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ROCO - Concert and Conversation

ROCO will present an evening of music and thoughtful dialogue about the role women play and the importance of diverse female voices in the arts and cultural industry.

The evening will consist of selections from ROCO’s In Concert program, titled Queen of Hearts, featuring works all composed by women, including the world premiere of a commission from Heather Schmidt, and the orchestra will be led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen. There will also be a panel discussion about the current state and future of the representation of women in the arts.Read more

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New Works by Open Dance Project Company Members

Open Dance Project presents new contemporary dance theater works choreographed by Brittany Thetford Deveau, Tehillah Hartmann, Alisa Mittin, Seth McPhail, Alonzo Moore, and Stacy Skolnik. The company will also be presenting "String Theory Suite" by Artistic Director Annie Arnoult set to an original composition by Musiqa's Pierre Jalbert.Read more

Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Main Street Theater - Curious George The Golden Meatball

Everyone’s favorite curious little monkey and his friend in the yellow hat are coming to the stage in a delightful musical for all ages! All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year, and George always helps his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd has vanished!! Determined to help his friend, George leads the audience through a fun-filled adventure where he learns about Rome, friendship, and the “secret ingredient” to cooking!Read more

The Truth Has Changed

SWAMP - The Truth Has Changed

The Truth Has Changed is a solo monologue which traces the arc of American propaganda and misinformation from 9/11 to Trump from the perspective of the front lines. From his experiences as a first responder during 9/11, to his groundbreaking reporting on fracking, to his eye-opening eco-flights over the Gulf of Mexico during the BP oil spill, to Hurricane Sandy to the massive rallies for Bernie Sanders during the 2016 election and the Democratic Convention to Standing Rock and beyond, Josh Fox is an eyewitness to history. The Truth Has Changed tells the story of this terrifying progression of American history from a front-row seat.Read more

Falling Into Motion

Texas Academy of Dance Arts - Falling Into Motion

Texas Academy of Dance Arts

Falling Into Motion

World Premieres by Mia Michaels, Elise Elliott, and Hayden Stark

Join the TADA Youth Ballet Company as they present "Falling Into Motion," featuring Guest Artists from NobleMotion, Hope Stone, and Texas Ballet Theater, as well as accompaniment by Houston area artists. TADA's growing Youth Ballet Company will perform works by their Ballet Director, Former Houston Ballet Soloist Elise Elliott, as well as incredible works by three-time Emmy Award Winner Mia Michaels, Ben Stevenson (O.B.E.), Texas Ballet Theater Principal, Andre Silva, and Houston Ballet Soloist, Hayden Stark. Join us for a wonderful evening full of new and innovative dance, with a portion of the evening's proceeds going to Texas Children's Hospital!Read more

Artist Dario Robleto & Author Mimi Swartz in Conversation

Inman Gallery - The Quest to Build an Artificial Heart

Texas Monthly executive editor and two time National Magazine Award winner Mimi Swartz is joined by Houston artist Dario Robleto to discuss the release of her new book Ticker, which chronicles over 50 years of triumphs and failures on the quest to build a total artificial heart.Read more

Cancún

Gente de Teatro - Cancun

Gente de Teatro

Cancún

A hilarious and intriguing comedy about the dreams of what could have been…

Every year without fail, two couples, close friends, spend their vacation in a remote location. However, what had always been a perfect scene turns into an intriguing and hilarious puzzle, drawing a thin line between fantasy and reality. In Cancún, everything seems possible, and the frustrations of every day become entangled with the dreams of what could have been. Once again, Galcerán, the author of the widely successful The Grönholm Method (2003), seduces his audience with a fast-paced and ingenious challenge, a plot full of surprises. In Galcerán’s own words, Cancún “is a popular, sophisticated comedy blending humor and reflection while eliciting both laughter and emotion.” All performances are in SPANISH with English Surtitles on Friday and Saturday.Read more

Naming Rainbows // #DiscoWitch // #RestorationSoftware

Houston Fringe Festival - Naming Rainbows

Performance Artist and Choreographer jhon r. stronks presents Naming Rainbows, an evening of performance combining song, dance, drag and gender blending performance. #DiscoWitch Miss. Understood initializes her#RestorationSoftware using her femme expressive embodiment and assertive presence toward an effort to honor queer illumination without dismissing the dark conditions that surround it. Read more

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