Calendar of Events | The Orange Show

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art produces an ongoing series of exhibitions, concerts, films, and other performance art as well as classes & workshops, taking place at various locations both within the organization's properties and across Houston.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 3 | 9:30a-12:30 p

Intro to Mosaic Making

Mosaic techniques for beginners taught by the artists who built Smither Park.

October 16 | 8 - 11 pm

Visionary Performance Series:

Deerhoof with Ak'Chamel

The return of one of the most influential and original rock bands of the past thirty years. Houston's Ak'Chamel, Giver of Illness opens the show.

October 17 | 2 - 5 pm

Drawing with Fire:

Intro to Torch / Plasma Cutting

Explore the art of classic torch cutting in a supportive community environment

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October 25 | 7:30-9pm

Full Moon Yoga, Sound Bath, and Yoga Pose Costume Party!

A timeless practice for healthy mind and body, held under the full moon with live music and sound bath. Come in costume as your favorite yoga pose!

October 30 | 7 - 10 pm

The Happening XLII: Happ'o'ween!

You never know what you'll get at our monthly performance art variety extravaganza.

November 3 | 9 - 9:45 am

Books in the Bandshell

Orange Show staff members read to little ones ages 2 - 6. Easy craft activities and lots of smiles.

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December 12 | 6 - 10 pm

FLOWriety Fire

presented by Renegade Carnies

These fire and flow artists light up the park with a spectacular community experience.

October 6 | 9 - 9:45 am

Books in the Bandshell:

Jill reads "The Halloween Kid"

Orange Show staff members read to little ones ages 2 - 6. Easy craft activities and lots of smiles.

Oct 17 | 9:30a-12:30 pm

Intro to Mosaic Making

Mosaic techniques for beginners taught by the artists who built Smither Park.

October 20 | 9 - 9:45 am

Books in the Bandshell:

Pete reads poems by Shel Silverstein

Orange Show staff members read to little ones ages 2 - 6. Easy craft activities and lots of smiles.

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October 28 - November 1

Special Exhibition:

Office of Collecting and Design

A traveling museum -- part wonderland, part library, and part nostalgia machine -- devoted to the diminutive, the misplaced, the unusual, and the forgotten.

Orange Pumpkins

October 31 | 1-3 pm

Smither Park Spook-tacular with Monarch Chamber Players

Come join us for a free program of Halloween music by Monarch Chamber Players along with seasonal craft activities.

November 17 | 9-9:45 am

Books in the Bandshell

Orange Show staff members read to little ones ages 2 - 6. Easy craft activities and lots of smiles.

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December 27 | 1 - 5 pm

Beer Can House Block Party

featuring TBA

Raise a can and meet the neighbors with music, crafts, and more.

October 11 | 2 - 5 pm

Smither Park Sunday featuring

Breaking Light [Ft. Worth]

An afternoon of free, family-friendly fun with live music, walk-up craft activities, and vendor market.

October 17 | 10a - 1p

Intro to MIG Welding

Explore the art of MIG welding in a supportive community environment.

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October 24 | 7 pm

Visionary Performance Series:

The Residents - Eskimo Live!

The Residents have thrived as an anonymous music and performance group for 50+ years.

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October 29 | 6 - 8 pm

Artist Trading Card Meetup

Make art, make trades, and make friends at this casual monthly meetup. All are welcome! Free!

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November 1 | 5 - 7:30

Day of the Dead with SpaceCityCircus

Come join us for a free Halloween event at Smither Park. Watch SpaceCityCircus perform the history of The Day of the Dead!

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November 19 | 6 - 8 pm

Artist Trading Card Meetup

Make art, make trades, and make friends at this casual monthly meetup. All are welcome! Free!

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April 16, 2027 | 7 & 9 pm

Visionary Performance Series:

Bonnie "Prince" Billy

The peerless American singer-songwriter returns to the Orange Show for the first time since 2009. Two shows!

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