MUSED HOUSTON ART EVENTS | August 27

THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON

August 27–31, 2025

Houston, we’ve been spoiled—2025 has given us the coolest summer in years, and this week closes out one of the best Augusts in recent memory. As we roll into September, the city is buzzing with art, music, film, and community gatherings. From a birthday tribute on the airwaves to block parties, film screenings, and gallery openings, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season and our city.

Whether you’re catching The Houston Hour at noon, dropping the needle on vinyl, joining a wellness walk by the bayou, or diving into big nights of art at TSU, HMAAC, and the Orange Show—this week’s lineup is a reminder of why Houston’s creative energy never slows down.

Scroll through, mark your calendars, and make the most of these final August days. And, remember, check out my website for even more.

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Melissa Richardson Banks

Founder, Publisher & Editor

MUSED HOUSTON

www.musedhouston.com

P.S. A reminder to submit local event listings NOW for September-November shows. Help me help you ... plan your fall, elevate awareness of Texas-based artists, and support Houston art venues.

WEDNESDAY 08.27.2025

12–1 PM ART PROGRAM The Houston Hour with Mister McKinney & Heidi Vaughan on KPFT 90.1 FM Radio

6–8 PM WEEKLY MUSIC SERIES Drop the Needle at Hotel Saint Augustine – a curated vinyl listening experience

6:30–8 PM COMMUNITY EVENT Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk with Urban Paths near The Cistern

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THURSDAY 08.28.2025

6–10 PM FILM SCREENINGS FLATS and Houston Cinema Arts Society present Admit One: Analog Film Showcase at MATCH

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FRIDAY 08.29.2025

6–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION Homecoming 2025: 12th Biannual TSU Art Alumni Exhibition at The Museum at Texas Southern University

6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Houston Museum of African American Culture presents Danny Simmons: The Journey to Everything | Chayse Sampy: Who Feels It, Knows It | Danielle Finnerman: Beyond the Walls

6:30–10 PM ART EVENT The Happening XXXI at Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

7–9 PM BOOK LAUNCH Wayward Creatures: heidi andrea restrepo rhodes at Basket Books & Art

7–9 PM LITERARY EVENT WriteSpace presents August Community Reading at Sabine Street Studios (South Gallery)

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SATURDAY 08.30.2025

10 AM–2 PM ART EVENT Labor Day Block Party & Open Artists Studios at Anderson Center for the Arts

2–5 PM CLOSING RECEPTION Future Forward at Throughline Collective

3–5:30 PM DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING + ARTIST TALK Koelsch Gallery presents The Secret Life of Lance Letscher at River Oaks Theatre

6–8 PM ARTIST RECEPTION Lance Letscher | Summer Group Exhibition at Koelsch Gallery

6–9 PM ART EVENT Block Party + Exhibit Closing Reception at Art League Houston

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SUNDAY, 08.31.2025

10 AM–1 PM ART EVENT Garden Party: Conservation & Crafts at Beer Can House

NOTE: Event details may change without notice. Confirm with the venue or event organizer before attending. Missed an opening reception? Many exhibitions remain on view–visit during public hours.

VISIT MY ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR

🎉 Happy Birthday, Houston! 🎉

This week’s Houston Hour celebrates H-Town’s 189th birthday (this Saturday). Hosts Mister McKinney & Heidi Vaughan welcome:

• GONZO247 — acclaimed graffiti artist

• Kirk Farris — marking 40 years of his McKee Street Bridge painting

Stories, art, and history—don’t miss it!

TUNE IN WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAY @ 12 NOON

90.1 FM KPFT HD2

(stream live at KPFT.org)

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