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Events on Friday, February 13, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

Friday, February 13 at 6:00 PM

6:00 PM

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Houston Islamic Film Fest is a short film showcase uplifting authentic Muslim storytelling. Featuring 3–4 short films, live judging, and audience Q&A, the festival challenges filmmakers to move Beyond Stereotypes by portraying Muslims with truth, justice, and excellence. The evening also includes a small arts and fashion bazaar highlighting local creatives, making it a space for culture, conversation, and community through film.Read more

Friday, February 13 at 8:00 PM - Opening Night

8:00 PM

By Joe Folladori with Songs by Joe Folladori; Directed by Tamarie Cooper; Music Direction by Alli Villines

WORLD PREMIERE

“What about all the in-betweens?”

Rock-and-roll was invented by corporations to sell cars and sex to teenagers. Indie rock was invented by teenagers who weren’t into cars or sex. Pop music is a CIA plot, like MK Ultra or Abstract Expressionism. Gender is a pyramid scheme; religion is a performance. Texas is both a gender and a religion.

How about you? What’s your whole deal? You sure about that?

A punk elitist attempts to sell his band on a rock opera he wrote about meeting his favorite pop star. But first he has to explain why he has a favorite pop star, why it’s Katy Perry, why he wrote a rock opera about it, and how it all ties into his new look, most succinctly described as “she.” Directed by Tamarie Cooper. (World premiere.)Read more