1968 takes us to Chicago as Yippies, student activists, conscientious objectors, would-be-presidents, poets, musicians, local police, and state troopers collided on the grounds of Grant Park and the streets of Michigan Avenue during the Democratic National Convention in August 1968. This interdisciplinary, multimedia performance investigates the body as both source and site of protest – mining iconic photographs, news media, music, art, actions, and events of 1968 for a deeper understanding of our conflict-ridden, intensely mediated here and now.Read more

The ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a beautiful young peasant girl named Giselle and a disguised nobleman named Albrecht, who fall in love, but when his true identity is revealed by his rival, Hilarion, Giselle goes mad and dies of heartbreak. After her death, she is summoned from her grave into the vengeful, deadly sisterhood of the Wilis, the ghosts of unmarried women who died after being betrayed by their lovers and take revenge in the night by dancing men to death by exhaustion. Led by Myrtha, the Queen of the Wilis, they target Albrecht when he comes to mourn at Giselle's grave, but her great love frees him from their grasp. They gain their power in numbers as they effortlessly move through dramatic patterns and synchronized movements and control the stage with their long tulle dresses and stoic expressions, creating an ethereal atmosphere that builds as they gradually close in on Albrecht. By saving him from the Wilis, Giselle also saves herself from becoming one of them.Read more

The Classical Arts Society Houston presesents a Carnatic Music Vocal Concert by the Malladi Brothers.

Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7 PMRead more

Presentation Night is a series of 5 minute presentations by each participating artist showing their work and who they are using the skills and techniques they've gained from this program. Powered by Fresh Arts, 2023 marks the sixth year of Artist INC Houston. Join us in celebrating these 25 Artists. Read more

LAUNCH presented by Vitacca Ballet is an evening dedicated to Vitacca Ballet’s cast into the Houston arts scene with their debut full length production featuring an evening of original works and a highly anticipated World Premiere titled Hypnotic Forces by International Guest Choreographer Garrett Smith. This fresh and diverse evening of contemporary ballet is one not to be missed.

Artistic Director Kelly Ann Vitacca said “Vitacca Ballet is thrilled to make its Houston debut, LAUNCH. This evening’s repertoire created on Vitacca Ballet by 2022-2023 Season guest choreographers portrays interpersonal exploration common among all of us throughout each juncture in life: community, acceptance, relationships, memories, and forward thought. LAUNCH serves as an approachable opportunity for Houston to experience Vitacca’s developing artistic voice and be part of what we hope to be an everlasting relationship within our vibrant city and beyond.”Read more

From solo to string quartet, to spotlighting in colorful chamber works, experience the gorgeous tonal palette of the violin on April 1 at the MATCH! ROCO Concertmaster and Artistic Partner Scott St. John wraps up our Season 18 Unchambered series with a concert inspired by friendship, including an interactive Q&A.Read more

The Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) aims to promote underwater filmmaking 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 have submitted entries and over the two days, we will show 61 films from more than 22 countries.Read more

Houston Storyteller Greg Audel debuts his 1-man show that will take you with him on his visits from Death Row to the Oval Office to homeless programs he’s designed to his visits with legends from Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush as well as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Barbara Bush, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Oprah, Nelson Mandela and hundreds more! Greg’s adventures began at 12-years old when he decided he needed a mentor. But, he didn’t know any good men. So, he called the White House . . . What followed was several years of meeting almost everyone he ever wanted to meet while exploring ways to raise money for Nkhotakota, a district in Malawi.

This show will be the culmination of the daydreams that 12-year-old kid had of sharing his wild stories while doing his best to make a difference to kids, most of whom he’ll never know. It will also answer why Bill Clinton told Greg while visiting in the Oval Office, “Presidents know 3 cool things come with this job: The White House, Air Force One and . . . YOU!” Read more

Krishnaya Tubhyam Namaha is well known as the first solo thematic dance presentation which made history when it was premiered in 1975 by the legendary Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam. Even today, almost a half century later, like the hero of the subject, this program is still popular. It portrays Krishna in his varied dimensions - as the divine baby, the mischievous young boy, the performer of miracles, the heroic husband, beloved friend, protector of his devotees, and the Supreme Preacher. Mahati Kannan, a direct disciple and grand-niece of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, has inherited her legacy and has done full justice to her lineage and her training by becoming one of the most talked about and praised young dancers today. Mahati with be accompanied by musicians from India - Dr. Gayatri Kannan (Nattuvangam & Vocal), Kannan Balakrishnan (Veena), Nagai Sriram (Mridangam), and M. S. Ananthasree (Violin & Vocal).Read more

APERIO's 2022-2023 concert season continues with Songs America Loves to Sing - a program exploring musical Americana in works by Bonds, Copland, Harbison, Previn, Rorem, and Rzewski. Showcasing a kaleidoscope of musical styles, this evening of vocal and instrumental works is inspired by familiar spirituals, folk music, and popular tunes reinterpreted and informed with a modern perspective.Read more