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SUMMARY:Rothko Concert for Peace 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you having trouble quieting the noise around you? Step into a morning of music and poetry that invites stillness\, reflection\, and peace\,\n\nJoin us for a contemplative morning of music and poetry\, presented in collaboration with Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Houston. This special gathering will weave together the rich traditions of Indian classical music and the powerful voices of local poets\, offering a space for reflection\, connection\, and peace.\n\nJoin us for this moving celebration of peace\, where music and poetry converge to honor the spirit of the day.\n\nThe program will feature the internationally acclaimed Aditya Prakash Ensemble\, bringing the depth and beauty of Karnatik music—a South Indian tradition rooted in the intricate interplay of Raga (melody)\, Tala (rhythm)\, and Sahitya (lyrics). With Aditya Prakash on vocals\, Sruti Sarathy on violin\, and Rohan Krishnamurthy on mridangam\, the ensemble will share a dynamic blend of traditional repertoire\, contemporary interpretations\, and spontaneous improvisations—an experience both timeless and rare in Karnatik performance.\n\nAdding to this atmosphere of peace and creativity\, we will also hear original poetry from Houston Poet Laureate Reyes Ramirez and young voices from The Fay School\, whose words will invite us to reflect on unity\, harmony\, and hope.\n\nPay what you can\, $15 – $25\n\nFor more information and to reserve seats\, see https://rothkochapel.org/experience/events/register/2619
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rothko-concert-for-peace-2025/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000
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SUMMARY:Music Fest
DESCRIPTION:A day of music and fellowship with local bands\, food\, belly dancers. Bring Children\, coolers\, pets on leases\, lawn chairs\, frisbees and any pastime you please. Arts & Crafts. Hand drumming. children’s Peace Club Activities. Vendors welcome.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/music-fest/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Peace Education for Children & Families,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T180000
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SUMMARY:Making Some Noise for George Floyd
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Center for the Healing Racism on Thursday\, May 25\, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM (CDT) to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.  The event will take place at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004.  If you are a spoken word artist\, poet\, singer or other performing artist\, we invite you to contribute to the ceremony. \nSpoken word artist Isabella Zavala will be there making some noise for George Floyd. Isabella is an 11th grade student at Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School.  She plans to major in criminal justice and become a lawyer. Also making some noise for George Floyd will be Alisa and Alejandro Magallon\, former members of the Houston Grand Opera chorus.  We hope you decide to join us too. \nThis event is free and open to the public with donations encouraged.  Registration is required at: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/make-some-noise-for-george-floyd/.  Free parking is available in HCC Lot 9 at Holman and Crawford/Almeda.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/making-some-noise-for-george-floyd/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T190000
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SUMMARY:“Will and Soul” Concert featuring Loop38
DESCRIPTION:Loop38 explores human creativity\, perseverance\, and all that binds us all together. Works by George Lewis and Chen Yi look inward\, considering humanity’s inherent creativity and life force\, while Carolyn Chen’s work looks outward\, contemplating our relationship with the environment. Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton joins the musicians of Loop38 to present the world premiere of a work by Martha Horst based on D.E.E.P.’s poetry about hope\, aspiration\, and the power of creation.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/will-and-soul-concert-featuring-loop38/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230115T030000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration at POST Houston
DESCRIPTION:On Jan 15\, POST is celebrating the Lunar New Year which welcomes the Year of the Rabbit (Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese Zodiac). The celebration\, which brings back Lunar New Year festivities to downtown\, is hosted by the Ho Family of the House of Ho on HBO Max and powered by the sustainable electricity provider Rhythm Energy. \n‍ \n12pm to 11pm | 📍North Docks \nAn Asian pop-up market will transform the northern docks at POST into a carnivalesque atmosphere with food vendors serving traditional foods eaten at the Lunar New Year\, games\, arts and crafts\, and other cultural activities.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration-at-post-houston/
LOCATION:POST HTX\, 401 Franklin St.\, Houston\, 77201
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Openair Company by Shifter":MAILTO:leo@shifterdesign.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T193000
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SUMMARY:Acclaimed Historian\, Environmentalist Douglas Brinkley in Live Houston
DESCRIPTION:New York Times best-selling author and acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley will discuss his upcoming book\, Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy\, Rachel Carson\, Lyndon Johnson\, Richard Nixon\, and the Great Environmental Awakening\, at The Progressive Forum Thursday\, November 10\, at 7:30 p.m. CT.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/acclaimed-historian-environmentalist-douglas-brinkley-in-live-houston/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T193000
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SUMMARY:Alexander Vindman Live in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Lt. Col. (retired) Alexander Vindman\, the man of conscience who reported President Trump’s “perfect call” that led to presidential impeachment\, will discuss his book\, Here\, Right Matters: An American Story\, at The Progressive Forum Thursday\, October\, 13 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/alexander-vindman-live-in-houston/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T203000
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CREATED:20220814T030806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T030809Z
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SUMMARY:Pulitzer Winner Nikole Hannah-Jones Live in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize winner Nikole Hannah-Jones will discuss her book\, New York Times number one bestseller The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story\, at The Progressive Forum Wednesday\, August 24\, at 7:30 p.m. CT. \nIn 2021\, Governor Abbott and Texas legislators explicitly banned The 1619 Project from being taught in K-12 public schools. \nThe ACLU of Texas is the event sponsor and promotional partner. \nAll attendees will receive a copy of The 1619 Project\, a retail value of $38.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pulitzer-winner-nikole-hannah-jones-live-in-houston/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T130000
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CREATED:20210525T030337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T030338Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplation & Sound: Unitarian Universalist Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in celebration of Pride month in the Unitarian Universalist tradition led by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Mark Vogel of First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston. This family-friendly offering will include songs of social justice\, readings and interactive meditations. Register to receive the livestream link.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/contemplation-sound-unitarian-universalist-tradition/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T133000
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SUMMARY:Jim Presley in Concert--old school acoustic blues and Native American music
DESCRIPTION:For the second barter fair in a row\, we will also welcome blues guitarist Jim Presley to the Barter Fair sound stage. Jim will play Old School Acoustic Blues plus original creations in this tradition and others\, as well as Native American songs interspersed with delightful stories.  Learn more about Jim and his music here\nConcert will be outdoors and we will be observing Covid-19 precautions–social distancing\, masks\, good hand sanitizing technique
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jim-presley-in-concert-old-school-acoustic-blues-and-native-american-music/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T193000
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SUMMARY:Rothko in Jazz with Maris Briežkalns Quintet
DESCRIPTION:The Rothko Chapel continues its 50th Anniversary celebrations with a livestream jazz performance inspired by the work of Mark Rothko. In honor of Rothko’s Latvian heritage\, Latvian jazz ensemble the Māris Briežkalns Quintet commissioned ten Latvian composers to each create an original jazz composition\, arranged and performed by the Quintet. Each composition is created to illustrate the moods and atmosphere evoked by an iconic Rothko painting selected by the composer. Register to receive the livestream link.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rothko-in-jazz-with-maris-briezkalns-quintet/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T142516Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplation & Sound: Hindu Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Hindu tradition\, led by Dr. Hansa Medley and representatives of International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Houston. In this traditional Vedic or Hindu meditation we will vibrate sacred sound in the form of mantras accompanied by musical instruments. Register to receive the livestream link.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/contemplation-sound-hindu-tradition/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200202T203000
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SUMMARY:Roy Zimmerman: Benefit Concert for Peace Camp Houston
DESCRIPTION:What can one person do about climate change\, torture\, racism\, xenophobia\, gun violence\, fracking\, Congressional ineptitude\, ignorance\, war and greed?  Write funny songs\, says Roy Zimmerman\, master satirist\, songwriter\, and performer.\n\nHPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston. Plus there’s an optional finger-foods/social before the concert.\n\nClick here for advance discount reservations.\n“Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression\,” says Roy\, “because in calling out the world’s absurdities and laughing in their face\, I’m affirming the real possibility for change.”\nRoy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime.  He’s shared stages with Bill Maher\, Robin Williams\, Ellen DeGeneres\, John Oliver\, Kate Clinton and George Carlin.  He’s been profiled on NPR’s “All Things Considered\,” and he’s a featured blogger for the Huffington Post.\n\nHe’s funny\, he’s a great musician\, he’s an excellent performer\, and his in-person performances are outstanding.  What more could you ask for?\n\nThe concert starts at 7:00 pm\, and there’s also optional finger-foods and social at 6:00 pm — bring some food or drink to share\, if you wish.\n\nLocation:\nUnitarian Fellowship of Houston\n1504 Wirt Rd.\nHouston\, TX 77055\n\nTickets:\n\nAdvance discount tickets are $15. Admission on the date of perfo0rmance is $20. Reserve your advance discount tickets now!\n\nVisit Roy’s web site and check out his music on YouTube for more information about him and his music. If you can’t come\, but would like to help us pay expenses so more children can attend peace camp\, go to the Peace Camp Houston donation form.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/roy-zimmerman-benefit-concert-for-peace-camp-houston/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T120000
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SUMMARY:26th Annual MLK Grande Parade In Midtown Houston
DESCRIPTION:The MLK Grande Parade In Houston’s Midtown Is One Of The Largest Single Day Multicultural Events In The U.S. That Is Held In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  \n  \nThe Parade Will Be Held On January 20\, 2020 Originating On San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). For More Information Visit http://www.mlkgrandeparade.org or Call 713-953-1633
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/26th-annual-mlk-grande-parade-in-midtown-houston/
LOCATION:Midtown Houston\, 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,March
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLK Parade Foundation":MAILTO:mlkgrandeparade@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152238
CREATED:20191216T210948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T210948Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Christmas at the Jail
DESCRIPTION:Benefit concert for End Mass Incarceration (organization that puts on Christmas at the Jail) featuring the ElectroLuv Elf Party w/ Xombies\, Jes & Friends\, Kasama\, Robert Kuhn. Come on down!!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/benefit-concert-for-christmas-at-the-jail/
LOCATION:Dan Electros Guitar Bar\, 1031 E 24th St\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152238
CREATED:20190904T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T200517Z
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SUMMARY:Bill McKibben Q&A with Mayor Turner
DESCRIPTION:Bill McKibben is the world’s most famous environmentalist and leader of the climate movement. Mayor Turner is joining McKibben for a Q&A on Houston’s Climate Action Plan. \nFor more information please visit https://www.progressiveforumhouston.org/event/bill-mckibben
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/bill-mckibben-qa-with-mayor-turner/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@progressiveforumhouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20190730T002811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T002811Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz for Peace: Free Radicals + The Bob Henschen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The annual Jazz for Peace performance at Houston Mennonite Church is back for 2019! \nFeaturing Free Radicals + The Bob Henschen Quartet \nPotluck\, silent auction\, and performance to help Free Radicals pay fair wages to the many guest artists on their upcoming 8th album. The silent auction will include dozens of peace posters from the personal collection of longtime Houston peace and justice activist Lee Loe. \nhttp://freerads.com\nhttps://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/bobhenschen \nEntry by donation; $10 suggested but no one will be turned away.\nhttps://www.houstonmennonite.org/jazz
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jazz-for-peace-free-radicals-the-bob-henschen-quartet/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20190517T124318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T124318Z
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SUMMARY:HOUSTONIANS ARE CALLED TO DANCE FOR PEACE
DESCRIPTION:Core Dance\, a professional dance organization\, invites Houstonians of all ages and abilities to come together to dance for peace on Sunday\, June 2 from 10am to noon in Hermann Park.  Now in its 39thyear\, Planetary Danceis a simple dance that everyone can do co-created by Anna Halprin.  Known as the pioneer of the postmodern dance movement\, Halprin describes Planetary Danceas “a dance for promoting peace among people and peace with the Earth.”  Local dancers and drummers will invite those participating to walk\, run\, or stand in three concentric circles creating a moving mandala. Halprin’s intent is that the group will form a collective body whose every step will become a prayer for healing Earth. \nIn Houston Planetary Dance will be performed in Hermann Park off Hermann Park Drive on a grassy area located across the street from the main entrance of the Houston Museum of Natural Science\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030. Participation in “Planetary Dance” is free and open to the public but advance registration is required:https://donate.coredance.org/campaigns/10823-planetary-dance-houston-2019 \nWhere to Park \nFree parking is available in Hermann Park near the Sam Houston Monument (Lot A)\, the large central parking lots in front of the Houston Zoo (Lots G and F)\, across the street (Lot H)\, near Miller Outdoor Theatre (Lots E and D) and beside the McGovern Centennial Gardens (Lot C) located on Hermann Drive. Metered parking is available on the streets adjacent to the Park.  To view a parking lot map click here: https://www.hermannpark.org/media/uploads/hermann_park_parking_map.pdf \nAbout Core Dance \nCore Dance\, an award-winning contemporary dance company with global reach\, creates\, performs\, and produces compelling original dance that ignites the creative spirit and actively encourages participation and conversation with the community. For nearly four decades\, Core Dance has supported innovation\, collaboration\, artistic risk-taking and sustainable art-making in dance.  Core Dance was co-founded in 1980 in Houston\, Texas by dancer and choreographer Sue Schroeder and her sister\, Kathy Russell.  Five years later\, the organization added Atlanta\, Georgia as a second home base\, creating a context for dance that is relevant in both cities and around the globe. Core Dance uses dance to educate\, question and illuminate\, and is internationally recognized for its artistically driven research practices\, cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary collaborations\, the humanity of the individual Dance Artists\, and its rigorous physicality. (coredance.org) \n### \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstonians-are-called-to-dance-for-peace/
LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Core Dance":MAILTO:info@coredance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20190312T143753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T143857Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Unitarian Universalist Spring Music\, Peace and Justice Festival
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Music\, Peace and Justice Festival in a beautiful\, shaded setting at the Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, with indoor space in case of bad weather. Music! Food! Information Tables! Networking! Fun! \nBring lawn chairs and picnic lunch\, or food cooked by Food Not Bombs will be available on site for a donation. \nEnjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening with peace and justice activists. HPJC member organizations are invited to share information and literature\, while everyone gets to have a day of music and food and fun. To reserve space for a table/booth\, contact Mark Holt at uumusicfest@gmail.com
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2019-unitarian-universalist-spring-music-peace-and-justice-festival/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &amp%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org
GEO:29.7968444;-95.4843976
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20190216T231833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T231833Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Event:  “Talk With Us”
DESCRIPTION:What are the origins of racism?  Can a person stop being racist?  How can we make talking about race easier?  These are just a few of the topics to be discussed during “Talk with Us\,” an event hosted by the African American Culture Club of Energy Institute High School on Wednesday\, February 20th from 6:00 to 8:00PM\, 3501 Southmore Blvd. (Ted Talk room)\, Houston\, TX 77004.  The event will feature a discussion led by Ms. Cherry Steinwender\, co-founder and executive director of the Houston-based Center for the Healing of Racism.  Ms. Steinwender’s talk will be followed by a Q & A and an Open Mic session.  This free event is open to the general public.\nFor more information\, contact: Anne Geyer\, anne.geyer@comcast.net
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/black-history-month-event-talk-with-us/
LOCATION:Energy Institute High School\, 3501 Southmore Blvd.\, 2nd Floor "Ted Talk" Room\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Geyer":MAILTO:anne.geyer@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180801T163528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T144807Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Concert Fundraiser Benefiting the Foreign Policy Alliance
DESCRIPTION:The Foreign Policy Alliance is hosting its first fundraiser\, a Jazz Concert\, Sunday\, September 2\, 7 pm\, at the Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd. The concert will feature noted Houston jazz pianist Bob Henschen’s quartet\, featuring saxophonist Warren Sneed\, and the popular and wildly eclectic group\, the Free Radicals. \nA tax deductible $10 donation is requested but no one will be turned away. Proceeds go to support the work of the Foreign Policy Alliance\, which is bringing together left and right in support of a non-interventionist U.S. foreign Policy. \nFor more information: 713-661-9889\, bhenschen@msn.com\, ForeignPolicyAlliance.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jazz-concert-benefiting-foreign-policy-alliance-2018/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Fundraiser,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Crosier":MAILTO:hpjc@crosierbiomed.com
GEO:29.791019;-95.485694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180825T202606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180825T202606Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of Survival / Historias de Supervivencia - Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Houston for the first stop of Stories of Survival Tour. From the the Gulf South to Puerto Rico Stories of Survival will bring community together to learn\, deepen connections\, and share stories about community-centered solutions and strategies for survival in the face of climate change. Coinciding with observances of the devastating disasters during hurricane season that continually impact our home places\, the tour will include FREE solar-powered “Cine Solar” film screenings\, community dinners\, storytelling\, collective visioning\, and other unique artistic and cultural offerings. \nStories of Survival is being hosted by a collaborative of grassroots groups\, organizers\, media-makers\, artists and activists acting at the frontlines of climate\, including Another Gulf Is Possible Collaborative\, Bridge The Gulf\, Defend Puerto Rico\, Sierra Club\, Texas Housers\, West Street Recovery\, and Working Films\, among others. \nStories of Survival will close out the Hurricane Harvey Peoples Tribunal\, a two day event on August 24th and 25th\, in which residents\, community leaders\, and experts will testify and imagine creative solutions that could move Houston toward becoming more resilient to future climate disasters. For more info on the tribunal visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-tribunal-on-hurricane-harvey-recovery-tickets-48942602642.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/stories-of-survival-historias-de-supervivencia-houston/
LOCATION:NuWaters Co-op\, 2320 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Live Performance,Social,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Another Gulf is Possible":MAILTO:jdutta@workingfilms.org
GEO:29.7344419;-95.3653694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180715T224302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180715T224333Z
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SUMMARY:Free Comedy Theater + Disaster Auction = The Perfect Night Out
DESCRIPTION:This fun\, FREE event is part theater\, part auction – and all help for hurricane victims. You’ll laugh\, you’ll feel hope\, you’ll experience the world class comedy of Ted & Co TheaterWorks… \nCome prepared to laugh out loud\, to bid on auction items (part of the performance)\, and to lend your support to a cause close to all our hearts: All funds raised will benefit the work of Mennonite Disaster Service restoring homes and hope for those affected by natural disaster. MDS is currently working in Texas\, Florida\, and Puerto Rico\, helping those affected by the 2017 hurricanes. \nGet your tickets soon – space is limited! \nAbout the show: \nThere are many Gospel stories of Jesus gathered around tables. There was food to eat and food for thought\, exploring who was invited to those tables and who showed up. The miracles of Jesus were sometimes ordinary stories with extraordinary results. \nTake a fresh look at the Gospel stories and discover that when uncorked\, these stories pour out sparkling drops of laughter such as Jesus must have found in the people he met along the way. Ted and Jeff have gathered these stories\, mixing in a pinch of humor\, a dollop of song and several servings of pasta with some cheese and wine on the side. \nBon Appetit! \nReserve your free tickets online today!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/free-comedy-theater-disaster-auction-the-perfect-night-out/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180804T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180717T204124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T025728Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Peace Camp featuring the band Traveler
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for this benefit for Houston Peace Camp\, a day camp for kids that fosters an understanding of peace\, justice\, and environmental awareness. \nAll proceeds go toward helping this very special program. \nLocated in historic Eastwood\, just north of UH on the corner of Lockwood and Telephone\, Bohemeo’s Cafe offers locally roasted coffee\, healthful and tasty food\, and beer and wine. They also offer a laid-back and casual atmosphere\, great for kicking back with good friends and a cold local draught beer or hot latte. Come out and dig Traveler’s music and Bohemeo’s cool vibe while contributing to this worthy educational organization!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/benefit-concert-for-peace-camp-featuring-the-band-traveler/
LOCATION:Bohemeo’s Cafe & Coffeeshop\, 708 Telephone Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Peace Education for Children & Families,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &amp%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org
GEO:29.7347805;-95.3314365
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180328T202942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T202942Z
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SUMMARY:RACE CARDS: SELINA THOMPSON
DESCRIPTION:Installation\nMATCH Gallery\n3400 Main St.\nApril 10-15 | 1pm-7pm \nPerformance\nMATCH Box 1\nSaturday\, April 14\n3pm-7pm (come + go) \nSelina Thompson is a UK based artist\, performer\, and writer. Her practice is primarily intimate\, political\, and participatory\, with a strong strand of public engagement that then leads to joyous\, highly visual work that seeks to connect to those often marginalized by the arts. \nThe Race Cards installation is a room containing 1\,000 questions about race\, written by Selina Thompson. In this constantly evolving installation and archive\, Thompson invites participants to supply their own answers to the many facets of race and racism in modern society by answering one of the questions. Up to four people may access the installation at once\, and are invited to spend some time experiencing it at their own pace. \nOn April 14 at 3pm\, Selina Thompson will ask all 1\,000 questions in a durational performance in MATCH Box 1. Audience members may come and go throughout the performance\, arriving anytime between 3pm and 7pm. While at the MATCH\, audiences are encouraged to interact with the Race Cards gallery installation. \nThe performance requires a tickets\, but no reservation is necessary for the installation. \nInfo and Tickets
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/race-cards-selina-thompson/
LOCATION:MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston)\, 3400 Main Street\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture
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GEO:29.7401737;-95.3787674
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180314T145015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T145044Z
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SUMMARY:Houston in Concert Against Hate: Many Voices\, One City
DESCRIPTION:Houston in Concert Against Hate: Many Voices\, One City presents the world-renowned\nHouston Symphony Orchestra and moving stories of ADL’s work to combat hate and promote\nrespect. This year\, we celebrate the global diversity of the City of Houston\, acknowledge\nthe struggles of its multicultural communities\, and call on all of our supporters to join their\nvoices in the fight against hate. \nThe night begins with a VIP meet & greet reception for our VIP donors and distinguished\nhonorees\, followed by a cocktail reception and silent auction filled with items exclusive to\nthe event. The highlight of the evening will be a spectacular performance by the Houston\nSymphony. At the conclusion\, all guests are invited to the dessert finale in the Grand Lobby.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-in-concert-against-hate-many-voices-one-city/
LOCATION:Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts\, 615 Louisiana Street\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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GEO:29.7608909;-95.3650044
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana Street Houston 77002;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=615 Louisiana Street:geo:-95.3650044,29.7608909
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180330T233000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180215T172910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T172910Z
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SUMMARY:HPJC Benefit w David Rovics\, Deconstruction Crew\, & Rob Mungle
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at this benefit concert for Houston Peace and Justice Center featuring radical singer songwriter David Rovics\, radical rockers Torry Mercer and Deconstruction Crew\, along with the cutting edge political stand-up of comedian Rob Mungle. This is an early show at the historical Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar. Doors at 8pm\, music at 8:30.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-benefit-w-david-rovics-deconstruction-crew-rob-mungle/2018-03-30/
LOCATION:Dan Electros Guitar Bar\, 1031 E 24th St\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torry Mercer":MAILTO:torrymercer9@hotmail.com
GEO:29.808525;-95.3857346
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180218T043853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T202436Z
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SUMMARY:Rise Up and Sing - Concert with Annie Patterson and Peter Blood
DESCRIPTION:Annie Patterson & Peter Blood\, the creators of the songbooks Rise Up Singing and Rise Again\, are coming to Houston! \nThey will be teaching and leading songs from their new songbook Rise Again in a singalong concert open to all. This is a great opportunity to meet the couple who “wrote the book” (the best-selling group singing collection Rise Up Singing) as well as building community and celebrating the work being done to build resilience and resistance in these challenging times. \nPurchase tickets or songbooks here
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rise-sing-concert-annie-patterson-peter-blood/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180315T191349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T191349Z
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SUMMARY:Backspace Rocks the A\,B\,Cs fundraiser for Moms Demand Action
DESCRIPTION:Backspace is a rock-n-roll covered band started in 2007\, a group of like-minded (and like-hearted) business professionals who want to benefit the Houston community through their music. Their annual show is a themed “one-time-only” performance for charity. The theme for the 2018 show is “Backspace Rocks the A\, B\, C’s” wherein Backspace will play a 26-song set by 26 bands representing every letter of the alphabet. The concert will be held Saturday\, March 24\, 2018\, at White Oak Music Hall. Come support Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and other Houston charities that are serving our youngest in need\, at a time when we need it the most. \nRSVP here: http://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/8651 \nPurchase tickets: https://opheart.org/events/backspace-rocks-the-a-b-cs-charity-concert/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/backspace-rocks-the-abcs-fundraiser-for-moms-demand-action/
LOCATION:White Oak Music Hall\, 2915 N Main St\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moms Demand Action":MAILTO:info@everytown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T152239
CREATED:20180304T214455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180304T214455Z
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SUMMARY:2018 UU Music\, Peace & Justice Festival
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Music\, Peace and Justice Festival in a beautiful\, shaded setting at the Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, with indoor space in case of bad weather. Music! Food! Information Tables! Networking! Fun! \nBring lawn chairs and picnic lunch\, or food cooked by Food Not Bombs will be available on site for a donation. \nEnjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening with peace and justice activists. HPJC member organizations are invited to share information and literature\, while everyone gets to have a day of music and food and fun. To reserve space for a table/booth\, contact Mark Holt at uumusicfest@gmail.com \nFree Admission. \nThe event is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist churches of Houston\, and the Houston Peace and Justice Center. \nDate and Time: Saturday March 24\, 2018 from 2pm till about 9pm \nLocation: Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX 77055
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2018-uu-music-peace-justice-festival/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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