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

January 31 | 6 - 10 pm

The Happening XXIV

Performance

Join us for our monthly experimental performance art and open mic showcase

February 2 | 1 - 5 p

Smither Park Sunday

Feat. Houston Aztec Drum & Dance

A day of family friendly fun with live performance, art market, hand-on craft opportunities, and more

Feb 8 | 2-5pm

The Art of Welding

Class

Learn advanced MIG Welding techniques to allow you to create your own sculptural art piece

February 16 | 10a - 2p

Intro to Fire Artistry & Safety

Workshop

An introduction to the history and practice of fire performance and manipulation.

Feb 25 | 10am - 12pm

Educators Brunch

Community Meet-up

A casual get-together for educators to socialize and learn of opportunities to collaborate

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

Mar 1 | 10:30a -12:30p

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

Mar 8 | 10am-1pm

Intro to MIG Welding

Class

A beginners class on the basics of MIG Welding, including safety and techniques

March 14 | 10a - 2p

Intro to Fire Artistry & Safety

Workshop

An introduction to the history and practice of fire performance and manipulation.

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March 22 | 6-10pm

FLOWriety Fire Night!

Performance

Enjoy a stunning night of fire manipulation, flow arts, and live music at Smither Park!

March 29 | 7 - 8 pm

New Moon Yoga

Class

Yogi Jim Phelps guides you through a meditative practice beneath the new moon.

Apr 10 | 9am-1pm

The Main Street Drag

2025 Houston Art Car Parade Weekend

Keep on the lookout as mini-parades scatter all over town visiting schools, hospitals, and more!

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Apr 12 | 11am-5pm

Houston Art Car Parade

2025 Houston Art Car Parade Weekend

The main event kicks off at 11am on Allen Parkway, and the Art Cars roll at 2pm!

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

Apr 19 | 9:30a-12:30p

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

Apr 19 | 2-5pm

The Art of Welding

Class

Learn advanced MIG Welding techniques to allow you to create your own sculptural art piece

April 27 | 1 - 4 pm

Beer Can House C&C

Conservation & Crafts Volunteer Meet

Join our volunteers to assist with restoration and craft projects at the Beer Can House

May 10 | 10am-1pm

Intro to MIG Welding

Class

A beginners class on the basics of MIG Welding, including safety and techniques

May 10 | 2-5pm

Welding for the Home

Class

Learn advanced MIG Welding techniques to create everyday items for the home.

May 25 | 1 - 4 pm

Beer Can House C&C

Conservation & Crafts Volunteer Meet

Join our volunteers to assist with restoration and craft projects at the Beer Can House

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

Feb 1 | 9:30a - 12:30p

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

Feb 8 | 10am-1pm

Intro to MIG Welding

Class

A beginners class on the basics of MIG Welding, including safety and techniques

Feb 9 | 1-4pm

Intro to Custom LED Lights

Class

Learn from expert lighting artist Matt Fries of Moon Papas to create your own custom LEDs

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February 22 | 6-10pm

FLOWriety Fire Night!

Performance

Enjoy a stunning night of fire manipulation, flow arts, and live music at Smither Park!

February 27 | 7 - 8 pm

New Moon Yoga

Class

Yogi Jim Phelps guides you through a meditative practice beneath the new moon.

March 1 | 10am - 12pm

OS Conservation Corps

Meetup and Volunteer Opportunity

Build skills, learn about conservation, and help preserve iconic art environments in Houston

Mar 8 | 1-4pm

Intro to Custom LED Lights

Class

Learn from expert lighting artist Matt Fries of Moon Papas to create your own custom LEDs

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

Mar 15 | 9:30a-12:30p

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

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March 28 | 6 - 10 pm

The Happening XXVI

Performance

Join us for our monthly experimental performance art and open mic showcase

Mar 30 | 1 - 4 pm

Beer Can House C&C

Conservation & Crafts Volunteer Meet

Join our volunteers to assist with restoration and craft projects at the Beer Can House

Apr 10 | 6-10pm

Art Car Sneak Peek

2025 Houston Art Car Parade Weekend

Head to Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston for your first look at this year's Art Cars!

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Apr 12 | 12-5pm

VIPit Party & Benefit

2025 Houston Art Car Parade Weekend

Our largest fundraiser for the Houston Art Car Parade and the best spot for viewing art cars!

Apr 19 | 10am-1pm

Intro to MIG Welding

Class

A beginners class on the basics of MIG Welding, including safety and techniques

Apr 26 | 10 am - 1 pm

Houston Art Bike Festival

Festival

A family-friendly day of decorated bikes in partnership with Houston Parks Board and HISD.

April 27 | 7 - 8 pm

New Moon Yoga

Class

Yogi Jim Phelps guides you through a meditative practice beneath the new moon.

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May 10 | 1-3pm

Cyanotypes & Natural Dyes

Class

Artist Hannah Bull will teach how to use cyanotype photography & natural pigment dyes

May 11 | 10a - 2p

Intro to Fire Artistry & Safety

Workshop

An introduction to the history and practice of fire performance and manipulation.

May 26 | 7 - 8 pm

New Moon Yoga

Class

Yogi Jim Phelps guides you through a meditative practice beneath the new moon.

Feb 1 | 10am - 12pm

OS Conservation Corps

Meetup and Volunteer Opportunity

Build skills, learn about conservation, and help preserve iconic art environments in Houston

Feb 8 | 1-3pm

Paint & Sip w People's CO2

Class

The People's CO2 hosts a paint-and-sip using their carbon capture paint and found objects.

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

Feb 15 | 9:30a-12:30p

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

Feb 23 | 1 - 4 pm

Beer Can House C&C

Conservation & Crafts Volunteer Meet

Join our volunteers to assist with restoration and craft projects at the Beer Can House

Feb 28 | 6 - 10 pm

The Happening XXV

Performance

Join us for our monthly experimental performance art and open mic showcase

Mar 8 + Apr 5 | 1-3 pm

Intro to Tile Making

Class

Two-part workshop introducing shaping, sizing, and glazing techniques for custom ceramic tiles

Mar 8 | 2-5pm

Welding for the Home

Class

Learn advanced MIG Welding techniques to create everyday items for the home.

March 15 | 7pm

Nanocluster

Performance

Soundscapes by Colin Newman & Malka Spigel in collaboration with ambient country SUSS

March 29 | 10am-12pm

Educators Brunch

Community Meet-up

A casual get-together for educators to socialize and learn of opportunities to collaborate

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

Apr 5 | 9:30a-12:30p

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

Apr 11 | 6-11pm

The Legendary Art Car Ball

2025 Houston Art Car Parade Weekend

The annual party to end all parties returns featuring live music, performance art & art cars!

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Apr 13 | 11am-2pm

Art Car Awards Ceremony

2025 Houston Art Car Parade Weekend

Cheer on this year's Parade winners and get your last look at all of this year's amazing art cars

Apr 19 | 1-4pm

Intro to Custom LED Lights

Class

Learn from expert lighting artist Matt Fries of Moon Papas to create your own custom LEDs

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April 26 | 6 - 10 pm

The Happening XXVII

Performance

Join us for our monthly experimental performance art and open mic showcase

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

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

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

May 10 | 1-4pm

Intro to Custom LED Lights

Class

Learn from expert lighting artist Matt Fries of Moon Papas to create your own custom LEDs

Colorful Mosaic Tiles

May 17 | 9:30a-12:30p

Mosaics for Beginners

Class

An introductory class designed to teach the basic skills necessary to create mosaic art

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May 30 | 6 - 10 pm

The Happening XXVIII

Performance

Join us for our monthly experimental performance art and open mic showcase

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