Through 2/16
Jasper Johns: 100 Variations on a Theme
This exhibition focuses on a series of 100 unique prints created by the artist in 2015 over the course of 10 days in his Connecticut studio. Times and prices vary, Audrey Jones Beck Building, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1/3-4
The Color Purple
Based on Alice Walker’s groundbreaking 1983 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this Tony-winning musical—with a jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues score—follows the journey of a young African American woman to love and triumph in early 20th century rural Georgia. Times vary, tickets from $30, Sarofim Hall at The Hobby Center
1/4-30
Urban Observations
Experience Houston through the eyes of inner Loop artist Joel Anderson, whose latest collection of encaustic paintings capture the essence and grit of our city through an ancient medium. Times vary, Archway Gallery
1/7-12
Hello, Dolly!
Hailed as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history, this acclaimed show, which follows matchmaker Dolly Levi on her quest for love, brings high-energy, humor and some of the best tunes to the stage. Times vary, tickets from $35, The Hobby Center
1/17
The Gordy Grand Opening Gala
Celebrate the opening of The Gordy, a brand-new three-theater campus, with a lively evening featuring entertainment by Chita Rivera, one of the most nominated actresses in Tony Award history. 7pm, tickets from $1,500, Stages Repertory Theatre
1/24-2/9
La Favorite
An HGO premiere, this bel canto drama tells the story of a classic love triangle between a noblewoman, a king and a warrior while featuring some of the most challenging arias ever written. Times vary, tickets from $35, Wortham Theater
1/25-3/29
Escaping Earth: The Kinetic Work of Casey Curran
Curiosity and wonder are sparked while exploring the haunting beauty of human innovation and its aftermath through Curran’s kinetic sculptures, asteroid paintings and installations. Times vary, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
1/26
Chance the Rapper
After a highly anticipated return to the road, this Grammy-winning artist brings his debut studio album and most dynamic body of work to date, The Big Day, to Houston. 7pm, tickets vary, Toyota Center
1/27-28
Music and Isolation: Aizuri Quartet
The Aizuri Quartet showcases its spectacular range of music composed in times of intense isolation—from medieval and Renaissance to Haydn and Beethoven to American Conlon Nancarrow—in an emotional, captivating performance. 7:30pm, tickets $60, The Menil Collection
1/28-2/2
The Band’s Visit
Winner of 10 Tony Awards, this offbeat musical tells the story of a lost band of musicians who bring a small town to life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. Times vary, tickets from $35, The Hobby Center
1/30-31
Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland
Choreographed by Mark Morris with an original score by Ethan Iverson, “Pepperland” pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This colorful new work resounds with the ingenuity, musicality, wit and humanity for which the company is known. 8pm, tickets from $39, Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater
1/31-2/16
Aida
Set in ancient Egypt, this profound love story of betrayal and sacrifice returns to the Wortham stage in a new production directed by Phelim McDermott and enhanced by visionary artist Basil Twist’s silk choreography. Times vary, tickets from $35, Wortham Theater Center
2/1
Celine Dion
After more than a decade, and with a Las Vegas residency under her belt, this world-renowned icon returns to the road with her Courage World Tour, during which she will hit 50-plus cities in the United States and her native Canada. During Dion’s more than 35-year career, she has sold nearly 250 million albums, won five Grammys and received Billboard Music Awards’ lifetime achievement Icon Award. “Near, far, wherever you are…”—this is a night you won’t want to miss. 7:30pm tickets from $60, Toyota Center
2/7
HGO Concert of Arias
Immerse yourself in the most moving arias in the opera repertoire during the live finals of The Eleanor McCollum Competition’s monthslong contest, during which guests will vote for their favorite performers and enjoy a seated dinner to honor studio artists and competition winners. 7pm, tickets from $600, tables from $6,000, Wortham Theater Center
2/7-9
Jersey Boys
Frankie, Bob, Nick and Tommy croon the story of their journey from singing under street lamps to touring the country, featuring all their hits including “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “December 1963.” Times vary, tickets from $40, The Hobby Center
2/8-16
Robert Schumann Festival: Angels and Demons
Explore Schumann’s oeuvre with musical works from four of the composer’s symphonies, choral selections and highly anticipated solos by pianist Benjamin Grosvenor and cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Times and tickets vary, Jones Hall and The Hobby Center
2/16
William Shatner and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Screening
Enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, followed by a live appearance from William Shatner, who will share fascinating and funny behind-the-scenes stories from portraying the original Captain James T. Kirk. 7:30pm, tickets from $60, Arena Theatre
2/20-21
Bon Iver & TU Dance Come Through
This indie band and contemporary dance troupe collaborate for an exceptional performance featuring original music from Bon Iver and new innovative choreography from TU Dance’s Uri Sands. 8pm, tickets from $39, Jones Hall
2/22
Ballet Ball
Houston Ballet celebrates its 50 years of creativity with first-class entertainment, a silent auction, a seated dinner and performances by company dancers. 7pm, tickets from $2,500, tables from $25,000, Wortham Theater Center
2/24-25
Folk Inspirations
Enjoy a journey through Spain, Hungary and Armenia with the unique combination of mandolin and harp as two virtuosos bring to life new compositions ranging from Bach to folk tunes. 7:30pm, tickets $60, The Menil Collection
Photography by: Brian Purnell of Mushroom Creative House
