Talks & Panel Discussion
Cultural Bridges With AARP: Japanese Myths & Food at Asia Society Texas Center
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesHear the exciting tales connected to foods like mochi and dumplings in popular Japanese myths and folklore at the Asia Society Texas Center. Admission Free; registration required. Register or learn more.
Core Program Talk: Bobbi Salvör Menuez at Glassell School of Art
Glassell School of Art at MFAH 5101 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesThe 2024–2025 Core Program Lecture Series presents a talk by intermedia artist, actor, and curator Bobbi Salvör Menuez at Glassell School of Art. Admission Free. Learn more.
Texas History 101: Road To The Revolution at the Bryan Museum
The Bryan Museum 1315 21st St, Galveston, TX, United StatesThe Bryan Museum debuts a new Texas History 101 talk series featuring the museum’s history specialist, Amelia White and providing an in-depth look int Texas history. It begins with a with a three-part series about the Texas Revolution. The first talk lecture will explore how things in Texas got to the point of rebellion, discussing […]
Fall Lecture with Author Joel Goza at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 3816 Caroline Street, Houston , TX, United StatesIn collaboration with Houston Community College and Texas Southern University Buffalo Soldiers National Museum hosts a special book talk featuring Joel Goza, co-author of Rebirth of a Nation: Reparations and Remaking America. Admission Free; registration required. Register or learn more.
Performing Arts Houston: A Conversation With Jenna Bush Hager at Wortham Center
Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe best-selling author, host of Today with Hoda and Jenna, humanitarian and former first daughter and granddaughter, comes to Houston for an evening of storytelling. Expect an examination of her life, humanitarian efforts and more. Admission Tickets are $39 and up. Order tickets or learn more.
Waves of Impact Surf Camp at Porretto Beach
Poretto Beach 10th St & Seawall Blvd, Galveston, United StatesWaves of Impact presents free, single-day surf camps for children with special challenges at the private Porretto Beach. Siblings without special challenges may be accepted on the day of the camp. Admission Free with ticket registration. Order tickets or learn more. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by Visit Galveston. These are expanded beyond our basic listings, featuring […]
Waves of Impact Surf Camp at Porretto Beach
Poretto Beach 10th St & Seawall Blvd, Galveston, United StatesWaves of Impact presents free, single-day surf camps for children with special challenges at the private Porretto Beach. Siblings without special challenges may be accepted on the day of the camp. Admission Free with ticket registration. Order tickets or learn more. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by Visit Galveston. These are expanded beyond our basic listings, featuring […]
The Art of Judaica: A Conversation with David Wiseman at MFAH
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe MFAH, in collaboration with Rice University’s program in Jewish studies, presents the first in a series of annual conversations on the Art of Judaica. Hear from Los Angeles–based designer David Wiseman as he engages in a dynamic discussion with curator Elizabeth Essner about the inspirations behind his renowned work and how the Jewish faith […]
Brazos Bookstore presents Nicholas Sparks at Congregation Emanu-El
Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesThe author behind such blockbuster bestsellers as The Notebook and The Wedding comes to Houston to discuss his latest novel, Counting Mercies. It’s the story of Tanner Hughes, an Army Ranger raised by his grandparents. When his grandmother dies and implores him to “find where you belong,” he embarks on a journey of discovering exactly […]
Vino & Visionaries Wine & Art at Messina Hof Harvest Green
Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen 8921 Harlem Rd, Richmond, United StatesMinority Health Initiative hosts Vino and Visionaries, a wine soirée and art auction featuring food, arts, and a good time at Messina Hof Harvest Green in Richmond. In addition to the dinner and wine tasting, there will be an art auction and a guest speaker on diversity in medicine. The event will be an evening […]
Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography Opening Day Lecture at MFAH
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX, United StatesOn the opening day of the MFAH's exhibition, Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography, the curators offer an inside look at the evolution of photography in Cuba from the 1960s to the 2010s. Admission Free with general admission. Tickets range from $20 to $24. Order tickets or learn more.
Curator Talk: Clare Elliott on A Neighborhood of Art at The Menil Collection
The Menil Collection 1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Menil's Associate Research Curator Clare Elliott, will lead a tour of the green spaces, giving an overview of the museum’s history, architecture, and outdoor sculptures by artists Michael Heizer, Ellsworth Kelly, and Mark di Suvero. Admission Free. Learn more.
Inprint presents Rumaan Alam & Danzy Senna at Rice University Brockman Hall of Opera
Rice University - Brockman Hall for Opera 6100 Main St., Houston, United StatesThe authors will read from their new novels Entitlement and Colored Television, followed by an on-stage conversation with Daniel Peña, Pushcart Prize winning author of the novel, BANG! The evening will conclude with a book sale and signing. £Admission Tickets are $5. Order tickets or learn more.
Toy Designer Stefanie Eskander at Houston Toy Museum
Houston Toy Museum 321 West 19th St, Houston, United StatesHouston Toy Museum welcomes renowned toy designer Stefanie Eskander for a meet and greet and to share stories about her nearly four decades in the industry. Eskander has worked on many beloved toy lines including Rainbow Brite, Popples, Jem, Cabbage Patch Kids, Sky Dancers, WWF Wrestling Buddies, and more. She'll discuss how a toy is […]
Apollo Chamber Players in Concert: Liberty at Hobby Center
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United StatesApollo Chamber Players kick off their 2024-25 season, We The People, with Liberty, a live concert with featured guests legendary actor and activist George Takei, and composers John Corigliano and Homayoun Sakhi. Takei joins Apollo to tell the story of his family’s forced internment during World War II, as Japanese Americans had their most basic […]