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Events on Friday, July 3, 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026

Friday, July 3 at 6:00 PM

6:00 PM
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An evening celebrating the next generation of outstanding young musicians.

The Young Soloists Festival is one of the most anticipated concerts of the El Sistema Texas season, showcasing exceptional young musicians performing as soloists with chamber orchestra.

Selected students step forward from the orchestra to present solo repertoire in a celebratory concert that highlights dedication, growth, and musical excellence. The program reflects the spirit of mentorship and artistic development that defines El Sistema Texas.

This special edition of the festival features internationally acclaimed violinist and conductor Maestro Eddy Marcano as guest artist. His participation brings an extraordinary opportunity for young musicians to share the stage with a distinguished performer and educator whose career has inspired generations of artists.Read more

Friday, July 3 at 8:00 PM - FREE BEER FRIDAY!

8:00 PM
Matchbox 3

By Tamarie Cooper & Patrick Reynolds; Directed and Choreographed by Tamarie Cooper

WORLD PREMIERE

“TAMALALIA FOREVER!”

As every good Houstonian knows, Tamarie Cooper creates another in a series of wholly original, full-scale musicals every summer—a Houston institution with a cult following—featuring wildly irreverent scripts, riotously funny songs, wackadoodle dances, spectacular sets, large casts of quadruple-threat performers, a small but mighty band, and of course Houston’s own Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, and Bugs Bunny rolled into one, the undefeated champion of ass-clownery, Tamarie Cooper, co-star Kyle Sturdivant forever at her side, chewing up all her expensive scenery.

What you might not know is that every ten years, Tamarie creates a Greatest Hits show, featuring the best moments from a decade of really great moments with a ridiculous new script and a couple brand-spanking new songs to tie the whole thing together.

The very first Tamalalia , premiered in a two-night stand on the tiny Orange Show stage in the summer of 1996. This summer marks a major milestone: 30 dang years of all-new Tamarie Cooper Shows . (World premiere.)

“ Seriously, how does Tamarie Cooper not have her own HBO series? ” – Broadway World

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