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Events on Friday, September 25, 2026

Friday, September 25, 2026

Friday, September 25 @ 7:30 PM

7:30 PM
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Houston Premiere Directed by Marianne Savell

THE BELOVED SHORT STORY MADE FAMOUS BY THE ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILM IS NOW ONSTAGE!

In a remote village where tradition and sacrifice shape everyday life, the arrival of a mysterious outsider quietly transforms an entire community. Based on Isak Dinesen's short story made famous by the 1987 Academy Award-winning film, this moving stage production explores the extraordinary power of generosity, artistry, and human connection. Filled with warmth, humor, and lavish grace, Babette's Feast invites audiences to discover how a single act of hospitality can awaken hope, heal old divisions, and remind us that life's greatest gifts are often the ones we least expect. Reserve your seat at the table--you won't want to miss this feast!Read more

Friday, September 25 @ 7:30 PM

7:30 PM
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Celebrating the 2026–2027 Anniversary Season

Uptown Dance Company invites you to join us for an unforgettable season featuring exciting new premieres by Artistic Director: Beth Gulledge-Brown , Resident Choreographer: Andre Silva , and Special Guest Artist: Houston Ballet and Broadway Star Krissy Richmond

Celebrate a season of exceptional artistry, innovation, and inspiring performances as Uptown Dance Company marks its 2026–2027 Anniversary Season.Read more

Friday, September 25 @ 8:00 PM

8:00 PM
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Love, Lies, & Family Ties Trilogy Part 2

Part II: Mama Knows Best… Or Does She?
The story continues with even higher stakes as family dynamics take center stage. This installment dives deeper into marriage, finances, and the blurred line between love and control. What happens when a mother’s influence begins to challenge the very foundation of a marriage?

Secrets begin to surface. Loyalties are tested. And a seemingly happy home is disrupted by an unexpected force that compels everyone to face truths they’ve long avoided. With moments that will make you laugh, reflect, and even question your own family bonds, this chapter reminds us that sometimes love comes with complications.Read more

Friday, September 25 @ 8:00 PM - Free Beer Friday

8:00 PM
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By Eugene Ionesco; Directed by Tamarie Cooper

A rhinoceros gallops and trumpets through a sleepy town, trampling all in its path as it goes. Soon there’s another, then another and another until it comes clear that the general population is opting out of humanity, to “move with the times.” A subversive comedy filled with biting wit and nightmarish anxiety, absurdist master Eugene Ionesco wrote Rhinoceros in reaction to the fascism, conformity, and senseless violence that surrounded him during WWII. Starring George Parker and Kyle Sturdivant , revisiting their roles from 2017’s smash-hit production. Directed by Tamarie Cooper .Read more