Boy, you’ve got to prove you’re ready for another week of cultural collaborations here in Houston. The week is just begging you to get up on your feet, step to the beat, and decide what it’s going to be. Music shows up as revelation, stories hit with that sweet sensation, and the rhythm stays just right long enough to pull you out of your head.

Monday, 01/19

They, Who Sound | 7:00 PM

Lawndale Art Center | 4912 Main St

Make your way over to Lawndale for another edition of They, Who Sound. This iteration sees the trio Anthony Almendárez, Christina Carter, and Ernesto Montiel perform followed by Ethan Adkison and Ruthie Langston.

Tuesday, 01/20

Grown Up Storytime Best Of Season 17 | 8:00 PM
Continental Club | 3714 Main St

Hooooo boy! Head over to the Continental Club Tuesday night for the monthly treat that is GUST. The first presentation of the year means they’ve gathered the BEST stories of the season for your enjoyment. You can get tickets here or go the extra mile and get yourself a season pass to get your GUST on every single month.

Wednesday, 01/21

Take a hike!

Thursday, 01/22

Artist Talk: Joan Jonas | 7:00 PM

Menil Collection | 1533 Sul Ross St

Head over to the Menil this evening for a talk with Joan Jonas (!), one of the pioneers of video in contemporary art, in conjunction with the exhibition Lines of Resolution. Catch more about the show in Paul’s review.

Friday, 01/23

PRHxTSU Studios Showcase | 6:00 PM
Project Row Houses | 2521 Holman St

Dive into the partnership between PRH and Texas Southern University as they open the Student Showcase, presenting work created by TSU students who took up residence in PRH studios over the semester. Get on over and check out some of the up-and-coming talent in town!

Opening: Imaging after Photography | 6:00 PM
Moody Center for the Arts | 6100 Main St

AI is all the rage (fuel) these days, so it’s only natural to wonder what influence it’ll have on art, right? In conjunction with the FotoFest Biennial, Moody presents the exhibition Imaging after Photography with works by Nouf Aljowaysir, Refik Anadol, Grégory Chatonsky, Sofia Crespo, Joan Fontcuberta, Lisa Oppenheim, and Trevor Paglen.

Saturday, 01/24

Kawaii Market (Day 1) | Noon
Asia Society Texas | 1370 Southmore Blvd

Start your day in an anime way with the Kawaii Market, hosted by Asia Society and Tokyo X (who helped bring TJPW to Texas last year, so they’re alright in my book). The market will feature kawaii crafts, collectibles, artwork, and all sorts of goodies.

“Talking Frida” | 2:00 PM
MFAH Law Building | 1001 Bissonnet St

It’s a regular Frida Fest over at the MFAH. In conjunction with their Frida-focused exhibition, the curators James Oles, Miguel A. López, and Tobias Ostrander will be joining artist Amalia Mesa-Bains and documentary filmmaker Trisha Ziff to cover Kahlo’s journey from painter to icon.

Resident Artist Talks | 3:00 PM

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | 4848 Main St

Learn more about the current residents at the craft center with these talks by Roslyn M. Dupré, Lorena Morales, and Grace Troxell. The talks will be followed by the residents hanging in their studios so you can learn even more about their practices.

Kodama ★ Echoes Across Time | 7:30 PM

Asia Society Texas | 1370 Southmore Blvd

Circle back to Asia Society for the premiere of Kodama ★ Echoes Across Time, an original piece by Nao Kusuzaki performed by Houston Contemporary Dance Company. The piece draws from Japanese artistry that has become a global influence on pop culture and features live manga illustration alongside the dancers.

Sunday, 01/25

Kawaii Market (Day 2) | Noon
Asia Society Texas | 1370 Southmore Blvd

The market is back for day 2! Same deal, noon - 5 PM with tons of goodies and free admission to the exhibition

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