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THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON

September 10–14, 2025


The fall season continues at high speed with bold exhibitions, immersive art, and live performances lighting up the city. From cinematic fantasy at CINEMATICA (check out the art auction online!) to Beethoven reimagined at POST's Art Club, this week delivers high concept and high energy.


MUST GO: Don’t miss the kickoff events of Moody Gallery’s 50th Anniversary Celebration honoring legendary gallerist Betty Moody. Save the dates for all planned events (details here).


Whether you’re seeking thought-provoking installations, new gallery openings, or genre-bending concerts, now’s the time to dive in.


Scroll down, mark your must-sees, and remember, check out my website for even more.


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Melissa Richardson Banks

Founder, Publisher & Editor

MUSED HOUSTON

www.musedhouston.com


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WEDNESDAY 09.10.2025


6–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION Moody Center for the Arts presents Tent Series: Tay Butler, Loc Huynh, VLM at Rice University (Loop Road across from Herring Hall)


7–9 PM MUSIC EVENT Elizabeth Newkirk presents The Archetype of Modern Man: Rationality at POST Houston’s Art Club – Beethoven’s Piano Trio Op. 1, No. 3 is reimagined through violin, cello, and piano, accompanied by visual art and philosophical text


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THURSDAY 09.11.2025


5–7:30 PM OPENING RECEPTION Loose Pages: Erica Reed Lee at Elgin Street Studios


6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Zhuang Hong Yi: Forever in Bloom at Laura Rathe Fine Art (River Oaks District)


7–10 PM ART EVENT Cinematica at Silver Street Studios (East Gallery) – an immersive art experience and silent auction where cinema meets visual art, hosted by the resident artists (free admission)


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FRIDAY 09.12.2025


5–7 PM OPENING RECEPTION 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Part I at Moody Gallery


6–8:30 PM OPENING RECEPTION Still / Form: Jeff Forster & James McCahon at Monterroso Gallery


6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION The Space We Make at Throughline Collective


6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Journey though Art: Six Artists Diverse Paths at MECA TBH Center in Houston’s East End


6:30–8:30 PM OPENING RECEPTION Now is Now | Jessica Phillips at The LAR (Lanecia A. Rouse Gallery) at Holy Family Episcopal Church


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SATURDAY 09.13.2025


12–4 PM MUSIC EVENT Ice House Radio presents Saturday Sessions with Garth Trinidad (LA) and Santos Sounds (HTX) at MKT Bar


1–2:30 PM COLLECTOR TALK Karin Broker: Beautiful Rage (a clear and concise history of the female gender) at Heidi Vaughan Fine Art


3–5 PM OPEN HOUSE + GALLERY TALK 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Part I at Moody Gallery


4–4:30 PM PERFORMANCE Lawndale Art Center presents A Flash of Light & A Loud Roar – ephemeral collaboration by JR Roykovich with Margaux Crump, Jake Eshelman, and Jeanette “Joy” Harris activates Roykovich’s "Perhaps Just a Trick of the Light" exhibition


5–7 PM ART EVENT Art Affair at The Silos at Sawyer Yards – an evening of art and live music with curated food and drink tastings


5–7 PM OPENING RECEPTION Aaron Parazette: Sweet at McClain Gallery


5–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION When the Air Remembers: Jatziri Barron at Silver Street Studios | West Gallery


6–8 PM OPENING RECEPTION Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino opens Informed Informalism: Elsa Gramcko, Alejandro Otero, Mercedes Pardo, Fanny Sanín + New Classicism in Collage: Negret, Nevelson and Ramírez Villamizar


6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Frisco Pete Was a Friend of Mine at Reeves Art + Design


6–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Meditate, Meditate, Meditate | The Pause Between the Waves: Mark Francis & Chap Edmonson at SANMAN Gallery – curated by Anthony Suber


7–9 PM OPENING RECEPTION Jesse Amado: Hidden Beauty of Doodles at Cothren Contemporary


6–10 PM OPENING RECEPTION Insomniax Crew’s The Collective Subconscious at Mid Main Lofts Gallery



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SUNDAY 09.14.2025


5–6:30 PM FILM SCREENING Paint Me a Road Out of Here at MFAH Brown Auditorium - tickets $7 members / $9 public ... don't miss this wild tale of a painting's whitewashed journey at Rikers Island jail.


5–8 PM OPENING CELBRATION Epoch: Brian Zievert at La Ruche HTX (1705 Ewing St., Houston, TX 77004)

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.

AN EVENING WITH INTERNATIONAL TENOR ANGELO FERRARI

presented by the Texas Bach Festival

September 20, 2025, 6–9 PM

Tickets $35


Sabine Street Studios-South Gallery

1907 Sabine St., Houston 77007


Wine by Liricus Wines LLC and refreshments


Open Studios | Closing Reception for Essence of Elements

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