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Snow Angel

International Voices Houston

Snow Angel

Dr. Jake Taylor, Artistic Director

Houston’s premiere multicultural choir presents Snow Angel, Dr. Jake Taylor’s debut as Artistic Director. Each of our concerts this season is united by the notion of seeing the world "through the eyes of a child." Our winter concert, Snow Angel, presents music that explores four integral traits of childhood; vulnerability, resilience, playfulness, and hope for the future. Read more

It Takes Us All

It Takes All of Us is a captivating end of year concert presented by Hood Orchestra, designed to bring people together through the power of music. This event promises an immersive experience with performances aimed at engaging audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Set in Midtown Houston, the gathering seeks to foster a sense of community and celebration. Attendees can look forward to a memorable afternoon filled with dynamic musical expressions and cultural connections. Lineup will be released periodically throughout the fall! Read more

LOS INOCENTES

GV&A Productions LLC

LOS INOCENTES

Un encuentro inolvidable entre cuerdas, voz y alma

¡Vive las tradiciones decembrinas con ritmo, cuerdas y sabor latinoamericano!

Este 28 de diciembre en el Matchbox 4, el maestro del cuatro venezolano Jorge Glem, la energía de Elvis Martínez en el contrabajo y la pasión de Juan Pablo Romero en la percusión, se unen a unos invitados súper especiales: la voz encantadora de Ivis Sequera, la magia en la flauta de Manuel Rojas y el virtuosismo del violín de Eddy Marcano.

Un espectáculo lleno de tradición, música popular y alegría contagiosa, donde la música cruza fronteras y enciende sonrisas.

Una sola noche. Una sola oportunidad. ¡No te lo pierdas!Read more

2026 Mix-MATCH

MATCH Presents

2026 Mix-MATCH

A Mixed Arts Festival

FESTIVAL PASSES on sale December 8

SINGLE TICKETS on sale January 1

MATCH is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival, a one-day celebration of Houston’s vibrant creative community. The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at MATCH, from 3 to 10 p.m. The festival will feature an extraordinary lineup of local performances, installations and exhibits that showcase the depth and diversity of the city’s cultural landscape.Read more

Free Rein

Musiqa & NobleMotion

Free Rein

a fusion of music, dance, multimedia design, and cutting-edge neuro-engineering

Musiqa and NobleMotion Dance, known for their innovative collaborations, present Free Rein - a fusion of music, dance, multimedia design, and cutting-edge neuro-engineering. Performances run January 23-25, 2026, at MATCH-Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston.

The evening features music by Anthony Brandt, Pierre Jalbert, Badie Khaleghian, and Max Vinetz; choreography by Andy and Dionne Noble; and neuroscience research by the University of Georgia’s Creativity and Imagination Lab, directed by Anna Abraham, and the University of Houston’s Nordin Lab, directed by Andrew Nordin.Read more

Benise - "Spanish Nights by Candlelight"

Emmy award winning and world-renowned guitar virtuoso BENISE, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” takes audiences on an intimate and romantic journey through fiery Spanish guitar and dance.

Benise creates an unforgettable evening filled with a beautiful tapestry of guitar arrangements that stem from influences around the world. All your favorite classics in a romantic candlelight setting. “Moonlight Sonata,” “Aranjuez,” “Thunderstruck,” “Malaguena,” “Hotel California,” and “Kashmir,” to name a few.Read more

American Story: Empower

Apollo Chamber Players

American Story: Empower

Sponsored by DatumSure and Terri & Thomas Kosten, Program Partner is The Frederick Douglass Family Initiative

We honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington - contemporized by the living ancestor of both figures, Kenneth Morris, Jr. - through a collaborative commission for string quartet, vocal quartet and narrator by Emmy-winning Haitian composer Daniel Bernard Roumain. ​Read more

Jazz on Valentine's Concert 2026

Jazz vocalist Raquel Cepeda presents her Jazz on Valentine's Concert 2026, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. This unique Houston Valentine's tradition celebrates love through the power of music—an aphrodisiac for the mind, body, and soul.

Performing with her jazz septet, Cepeda and her band will bring jazz standards to life through original arrangements, as well as original tunes. Her band is composed of world-class jazz musicians, including Barry Sames on piano, Thomas Helton on double bass, Adriano Santos on drums, Cassio Duarte on percussion, and Ernesto Vega on sax.Read more

Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians

Aperio & Loop38

Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of a Minimalist Masterpiece

In their inaugural collaboration, Loop38 and Aperio present Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking 1976 premiere. Hailed as a defining work of American minimalism, Music for 18 Musicians helped bring minimalist music into the cultural spotlight. Its 1978 recording was a commercial and cultural breakthrough, propelling minimalism beyond the New York scene and to listeners around the world. 

Fifty years later, the work remains vital and visionary. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience Music for 18 Musicians live in Houston. Join us in honoring a masterpiece that continues to shape the sound of contemporary music today.Read more

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