MUSED HOUSTON ART EVENTS | May 14

THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON

May 14–18, 2025

Another busy week for Houston’s art scene! Here are my top five must-sees:

✨ My Beloved City (Gaza Habibiti) at MATCH — photography, performances & screenings on resilience and community (through May 24).

✨ 1 2 Minutes Max: ESP by DiverseWorks — fresh experimental performances at The DeLUXE Theater (Thu & Fri).

✨ Assemblage: Chris Becker & Rachel Cohen at The Jung Center — music meets movement in two intimate shows (Fri & Sat).

✨ Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams Just Keep Sleeping — vibrant new works by Mathieu JN Baptiste at Heidi Vaughan Fine Art (Sat) and save the date for the artist talk on June 7!

✨ Viva Frida! at MECA TBH Center — a lively group show celebrating Frida Kahlo’s legacy (Sat) and save the dates for the 20th annual Frida Festival this summer (July 19–20)

Scroll down for more events, artist talks, and openings this week – and visit my website for MORE events this week and later this summer!

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WEDNESDAY 05.14.2025

5:30–7:30 PM OPENING RECEPTION Kimono Zulu Fashion Exhibition at Neiman Marcus Houston

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THURSDAY 05.15.2025

11 AM – 2 PM FREE DROP-IN PAPER-MAKING WORKSHOP Yvette Grutter: Paper & Flowers at the Consulate General of México: The experience is only 30 minutes so stay to see the exhibition on view

6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION My Beloved City (Gaza Habibiti) at MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (check out the full schedule of events through May 24: performances, screenings, and more)

6:30–8:30 PM OPENING NIGHT DiverseWorks presents 12 Minutes Max: ESP at The DeLUXE Theater (second night of a different set of rotating performances on Friday, May 15, 6:30–8:30 PM)

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FRIDAY 05.16.2025

6–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION Holly Wong: Sacred Letters at ELLIO Fine Art

6–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION UNheard (UNherd) by Zsavon Butler at Art is Bond Gallery

6–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION at Art League Houston for three exhibitions: Nick Vaughan & Jake Margolin: Town Meeting 1978-2028 | Jeffly Gabriela Molina: Fragments of a Dream I Also Dreamed | Lin Qiqing: Every Fiber of Their Bodies

6:30–7:30 PM MUSIC EVENT Bach Society Houston presents Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries concert at MFAH (free with museum admission; 30-minute performance repeated twice within the hour)

7:30–8:45 PM PERFORMANCES Assemblage: Chris Becker & Rachel Cohen at The Jung Center: Tickets $15; also a performance on Saturday, May 17, 2–3:15 PM

7:30–8:30 PM OPENING RECEPTION Light and Shadow: Masha Glebova at Our Texas Cultural Center

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SATURDAY 05.17.2025

1–5 PM ART EVENT Neighborhood Community Day at The Menil Collection

2–4 PM OPENING RECEPTION at Foltz Fine Art with two exhibitions: Penny Cerling: Charting the Unseen and Cosmic Tapestry: Explorations of the Infinite

5–7 PM ARTIST RECEPTION Visual Symphony: The Salon Revisited at Silver Street Studios

3–6 PM OPENING RECEPTION Re-Grand Opening: Donna Roppolo and Justin Lyons at Avant-Art Gallery

5–7 PM ARTIST RECEPTION Catherine Erb: Fresco at Catherine Couturier Gallery

5–7 PM OPENING RECEPTION at Hooks-Epstein Galleries for two exhibitions: John Mark Sager: For the City and For the World and Ward Sanders: Piano Pieces

5–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION Don't Give Up On Your Dreams Just Keep Sleeping: Mathieu JN Baptiste at Heidi Vaughan Fine Art

6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Viva Frida! Group Art Exhibit at MECA TBH Center in Houston's East End

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SUNDAY 05.18.2025

2–3:30 PM ARTIST TALK non place: Mapping the Mirage at Throughline Collective

2–3:30 PM ART EVENT Unmask Your Creative Spirit: Mask Painting & Wine Tasting at Winter Street Studios (B-135): $60 ticket includes art supplies, wine and food

3–4 PM MUSIC PERFORMANCE My Beloved City (Gaza Habibiti) at MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

4–7 PM MUSIC EVENT Jazzy Sundays: Bobby Lyle, Patric Johnston and Houston Ensemble at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park

All events are subject to change without notice. Please check with the venue or the organizer to ensure that their event is taking place as promoted and scheduled. And, if you miss an opening, plan to visit during a venue's regular operating hours.

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