CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON

Houston’s museums are among the city’s most popular attractions but with entry fees as high as $25 per person, some locals may be wondering if it’s even possible to see art in H-Town without breaking the bank.

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This revelatory show at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston finds the beat between gospel, blues, jazz, and visual art.

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MUSIQA performs works by Michael Daugherty, Nina C. Young, Gabriel Bolaños, and others.

^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Experience the Sundance Film Festival in your own backyard – or, more specifically, in your own backseat – when Houston Cinema Arts Society partners with Sundance to bring six official selection films to town. Sundance Film Festival: Houston kicks off Thursday, January 28, and though not a virtual event, the socially distanced drive-in viewings meet the criteria for a COVID-safe entertainment experience. You can join the free virtual screening of The Apollo here. If it's Beethoven’s favorite it must be good, but you can judge Beethoven’s personal favorite piece yourself on Saturday, January 30, at 8 p.m. when the Houston Symphony tackles his Symphony No.

^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Support UsHoliday fun peaks this week and it’s evident in this week’s list of best virtual bets. This year, you can enjoy a selection from more than 40 years’ worth of awardees during British Arrows Greatest Hits, presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Virtual Cinema. Pilot Dance Project is now streaming an on-demand virtual performance titled Mettle/Tether. You can purchase a ticket here for the on-demand virtual performance for $10.

On this episode of Encore Houston, performers from MUSIQA present concerts at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, with music inspired by special exhibitions. Music in this episode:New episodes of Encore Houston air Saturdays at 10 PM, with a repeat broadcast Sundays at 4 PM, all on Houston Public Media Classical.