ATTENTION HOUSTON RESIDENTS! Prepare yourselves for an exciting new event brought to you by Shabach Enterprise, the creative minds behind the Fade To Black Play Festival! 

Introducing The Flow: A remarkable collaboration of music, poetry, & dance, featuring captivating monologues penned by African-American playwrights! 

Experience the talent of local actors from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic, high-energy showcase that promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment! Read more

Dive headfirst into the lo-fi psychedelic wonder of Cinéma Povérté. It's a mesmerizing and kaleidoscopic journey where DIY ethos intersects with musical escapades. Taking a playful nod from "cinema verité," this film’s title winks at its bootstrap beginnings, giving a shoutout to making epic stuff on the kind of budget you'd find under your couch cushions. Born amidst the isolating echoes of the COVID-19 pandemic and presented in its gloriously degraded and occasionally pixelated splendor, Caouette integrates a mix of found footage, shot footage, archival content, and numerous films. From these, he stitches together 15 unique music videos. This kaleidoscopic voyage often evokes the feeling of tripped-out 1970s Saturday morning or instructional TV shows — that've been left out in the sun too long on LSD—Each segment seamlessly transitions into the next, creating a detailed auditory and visual tapestry that defies conventional structures. By interweaving memories, dreams, and reality, Caouette crafts a journey that feels less like a series of individual tales and more like a pure, emotional odyssey. 

Please note: The film features intense stroboscopic visuals. Those sensitive to flashing lights should proceed with caution.  Read more

The Montopolis live musical score to the 1929 Ukrainian documentary Man with a Movie Camera has toured across the country in 2023 to rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Revered as a visual masterpiece and one of the greatest documentaries ever made, the film gives historical context to the current Russian invasion and lays bare the costs of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. The joyful, original live score celebrates the beauty and resilience of Ukraine’s people and aims to inspire American audiences to support the country in its time of need. Cellist Sara Nelson (Brandi Carlile, David Byrne, Austin Symphony) will be joining pianist and composer Justin Sherburn and guitarist Gunner Ross for the Houston performance.   Read more

Join author Netra Ford for an enlightening evening of reflection on life, love and purpose in the premiere of A Book about Birthdays LIVE! This immersive story-telling experiences showcases artistic expression through actor dialogue, music and visual arts. Dress up in your finest cocktail attire in the shade of your birthstone and join us for this amazing night of philanthropy benefitting Exceeding Autism. Please remember to be on time, because doors will close once show begins and please adhere to the themed dress code. Read more

Please come to join us to appreciate the beautiful choreography and touching performance, and share the joy of their achievements in competitions and summer program. Read more

Dance | Hunger | Action, a curated evening of dance drawn from the unique and vibrant diversity of the Houston dance community, brings awareness to the Houston Food Bank and their work to combat food insecurity in and around Houston. The performance provides a platform for dance makers to showcase their individual perspectives while supporting Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater’s mission of promoting social consciousness. 

Proceeds of this show will go to The Houston Food Bank.Read more

CELEBRATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY of the legendary BATTLE OF THE SEXES tennis match held on September 20, 1973 in the landmark Astrodome.

Don your best tennis whites or hippest 1973 attire and join us for a screening of the 2017 hit film, Battle of the Sexes, followed by a conversation with Houston’s own Zina Garrison, moderated by Gina Gaston.Read more

Hailed by The New York Times as “a lush, brooding celebration of noise,” Andy Akiho’s GRAMMY-nominated Seven Pillars is his most ambitious project to date. Performed by Sandbox Percussion, this dazzling evening-length work is the largest-scale chamber music work that Akiho has written, created over the span of an eight-year collaboration with the artists. Read more

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Houston’s one-of-a-kind shorts festival that celebrates and illuminates Latinx stories through short plays, short films, and dance. For the first time ever, the festival includes “La Vida Es Cortitos," two morning performances to delight and excite young audiences ages 5 and up! 

Following every performance, audiences will vote for their favorite short film and the winners will compete during the final performance for the chance to be named “LVEC 2023 Audience Favorite Film” and win a $100 cash prize! Read more

A tribute to those who lost their memory and those who remembered to care for them.

This play is based on real life events and experiences of people who suffered from memory loss due to Alzheimer's and Dementia.Read more