Plan Your Arts Weekend: Wednesday thru Sunday

It's Labor Day weekend, and the Houston art scene is gearing up for its unofficial start of its already very packed Fall Art Season, which launches NEXT WEEK.

So, rest this weekend, go to whatever art events you can find (and hit up those shows that are closing you have been meaning to see!), and check out my website to start figuring out how in the heck you will attend even a few of the art openings during September 5–7? Prioritize, folks; that's what I do. You can't see everything on opening night, so figure out where you need to be "seen" first (ha ha), then make plans to visit the others during public hours.

Stay tuned for my inaugural FALL PREVIEW GUIDE! If you haven't submitted your events yet for September through November, you might be too late, but I am making finishing touches now, if you want your events to be considered for inclusion. Of course, there will be advertising opportunities! Contact me!

As always, please invite your friends to subscribe to this weekly MUSED Houston Art Events newsletter AND to check out my online calendar for the more complete list of visual art events happening in Houston!

P.S. What events did you attend last week? I had hoped to go to everything (!), but I was able to attend an Ice House Radio session at Brasil, the author event at The Menil Collection, the anniversary party at HTX Clay, Jaymes Earl's show at the Jung Center, and the closing reception at Meive Art of "Unbound."

~ Melissa Richardson Banks

All events are subject to change without notice. Please check with the venue or the organizer of an event to ensure that it is taking place as promoted and scheduled. And, if you miss an opening at a museum or gallery, please check the MUSED Houston art events calendar on my website at www.melissarichardsonbanks.com to plan your visit during a venue's regular operating hours.

WED 08.28.2024

🎤 🎨 COMMUNITY EVENT “Buffalo Bayou East: A Progress Report to the Community” 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at BakerRipley House (4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston 77011). Buffalo Bayou Partnership presents updates of its work along the banks east of downtown.

🎨 ART EVENT "Artists on Site: Studio Tour with Loc Huynh and Open MFA" 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Asia Society Texas Center (370 Southmore Blvd., Houston 77004). The artists share their art practice and processes in the galleries.



🚶🏼‍♀️🎨 COMMUNITY EVENT “Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walks” by Urban Paths 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM near The Cistern (105-B Sabine St., Houston 77007). Join coach Laura Conely for her free 3-mile group walk.

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THU 08.29.2024

🎨 ART EVENT "Artist Talk: Loriana Espinel” 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Sabine Street Studios-East Corridor Gallery (1907 Sabine St., Houston 77007). The artist shares her story behind her exhibition on view and discusses the creative journey that led her to merge these diverse styles of calligraphy. She will paint live during the event and the work will be given away through an onsite raffle.

🎨 ARTIST RECEPTION "Cindee Klement: Transient States” 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Monterroso Gallery at Crimson (2220 Westcreek Ln. Penthouse, Houston 77027). The lenticular works, monoprints, and watercolor paintings by this Houston artist have environmental themes.

🎶 🎨 MUSIC EVENT "Ice House Radio: A Texas Tradition" 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Brasil Houston (2604 Dunlavy St., Houston 77098). Listen live to this online Houston community radio station while enjoying dinner and drinks every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, rotating each night from its roster of over 50 disc jockeys.

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FRI 08.30.2024

🎶 🎨 ART EVENT: “The Happening XXI” 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art (2441 Munger St., Houston 77023). Presented on every last Friday of the month next to Smither Park, the theme of this experimental performance art and open mic showcase curated by Alexandra Lechin changes monthly.

🎶 🎨 MUSIC EVENT "Ukrainian Freedom Folk: Kozak Siromaha" 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at PAC ART Residency (3000 Brittmoore Rd., Houston 77042). Artist Nestor Topchy, and HTX4UKRAINE present this benefit concert. Doors open at 6:30 PM. $40 admission includes one welcome beverage and a sneak peek at Topchy's art in progress.

🎨 OPENING RECEPTION "Marianna Karpinos: The Beginning" 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Our Texas Cultural Center (2337 Bissonnet St., Houston 77005). Paintings by this Ukrainian artist who is also a Houston-based neurologist. 

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SAT 08.31.2024

🎶 🎨 MUSIC EVENT “Night Shift Sessions Live: Charlie Perez and Charly Siaba” 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fresh Arts Community Flex Space in Winter Street Studios (2101 Winter St., #C-100, Houston 77007). Arts District Houston presents this after-hours experience that features local musicians. $5 suggested donation

🎨 CRAFT NIGHT 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Art League Houston (1953 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006). Bring your own craft or participate in a junk journaling workshop with Karo Cantú for a creative and crafty evening. See the three exhibitions on view before they close!

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SUN 09.01.2024

🎶 🎨 MUSIC EVENT "Funkysoulistic Sunday with Joey Quinones of Thee Sinseers" 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Rabbits Got the Gun (708 Hogan St., Houston 77009). Chicano Boulevard presents this free family-friendly event with lowriders, deejay tunes, and live music.

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FREE CALENDAR LISTINGS! Promote your Houston art events by visiting melissarichardsonbanks.com/events and clicking "Submit Events" to enter information about your event.

WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN MY E-NEWSLETTER? To give me time to review and consider for inclusion, you must submit your events through my website two to four weeks in advance AND a representative from your organization must subscribe to my e-newsletter. Please understand that I cannot include every single event at every art venue throughout Houston. I do my best! And, remember, this weekly e-newsletter is solely a passion project for me as I like to keep a list of what I really want to see.