Join HYLA for a legal spelling bee where the winners will walk away with cash, prizes, and the glory of being the best speller in town!
Plus, both participants and audience members are invited to a complimentary networking happy hour before the spelling bee begins!Read more
Chamber folk rockers Mystery Loves Company started in Houston, TX in 2012 as a duo, comprised of Maddy Herdeman, a conservatory-trained cellist with a highly technical musical background, and Carlos A. Machado, a self-taught guitarist from Venezuela with a passion for songwriting. The full band now includes Danny Patterson on drums and Chase Demel on keys.
This live album recording will blend their early rock songs with their more recent folk repertoire. Be ready for daring solos, tight harmonies, witty lyrics, and funky rhythms.Read more
Una Flauta Exitosa es una experiencia inspiradora que combina música en vivo, liderazgo y estrategia empresarial. A través de la metáfora de una orquesta sinfónica, el programa invita a los participantes a reflexionar sobre cómo construir una empresa exitosa con disciplina, propósito, resiliencia y trabajo en equipo.Read more
You know the story, but you haven’t felt it like this. Step into the haunting, deeply intimate world of Thornfield Hall. Through stunning projections and evocative movement, this bold adaptation explores Charlotte Brontë’s timeless romance through the lens of Jane’s own artistic spirit—the very force that sustains her. Written by Tanya Terry and directed by Andrew Roblyer, this world-premiere production charts the quiet fire of a woman claiming her autonomy and the magnetic bond she shares with Edward Rochester. Artistic Director Rebecca Bernstein stars in a spellbinding experience.Read more
The Classical Arts Society of Houston presents internationally acclaimed Carnatic flautist J.A. Jayant in a special concert celebrating the centenary of legendary flautist T.R. Mahalingam (Mali). Jayant will be joined by N.C. Bharadwaj (Mridangam) and N. Rajaraman (Ghatam).Read more
Letras del pantano (verses from the swamp) features flamenco and contemporary dance. Vignettes introduce the audience to moments in Renata, Pepa, and Penelope's lives, each inspired by places, sounds, and emotions experienced in a city with frequent trains and muddy paths. Each moment sparks a flamenco palo, or song form.
Letras del pantano was conceived by Maribel Plasencia in close collaboration with her twin sister, Marisa Plasencia. They will dance alongside bailaora Ana María Barceló. The show features singer Celia Corrales and guitarist José Manuel Tejeda.
This work is supported, in part, by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.Read more
Join the Heart of Leather Foundation for a 4-day exhibit with artifacts of different aspects of Houston's gay community, and a display of the entirety of the photo-collage bar tops from the historic Montrose bar, Mary’s…Naturally.Read more
Ganadora del Latin GRAMMY® como Mejor Nuevo Artista, la cantante venezolana Nella llega a Houston para una presentación íntima en Matchbox 4. Read more
Every artist who enjoys a long career eventually discovers the same truth: success comes from honoring what your audience has always loved while continuing to surprise them. It's about performing the songs that have become part of your identity, yet constantly finding new ways to make each show feel fresh, memorable, and worth experiencing.
That philosophy has guided me throughout my musical journey, and it is at the heart of this anniversary concert.
This performance will celebrate the music that shaped me as a musician, with a special tribute to the remarkable songs of the 1970s—a decade that produced some of the most creative, emotional, and enduring music ever written. Alongside the favorites you've come to expect, we'll revisit extraordinary gems that have stood the test of time but are rarely performed live today.Read more
The Crimson Vagabond Roadshow is a music & dance festival offering the opportunity to develop our skills as performers, collaborate with fellow artists to create an exciting stage act and premiere those creations in a live showcase.
From our fans to students to performers, from the passionate hobbyist to the career professional; we want everyone to feel like a Rockstar at our Roadshow. Read more
Join us to celebrate the stunning choreography and heartfelt performances of our dancers, and share in the joy of their remarkable achievements from the 2025-2026 competition season and summer program.
In 2026, over 50 J&H dancers of all ages competed in 16 in-state and national dance competitions, including YAGP, UBC, Groove National, NUVO, BCA, Energy Regional, Revolution National,
StarQuest Regional, World Final Galveston, Showstopper, KAR, Hall of Fame, StarBound, and more. They excelled across various levels and categories, earning outstanding results in folkloric, contemporary, lyrical, and ballet in solo, duet, trio, and group performances.Read more
Dance | Hunger | Action brings together artists, students, educators, and community members through performance, education, community engagement, and service in support of the Houston Food Bank during Hunger Action Month.Your support helps make festival programming, educational opportunities, student scholarships, and community engagement possible.Read more
Teatro en Español de la mano de Red and Green Connections presenta en Houston la aclamada comedia La Profesora, del dramaturgo español Eduardo Galán. Con las actuaciones de la primera actriz Sylvia Pasquel y el primer actor Alberto Estrella, el próximo domingo 13 de septiembre de 2026.
Durante un año escolar, una maestra sensible y un pescador sin educación, padre de una adolescente rebelde, enfrentan un intenso choque de ideas que se transforma en una profunda reflexión sobre la educación, la familia y el poder del diálogo.
¡Una noche inolvidable! Read more
Dance Source Houston is excited to present the 40th edition of Mind The Gap on September 15, 2026. This program will feature works by local choreographers, including Keeley Dunnam, Rachel Redding, Paty Lorena Solórzano, and jhon r. stronks, and companies NMLY.dance and Riddles Three.
Join Dance Source Houston after the performance for an onstage reception to connect with the choreographers and performers of Mind The Gap 40.
Mind The Gap was created in partnership with Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston to support independent choreographers and small dance companies presenting their work. Begun in January 2017, Mind The Gap has provided a platform for more than 160 local dancemakers to date. The program helps choreographers propel their works from the studio to the stage and exposes audiences to new dance makers and styles.Read more
Don’t Touch the Fire is a multidisciplinary experience bringing together fine art, fashion, and film. It explores temptation, desire, and consequence. Why we are drawn to things we know may not be good for us, and why we continue to give in. The entire experience takes place within the gallery. Guests begin in a standing room setup and experience a short film alongside a live gallery installation. Models move through the space wearing garments created as part of the collection while installing the artwork as part of the performance. Fashion becomes an element within the installation rather than a separate presentation, allowing film, fashion, and fine art to come together in real time as the gallery transforms around the audience.
After the installation, guests are invited to move freely throughout the gallery and experience the finished exhibition. They can walk through the space, sit with the work, talk, or simply take in the environment at their own pace. Artwork from the exhibition will be available for purchase. Read more
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
Experience “Magic, Mystery, and Wonder” as World-Class Magician CAESAR returns to MATCH with his astonishing new show.
CONNECTIONS showcases 90-minutes of some of the most Mind-Blowing Magic and Mentalism ever performed live on stage. Read more
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
Screening Indie Shorts and showcasing US and World Premiers from around the world. 24 countries from Argentina to Ukraine and all across the USA are participating! Live conversations with film Directors attending and Houston’s program artists. Readings from Texas Poets Laureate Octavio Quintanilla and Emmy Pérez, as well as Marie Brown, Chris Wise, Jane Creighton, and Alliah Lavonne Tigh.
Sunday morning programming includes films and performances by Deaf artists using American Sign Language, accessible in English. A portion of all festival ticket sales will be donated to poetry programs for internally displaced children in Odesa, Ukraine promoted by “Poems Not Bombs.”Read more
A storm on stage — where myth erupts into modern truth. Odissi and Mayurbhanj Chhau meet avant-garde stagecraft in a searing call for women's dignity, freedom, and equality.
Conceived and choreographed by world-acclaimed Odissi maestro Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, this groundbreaking dance theatre explodes the boundaries of classical form. Drawing from the epic character of Draupadi, it fuses the classical traditions of Odissi and Mayurbhanj Chhau with avant-garde stagecraft to speak of profoundly contemporary burning issues.Read more
Some milestones you mark quietly. This one, we are throwing the doors open.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, join Dr. Arelia Johnson in Houston for an evening built around the three things: joy, justice, and leadership. We are celebrating her 45th birthday and the official release of her new book, Hijacking Equity & The Fight for Justice, all in one room, with good people, good food, and a conversation worth showing up for.Read more
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
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
Experience an exciting evening of dance featuring world premiere works by acclaimed guest choreographers, including former Houston Ballet artist Nao Kusuzaki, Uptown Dance Company dancer Kaitlyn Blake, and Jared Cordova, a Saint Louis Ballet artist and Uptown Dance Company alumnus.
Join us for an inspiring celebration of artistry, innovation, and the next generation of exceptional dancers as we honor another remarkable season of dance.Read more
The Many Lives of Her: The Black Woman's Journey Throughout Time is an original theatrical production that follows one woman's extraordinary journey through generations of history. Through powerful storytelling, movement, music, and transformation, the play explores resilience, identity, faith, sacrifice, and healing while honoring the enduring legacy of Black women. Prepare to experience a story that will inspire, challenge, and stay with you long after the curtain falls.Read more
Get ready for an electrifying musical adventure with El Sistema Texas. From fiery Latin rhythms to the explosive energy of symphonic rock, our young musicians ignite the stage in a journey across cultures and sound worlds. Live music, unstoppable passion, and a night that will leave the whole family inspired.Read more
