https://camh.org/event/summer-community-celebration-2024/

Spend a summer afternoon indoors and explore CAMH’s current exhibitions, Theaster Gates: The Gift and The Renege and Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow, through a variety of hands-on activities at the Museum!

https://glasstire.com/events/2024/07/01/i-came-to-see-you/

June 29 - August 17, 2024
From McClain Gallery:

“McClain Gallery is pleased to announce a group exhibition for summer 2024 featuring the work of Anne Deleporte, Mark Francis, Bradley Kerl, Bruna Massadas, Preetika Rajgariah, Nick Vaughan & Jake Margolin and Salle Werner Vaughn.
Focusing on portraiture in an expansive field, I Came to See You bends the idea to include works where the sitter’s face is not visible, the shadow of the artist’s body is the figure that becomes a mirror for the viewer, or where a body at rest, bliss, or holding the mantle of unrequested legacies is the thin line between subjectivity and object. Broaching topics like freudian lapses, surrealist symbolism, inherited societal mantles, and the idea of seeing oneself represented, the grouped artists make a picture of what portraiture can do today through painting, photography, found cut photographs, and cut maps, collage and unusual materials.”

Reception: July 27, 2024 | 3–5 pm

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-how-to-say-babylon-with-safiya-sinclair-july-28-3pm-cst

The paperback of How to Say Babylon is here and we're celebrating the power of Saifya Sinclair's memoir! 

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, July 28 @ 3PM CST

Where: 2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve you seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our programming

ABOUT THE BOOK

Throughout her childhood, Safiya Sinclair’s father, a volatile reggae musician and militant adherent to a strict sect of Rastafari, became obsessed with her purity, in particular, with the threat of what Rastas call Babylon, the immoral and corrupting influences of the Western world outside their home. He worried that womanhood would make Safiya and her sisters morally weak and impure, and believed a woman’s highest virtue was her obedience.

In an effort to keep Babylon outside the gate, he forbade almost everything. In place of pants, the women in her family were made to wear long skirts and dresses to cover their arms and legs, head wraps to cover their hair, no make-up, no jewelry, no opinions, no friends. Safiya’s mother, while loyal to her father, nonetheless gave Safiya and her siblings the gift of books, including poetry, to which Safiya latched on for dear life. And as Safiya watched her mother struggle voicelessly for years under housework and the rigidity of her father’s beliefs, she increasingly used her education as a sharp tool with which to find her voice and break free. Inevitably, with her rebellion comes clashes with her father, whose rage and paranoia explodes in increasing violence. As Safiya’s voice grows, lyrically and poetically, a collision course is set between them.

How to Say Babylon is Sinclair’s reckoning with the culture that initially nourished but ultimately sought to silence her; it is her reckoning with patriarchy and tradition, and the legacy of colonialism in Jamaica. Rich in lyricism and language only a poet could evoke, How to Say Babylon is both a universal story of a woman finding her own power and a unique glimpse into a rarefied world we may know how to name, Rastafari, but one we know little about.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SAFIYA SINCLAIR was born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She is the author of the memoir How to Say Babylon, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Autobiography, a finalist the Kirkus Prize, and longlisted for the Women’s Prize in Non-Fiction and the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. How to Say Babylon was named one of the 100 Notable Books of the year by the New York Times, a Top 10 Book of 2023 by the Washington Post, one of The Atlantic’s 10 Best Books of 2023, a TIME Magazine Top 10 Nonfiction Book of 2023, a Read with Jenna/TODAY Show Book Club pick, and one of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2023. How to Say Babylon was also named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, NPR, The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Harper’s Bazaar, and Barnes & Noble, among others, and was an ALA Notable Book of the Year. The audiobook of How to Say Babylon was named a Best Audiobook of the Year by Audible and AudioFile magazine.

She is also the author of the poetry collection Cannibal, winner of a Whiting Award, the American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Metcalf Award, the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Poetry, the Phillis Wheatley Book Award, and the Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Poetry. Cannibal was selected as one of the American Library Association’s Notable Books of the Year, and was a finalist for the PEN Center USA Literary Award and the Seamus Heaney First Book Award in the UK, and was longlisted for the PEN Open Book Award and the Dylan Thomas Prize. 

Sinclair’s other honours include a Pushcart Prize, fellowships from the Poetry Foundation, Civitella Ranieri Foundation, the Elizabeth George Foundation, MacDowell, Yaddo, the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Time Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Granta, The Nation, and elsewhere. She is currently an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Arizona State University.

CONVERSATION PARTNER

francine j. harris’ third collection, Here is the Sweet Hand, won the National Book Critics Circle Award, and was a finalist for the Kingsley Tufts Award. Originally from Detroit, she has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the MacDowell Colony, and the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. She is Professor of English at the University of Houston and serves as Consulting Faculty Editor at Gulf Coast. 

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

FREE Admission: https://crafthouston.org/register/las-fenix/

Inspired by La Fuente del Deseo, a solo exhibition by Georgina Treviño that transports viewers to the vibrant norteño culture of the Mexico-U.S. border, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is pleased to present a special one-night concert with Las Fenix supported in part by the Mitchell Center. An all-female norteño band featuring five sisters from Houston, Texas, Las Fenix has made their mark on a traditionally male-dominated genre with high-energy live performances and a singular sound that brings a contemporary pop valence to traditional Mexican cumbia and norteño sounds.

Experience this exhibition through the lens of music in this special program, which is generously supported by Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts and Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH).

Refreshments will be available before the concert and visitors will have the opportunity to meet Georgina Treviño in person and buy customized exhibition merchandise. This is a free performance with no reservations or tickets are required. Reception at 6:15 p.m., concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

Please note this is an outdoor event; due to damage from Hurricane Beryl both the reception and concert will take place in the Craft Garden adjacent to HCCC's building. Limited seating will be available during the concert.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-access-art-market-finn-hall-tickets-851157634397

All Access Art Market: Finn Hall Houston is an unforgettable event which provides a platform for creatives to showcase and sell their work in a safe and uplifting environment. This event will take place at the European-inspired, art deco food hall with casual, diverse dining options, bars & a cocktail lounge.

**MONTHLY THEMES COMING IN 2024!!**

• AUG 2 - SNEAKER CULTURE THEME

Finn Hall Houston (712 Main St, Houston, TX 77002)

Since 2016, The All Access Art Show’s goal has been to connect art lovers city-wide with local emerging talent. Our team promotes one of Houston’s leading art events that shines light on over 25+ local creatives. Artist are encouraged to showcase and sell their products in a creative community based environment for all to experience. We aim to create events where you can be yourself, have fun, and be open to new experiences.

Our reputation for showing high quality work has attracted numerous galleries, attendees and collectors; offering visitors the most cultural experience in the Houston art community.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eagle-witt-comedy-central-headlines-the-riot-comedy-club-tickets-825668646147?aff=eprofsaved

A fun evening of standup comedy with the helarious touring headliner Eagle Witt as seen on Comedy Central!

Realizing his passion for stand up, Eagle began his career in 2014. His routines are loose and freeflowing. They are grounded in self deprecation and storytelling. His bi-racial background provides a source of diverse perspective and his likability allows him to connect with audiences. Eagle is always having fun while performing. Not to mention he has the best hair in comedy. Eagle can be found working comedy clubs all over New York City and the rest of the country. In 2017 he won The Devil Cup & in 2018 he was a finalist in Comedy Madness. Both are very prestigious competitions. His credits are growing and already include MTV, Amazon Prime, Kevin Harts LOL NETWORK, SiriusXM, Cosmopolitan, Elite Daily, CollegeHumor, FusionTV.

These Tickets will sell out so get them now!

A ll Shows Ages 21 & Up. Photo ID Required for entry.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.wlnon19th.com/

White Linen Night in the Heights is a vibrant and community-driven event held annually on 19th Street, a charming enclave known for its collection of small businesses. This unique celebration serves as a platform for these local establishments to showcase their offerings while fostering a strong sense of unity and pride within the neighborhood.

​

During this enchanting evening, the entire street transforms into a pedestrian-friendly zone. Visitors and residents alike don their finest white attire, creating a striking visual spectacle that adds to the event's allure.

​

The main objective of White Linen Night in the Heights is to bring attention and appreciation to the diverse businesses that line 19th Street. From quaint boutiques and shops to cozy cafes and restaurants, each establishment contributes to the vibrant tapestry of the community.

​

​White Linen Night in the Heights not only highlights the economic importance of these small businesses but also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit that defines the neighborhood. By coming together to create this exceptional event, the businesses on 19th Street strengthen their bond and solidify their role as the heartbeat of the community, encouraging residents and visitors to continue patronizing and preserving the vibrant spirit of the area.

https://concerts.livenation.com/schoolboy-q-blue-lips-weekends-houston-texas-08-03-2024/event/3A00609482C12740

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-wilson-in-the-park-tickets-898832802107

Welcome to August Wilson in the Park! Join us for a day filled with live performances of the legendary playwright's works at Emancipation Park. Experience August Wilson's timeless works set against the vibrant backdrop of Houston's Third Ward at Emancipation Park! This community event will feature food trucks, DJ, vendors, and a back to school drive.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-did-everyone-have-an-imaginary-friend-or-just-me-with-jay-ellis-kendrick-sampson-august-6-7-pm-cst

Celebrate the release of Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?  with Jay Ellis!

EVENT DEETS

When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 @ 7PM (Doors Open at 6PM)

Where: STAGES (800 Rosine St, HTX, 77019)

How: Grab your ticket today! Each ticket come with a signed copy of Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (Or Just Me)?: Adventures of Boyhood. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

What to do when you're the perpetual new kid, only child, military brat hustling school-to-school each year and everyone's looking to you for answers? Make some shit up, of course! And a young Jay Ellis does just that, with help from every child's favorite co-conspirator—their imaginary best friend. Born in the perfect storm of especially ferocious rain and a sugar-fueled imagination, Mikey, his imaginary best friend, steps in to figuratively hold Jay's hand through various youthful shenanigans. 

A testament to the importance of imagination, trusting oneself, and making space for your creativity, Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend or Just Me? is a story of a 90s kid who confided in his imaginary sidekick to navigate everything from parallel pop culture universes, like watching Fresh Prince alongside John Hughes movies or listening to Ja Rule and Dave Matthews, to a lifetime of birthday disappointment (being a Christmas season Capricorn will do that to you) and hoop dreams gone bad. Mikey also guides him through greater tragedies, like losing his teenage cousin in a mistaken-target driveby and the shame and fear of being pulled over by cops almost a dozen times the year he got his driver's license. 

As imaginary friend morphs into adult consciousness, Ellis charts an unforgettable story of looking within yourself for guidance to some of life’s biggest (and smallest) challenges, told in the roast-you-with-love voice of your closest homie.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born in Sumter, South Carolina, to a military family, Jay Ellis spent his childhood inventing new personas for every town he landed in. Too many to count. After college, he realized the NBA wasn’t good enough for him and he didn’t want to crush other players’ dreams as he dominated the league so he decided to take his one-man show to Hollywood, where he got his start on BET’s The Game. Now an accomplished actor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Ellis is best known for his role as Lawrence on HBO’s Insecure, for which he won an NAACP Image Award. He appeared alongside Tom Cruise, flying jets through the skies, in the Oscar-nominated film in Top Gun: Maverick. When he’s not on set filming he spends the majority of his days cleaning up the messes that his daughter’s imaginary friend “Jack” made. Karma.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Kendrick Sampson is an actor, producer and activist who leverages his platform and storytelling to shift culture for good. 

Growing up in Houston and Missouri aka “Mo City”, Texas, Kendrick Sampson was dropped into a unique and deeply rooted culture of music and art.

His most acclaimed and notable characters from "Nathan" on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy series, Insecure, to "Ethan" in Prime’s popular romantic comedy Something from Tiffany’s and his personal favorite, the surrealist satire I am a Virgo from Boots Riley - Kendrick has been achieving his lifelong goal of shifting culture through storytelling and uplifting nuanced, diverse, and authentic portrayals of Black men.

He uses his platform to amplify transformational grassroots work in intersectional mental health justice, sexual health and liberation and fighting state violence. Kendrick co-founded BLD PWR which includes a production company and social impact (501c3) arm whose mission is to “Reimagine and Realize the liberated future we know our people deserve” by organizing Hollywood and shifting the culture toward nourishing and protecting nuanced Black, Indigenous, and marginalized leaders and everyday people, especially our storytellers and their stories.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.uh.edu/shakespeare/

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
August 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9

Performance: 8:15 PM

Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Fall under the spell of Shakespeare's magical tale of midsummer madness. It
is a wild night for lovers as an adventure in an enchanted forest leads to
mischievous fairies playing tricks and a troupe of bumbling actors. Love,
magic and mischief fill the forest as fantastical dreams blur with reality.

Live Stream: Friday, August 9
Captioned Performance: Monday, August 5
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday, August 7

ROMEO & JULIET
August 2, 6, 8 & 10

Performance: 8:15 PM
Bard Talk: 7:45 PM

“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say ‘Good night” till it be morrow.”

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare's powerful masterwork of
exhilarating love and loss will capture your imagination and leave you
breathless. Two star-crossed lovers are swept up by the hatred of their
warring families, and they dare to believe their love is strong enough to
overcome the violence around them.

Live Stream: Friday, August 2

Captioned Performance: Tuesday, August 6
Audio Described Performance: Saturday, August 10

PARKING:  
Free parking near Miller Outdoor Theatre is available in Lots C, D and E. Parking Lot C is newly refurbished and located off Hermann Drive with entrances at Crawford and Jackson Streets. Lot C the largest of the three lots, and has pedestrian walkways connecting to Miller Outdoor Theatre.

https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/store-meg-vondriska-tale-two-titties

Brazos Bookstore hosts Meg Vondriska in-store on Saturday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a fun, short writing exercise and networking for anyone interested in getting to get involved in the Houston literary scene!

From the brilliantly funny (and rightfully furious) creator of the viral Men Write Women Twitter account

Let’s face it, women’s representation in literature really sucks. And that’s mostly because of the male authors who write female characters like they’re nothing more than playthings in their stories. Whether they have breasts like ripe peaches or curves like a racetrack, the literary ladies gracing the pages of bestselling books rarely serve a purpose beyond supporting a male character (or giving him something to fantasize about).

But what are you supposed to do about it if you can’t even get a foot (or, I guess, a boob) in the door?

You beat them at their own game.

In this hilarious yet incisive guide, you’ll learn how to write women just like a bestselling male author—stereotypes, tropes, objectification, and all—so you can start dismantling the system from the inside. With thoughtful literary analysis, interactive exercises, and commentary that perfectly straddles the line between satirical hilarity and righteous indignation, A Tale of Two Titties is both an illuminating study of women’s representation in literature and an absurd (yet accurate) guide to writing through the male gaze.

Meghan Vondriska graduated from Northland College, where she received a degree that does not pertain at all to what she does in real life. She has a reputation for saying exactly the wrong thing at the wrong time, which resulted nicely in a Twitter account dedicated purely to antagonizing male writers who seem to have never met a woman in real life. By day, Meghan crafts social plans for large companies, and by night she stays up far too late reading fiction.

PRAISE FOR…
“Furiously funny and feminist, A Tale of Two Titties is your handy dandy guide to writing like a best-selling lit bro. Inspired by real life examples of outrageous published misogyny, Meg Vondriska will teach you how to craft prose that makes your readers wonder if they’ve ever even met a woman. This beautifully spiteful book never loses sight of the real world implications of the sexist tropes baked into our literary canon and dominating the best seller lists. I absolutely loved it.” — Ella Dawson, author of But How Are You, Really

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https://asiasociety.org/node/28734/exhibitions/artists-site-series-5

14 August 2024 - 22 September 2024

Celebrating the fifth year of Artists on Site, Asia Society Texas is pleased to welcome Houston artists Claire Elestwani, Loc Huynh, and Chayse Sampy, along with the residency’s first participating artist collective, Open MFA. Using the galleries as public-facing studios, the artists will share their ideas and creative processes, allowing visitors to witness the unfolding of their practice and experience deep conversations with artists about their work.

Asia Society Texas developed the Artists on Site project in 2020 as an initiative that transforms the galleries into studio and project spaces for Houston-based artists. The idea emerged from conversations starting in early 2020 with many artists in Houston and throughout the country to develop ways that Asia Society Texas could support them and their practices. Through studio visits and related programs, visitors can connect with these artists and the critically important insights they contribute.

This year’s cohort was selected by a panel of Houston arts workers including Sophie Asakura (Curatorial Assistant, Menil Collection), Erika Mei-Chua Holum (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Assistant Curator, Blaffer Museum of Art), Alexis Pye (Artist and AoS4 Resident), and Owen Duffy (Nancy C. Allen Curator and Director of Exhibitions, Asia Society Texas).

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https://hardyandnancestudios.com/event/the-abstract-art-show-2024/

Hardy & Nance Studios is pleased to announce our Call for Entries for our 7th Annual “the ABSTRACT art show” event that will be on display Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 5-9pm. This call for entries is open to all artists in Houston and surrounding areas working in 2D & 3D media.

THEME: Abstract art that explores the relationships of shape, form, color, and line to create a composition that breaks away from the traditional representation of physical objects. Examples of Abstract Artists include Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko, Frank Ammerlaan, & Liam Everett – just to name a few.

https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/miller-summer-mixtape-3/?wcs_timestamp=1723924800

Miller Outdoor Theatre is thrilled to present the “Miller Summer Mixtape ’24,” a vibrant celebration of Houston’s local music scene. This event promises to illuminate the diverse talent in Houston, featuring musicians spanning a variety of genres including psychedelic funk, rock, norteño, and hip-hop.

Miller Summer Mixtape will turn the spotlight on an eclectic blend of Houston’s finest musical talents. The lineup will feature performances and appearances by Kam Franklin, EZ Band, DJ Rob G, DJ Michelle McKnight and more performers to be announced.

Additionally, this year Miller Summer Mixtape has teamed up with “The Vibe”, the leading source for Urban Alternative Music in the city of Houston. Powered by KTSU 90.9FM, The Vibe is committed to thoughtful programming, community outreach and breaking fresh, local and national artists. The evenings co-hosts will feature Taylor Getwood, host of “Side Chat Live” on “The Vibe” and Marcus Sullivan Program Director of “The Vibe”.

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!

Sponsored in part by Reliant Energy

Photos are being taken at this event and may appear in Miller Outdoor Theatre’s print or digital communications or marketing materials. By attending this event, you hereby authorize MTAB to use your photograph in any and all use related to the educational mission of MOT without compensation.

Now you can get your Miller tickets online and on your smart phone! Limit 4 per person.

No tickets are necessary for the Hill!

The show goes on rain or shine.

For more information on tickets and seating click here.

All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

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https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-blood-at-the-root-with-ladarrion-williams-august-24-4pm

Celebrate the release of Blood at the Root with LaDarrion Williams!

EVENT DEETS

When: Saturday, August 24 @ 4PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to save your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our programming. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Ten years ago, Malik's life changed forever the night his mother mysteriously vanished and he discovered he had uncontrollable powers. Since then, he has kept his abilities hidden, looking out for himself and his younger foster brother, Taye. Now, at 17, Malik is finally ready to start a new life for both of them, far from the trauma of his past. However, a daring act to rescue Taye reveals an unexpected connection with his long-lost grandmother: a legendary conjurer with ties to a hidden magical university that Malik’s mother attended.

At Caiman University, Malik’s eyes are opened to a future he never could have envisioned for himself— one that includes the reappearance of his first love, Alexis. His search for answers about his heritage, his powers, and what really happened to his mother exposes the cracks in their magical community as it faces a reawakened evil dating back to the Haitian Revolution. Together with Alexis, Malik discovers a lot beneath the surface at Caiman: feuding covens and magical politics, forbidden knowledge and buried mysteries. 

In a wholly unique saga of family, history and community, Malik must embrace his legacy to save what's left of his old family as well as his new one. Exploring the roots and secrets that connect us in an unforgettable contemporary setting, this heart-pounding fantasy series opener is a rich tapestry of atmosphere, intrigue, and emotion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LaDarrion Williams is a Los Angeles based-playwright, filmmaker, NYT bestselling author, and screenwriter whose goal is to cultivate a new era of Black fantasy, providing space and agency for Black characters and stories in a new, fresh and fantastical way. He is currently a resident playwright/co-creator of The Black Creators Collective, where his play UMOJA made its West Coast premiere in January 2022 and produced North Hollywood’s first Black playwrights festival at the Waco Theater Center. Blood at the Root is his first novel.

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This show highlights the urban trend of gold teeth, which have historically held significance in the black community as symbols of status.