Anthony Almendárez’s multi-channel video and sound installation, Hello, My Name is _____, draws upon survey questions related to employment and labor policies in the United States. As part of the project, the parallels and contradictions between predominantly accepted notions of work vs. artistic labor are further explored through a live, interpretive performance by sound and video artists on March 8th.Read more
Deb and Sandy are auditioning Tim for the role of the Wolf in a production of The Three Little Pigs, but there’s a mysterious haze in the basement of the Mortier Civic Playhouse and that, in addition to interruptions from the director of ‘the Scottish play’ that’s having its opening night upstairs, is making things difficult. Then, the mysterious Liz shows up throwing the room into utter chaos, revealing the deep, ancient evil at the heart of the community theater audition process.
It Is Magic is the latest play by Mickle Maher, writer of such Catastrophic favorites as There Is a Happiness That Morning Is, The Hunchback Variations, Song About Himself, the world premiere of Small Ball, co-produced by former Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, and others.
Directed by core artist Jeff Miller, whose past directing credits include Catastrophic hits Buried Child, Curse of the Starving Class, Baby Screams Miracle, and The Book of Grace.Read more
The T.R.U.T.H. Project presents
Glow Up Yoga
Focusing on Queer folx of color and allies, prepare to GLOW UP as we breathe, stretch, and elevate the spirit! 1st Saturday of the month 10:00 AM, please arrive by 9:45 AM.
MATCH
3400 Main Houston, TX 77002
Free to the public with registration, donations accepted.
For beginners or advanced, this experience is for you!Read more
With this magical introduction to Greek mythology, Meeting on Mount Olympus will tell the stories of the many amazing and mythical Gods and Monsters of Greek mythology, shown through Aerial Arts, Dance, Singing and Storytelling. Join us as we take you on a journey about the magical world of Greek mythology!Read more
Join Dance Source Houston for SPARK: In Bloom, spotlighting the contributions of local dance leaders and celebrating Greater Houston’s vibrant dance community! During the event Lori Amare Bujung will receive the 2024 Dance Source Houston Artistic Honor and Jane Weiner will receive the 2024 Giannelli Service Award. Lori and Jane are being recognized for the impact of their contributions to dance in our city.Read more
Grouping artists from all different backgrounds to bring you a collection of contemporary dancing and aerial arts. This piece was created to shine a light on the importance of versatility in the performance world. Movement, strength, flexibility and aerial. Putting this piece together has allowed these performers to learn from and work with different movement types. Bringing them all together to create The Collection.Read more
University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts School of Theatre & Dance, UH Dance Program presents UH Goes to the MATCH on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
UH Goes to the MATCH consists of an eclectic night of dance produced, choreographed, and performed by UH School of Theatre & Dance students. Read more
Houston: Con Salsa! features the rich history of the development of Salsa in Houston that spans over 50 years! With interviews, anecdotes and life changing experiences shared by pioneering figures that help launch, build and establish what we know today as the Houston Salsa Scene. The film explores the humble beginnings and the transformative role Salsa played in helping to diversify the Houston Latin population and the impact it continues to have in several areas in the country's "Most Diverse" city. Musicians, dancers, instructors, civic and media personalities and others, share their experiences on the effect this genre has had in their lives and in the Houston community. An amazing feature of the film is interviews with Houston’s first salsa musical group director and with the first established salsa dance studio founder. Filmmaker Devonte Hill captures the universal language of salsa as we learn how rhythms and movement brought people from all over the world together – in Houston!Read more
In a dark and dingy interrogation room in an unnamed totalitarian state, Katurian is questioned when the gruesome content of his short stories begins to resemble a series of bizarre murders occurring in his town. When the police also take his mentally impaired brother into custody, Katurian must decide how best to protect himself, his brother, and his stories. With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, this dark and provocative tale explores the very nature of nurture. Read more
A new work that explores the power of one person linking their energy to another, as in a microgrid set up to deliver renewable energy to a community that has united to generate it. The mircrogrid is also a perfect metaphor for how activism can start with just one person and grow to the power of the many, working together for meaningful change. FACES OF SUN AND WIND features choreography by Michele Brangwen and music by Jon Irabagon, with sections of movement & music created in the moment by all performers. Program also includes the ensemble's ecstatic work "Unending" and a short film by guest artist Angela Wang. Read more
Please join us as we recognize individuals, public officials, organizations, celebrities, activists, and community leaders from across Texas whose exceptional efforts or outstanding service have led to positive changes in the criminal justice system.
March is National Criminal Justice Month. Established by the United States Congress in 2009, its purpose is to promote societal awareness around the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for preventing and responding to crime.Read more
A night of live music celebrating The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, presented by Texas artist and musician Hescher in collaboration with Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
Featuring performances from the artist behind the music of The Pillowman, Hescher, as well as Palestinian-American artist and activist Taleen, Texas songwriter and permaculturist Tyagaraja, and Houston-born “Rock/Folk/Whatever” duo The Manichean, performing together for the first time in over ten years.
One night only, limited seating, live music meets theatre…Read more
A celebration of historical African American Divas from the past and present! Highlighting such divas as Ella Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker, David Ruffin, Bessie Smith and many others. The Divas Ball aims to accurately recreate many of the penultimate performances of each celebrated diva from sports, politics and entertainment.Read more
Didn't make the LIVE performance?
You can still see the show through VIDEO-ON-DEMAND for only $17!
In the early 20th century an influx of refugees, fleeing war and persecution in Europe, rapidly formed one of the most prolific communities of artistic talent in history, centered within a few square miles near Hollywood. This concert, featuring Erich Woflgang Korngold’s shatteringly beautiful piano quintet, exciting piano music of Miklos Rozsa and songs of Kurt Weill and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco surveys the depth of compositional talent present within that tightly-knit community, which transformed the musical culture of America in ways that are only now beginning to be fully appreciated. Read more
Did you miss the live performance? Watch through VIDEO ON DEMAND!
Dance Source Houston presents the 29th edition of Mind The Gap, an evening of works by local choreographers and companies, including Jai Alexander / choreobyjai, Keeley Dunnam Dance, Persi Mey, Sara Draper, Shruthi Mohankumar, and Steps For Dancing. The program will feature Bharatanatyam, contemporary, Kathak, and modern dance works created and performed by dance artists based in the Greater Houston area.Read more
Join DiverseWorks at MATCH in Matchbox 1 on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. for the Spring 2024 Diverse Discourse Lecture with Alex Klein, Head Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs at The Contemporary Austin. Admission is free.
Diverse Discourse brings national curators, artistic directors, and critics to Houston to present a free public lecture and conduct studio visits with Houston-area artists, performers, and writers.Read more
Join us for an evening of music, dance, and more celebrating Houston's classical arts scene, presented by the City Church Arts Alliance.
All are welcome to this free, public event. Read more
The annual Avalon International Competition for Composers celebrates new, exciting, and highly original contemporary music rooted in the classical tradition by both young and more established composers.
The competition concert showcases the stellar quality of Houston performing artists and ensembles who relish the challenge of learning and presenting works of great difficulty.
Through the competition, the Foundation for Modern Music honors its late artistic director, Robert Avalon (1955 - 2004), who helped develop and initiate several important new projects for the foundation - including this competition for composers.Read more
Wildfires have burned well more than 1,000,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle this Spring. At one point, the Smokehouse Creek Fire was burning at the rate of 150 football fields a minute. It devastated the small town of Canadian, Texas. People there lost their homes, businesses, ranches, livestock, pets, cars, and livelihoods. The composer, Alex Moreno, is a native of Canadian, Texas. He is a graduating senior at the prestigious Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Alex organized this concert to raise money for the community that has given so much to him. The concert will feature some of Alex‘s original compositions and will include performances by Shepherd School musicians.Read more
Tune into TONIGHT AT 7 and watch Houston television highlights originally broadcast between 1961 and 2004. Featuring curated selections from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image's KPRC-TV and KHOU-TV collections, the one-hour program showcases top news, weather, and sports stories as well as production specials and behind-the-scenes features.
Screening presented by the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, Texas Film Commission, Houston Public Library's Houston History Research Center, and Houston Cinema Arts Society.Read more
In the midst of a political scandal, Ned Newley is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Governor. A complete unknown, with no political instincts, Ned seems destined to fail. But his political consultants see things a little differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office—unless that is exactly what the public is looking for! At once a razor-sharp satire and an inspirational tribute to democracy, The Outsider is a timely and hilarious send-up of modern American politics.Read more
La obra transcurre en la década del '20 del siglo pasado, en la vastedad del campo argentino. María y Honorio, son un matrimonio de inmigrantes italianos y Justo, un humilde peón contratado para la cosecha.
El diálogo fragmentado entre estos tres personajes sobre lo cotidiano elude, una y otra vez, los deseos insatisfechos de unos seres desamparados y atormentados. Sin embargo, al sentirse protegido por la intimidad del hogar, el matrimonio puede concretar una fantasía que resulta intolerable para la mirada del rígido exterior. Este acuerdo entre María y Honorio se ve abruptamente interrumpido por Justo quien altera la cotidianidad marcando nuevos destinos a sus vidas.
Es un “melodrama campero” que respeta el modelo de la tragedia clásica, en tanto adquiere dimensiones míticas que la rescatan del localismo y la proyectan a lo universal. Lo que está en juego es la dignidad de esa criatura contradictoria e inconstante que es el hombre, su identidad y su eventual redención en un desenlace fatal.Read more
Rose will captivate the audience for the first time in 10 years, taking on a full role and giving her all on stage.
Good men do exist!!
Housewife Monica thinks her looks can get her everything she wants, even if she's not deserving. But Wait ! Everyone has struggles in life and no one is exempt!!! Will Monica's struggles lead her down a path of no return because of selfish ways? Sometimes a shift in the atmosphere can cause all good things to take a turn in another direction.Read more
