Experience an evening of spontaneous music and creativity with Stephen Nachmanovitch, a pioneer in the art of improvisation. Watch as he crafts music in the moment, blending violin, voice, and storytelling into a unique live performance. Don’t miss this chance to witness the power and joy of improvisation on stage. Stephen Nachmanovitch is an American musician, author, artist, and educator. He performs and teaches internationally as an improvisational violinist, and at the intersections of performing and multimedia arts, philosophy, and ecology.

Doors: 7PM
Show: 8PM
Ages: ALL AGES 

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The fabulous annual Punch Party at Rienzi is better than ever with a Día de los Muertos spin. Make plans now to enjoy traditional 18th-century punch, contemporary punches, and classic cocktail recipes. You’re encouraged to don your most dazzling Día de los Muertos makeup and attire or a fantastic masquerade mask.
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Celebrated as a rising star in the classical guitar world, French guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre captivates listeners with expressive depth, technical brilliance, and a wide-ranging repertoire. A top prize winner at the renowned Guitar Foundation of America competition, Feuillâtre is one of the rare guitarists signed to the legendary Deutsche Grammophon label. His latest album, Spanish Serenades, highlights his passion for Spanish music, adding another rich layer to his celebrated discography.

Experience Raphaël Feuillâtre's Latin Passions in the intimate setting of the

Menil Collection.

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Also available November 4th

Celebrate the release of Coloring with Coco: Rest and Reflect with Andrea Ballo!

RSVP here WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Celebrate the beauty, confidence, and style of Black women with this empowering coloring book, designed to inspire rest, reflection, and creativity. With illustrations by Andrea Ballo, the founder of The Coco Michele Illustrations brand, this coloring book is perfect for self-care or as a thoughtful gift, offering a relaxing space to color and embrace your true self. Andrea Ballo began making coloring books as an ode to her inner child, who never saw herself reflected in the coloring books that she enjoyed.

*There will be a coloring station available before the event and during the signing, with provided markers and coloring sheets

Join us for the Fall Research Series, featuring engaging presentations and discussions on how to conduct research at the African American History Research Center (AAHRC). This series is designed to teach you how to research with our collections using primary resources, Black newspapers, and funeral programs. 

Registration and more info here.

HOUSTON'S LONGEST RUNNING AND BIGGEST BLOCK PARTY invites you to join us for the Fall 2025 season.
The businesses of Mid Main together with Mid Main Lofts present, First Thursday Block Party September 4, October 2nd, and November 6th.
Check in at 3550 Main St. to make a $10 donation to our monthly nonprofit partners for an ALL ACCESS wristband to the festivities! #EATSHOPROCK all of our awesome block partners, enjoy delicious beer sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company ((PLUS)) live music, art shows, special activations, and procure handmade goodies from local vendors at the Winbern Street Market.
 
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NOVEMBER 6th NONPROFIT:
LIVE MUSIC
6pm: DJ , The Mid Main Lofts Breezeway
6pm:, Winnie’s Patio
7pm: TBD, Winbern Street
9pm: TBD, The Continental Club
9pm: TBD, Big Top
ART SHOWS
6pm-10pm: Mid Main Art Gallery
6pm-10pm: Mark "Scapdaddy" Bradford, Metal Art, Winbern Street
ACTIVATIONS
>> Tarot Card Readings with Amber Ambrose, 7pm -9pm!
>> Double Trouble Condessa Art Workshop, 7pm-10pm!
>> 8th Wonder's Howdy Beverages, Winbern Street!
>> Sig's Lagoon, The Fashion Time Machine, My Flaming Heart, + Rodeo Tiger OPEN LATE for shopping and fresh ink!
>> $3 Shots, $5 Domestic Beers at Alley Kat!
WINBERN NIGHT MARKET 6PM-10PM
-> Mo's Vegan Bites: The very best vegan treats in Houston!
-> La Planta: Botanical resin art jewelry and home decor!
-> LSW Collection: Handcrafted candles, wax melts, room/linen sprays, body sprays + treats!
-> Simone: Roots and rhythm jewelry + home decor!
-> Rodeo Tiger Art: Unique art pieces by local talent
-> Plant It Forward: Fresh Farm Veggies and CSA!
OUR WEBSITE: midmainhouston.com
BLOCK PARTNERS
@matchouston @rodeotigertattoo @bigkatsbarbershophouston
@tacosagogo @contclubhouston @bigtoplounge @homeslicepizza @spicygirlhtx @doubletroublehtx @myflamingheart @thefashiontimemachine @winnieshouston @kurasushi_usa @eyetheorytx @urbndentalmidtown @tet_houston @sigslagoon @alleykat

Celebrate the release of Bitter Honey with Lolá Ákínmádé!

RSVP here. RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Spanning four decades and three continents, Bitter Honey is a story about a mother and daughter divided by long buried secrets, struggling to understand each other as they forge their own paths, from the internationally bestselling author of In Every Mirror She’s Black.

1978: A scholarship draws Nancy from Gambia’s warmth into Stockholm’s frigid winter. When her friendship with charismatic scholar Lars blossoms into something more, she thinks she may have finally found her place. But there’s more to Lars than his charming persona, and Nancy is about to discover the danger of being drawn into his world… 

2006: Tina has had her taste of fame as Sweden’s sweetheart pop princess, representing her country at Eurovision. But beneath her glittery façade, she’s uncertain who she really is. Her mother, Nancy, seems desperate to keep the past under wraps, but will the unexpected appearance of Tina’s father—a man she has long thought dead—help open the door to self-discovery?

Nancy just wants to protect her daughter from making the same mistakes she did, but Tina longs for the freedom to mess up, knowing her mother will always be there to support her. The two women love each other unconditionally, but can they learn to trust each other as well?

This poignant novel delves deep into the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters and delivers a warm, heartfelt story of love, forgiveness, and women finding their voices.

Opener: Ab-Soul
 
Doors: 7pm

This show is ALL AGES

All General Admission Tickets are Standing Room only 
 
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NOVEMBER 19 AND 20 | 6 PM | PITMAN CINEMA THEATRE | SUSAN AND FAYEZ SAROFIM HALL
All members of the Rice community and public are welcome.

Jelani Cobb
Dean, Graduate School of Journalism, Henry R. Luce Professor, Columbia University

A Peabody Award-winning journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker, Jelani Cobb will explore the ways in which demography is a factor in the current crisis of American democracy. In his talks, he will examine the dynamics of race and immigration, and use history as a means of contextualizing contemporary conflicts around these issues.

Wednesday, Nov. 19
“American Exceptions: Notes on Race and the Crisis of Democracy”

The United States is experiencing one of the most significant challenges to its democracy in the course of its history, one that is rooted in the primordial conflicts of race. This talk will examine the ways in which unresolved questions that date back to the nation’s founding and its most consequential conflict, the American Civil War, animate the battles that have emerged in the past decade and upended democratic traditions in the United States.

Thursday, Nov. 20
“Back Where You Came From: Immigration, Nativism and Anti-Democracy in the United States”

Amid a polarized political landscape, immigration remains the most volatile issue in American politics. The current partisan battles on this issue reflect demographic anxieties deeply rooted in American history and which offer insights into how we arrived at the present impasse. This talk will examine those themes, how they originated, what their implications have been and suggest how they may shape political and social conflict in the near future.

Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall is located on the campus of Rice University and is best reached by using Campus Entrance 8 at the intersection of University Boulevard and Stockton Drive. As you enter campus, the building is on the right. Visit the Rice website for campus maps and parking options.

https://humanities.rice.edu/campbell-lecture-series/jelani-cobb

NOVEMBER 19 AND 20 | 6 PM | PITMAN CINEMA THEATRE | SUSAN AND FAYEZ SAROFIM HALL
All members of the Rice community and public are welcome.

Jelani Cobb
Dean, Graduate School of Journalism, Henry R. Luce Professor, Columbia University

A Peabody Award-winning journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker, Jelani Cobb will explore the ways in which demography is a factor in the current crisis of American democracy. In his talks, he will examine the dynamics of race and immigration, and use history as a means of contextualizing contemporary conflicts around these issues.

Thursday, Nov. 20
“Back Where You Came From: Immigration, Nativism and Anti-Democracy in the United States”

Amid a polarized political landscape, immigration remains the most volatile issue in American politics. The current partisan battles on this issue reflect demographic anxieties deeply rooted in American history and which offer insights into how we arrived at the present impasse. This talk will examine those themes, how they originated, what their implications have been and suggest how they may shape political and social conflict in the near future.

Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall is located on the campus of Rice University and is best reached by using Campus Entrance 8 at the intersection of University Boulevard and Stockton Drive. As you enter campus, the building is on the right. Visit the Rice website for campus maps and parking options.

https://humanities.rice.edu/campbell-lecture-series/jelani-cobb

We're using puzzle making as an excuse to bein community with you all!!!

RSVP here. $5 to reserve your spot and libations. 

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us as we explore puzzles that celebrate fall energy and community spirit!

We'll provide the puzzles, trays, and drinks. We encourage bringing your favorite snacks or anything to make you feel cozy and comfortable!

Note: This event is intended for adults!

Celebrate the release of Chronicles of Ori with Harmonia Rosales!

RSVP here. RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat or RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming.

ABOUT THE BOOK

From the acclaimed fine artist Harmonia Rosales, a sweeping retelling of African myth illustrated throughout with Rosales’s spectacular paintings.

In Chronicles of Ori, her debut book, Harmonia Rosales retells the African myths she has long treasured, crafting an enthralling epic that spans the birth of the universe to the modern world of colonialism and resistance. She writes of the powerful, temperamental deities called the Orishas; of the founding of Yorubaland by the shrewd leader Oduduwa; of the young heroine Eve, born in a time of violence and despair, who would help her people regain their past splendor; and of shimmering serpents and monstrous shadows who stalk the lands of mortals. At the center of these linked tales is the bond, sometimes fraying, between the Orishas and the humans who worship them. It was the Orishas who made humans, and who gave them their most precious resource: their Oris, or destinies. Vividly brought to life by Rosales’s artwork, Chronicles of Ori will enlighten and delight readers for years to come.

Celebrate the photography collection Framing Fatherhood!

RSVP here. RSVP to reserve your spot or RSVP WITH BOOK to reserve a copy of Framing Fatherhood.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us as we celebrate fatherhood through photography and community. Enjoy libations and light bites while viewing artwork from the book. The event will include a book signing and gallery walk.