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"Houston Symphony: Star-Spangled Salute" Miller Outdoor Theatre	Sat., July 4	Outer Loop - SE	Fourth of July Free Events Music
Detest Mozart? Cringe at Copland? Keel over at the sound of Strauss? Even you can't help but enjoy the exuberant sounds of a symphony orchestra on the Fourth of July. Today, the Houston Symphony puts on its annual spectacular at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in the form of "A Star Spangled... More >>

Germán Herrera: "Book of Mirrors" De Santos Gallery	Every week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Sat., June 13 until Sat., July 25	Lower Shepherd-Kirby	Art Art - Galleries Free Events
Explore the thin line between the metaphysical and the physical in Germán Herrera's "Book of Mirrors," the newest exhibit at De Santos Gallery. Mexican-born photographer Herrera uses black-and-white, fragmented images, bathroom tile and a potted plant to create realistic-looking - but... More >>

"Fragmento" Station Museum of Contemporary Art	Every week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Wed., June 3 until Fri., July 31 more dates/times	Third Ward	Art Free Events Multi-Cultural
Get ready for a surprise at the Station Museum of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibit, “Fragmento,” by Peruvian sculptor Carlos Runcie-Tanaka. This time the tiny museum isn’t taking on the usual geopolitical issues it’s known for; instead, the exhibition explores... More >>

Target Free First Sunday: Surf's Up Museum of Fine Arts, Houston	Sun., July 5	Kirby-West U	Children's Events Film - Repertory & Special Screenings Free Events
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston becomes the site of a super beach party during today's Target Free First Sunday: Surf's Up. Besides activities that include drawing and sculpting sea creatures (real and imagined), the Houston Zoo will be bringing over some touchable beach animals, Nameless... More >>

Cancelled: Domy Movie Nights: Akira Domy Books	Mon., July 6, 8:30pm	Montrose	Film - Repertory & Special Screenings Free Events
In America there was anime, and then there was Akira. Katsuhiro Otomo revolutionized Japanese animation with the 1988 film adaptation of his most popular manga. The comic book/film follows a motorcycle gang leader on a quest to save his friend, who is wrapped up in a government ESP conspiracy.... More >>

Cafe Reads: Denise Hazen and The Silver Lining of Adversity Central Library	Wed., July 8, 9:30am	Downtown/ Midtown	Book Events Free Events Library
Denise Hazen isn't afraid of the "C" word. She allowed CNN to tape her battle against breast cancer in the recent documentary Taming the Beast: Inside the War on Cancer, and her book, Treat Her Like a Princess, is a women's go-to resource for supporting a girlfriend with a deadly diagnosis.... More >>

Shelley Calton: Hard Knocks: Rolling with the Derby Girls Bering & James Gallery	Thu., July 9, 6:00pm-9:00pm	River Oaks	Art Free Events
Within the raucous world of roller derby, photographer Shelley Calton reveals an uplifting theme: empowerment. The artist, who has the dramatic eye of a veteran sports photographer and the empathy of a skilled portraitist, will sign Hard Knocks: Rolling with the Derby Girls, her new book of... More >>

Murder by the Book: David Liss Murder by the Book	Mon., July 13, 6:30pm	Kirby-West U	Book Events Free Events
Enter into a world of blackmail, corporate espionage and ambitious politicians today when David Liss reads from his new Benjamin Weaver thriller The Devil’s Company. Set in 18th-century London, the story has “ruffian for hire” Weaver forced to steal important documents from the... More >>

Domy Movie Nights: Holy Mountain Domy Books	Mon., July 13, 8:30pm	Montrose	Film - Repertory & Special Screenings Free Events Off The Wall
If you thought that Alejandro Jodorowsky’s El Topo (1971) was an acid trip and a half, wait until you see his follow-up, Holy Mountain (1973). Virtually unseen for years because of problems with producer Allen Klein (who was also a producer for the Beatles), Holy Mountain was financed by... More >>

"The Third Level" Elder Street Gallery	Daily from Sat., July 11 until Sat., July 18	Heights	Art Free Events
You’ve got just one short week to visit the art exhibit “The Third Level.” Some of Houston’s most talented artists have works on display, including painter Bert Long, photographer Sergio Santos and sculptor Jonatan Lopez. A total of 40 are participating in the show, meant to... More >>

At the Seams ... SKYDIVE	Every week Saturday from Sat., July 11 until Tue., August 4, 1:00pm-5:00pm	Montrose	Art Art - Galleries Free Events
Hundreds of miles of distance proved no problem for curator/photographer Ariana Roesch. She organized “At the Seams…,” a collaborative exhibit by Zurich-based Brett Davidson and New Yorker Lynne Harlow, across continents. Both multimedia artists created installations for the... More >>

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston: Gallery One Three Seven: "David McGee" Contemporary Arts Museum Houston	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Thu., July 2 until Wed., July 22	Montrose	Art Free Events
Curator Sharon Engelstein opens the new mini-show Gallery One Three Seven: "David McGee" today as part of the exhibit "No Zoning: Artists Engage Houston." The gallery's total area is just 1.37 square feet, making McGee forgo his usually large oil paintings and installations for miniature... More >>

"The Big Show" Lawndale Art Center	Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Fri., July 10 until Sat., August 8	Downtown/ Midtown	Art Free Events
One woman, one thousand works of art. “It’s hard to say what my strategy will be,” says Laura Fried, this year’s juror for “The Big Show” at Lawndale Art Center. Last year, more than 400 local artists delivered 1,014 works, in person, to be considered for the... More >>

“Blow Up Houston” Aerosol Warfare Gallery	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Fri., June 26 until Fri., July 31	East End	Art Free Events
Expect to hear a few booms at “Blow Up Houston,” a show of customized vinyl blow-up dolls. Wait, wait, these aren’t the plastic pretend sex-partners you buy off of X-rated Web sites. These dolls are nine inches tall and have heads shaped like explosives. Designer Jamungo created... More >>

Luis Tomasello: "Recent Work" Sicardi Gallery	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Thu., July 2 until Sat., August 1	Lower Shepherd-Kirby	Art Free Events
Kinetic artist Luis Tomasello is currently enjoying a celebration of his art from the 1960s and '70s by collectors and critics alike. Work from earlier in his career could easily overshadow his latest pieces, except for this: His new work is equally impressive, as the exhibit Luis Tomasello:... More >>

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts: “Six Figure Artists” Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Thu., June 25 until Sun., August 2	Outer Loop - NW	Art Free Events
For the exhibit "Six Figure Artists," Tomball-area painters Liz Hill, Fred Hulser, Marty Hatcher, Lesley Humphrey, Dawn McKelvy and Howie Doyle painted the same model during one session, ending up with half a dozen similar yet distinctive works. (Each artist also created a second smaller... More >>

ArtHouston 2009 Gremillion & Co. Fine Art Inc.	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Sat., July 11 until Sun., August 30	Kirby-West U	Art Free Events
Summers are usually slow for art dealers, so for the past 30 years, the Houston Art Dealers Association has hosted ArtHouston 2009, a citywide event meant to get people into local galleries. This year, of course, dealers are also coping with the recession, so they’re seeking strength in... More >>

"Energy" BNIM	Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from Thu., June 18 until Fri., August 28	Downtown/ Midtown	Art Free Events
Blakely Bering and Austin James have taken "Energy," a collection of their new works, to BNIM, an architectural firm. "It's new works, mixed media on panels, all very vibrant and incredibly energetic, hence the name," says Cali Alvarado, gallery director for Bering & James Gallery. "The work is... More >>

“Body Language” Museum of Printing History	Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Thu., June 25 until Sat., September 19	River Oaks	Art Free Events Women's Events
Talk about a loaded subject: Earlier this year, Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WIVLA) asked local artists to submit prints and photographs that explore the theme of "Body Language" for an exhibit at the Museum of Printing History. Daunting, sure, until you recall that they're working... More >>

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