The Hidden Agenda: Pool Party and Sun Ra
Well here we are at the beginning of June. Graduates are kicked out of the proverbial nest and out to fend for themselves and its time to figure it out. Hope you aren’t looking to be or got your degree in arts writing because I can tell you right now in 10 more years you might be a hundreddollaraire. If you are lucky! The youngsters are out of school and all up in your business, so now you have to wake up at 4am if you want a few hours to get shit done. The weather isn’t so terrible yet, at least for another few weeks. While we don’t get summer vacation as adults unless you are a teacher, maybe you saved up some of your PTO and vacation days. Get out there and get wild. Its pool weather, Pride Celebrations are popping off, and you finally get to bust out those booty shorts. There are a bounty of summer wonders for you to discover. Become that child running through the field at night trying to catch fireflies. Make some lemonade from scratch. Get that raised planter bed in order and finally lay out those pavers you said you would do last fall. The blue sky is the limit! Here is your Hidden Agenda week in review.
Monday, 06/01
“You drew the card “Much too Sleepy to Socialize”. Move ahead one space, but lose the next turn”.
Tuesday, 06/02
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston Presents: TOPSY-TURVY | 7PM
River Oaks Theatre | 2009 West Gray
A movie by a society about the same society to support the society! Its all Meta isn’t it? This will be fun and you’ll learn more about an amazing non profit, so go see it.
“The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston is a non-profit opera company dedicated to preserving and sharing the delightful legacy of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operas. Established in 1952, it is Houston’s oldest opera company. As an internationally award-winning stalwart of the arts community, our Society prides itself on presenting shows of the highest artistic caliber, where up-and-coming young artists perform alongside seasoned professionals.”
Building the young ones up to become star driven artists and creatives is what we support too! They give out scholarships!
Wednesday, 06/03
International Pride Orchestra | 7:30PM
Cullen Theater, Wortham Center | 615 Louisiana St.
A Pride celebration one night event concert with The International Pride Orchestra. Here this Wednesday to proudly present its 2026 Pride Celebration Concert in Houston, Texas. An evening that demands your presence, to celebrate community, and with a portion of ticket proceeds benefiting The Montrose Center, Houston's largest and most beloved LGBTQ+ community center. We hope you can make it!
Thursday, 06/04
Cups of Cups: Ceramic Throwdown | 5:30PM - 8PM
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | 4848 Main St.
A high energy pottery wheel zipping and elimination style competition, celebrating local ceramic artists. Since Houston is hosting seven world championship soccer matches why not keep with the vibe? This four-round challenge brings the best of the best to compete under the close watch of distinguished judges artists Jeff Forster, Abi Ogle, Angel Oloshove, and Meghan Rutzebeck. Sit front row and feel the heat of creativity as you are splashed with slip and bits of clay, all while seated in the flame surrounded octagon! Ok, not that last part but this looks fun as hell. So free up your evening and get yourself over to HCCC.
The event will take place in the HCCC parking lot. Parking available at Lawndale Art Center or on nearby streets. Check the link below to see all the information on rounds, judging aspects, and more.
Friday, 06/05
Jazz on Film / Elevator to the Gallows (Ascenseur pour l’échafaud) | 7PM
Brown Auditorium / MFAH | 1001 Bissonnet
Jazz on Film June 5 - 21. Truly my favorite part of the year and coveted film series. Curated and founder of Jazz on Film Peter Lucas, without a doubt, selects some of the rarest and cherished films featuring, about, or scored by some of the most exceptional musicians of our time. Lace up those shoes and get over for this film, the next night, then the next, and the next.
“Celebrating the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, Jazz on Film presents Elevator to the Gallows, including a short recorded performance by Davis, who scored the film. Also featured are documentaries illuminating the lives and music of Sun Ra, Billy Strayhorn, and Mary Lou Williams, plus rare short films”.
Saturday, 06/06
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible | 7PM
Browns Auditorium / MFAH | 1001 Bissonnet
Houston’s premiere of Christine Turner’s new 2025 documentary is out this Saturday! Sun Ra is by far one of the quintessential experimental Jazz musicians of all time. A level of highs and lows, deeply meditative, and mind blowing sounds will consume your soul upon dropping his record on the turn table. Everytime and new transformative experience. Christine Turners newest documentary has been highly awaited and now you have your chance to see it!
“An inspiring portrait of the complex man and multifaceted artist whose audacious vision, otherworldly imagination, and uncompromising artistry helped to reshape the cultural landscape for generations. Sun Ra produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of free-form jazz while weaving interstellar metaphors and historic and scientific musings into a singular vision of Afrofuturism. Exploring Ra’s youth, jazz roots, musical innovations, and ceaseless artistic and social quests, the film incorporates recollections from devoted Arkestra musicians and dancers and a plethora of unforgettable archival interviews and performance footage of Ra”.
Sunday, 06/07
Teatro Loft: El corazón del incauto | 5PM
Match Houston / Theater 2 | 3400 Main st.
"El corazón del incauto" es un drama poético y punzante que se sumerge en lo más profundo del deseo, la identidad y el sacrificio. En un rincón rural de la Argentina de los años '20, una pareja campesina teje sueños de familia y redención, mientras la verdad se abre paso como una herida imposible de suturar. Lo que comienza como un anhelo de amor y pertenencia se transforma en una danza entre la ternura y la traición, donde cada puntada en un vestido revela los hilos ocultos de lo prohibido. Una historia conmovedora que late con el pulso de quienes se atreven a amar más allá de las normas.
"The Heart of the Gullible" is a poetic and piercing drama that plunges into the depths of desire, identity, and sacrifice. Set in rural Argentina in the 1920s, a farming couple weaves dreams of family and redemption, while truth emerges like a wound too deep to mend. What begins as a yearning for love and belonging transforms into a dance between tenderness and betrayal, where each stitch in a dress unveils forbidden threads. A moving tale that beats with the pulse of those brave enough to love beyond the rules.
Dramaturgas: Sandra Franzen & Patricia Suárez
Directora: Georgina Palencia
Elenco: Esteban Gago, Mariana Pérez y Gerónimo Acevedo
