Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music is a multidisciplinary educational conference that explores the expression of the rich cultural traditions of African culture and European religious practices in Venezuela, particularly focusing on how music serves as a medium for spiritual, social, and cultural expression. It differentiates Afro-Venezuelan music from the broader Afro-Latin music scene in social and religious terms and disseminates the elements that converge in the sociohistorical construction of the Afro-Venezuelan vision and its impact on the Venezuelan colonial context. 

The project, which includes videos, music, and dance, aims to strengthen ties between African American and Venezuelan communities and promote a dynamic cultural exchange. This educational-cultural activity is free for the general public. 

Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. Read more

Renown Venezuelan pianist Baden Goyo and vibraphone player Juan Diego Villalobos present their most recent album production Figure-Ground (Figura y Fondo), a musical work that blends Jazz and Venezuelan Music, exploring the relation between the visible and the underlying; the tangible and its essence beneath the surface, featuring a colorful musical exploration, woven together by the invisible thread of identity.Read more

Arts for the City is a special, one-hour Lenten concert featuring classical performers and artists from across the city of Houston. The evening's program will feature professional musicians, soloists, and performers from a variety of professional arts organizations in Houston. A free reception will follow.Read more

The Chosen Ones is a new musical by Aaron Alon about a group of LGBTQ+ teens in a conversion therapy camp. This world premiere is presented as part of our John Steven Kellett Memorial Series of works relating to LGBTQ+ equity. Directed and choreographed by Aisha Ussery, with music direction by Phillip D. Hall.

Learn more at:
https://thunderclapproductions.com/thechosenones/

Thunderclap Productions is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.Read more

Dance Du Coeur presents Coalesce at Matchbox 2 on May 25th, 2025. Coalesce is a collection of works from our Pre-Professional program featuring faculty choreographers Jesus Acosta, Dawn Dippel, Bria Greenwood, Paulina Guraieb, Olivia Morrow, Seungyeon Yoo, and guest artist, Dianne Maroney-Grigsby, as well as premieres by student choreographers.Read more

Collaborating with special guests Cecilia Duarte and Jesús Pacheco, International Voices Houston presents an all-Spanish-language program, celebrating the worldwide diversity of Hispanic music. Featuring songs from: Ecuador, Spain, Uruguay, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Cuba and more.

En colaboración con los invitados especiales Cecilia Duarte y Jesús Pacheco Mánuel, International Voices Houston presenta un programa completamente en español, celebrando la diversidad mundial de la música hispana. Con canciones de: Ecuador, España, México, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Cuba y más.Read more

Prayer, UST's Spring Dance Concert for 2025, will feature choreography by both UST Dance faculty, students, and guest artists/companies in the Houston area. Choreographers and companies featured will include Ad Deum Dance Company (Friday, April 4 show only), Ad Deum Dance Mentorship Program, Deeper than Dance (Friday, April 4 show only), Maria McCain (Director of UST Dance), and Aly Rose (NYU Dance). We are also thrilled to have BA Dance senior, Cassidy Woodcock present her capstone work.Read more

Did you miss this year's festival? No worries!! Purchase the Video-on-Demand access and see all of this year's films from the comfort of your own home!

The Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) aims to promote underwater film making and appreciation of the beauty and diversity of all things underwater as well as encouraging the art of underwater videography. Underwater videographers from around the world are invited to submit entries for consideration for screening.

The top three films in each category, as selected by audience real time voting, will be announced at the Awards Reception on Sunday, April 13. The Judges Top 10 Picks will also be announced.Read more

A meet-cute at a temple sparks a romance between Naveen Gavaskar and Keshav—a Hindi-speaking, Bollywood-loving man who happens to be white. As their love story unfolds, the Gavaskar household must also brace itself for the return of Naveen’s older sister, Arundhathi. What follows is an uproarious journey as the family navigates duty, tradition, and self-discovery in their quest for happily-ever-afters. Madhuri Shekhar’s comedy offers a warm and witty portrayal of love and marriage in today’s Desi diaspora.Read more