Friday, January 19
Fiesta Friday
Want to switch it up your cardio routine? Try dancing with Kizomba Harmony this Friday, January 19. Fiesta Friday Socials take place on the third Friday of each month. This weekend, music will be curated by DJ Billy the Kiz, bringing the best sounds of Semba, Kizomba, Konpa, and more! Admission is $20 online until 6 pm, $25 afterward. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Saturday, January 20
Tai Chi
The Jung Center's Mind Body Spirit Institute and the Asia Society Texas Center are hosting FREE Tai Chi in the Pavilion at 10 am, led by instructor, Bing You. The tai chi session will take place at the new public art installation, "Heat Silhouette," created by Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu. RSVP recommended.
The Silos Third Saturday Open Art Studios 12-5 pm
Come and mingle with some of Houston's artists in their studios and galleries at Sawyer Yards, 12-5 pm.
Participating arts studios:
Oyenike Okundaye 102
John Horvig 106
Ashkan Roayaee 108
Jeanne Jones 112
Lucia Navarez 113
Diane Gelman 119
Isabelle Dupuy 121
Debbie Gibbs 123
Rona Lesser 123
Julia Koutroulis 123
Michelle Collins 127
Carolina Ramirez 133
Patricia Blackwell 141
Marthann Masterson 202
Barbara Rubenstein 205
Joel Anderson 206
Carol Simon Studio 207
Anna Grove Photography 208
Rob Gladstone 209
Ann Duff 211
Nergis Mustafa 214
Art Machine Gallery 215
Fatima Donaldson 217
Karen Lindeman 217
Vivian Mora 217
Matthew Menger 218
April DeConik 220
Joy Hilley Art 226
Lynn Hogan 227
Richard Hall 227
Egidio Narvaez Photography 230
Rachel Gonzales 301
Sheila Leatherwood 302
Scott White 306
Alison Donaldson Art 308
Grace Phillips 309
Candis Smith 313
Ellen Hart Studios 314
For more information, visit their website.
Day Market at Montrose Live
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Montrose Live hosts a Day Market featuring local artists, live music, and food from local vendors! Learn more about Montrose Live markets here.
Art in the Park
Learn some traditional embroidery skills that you can use to personalize your tote bags, hats, and clothing! Meet at the Jesse H Jones Park & Nature Center, 2-4 pm. Be sure to bring one item that you would like to embroider. All other materials are provided. To reserve your spot, visit pct3.com/jjp. Email JesseJonesPark@pct3.hctx.net for any questions.
Rebirth Jazz Band @ The Heights Theater at 7 pm
Come and listen to the Rebirth Brass Band with special guests Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers at The Heights Theater. Purchase tickets here!
15th Muslim Family Night with the Houston Rockets
The Muslim Organization for Sports, Socials, & Education is organizing a family night out at the Toyota Center! Come out with your friends, family, and neighbors as the Rockets take on the Utah Jazz, on Saturday, January 20, 7-10:30 pm, at the Houston Toyota Center. Purchase tickets here and the promo code 'Muslim." (Children under 3 do not require a ticket). For questions, email mossehouston@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Sunday, January 21
Rice Village Farmers Market
This market hosts local vendors, selling a variety of goods from coffee to grass-fed meat. Come and start your day with bites from our vendors every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 9 am - 1 pm. Visit their website to learn more.
Sound Healing Workshop
India House Houston is hosting a FREE sound healing workshop, 12:30-1 pm. As listed above, here are the benefits of sound therapy:
Enhances productivity
Ignites Creativity
Relieves stress
Improve moods
Floods brain with dopamine
Release of oxytocin
Improves communication
Improves memory
Helps anxiety, PTSD, pain, negative emotions and mood swings
Improves sleep
Creates a stronger immune system
Lowers blood pressure
Opens the pineal gland –– the organ in charge of intuition.
For more information about India House Houston and other free fitness programming, visit www.indiahouseinc.org.
Faith & Family Night
KSBJ and Vida Unida are hosting the Faith & Family Night with the Rockets at the Toyota Center. When you purchase your tickets to the Rockets v. Celtics game, a t-shirt and admission to the post-game concert with Danny Gokey & Evan Craft are included. KSBJ and Vida Unida are also partnering with the local charity, Better Than I Found It. Be sure to bring a pack of new socks or underwear to drop off at donation boxes when you arrive!
Industry Announcements
Houston Public Works Artist Info Session #2
On Wednesday, January 24 at 5 pm, Houston Public Works and the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs are hosting a virtual information session for a new art project. They are accepting submissions from artists or artist teams to create an installation within Buffalo Bayou Park, memorializing the City of Houston employees who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Register for the information session here.
New HCCC Artists in Residence
The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft has announced this season's artists in residency! Learn more about the three new artists at crafthouston.org.
Civic Art Program Report
Learn about all the things the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs manages The City of Houston’s Civic Art Program, which produces and conserves permanent visual artworks around Houston. Learn more in their recent equity report!