Urban Souls presents Dancing with the Houston Stars 2023. The evening will showcase 12 Houston influencers, achievers, and leaders ready to trade in their “day jobs” for a fun evening of toe-tapping and eye-brow-raising performances in front of a live audience. This event funds Urban Souls' yearly programming for the Houston community.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

Plagio (Cheaters) is a rather amoral take on the literary world.

Since publishing his first novel, Alex, the recipient of a prestigious award, has been basking in his reputation as an author in vogue while collecting his copyright money. He is about to become the recipient of the Cruz de Caballeros de las Artes y las Letras Award bestowed by the Ministry of Culture. His wife Gloria, whose fortune and connections significantly enhanced his reputation, is helping him prepare his speech for the ceremony. However, this is exactly the moment when Alex receives the unexpected visit of an unknown woman who could put his “success story” in jeopardy.Read more

Dancers of Bayou City Ballet Youth Company perform new and classic works by Alex Pandiscio, Dylan Allen, Nao Kusuzaki, and Samuel Kirkjian. The matinee show also includes performances by Ad Deum Dance Company and Creative Minds Collaborative, featuring former Houston Ballet soloist Allison Miller.Read more

APERIO's 2023-2024 concert season continues with Present Nostalgia - Halcyon Visions in American Music - a program exploring musical Americana in works by Aldridge, Bates, Copland, Dett, Ives, and Larsen on Friday, April 5, 7:30 pm at the Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH). Members of Aperio’s core ensemble are joined by Houston’s own Trio Menil, grand prize winners of the 2023 Plowman Chamber Music competition for this special performance.Read more

Aperio, Music of the Americas continues its 2023-2024 concert season at MATCH with Strings & Hammers - Latin American Music for Guitar, Cello, and Piano, featuring a collection of works by composers from Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, and the United States.Read more

Musiqa is beginning its 2023-2024 Season with a slate of world premieres from some of today’s most exciting young composers, continuing our tradition of giving voice to emerging talent and collaborating with Houston artists. Join us this October to be the first to hear music by Oswald Huynh, Kyle Rivera and Eric Estrada Valadez, along with a performance of Paul Novak’s entwining and new poetry commissioned for the occasion by Houston poet Ayokunle Falomo.Read more

INTEMPO DANCE ENSEMBLE presents an evening of dance and music inspired in the magical world of the day of the dead celebration. Colorful Catrinas and Sugar Skulls dance, surrounded by live music and guided by imaginary beings - Alebrijes - as they journey to their new home.  Read more

Retracing Paths explores themes of reflection, contemplation, and the transformative power of retracing our paths through new and reimagined works by Dylan Allen, Oliver Halkowich, and Nao Kusuzaki. Featuring dancers Allison Miller, Oliver Halkowich, Laura Hilley, and Dylan Allen, and set to the mesmerizing accompaniment by pianist Kana Mimaki and her students. Our community partner, University of St. Thomas Dance Majors, along with select dancers from Ad Deum Dance Company will perform a new work choreographed by its Director of Dance, Maria McCain.Read more