Bayou City Dances

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

The Pilot Dance Project is excited to present its newest community-driven endeavor, Bayou City Dances. This invitational dance festival brings together Houston’s most prolific and celebrated dance companies spanning a diverse spectrum of movement traditions. Bayou City Dances is made possible by a grant from the Miller Outdoor Theatre Advisory Board. Houston Contemporary Dance and […]

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Purple Bromeliads

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

The Pilot Dance Project presents an original dance and music collaboration spearheaded by Executive and Artistic Director Adam Castan͂eda. Purple Bromeliads is inspired by the science-fiction work of N.K. Jemison and Octavia E. Butler, as well as the stunning tropical shapes and colors of the bromeliad. The dance explores the interactions and mood of a […]

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ENGINuity! With Open Dance Project produced by Young Audiences of Houston

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

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 featuring original music, theatre, and dance. Young Audiences of Houston’s mission is to educate and […]

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El Grito At Miller Featuring Caña Dulce Y Caña Brava

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the stirring Grito ceremony followed by a rousing performance that encompasses the colorful heritage and culture of Mexico. Featuring the fabulous Caña Dulce y Caña Brava. Presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Houston. Caña Dulce y Caña Brava offers a performance which exhibits the music, poetry, dance […]

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Houston Jazz Festival

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

The Houston Jazz Collective presents The American Masters Series featuring Blue Note recording artist James Francies with Grammy winning vocalist Bilal accompanied live by the work of acclaimed audiovisual artist Ben Heim. Embark on a transcendental journey, “….an immersive, multidimensional experience ….. step into (a) world of sounds, textures (and spectacular visual artwork)…”. “a pianist […]

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Louisiana in Texas

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

Full Gallop Presents Louisiana in Texas, a celebration of music and culture, featuring an all-female lineup including Grammy Nominated Marcia Ball, the return of Houston zydeco star Adoria & Zydeco Entourage and the Lafayette-based Cajun group the Babineaux Sisters Band.

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Instrument Explorers with Mr. Tom produced by Young Audiences of Houston

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

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 instruments and discover new sounds from a variety of string, brass, percussion, and […]

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Pan-African Passport with Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company Produced by Young Audiences of Houston

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

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 Jamaican pop-culture’s Dancehall, which evolved from traditional West African and West Indian folk-dance styles. The […]

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Rin’ BEYOND TIME AND SPACE: THE WAGGAKI

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

As Houston celebrates four remarkable decades that propelled Japan into the modern era, there is no soundtrack more fitting than the vibrations resulting the blending of classical Japanese instruments with pop and rock. Explore and engage with Japan's musical past, present and future as Japan-America Society of Houston presents wagakki trio Rin'. United by the […]

Endea Owens and the Cookout

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

Detroit native bass player Endea Owens is one of jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists. After graduating from Juilliard, she joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a member of the house band, Stay Human. Since then, Endea has won an Emmy, a Grammy and the George Foster Peabody Award. Her work has appeared on […]

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Free Concert at Miller: Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

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 compositions by Telemann, Haydn, and Handell, all performed on historical instruments, recreating the composers' intended sounds. This multimedia concert will […]

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‘Transcending Borders: The Ramayana Project’

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

A smash hit with all ages, Transcending Borders: The Ramayana Project, a cross-cultural telling of the classic epic of the Ramayana, comes to Miller Outdoor Theatre! This extraordinary production brings to life the legendary story of Prince Rama — suffused with love, war, and adventure — in a new and original style through music and […]

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