound symbolism etched within the hallowed grounds of Victorian cemeteries. Then...
BTS – Fossil Chronicles: Dino Dynasty

BTS – Fossil Chronicles: Dino Dynasty

The Cretaceous Period witnessed the apex of the dinosaurs’ reign. The continents continued to drift, shaping modern geography, and the first flowering plants emerged. This period ended with the devastating Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, which led to the...
DIY IRL: Eocene Fish Prep

DIY IRL: Eocene Fish Prep

The Green River Formation is famous for its well-preserved fossil fish and other aquatic flora and fauna. Learn the methods of fossil preparation. As you scratch away the matrix encasing your Green River fossil, delicate specimen details are revealed. Your fish is...
BTS – Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & the Myths

BTS – Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & the Myths

Dive in with master docents for an after-hours tour of Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths. Discover the intricacies of the shark world, as you observe these remarkable and tenacious creatures, which play a vital role in our ecosystem. Gain a deeper...
Tiny Treasures: Fossil Sorting

Tiny Treasures: Fossil Sorting

Get ready to dive into the captivating world of paleontology as you discover the meticulous process of fossil preparation. In this immersive class, you’ll explore the HMNS Fossil Prep Lab and gain firsthand experience with the techniques employed by...
BTS – Sleuths & Secrets

BTS – Sleuths & Secrets

It all starts when you unlock a series of clues, riddles and objects found in a Cabinet of Curiosities belonging to Ferrante Imperato, a 16th century resident of Naples, Italy. While many believe he was merely an apothecary who liked to display his collections of...
Mardi Gras History

Fotografía y Feminismo

En una conversación con la fotografa Silvina Borges y la activista Miriam Damaris exploramos la fotografía y la relación con la evolución del feminismo. La Colectiva Feminista Colibrí continua haciendo trabajo explorando y exponiedo temas que abarcan todos los...
Mardi Gras History

Bach in the Lot

Frame Dance, known for dancing in unconventional public spaces is now taking to Houston’s most iconic landscape…the PARKING LOT! Joined by cellist Patrick Moore, Frame Dance Ensemble will perform in one of Houston’s most beautiful parking lots, under the giant Oaks at...
Madame Butterfly at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Madame Butterfly at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Opera under the stars—is there anything better? Each spring Houston Grand Opera presents a weekend of performances for thousands of families at Miller Outdoor Theatre, one of the city’s true jewels. These free shows are not only a treasured HGO tradition, but also...
Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow

Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow is the artist’s first solo museum presentation in the United States. Across an installation, a video, and a series of commissioned sculptures, Erlanger continues her decade-long disruption of the “semiotics of suburbia.” In her...
Mardi Gras History

Instrumental Delights

Members of the Bach Orchestra perform sonatas for violin and harpsichord at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.