Asia Society Texas and Houston Grand Opera present The Big Swim—a witty, heartwarming one-act Lunar New Year musical performance—for three shows.

In this retelling of the Jade Emperor and the Great Race—a fable that sets the order of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar—the animals learn to put aside fierce competition to instead care for and support one another, side by side.

Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera in partnership with Asia Society Texas, The Big Swim fuses diverse influences into a single, compelling story, creatively crossing boundaries between traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, and classical and non-classical.

Before each show, audiences can enjoy activities including shadow puppets and calligraphy demonstrations, refreshments from Kopi Cowboy, and more.

Admission

Tickets start at $40; Asia Society Texas members save $10. Order tickets or learn more.