Join us for our very first Legos & Audiobooks Party: Brick Lit!

Bring a LEGO set you've been working on at home or purchase one from us and join the fun. Settle in, listen to your current audiobook, and let the vibes flow. We'll have plenty of refreshments, great vibes, giveaways, and fun throughout the evening.

*This event is open to teens and adults.

RSVP: Bring Your Own LEGO Set

Reserve your spot at the party and bring your favorite LEGO set from home to build while you relax, listen to an audiobook, and connect with fellow builders.

RSVP: LEGO Set Included

Reserve your spot and choose from a selection of LEGO sets available at the event. Your ticket includes one LEGO set to build during the party, and it's yours to take home afterward!

Tickets, RSVP & more info here

NuestroWorld, created by Brooklyn-based artist Jesus Benavente, is an immersive, satirical exhibition that reimagines Houston as an amusement park. Beginning inside a visitor center filled with large-scale installations, neon sculptures, sound, banners, and limited-edition merchandise, the experience extends beyond the gallery through a free foldout guide featuring 13 destinations across Houston. Drawing on local history, folklore, and pop culture — from Astroworld and the Astrodome to Selena and the Battle of San Jacinto — NuestroWorld invites visitors to experience the city through a new lens, blending humor, nostalgia, and critical reflection into an interactive journey that evolves across the city.
 
Opening Reception
NuestroWorld Visitor Center, 5601 Navigation Blvd, Suite B
Thursday, August 13, 6 - 8 pm

Artist and Curator Talk: 6:45 PM
Gallery Hours
August 14 - Sept 13
Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 6 pm
 
Closing Party
Sunday, September 11, 2026, 6 - 8 pm
with special performance by CTS Trio featuring Queen of Tejano & Latin Tribute Cristina Amaro. Doors open at 6 pm; concert starts at 7 pm.
FREE ADMISSION 

https://www.facebook.com/events/27666084939717214

Celebrate the release of Coloring with Coco: Passport to Paradise with Andrea Ballo!

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, August 13 @ 7 PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (231o Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How:

• RSVP WITH BOOK to reserve your seat and purchase a copy of the book, supporting both the author and our store programming. The book will be available for pickup at the event.

Please Note: Books purchased from other retailers are not permitted in the bookstore and are not eligible for the signing or photo line. To participate in the signing and photo opportunity, you must either purchase a copy from Kindred Stories or select the RSVP: I Already Have the Book ticket option, which allows you to bring a copy purchased elsewhere. If you already purchased your book from Kindred Stories, you may select the RSVP Only ticket option and bring your Kindred Stories copy to the event.

If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend the event, your ticket is non-refundable. If your ticket includes a book, an email will be sent to all attendees before and after the event with instructions on how to receive your copy. Books must be claimed within 14 days following the event.

ABOUT THE BOOK

An elevated coloring book featuring 36 elegant images that highlight the glamour and lifestyle of Black women globetrotters.

Find joy and adventure with an elevated adult coloring book that's all about Black women and their love for travel! Each illustration was created by Andrea Ballo, the artist and influencer behind the popular TikTok account Coloring with Coco. On every page, you’ll find spectacular images to color that encourage your love for travel and new experiences!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ANDREA BALLO is a NY based illustrator and the founder of Coco Michele Illustrations. After nearly a decade in the retail buying industry, Andrea left her corporate job to pursue her passion for the arts. Andrea founded Coco Michele in 2018 with the mission to make the black woman the protagonist of her work—celebrating their beauty, values, and accomplishments. Since founding, Andrea has built an audience of over 1M engaged members across her social platforms and her content brings in well over 1M monthly impressions.

Event Tickets are Non-Refundable.

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/author-talk-passport-to-paradise-with-andrea-ballo-august-13-7pm 

Dr. Lindsay Gary discusses Stokely Carmichael’s (Kwame Ture) 1967 visit to Houston, SNCC’s evolution toward Black Power, and Pan-Africanism as a bridge between the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and global struggles for liberation.

Attend

This program takes place in the main building, located at 1533 Sul Ross Street.

As always, Menil programs are free and open to all.

About the Menil Summer School Series

Co-organized with Dr. Lindsay Gary, Menil Summer School is a four-week public program series for adult learners that explores the legacy of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) through the lens of Houston’s Civil Rights history and the broader African Diaspora. Designed to complement John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog, the series centers Houston as a site of radical Black education, activism, and global connection.

About the Organizer

Dr. Lindsay Gary is a Houston-based Africologist, conceptual DiasporArtist, cultural curator, and scholar. She is the founder of Visit Black Houston and Sawari Tours, and author of The New Red Book: A Guide to 50 of Houston’s Black Historical and Cultural Sites. Her work focuses on African and African Diasporic cultural preservation, memory, and community empowerment. Dr. Gary holds a PhD in Africology and has multiple advanced degrees in public administration, history, and fine arts. She was honored with “Dr. Lindsay Gary Day” by the City of Houston for her outstanding contributions to public history and cultural advocacy.

https://www.menil.org/events/lecture-stokely-in-houston-black-power-pan-africanism-and-the-diasporic-imagination

Take a guided bus tour of key Houston Civil Rights sites—churches, schools, and neighborhoods—led by Dr. Lindsay Gary, founder of Sawari Tours and Visit Black Houston.

Attend

This program has reached capacity. There will be a stand-by line onsite on the day of the program.

As always, Menil programs are free and open to all.

Itinerary

11–11:15 a.m. Board bus. The pickup location is outside the Menil's main building (1533 Sul Ross Street), on Sul Ross and Mulberry Streets.

11:15 a.m. Bus departs.

11:30 a.m. Site 1: NAACP Houston Branch (drive-by).

11:40 a.m. Site 2: Texas Southern University (off-bus walking stop).

12:15 p.m. Site 3: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (drive-by).

12:30 p.m. Site 4: First sit-in (off-bus walking stop).

12:55 p.m. Bus returns to the Menil Collection.

Please note the route and timing are subject to change.

About the Menil Summer School Series

Co-organized with Dr. Lindsay Gary, Menil Summer School is a four-week public program series for adult learners that explores the legacy of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) through the lens of Houston’s Civil Rights history and the broader African Diaspora. Designed to complement John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog, the series centers Houston as a site of radical Black education, activism, and global connection.

About the Organizer

Dr. Lindsay Gary is a Houston-based Africologist, conceptual DiasporArtist, cultural curator, and scholar. She is the founder of Visit Black Houston and Sawari Tours, and author of The New Red Book: A Guide to 50 of Houston’s Black Historical and Cultural Sites. Her work focuses on African and African Diasporic cultural preservation, memory, and community empowerment. Dr. Gary holds a PhD in Africology and has multiple advanced degrees in public administration, history, and fine arts. She was honored with “Dr. Lindsay Gary Day” by the City of Houston for her outstanding contributions to public history and cultural advocacy.

 https://www.menil.org/events/freedom-ride-houston-civil-rights-bus-tour-2

In support of the exhibition Sky Stone Cycle by artist Erika Blumenfeld, we’ll be screening space themed movies this summer. The movie for August 14, is Project Hail Mary.

Snyopsis

In the near future, astronaut Ryland Grace wakes from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity.

Date:

Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6pm-8pm

Location:

Dudley Recital Hall.

 https://blafferartmuseum.org/events/summer-movie-series-project-hail-mary-aug-14/

This event is 21+ | TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE

Houston, we hear you, and we are bringing back your favorite!

Latin Night is back and hotter than ever! Move to the rhythm of the Houston Quimbara Band, letting live Latin beats take over your body, and keep the dance floor sizzling with DJ SkaDean and DJ Q spinning tracks that will make your hips do all the talking.

Need to rest those feet? Take a break in style. Watch Selena (1997) in the Giant Screen Theatre, or let loose and belt your heart out in the Planetarium karaoke lounge. No judgment, just applause and Latin vibes everywhere you turn.

Sip cocktails as you explore the museum with cashless bars scattered throughout the exhibits, and snack in style from our food vendors on the Sundial. Between dancing, singing, and moving through the museum, you’ll feel the ultimate Latin energy all night long.

https://www.ticketmaster.com/noname-houston-texas-08-14-2026/event/3A0064C6886F3EFD

Don't miss your last chance to see Masako Miki's yōkai sculptures before they march away. Inspired by the Japanese legend Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, Miki's hand-felted works "suggest an enchanted fairy world," according to Glasstire, and "a transcendental parade of anomalous, biomorphic forms" in praise from the Brooklyn Rail. Complementing the central presentation, the Moody's media gallery hosts a continuous screening of the yōkai-focused anime series GeGeGe no Kitarō—an early influence on Miki's own visual language. The show closes August 15, so plan your visit soon.

More info here

Take a guided bus tour of key Houston Civil Rights sites—churches, schools, and neighborhoods—led by Dr. Lindsay Gary, founder of Sawari Tours and Visit Black Houston.

Attend

This program has reached capacity. There will be a stand-by line onsite on the day of the program.

As always, Menil programs are free and open to all.

Itinerary

11–11:15 a.m. Board bus. The pickup location is outside the Menil's main building (1533 Sul Ross Street), on Sul Ross and Mulberry Streets.

11:15 a.m. Bus departs.

11:30 a.m. Site 1: NAACP Houston Branch (drive-by).

11:40 a.m. Site 2: Texas Southern University (off-bus walking stop).

12:15 p.m. Site 3: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (drive-by).

12:30 p.m. Site 4: First sit-in (off-bus walking stop).

12:55 p.m. Bus returns to the Menil Collection.

Please note the route and timing are subject to change.

About the Menil Summer School Series

Co-organized with Dr. Lindsay Gary, Menil Summer School is a four-week public program series for adult learners that explores the legacy of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) through the lens of Houston’s Civil Rights history and the broader African Diaspora. Designed to complement John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog, the series centers Houston as a site of radical Black education, activism, and global connection.

About the Organizer

Dr. Lindsay Gary is a Houston-based Africologist, conceptual DiasporArtist, cultural curator, and scholar. She is the founder of Visit Black Houston and Sawari Tours, and author of The New Red Book: A Guide to 50 of Houston’s Black Historical and Cultural Sites. Her work focuses on African and African Diasporic cultural preservation, memory, and community empowerment. Dr. Gary holds a PhD in Africology and has multiple advanced degrees in public administration, history, and fine arts. She was honored with “Dr. Lindsay Gary Day” by the City of Houston for her outstanding contributions to public history and cultural advocacy.

https://www.menil.org/events/freedom-ride-houston-civil-rights-bus-tour

EVENT MISSION:

The mission of this workshop is to unite people from all facets of Black culture. This will not be just another networking opportunity; rather, it aims to foster connections with Black immigrants involved in movement-building spaces and with Black Americans living in proximity to social injustice. 

Finding a path forward by discussing ways we can collaborate, build, and organize together. Learning and hearing from directly impacted Black immigrants and Black folx who sit at many intersections, and mobilizing to dismantle and create new systems of life and structure. 

Coming face-to-face with harmful systems and policy changes in the region. We will share tools and resources so attendees can not only participate in the discussion but also find tangible ways to turn these conversations into action that challenges and transforms harmful systems.

EVENT DETAILS

Dates:

• July 29
• August 15

Time:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:
Kindred Stories
2310 Elgin Street, Suite #2
Houston, TX 77004

Each event will feature a panel discussion followed by a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served.

A curated book list will accompany each event, with all featured titles available for purchase at Kindred Stories.

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/community-programming/products/liberation-summer-discussion-series-with-the-texas-black-migrant-ecosystem-multiple-dates-6-pm

Houston Horror Collective invites you to a special screening of Eve's Bayou at Absolem's House of Voodoo.

Join us for an intimate outdoor movie night celebrating one of the most iconic films in Black horror cinema. Whether you're revisiting this classic or experiencing it for the first time, there's no better place to watch it than Absolem's House of Voodoo alongside fellow horror lovers.

• This is a BYOB event, so bring your favorite drinks, snacks, and a comfy chair to settle in for the evening.
• We'll also have curated giveaways throughout the night.
• We recommend arriving early to grab a good spot, get comfortable, and explore the space before the film begins.
• Space is limited, so reserve your spot and join us for another unforgettable Houston Horror Collective screening.

https://posh.vip/e/eves-bayou-movie-night

Tickets Here

Houston’s soundtrack is anything but one genre.
Join us for the 6th Annual Miller Summer Mixtape, a celebration of the artists, voices, and sounds shaping Houston’s independent music scene.
 
This year’s lineup highlights the rich musical tapestry that makes Houston unlike anywhere else, from the soulful storytelling of Sara Van Buskirk, to the blues-infused rock of Saint Judas & The Black Hymns, to the powerhouse vocals of Rodell Duff.
 
Keeping the energy flowing throughout the evening, DJ Mikey Drag spins a genre-spanning mix of country classics, twangy favorites, and a little cumbia fuego, while Houston music icon Kam Franklin returns as host.
 
From country and Americana to soul, blues, rock, and beyond, Miller Summer Mixtape showcases the creativity, diversity, and independent spirit that continue to define Houston’s music community.
 
All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!
Miller Summer Mixtape hospitality sponsor, Phoenicia Specialty Foods. 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1187329057402271/

For generations, Black dance floors have been places of liberation, celebration, and community - where music becomes memory and joy becomes a form of resistance.

My Soul To Keep continues that tradition.

Debuting at Houston’s Historic Eldorado Ballroom, this inaugural event creates a new home for Black house music in one of the city’s most meaningful cultural spaces. The series honors the roots of the music while spotlighting artists shaping its future.

Headlining is Baltimore icon Karizma, whose influence spans generations of DJs and producers. He’s joined by Funke, known for spiritually driven sets that transform the dance floor; KILOBAUUD, a New Orleans artist pushing forward Southern Black dance music; and Matthew Worldwide, whose soulful style blends house, disco, and jazz.

Together, they represent the evolution of Black house music across regions and generations.

But My Soul To Keep is about more than the lineup - it’s about the experience. This is a space to move freely, reconnect, and celebrate Black creativity. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the culture, you’re invited to be part of something rooted in authenticity and joy.

This is the beginning of a series dedicated to celebrating Black house music in Houston.

Come be part of it.

https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/8e9mmv-my-soul-to-keep-15th-aug-eldorado-ballroom-houston-tickets

For generations, Black dance floors have been places of liberation, celebration, and community - where music becomes memory and joy becomes a form of resistance.

My Soul To Keep continues that tradition.

Debuting at Houston’s Historic Eldorado Ballroom, this inaugural event creates a new home for Black house music in one of the city’s most meaningful cultural spaces. The series honors the roots of the music while spotlighting artists shaping its future.

Headlining is Baltimore icon Karizma, whose influence spans generations of DJs and producers. He’s joined by Funke, known for spiritually driven sets that transform the dance floor; KILOBAUUD, a New Orleans artist pushing forward Southern Black dance music; and Matthew Worldwide, whose soulful style blends house, disco, and jazz.

Together, they represent the evolution of Black house music across regions and generations.

But My Soul To Keep is about more than the lineup - it’s about the experience. This is a space to move freely, reconnect, and celebrate Black creativity. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the culture, you’re invited to be part of something rooted in authenticity and joy.

This is the beginning of a series dedicated to celebrating Black house music in Houston.

Come be part of it.

https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/8e9mmv-my-soul-to-keep-15th-aug-eldorado-ballroom-houston-tickets

We're meeting to discuss Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler!

BOOK CLUB MEETING DEETS

When: Tuesday, August 18 @ 7PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to let us know you plan to attend! Support the Kindred's Pick Book Club by purchasing a copy of the book from Kindred Stories here!

ABOUT WILD SEED

Doro knows no higher authority than himself. An ancient spirit with boundless powers, he possesses humans, killing without remorse as he jumps from body to body to sustain his own life. With a lonely eternity ahead of him, Doro breeds supernaturally gifted humans into empires that obey his every desire. He fears no one—until he meets Anyanwu. 

Anyanwu is an entity like Doro and yet different. She can heal with a bite and transform her own body, mending injuries and reversing aging. She uses her powers to cure her neighbors and birth entire tribes, surrounding herself with kindred who both fear and respect her. No one poses a true threat to Anyanwu—until she meets Doro. 

The moment Doro meets Anyanwu, he covets her; and from the villages of 17th-century Nigeria to 19th-century United States, their courtship becomes a power struggle that echoes through generations, irrevocably changing what it means to be human.

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/book-clubs/products/august-2026-kindreds-pick-book-club-august-18-7pm

Celebrate the release of Root Therapy with Felicia Leatherwood!

EVENT DEETS

When: Wednesday, August 19 @ 7PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to grab your copy of the book, support the author and our store programming

*Please note outside copies of the book will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Embrace and learn to love your natural hair with this eye-opening guide from “hair whisperer” to the stars, Felicia Leatherwood.

As a child there was nothing Felicia Leatherwood wanted more than long, flowy hair. But Felicia’s short afro grew up and out, not down. Her father who styled Felicia’s hair in her mother’s place, often didn’t know his own strength, and would rip Felicia’s delicate strands as he combed through her hair. At a young age, Felicia internalizes her hair as something to be managed, tamed, instead of a source of pride.

As hair trends come and go, Felicia’s beloved Jherri curl is replaced by every braided style in the book. She even tries her hand at weaves and relaxers. Felicia finds she loves doing hair so much she leaves her high-paying corporate job to enroll in beauty school and lands a hot new job at a salon where celebrities breeze through to freshen up their look. It isn’t long until Felicia is styling her first celebrity client. Felicia’s love of hair takes her around the world, to movie sets and several red carpets.

In Root Therapy, Felicia shares her journey of hair positivity, which opens the door to a beautiful spiritual journey of self-love. As a celebrity stylist and natural hair educator, Felicia has made it her life’s mission to share the message of hair acceptance. Complete with exercises that show you the merits of owning one’s complete self, Felicia encourages you to embrace your natural hair.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Felicia Leatherwood is the world’s leading celebrity stylist and inspirational beauty speaker regarding natural hair with over twenty-six years of experience. She conducts hair care workshops for audiences around the globe under the brand and slogan “Loving Your Hair with Natural Care.” Leatherwood’s styles have been featured on such high-profile acts as Oscar Award nominee Ava Duvernay (Selma director), Issa Rae of HBO’s Insecure, megastar Will Smith, Grammy winner/R&B superstar Jill Scott, Iron Man/Empire star Terrence Howard, Mad Men star Teyonah Parris, Black-ish star Anthony Anderson, and countless others. Leatherwood’s message is rooted in the idea of holistic health and fundamentally loving yourself—a true inside out approach to hair care.

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/author-talk-root-therapy-with-felicia-leatherwood-august-19-7-pm-cst

Celebrate the release of The Book of Chuck with LaToya Watkins!

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, August 20 @ 7PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to grab your copy of the book, support the author and our store programming.

Please note outside copies of The Book of Chuck will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories.

ABOUT THE BOOK

An extraordinary new novel about family, legacy, and an inherited curse, from National Book Award-nominated author LaToya Watkins

Set in Texas and spanning decades, LaToya Watkins’s brilliant new novel is a gimlet-eyed investigation into the bonds and boundaries of family, generational inheritance, and the power of belonging.

Pa, no go. Him burn. When baby Nannie utters these prophetic words in 1936, she marks herself as cursed. The ability to see death before it happens forever changes the course of her life, and the life of her descendants.

Forty years later, Chuck is about to become a father. He intends to make a home filled with love, unlike the one he was born into. But when he begins paying visits to his estranged mother, Nannie, in search of answers, she starts pushing him away from the life he always wanted.

In 1999, Baby is on the precipice of major change. Her mother is packing up their home and moving them into a religious community that believes the world is ending. But when Baby has a surprising vision of death, she begins to investigate her lineage, piecing together what she can about her father, Chuck, and her family's deeply shrouded past.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LaToya Watkins is an award-winning author of two books. Her short story collection, Holler, Child, was longlisted for the National Book Award and the winner of Reading the West Book Award in Fiction and the Writer’s League of Texas Book Award in Fiction. Her debut novel, Perish, was published to great acclaim in 2022. LaToya’s writing has appeared in A Public Space, The Sun, McSweeney’s, and the Kenyon Review, among other publications.

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/author-talk-the-book-of-chuck-with-latoya-watkins-august-20-7-pm

Join DACAMERA for a free evening of live jazz at Miller Outdoor Theatre with a double bill featuring Houston native saxophonist Jason Hainsworth and New York-based trio New Jazz Underground.

While this is a free event, reserved seats are available in the covered area and may be reserved beginning August 20 through the Miller Outdoor Theatre website.

Experience an unforgettable night of jazz under the stars!

You are invited to celebrate 100 years of the beautiful and iconic Julia Ideson Building! Since 1926, this Spanish Renaissance Revival treasure has inspired generations of Houstonians with its stunning architecture and the endless stories within its walls. We’re marking 100 incredible years with a full day of library and book themed fun inspired by our building's namesake and Houston Public Library’s first Librarian, the remarkable Julia Ideson.

Highlights of this special day to include:

Enjoy a special screening of award-winning documentary The Julia Ideson Building – Celebrating 100 Years.
Travel back to the roaring 1920’s past with vintage fashion displays, typewriters, letterpress printing, and a themed photobooth!
Explore the building through guided historic tours and browse a special exhibit highlighting its rich past.
Bring the whole family for crafts, giveaways and a delightful Vintage Storytime featuring gems from our historic children’s book collection.

First 200 registered guests to check in will receive a special commemorative gift!

Schedule

All Day Activities

12:00 PM – 4:00PM

Family Fun Crafts (use a typewriter, letterpress print your own postcard, button making, paper doll creation, architecture inspired headwear assembly, etc.)
Exhibits

One For The Books: Julia Ideson Building at 100
The Intrepid Julia Ideson
Highlights of the 1920’s from Houston Community College Fashion Archives
Home Sweet Home: Greater Houston Subdivisions and Neighborhoods

Community Tabling from The League of Women Voters, The African American History Research Center at the Gregory School, and The Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus, and Houston Public Library’s Mobile Express

Vintage Story Time

12:15 PM & 3:00 PM

 Aimed at Youth 5 and under, but fun for Everyone!

City Proclamation and Screening of The Julia Ideson Building – Celebrating 100 years

1:30 pm- 2:30 pm

Guided Tours

Limited spots, register at check-in.

English Language Tours at 12:40 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm
Bi-lingual Tour at 12:15 pm
Spanish Language Tour at 2:30 pm

Parking

Garage parking for the Julia Ideson Building and Central Library is free to all guest on Saturdays. Entry to the garage is on Lamar St.

Registration encouraged but not required to have fun with us!

Families are invited to join a teaching artist for an afternoon in the galleries and the studio. Explore and learn about a work of art, and then create your own masterpiece. Using high-quality materials and tools provides the opportunity to better understand artists’ techniques. Recommended for families with children ages 5 to 12.

Tickets & More Info Here

Tickets

• $10 per person* | Capacity is limited.
  *Museum admission is required in addition to the Family Art-Making Studio ticket. Admission is free for MFAH members and ages 12 & younger. 

Plan Your Visit

• This event starts in the classroom on the lower level of the Law Building.
• Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map

A list of all the participating arts organizations is available on the website. The special offer promo code for Houston Theater Week is HTW26

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/theater-week/

A list of all the participating arts organizations is available on the website. The special offer promo code for Houston Theater Week is HTW26

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/theater-week/

We're meeting to discuss The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé!

BOOK CLUB MEETING DEETS

When: Tuesday, August 25 @ 7PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to let us know you plan to attend! Support the Mystery/Thriller Book Club by purchasing a copy of the book from Kindred Stories here!

ABOUT THE HEIRS

From the award-winning New York Times and Indie bestselling author of Ace of Spades comes a mystery about five teen geniuses, their billionaire father, and the aftermath of his murder―perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, Holly Jackson, and How to Get Away with Murder!

Five prodigies, one dead father, a mansion full of suspects…

Octavius the Maestro.
Fola the Brain.
Bilal the Olympian.
Perdita the Artist.
Romeo the Failure.

These are the five heirs of the illustrious billionaire Leontes Button. Adopted and viciously trained with their father’s infamous “Button Method” to prove his hypothesis for creating prodigies―child geniuses―the Button siblings have had no choice but to be brilliant according to their father's impossibly high standards.

Until he is murdered at his annual Prodigy Ball.

Now, all who attended the ball are required to stay in the Button Manor while the police investigate. But the officers have their work cut out for them―each of the Button siblings has something to hide, but The Heirs aren't the only ones with secrets. After all, Leontes Button was especially good at making enemies. . .

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/book-clubs/products/august-2026-mystery-thriller-book-club-august-25-7pm

A list of all the participating arts organizations is available on the website. The special offer promo code for Houston Theater Week is HTW26

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/theater-week/

We're meeting to discuss Dominion by Addie E. Citchens!

BOOK CLUB MEETING DEETS

When: Wednesday, August 26 @ 7PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to let us know you plan to attend! Support the Fiction Book Club by purchasing a copy of the book from Kindred Stories here!

ABOUT DOMINION

In this taut Southern family drama, the sins of a favorite son rock a small Mississippi town.

Reverend Sabre Winfrey, shepherd of the Seven Seals Baptist Church, believes in God, his own privilege, and enterprise. Besides the barbershop and radio station he owns, he has an iron hand on every aspect of Dominion, Mississippi, society. He and his wife, Priscilla, have five boys; the youngest, Emanuel, is called Wonderboy―no one sings prettier, runs as fast, or turns as many heads. After a surprising encounter with a stranger, Wonderboy finds himself confronted by questions he’d never imagined, and his response will send shockwaves through the entire community. Told from the point of view of the women who love these two men, Dominion illustrates how we enable the everyday violence and casual sins of the patriarchy.

A Black Southern family drama that deals as much in tenderness and humor as it does in brutality, Addie E. Citchens’s Dominion reveals the many sinister ways in which we are shaped by fear and patriarchy.

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/book-clubs/products/august-2026-fiction-book-club-august-26-7pm

A list of all the participating arts organizations is available on the website. The special offer promo code for Houston Theater Week is HTW26

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/theater-week/

SMOKE Slam x Kindred Stories invites you to join us for a night of poetry with Tribe in the Tré.

Open Mic: The open mic list is first-come, first-served.

Poetry Slam: 6 Poets. 2 Rounds. 3 poets eliminated after the first round. 3:00-minute poems with a 10-second grace period. Prize: $100, winner takes all.

TRIBE In The Tré is a Houston-based community arts collective dedicated to empowering, entertaining, and educating through the literary and performing arts. Serving as a resource hub and cultural bridge, TRIBE uplifts artists while fostering meaningful connections with the surrounding community. Grounded in a three-point value system—Empowerment, Entertainment, and Education—TRIBE creates accessible spaces for artistic development, amplifies diverse creative voices, and promotes literacy, activism, and collective well-being through community-based creativity.

Tickets & more info here

A list of all the participating arts organizations is available on the website. The special offer promo code for Houston Theater Week is HTW26

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/theater-week/

Solar Flare Music Festival is THE event for artists and audiences in Houston. This two-day music festival, hosted by Houston Music Classifieds, brings together some of Houston's most exciting voices. This weekend is stacked with live music from 40+ local acts across three stages, an artists market with incredible vendors, and some very special surprises after midnight.

Friday's music runs from 6:00 PM to midnight. Saturday kicks off at 2 PM and goes late. Just good people and nonstop music in the middle of Houston. The festival is all ages (anyone under 18 MUST have an adult present) and everyone under 21 will be allowed  until the last band ends at Midnight.

Located at Axelrad Beer Garden, Solar Flare is more than a festival, it’s a love letter to the artists who make this city special.

August 28, 2025 Doors 5:00 PM Music 6:00PM

August 29, 2025 Doors 1:00 PM Music 2:00 PM

The Celestial Package is a way to support Solar Flare while getting the cutest apparel! The purchase of this gets you a Solar Flare T-Shirt available to you when you arrive at Solar Flare!

Stay up to date with everything cool at Axelrad Beer Garden !

If you're curious about this ticketing platform, you should be! TixTrees is a nonprofit ticketing platform that raises funds to plant trees! A ticket you can breathe easy about!

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Celebrate the release of Moments of Joy with Camille Joy!

EVENT DEETS

When: Friday, August 28 @ 7PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat, RSVP WITH BOOK to grab your copy of Moments of Joy, support the author and our store programming, or RSVP( BUT I HAVE THE BOOK) to bring in your own copy of Moments of Joy.

Please note outside copies of the book will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories or purchase the RSVP (BUT I HAVE THE BOOK) ticket. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

A life-affirming resource for parents raising children with special needs, this inspiring devotional brings together real hope, uplifting truths, and practical applications to help you reconnect with God's constant love and presence.

Raising a child with special needs is a journey filled with unique challenges and profound joys. Through 90 days of heartening devotions, advocate and founder Camille Joy draws from her personal experience of raising a son with autism, IDD, and complex medical issues to help you see God’s presence and plan in your own journey. With inspiring scripture, each devotion offers a very brief and encouraging reflection, as well as a bold affirmation to take with you into your day.

Moments of Joy is a celebration of your tenacious love for your child and a powerful reminder of God’s indomitable love for you both. These pages offer a safe place to acknowledge the hard, and a restful oasis for your weary heart. Whether you're celebrating small victories or facing overwhelming obstacles, you’ll find hope, practical reminders, and solidarity with each reading. Embrace the joy that sustains and discover peace in knowing you are never alone.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Camille Joy is a devoted wife and mother, with a heart as vast as her roles: entrepreneur, podcaster, advocate, and a beacon of hope. She radiates joy and utilizes her diverse platforms to uplift families navigating the unique challenges of raising children with special needs.

In 2018, Camille Joy embarked on an inspiring journey when she launched her podcast, "Moments of Joy." Today, it stands tall as a premier platform, uniting parents raising children with disabilities and providing them with a supportive community. In her weekly podcast episodes, Camille draws from her personal experiences and shares compelling narratives from parents and professionals across the globe.

Her mission is crystal clear: to deliver genuine support and absolute transparency to parents in the caregiving journey. This cause holds a special place in her heart, as her youngest son, Maison, was born with congenital heart disease and later diagnosed with Autism. Camille Joy's life is a testament to the power of empathy, resilience, and unwavering determination to make a difference in the lives of families like hers.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Kirby Jackson  was born and raised in Houston, Texas. By day, they work at Kindred Stories, receiving books and helping readers discover their next great fantasy read. Outside of work, Kirby enjoys reading and exploring Houston's parks and trails with their son.

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A list of all the participating arts organizations is available on the website. The special offer promo code for Houston Theater Week is HTW26

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/theater-week/

Solar Flare Music Festival is THE event for artists and audiences in Houston. This two-day music festival, hosted by Houston Music Classifieds, brings together some of Houston's most exciting voices. This weekend is stacked with live music from 40+ local acts across three stages, an artists market with incredible vendors, and some very special surprises after midnight.

Friday's music runs from 6:00 PM to midnight. Saturday kicks off at 2 PM and goes late. Just good people and nonstop music in the middle of Houston. The festival is all ages (anyone under 18 MUST have an adult present) and everyone under 21 will be allowed  until the last band ends at Midnight.

Located at Axelrad Beer Garden, Solar Flare is more than a festival, it’s a love letter to the artists who make this city special.

August 28, 2025 Doors 5:00 PM Music 6:00PM

August 29, 2025 Doors 1:00 PM Music 2:00 PM

The Celestial Package is a way to support Solar Flare while getting the cutest apparel! The purchase of this gets you a Solar Flare T-Shirt available to you when you arrive at Solar Flare!

Stay up to date with everything cool at Axelrad Beer Garden !

If you're curious about this ticketing platform, you should be! TixTrees is a nonprofit ticketing platform that raises funds to plant trees! A ticket you can breathe easy about!

https://www.tixtree.com/e/solar-flare-music-festival-2026-fe0d7961f73e

Join us for an inspiring full-day event packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Leading ACS experts will share insider tips on creating compelling graphics, navigating the publishing process, unlocking the full potential of mentorship, and more. Whether you're a student, researcher, or early-career professional, this is your chance to gain valuable insights and elevate your scientific journey.

This event is open to all in the Houston area, you do not need to attend Texas Southern University to attend. All events are FREE and open to all students and researchers studying the sciences, not just chemistry! Attendees will receive a personalized participation certificate after the event.

MORE INFO HERE

A list of all the participating arts organizations is available on the website. The special offer promo code for Houston Theater Week is HTW26

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/theater-week/

No Name is a Black-owned worker cooperative connecting community members both inside and outside carceral facilities with radical books. Each month, No Name uplifts two books written by Black, indigenous, and other people of color. No Name believes building community through political education is crucial for our liberation and should be accessible to everyone—which is why all programming is free. 

MEETING DEETS

When: Sunday, August 30 @ 3 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP to let us know you're coming! Support No Name Bookclub by purchasing a copy of the book from Kindred Stories here!

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE FOR AFRICA 

In this groundbreaking work, the Nobel Peace Prize-winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement offers a new perspective on the troubles facing Africa today. Too often these challenges are portrayed by the media in extreme terms connoting poverty, dependence, and desperation. Wangari Maathai, the author of Unbowed, sees things differently, and here she argues for a moral revolution among Africans themselves. Illuminating the complex and dynamic nature of the continent, Maathai offers "hardheaded hope" and "realistic options" for change and improvement. She deftly describes what Africans can and need to do for themselves, stressing all the while responsibility and accountability. Impassioned and empathetic, The Challenge for Africa is a book of immense importance.

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Moody Center for the Art | Free + Open to the Public | $6 Parking | Registration Appreciated

Mark your calendar for the opening reception of the Moody's fall exhibition, Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas. The exhibition brings together the works of contemporary Indigenous and Latin American artists—including Nanibah Chacon, Melissa Cody, Jordan Ann Craig, Patricia Domínguez, Sara Flores, Kite, Patrick Martinez, Cisco Merel, Caroline Monnet, Natalia Montoya Lecaros, and Eamon Ore-Giron—reframing mathematics, architecture, and science through Indigenous ways of knowing. Join us to celebrate on September 4 with exhibiting artists Chacon and Montoya Lecaros in attendance.

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bilal returns to the spotlight following the success of his two album releases in 2024.

Bilal: Live at Glasshaus is a mid-career retrospective featuring Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis. The live record presented Bilal within an ensemble of luminaries to reimagine standouts from his classic repertoire, shining a spotlight on his ever-evolving artistry that asserts, in 2024, he is at the height of his powers, eternally honing his craft and finding new edges in his voice. It is a powerful reminder of Bilal’s dynamic vocal abilities and songwriting mastery.

That was followed with his first album of new music in eight years titled Adjust Brightness, which marks a new chapter for Bilal. The album features 11 brand-new tracks that will take listeners on his most daring musical journey yet. Adjust Brightness represents a bold step forward in Bilal’s already innovative sound, blending his deep love of soul, funk, and jazz with futuristic, electronic, and abstract elements. This album is a giant step forward, as Bilal merges his organic, soulful roots with experimental electronic influences inspired by artists like Aphex Twin and Stereolab. Listeners can expect an immersive sonic experience that defies genre conventions, as Bilal continues to evolve and refine his unique style

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