MUSED HOUSTON ART EVENTS | August 20

THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON

August 20–24, 2025

From site-specific soundscapes under The Dome at notsouH to closing receptions, monumental sculptures, and even a supercar showcase at Sawyer Yards, Houston’s arts calendar this week is buzzing with immersive experiences, conversations, and community gatherings.

Whether you’re in the mood for film classics, contemporary openings, or unexpected encounters (an 11-foot anaconda sculpture, anyone?), there’s something to spark your curiosity every day.

Whether you’re in it for the openings, the performances, or the creative community, Houston always has something to fill your calendar. Scroll down for this week's picks, and 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 08.20.2025

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

8:30–10 PM Site-Specific Installation & Sound Performance: Garland Fielder | Emmanuel Guajardo | Joe Wozny in The Dome at notsouH

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THURSDAY 08.21.2025

10 AM–5 PM ART EVENT The Mother Load of All Estate Sales at Reeves Art + Design – also on Friday and Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM

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FRIDAY 08.22.2025

7–8:45 PM FILM SCREENING Sanjuro (Tsubaki Sanjûrô) at MFAH (Brown Auditorium)

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SATURDAY 08.23.2025

9–10 AM TALK Buffalo Soldiers National Museum presents Park Conversations: Remembering and Honoring the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment at Eastern Glades of Memorial Park – interactive audio installation

11 AM–3 PM ART EVENT Montrose Market at Hotel Saint Augustine – local makers, artists, vintage finds, artisanal goods

12–5 PM OPENING RECEPTION Saber Ahmed: The Cost of Becoming at Seven Sisters Gallery

2–4 PM ARTIST TALKS 2025 Student Exhibition at Art League Houston

4–7 PM OPEN HOUSE + ARTIST TALK The Anaconda in Progress at East End Maker Hub – unveiling of La Anaconda, a monumental 11 x 9-foot immersive snake sculpture by Loriana Espinel

5–7 PM OPENING RECEPTION Gail Peter Borden: Figured Frames: Specific Objects and Open Space at Jung Center Houston

5–7 PM OPENING RECEPTION Katia Machado: The Spaces I Imagine at Jung Center Houston

5:30–7:30 PM CLOSING RECEPTION Gerardo Rosales: El Bosque at Laura (the gallery)

6–8 OPENING RECEPTION Well, I’ll Be Damned: Nadia Al-Khalifah at Stinson House

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SUNDAY, 08.24.2025

9 AM–12 PM ART EVENT Supercar Showcase: Curated Cars & Coffee at Maven Sawyer Yards – exotic machines, elevated coffee, and discerning community

1–4 PM LAUNCH EVENT Meet the Artist: Erika Nelson and Texas-Sized Road Trip Diorama of Wonder at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

5:15 PM and 7:45 PM FILM SCREENINGS Honey, Don't! at River Oaks Theatre – neo-noir dark comedy detective film directed by Ethan Coen

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.

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