Archway Music / Dance / Literary Events, 2026
MAY, 2026
Sunday, May 17, 6:00-8:00pm, Contempo
One of our regular groups! A creative mix of vocals, strings, percussion and keyboard.
One of our regular groups! A creative mix of vocals, strings, percussion and keyboard.
Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23, 7:00-8:00pm, Group Acorde
The company's signature collaborative and improvisational work between contemporary dance and experimental live music will fill the gallery space and its art with live, original music and dance drawing from classical to avant-garde. The performers will create in the moment shapes, sounds and space on site, inviting the audience to experience dance, music and visual art in an intimate and up-close setting. Continuing with our “pay what you can” programming, these performances are a unique way to experience the artists up close and will conclude with an intimate talk back between performers and all in attendance.
Performers will draw inspiration from Poetics of the Mundane-New Paintings, Collages, Ceramic Works, and Sculptures by Silvia PintoSouza and Jeff Forster. Group Acorde's artists Roberta Paixao Cortes, Thomas Helton and Lindsey McGill will be joined by guest artist Andrew Baker (musician).
The company's signature collaborative and improvisational work between contemporary dance and experimental live music will fill the gallery space and its art with live, original music and dance drawing from classical to avant-garde. The performers will create in the moment shapes, sounds and space on site, inviting the audience to experience dance, music and visual art in an intimate and up-close setting. Continuing with our “pay what you can” programming, these performances are a unique way to experience the artists up close and will conclude with an intimate talk back between performers and all in attendance.
Performers will draw inspiration from Poetics of the Mundane-New Paintings, Collages, Ceramic Works, and Sculptures by Silvia PintoSouza and Jeff Forster. Group Acorde's artists Roberta Paixao Cortes, Thomas Helton and Lindsey McGill will be joined by guest artist Andrew Baker (musician).
Sunday, May 24, 10:00am-10:00pm, Life Drawing Marathon!
An all-day marathon of figure drawing at the gallery. There are three sessions available: Session 1 with unclothed models from 10am-12pm, Session 2 with clothed models during gallery hours from 12-5pm and Session 3 with unclothed models from 5-10pm. Adults only during the unclothed sessions, please.
Tickets available for each session or discounted for all three available in our store.
An all-day marathon of figure drawing at the gallery. There are three sessions available: Session 1 with unclothed models from 10am-12pm, Session 2 with clothed models during gallery hours from 12-5pm and Session 3 with unclothed models from 5-10pm. Adults only during the unclothed sessions, please.
Tickets available for each session or discounted for all three available in our store.
Sunday, May 31, 6:00-8:00pm, Guitar Recital
A recital by guitar students of Jeremy Garcia of the University of Houston.
A recital by guitar students of Jeremy Garcia of the University of Houston.
JUNE, 2026
Monday, June 1, 7:00-8:00pm, Harp Recital with Juan Riveros
Juan Riveros is one of a new generation of harpists bridging a variety of styles and artistic avenues, building audiences and fostering fresh appreciation for an instrument with ancient and diverse traditions. A seasoned soloist, Riveros’ experience includes performances at the Rio Harp Festival (2023 – 2025), São Paulo Harp Festival, solo recitals through the American Harp Society’s Winner’s Outreach Program, and the 2019 and 2022 USA International Harp Competitions. Riveros was appointed as the Instructor of Harp at Michigan State University in August 2024, serving as a member of the String Area faculty and teaching the College of Music’s harp students. In addition to his studio at Michigan State, Riveros maintains an international studio of private harp students, offering instruction in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Riveros' concert kicks off the Harpisphere workshop, a weeklong harp intensive for students ages 13-21.
Juan Riveros is one of a new generation of harpists bridging a variety of styles and artistic avenues, building audiences and fostering fresh appreciation for an instrument with ancient and diverse traditions. A seasoned soloist, Riveros’ experience includes performances at the Rio Harp Festival (2023 – 2025), São Paulo Harp Festival, solo recitals through the American Harp Society’s Winner’s Outreach Program, and the 2019 and 2022 USA International Harp Competitions. Riveros was appointed as the Instructor of Harp at Michigan State University in August 2024, serving as a member of the String Area faculty and teaching the College of Music’s harp students. In addition to his studio at Michigan State, Riveros maintains an international studio of private harp students, offering instruction in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Riveros' concert kicks off the Harpisphere workshop, a weeklong harp intensive for students ages 13-21.
Sunday, June 7, 6:00-8:00pm, Adam W. Sadberry
Sound Encouragement: Live is a podcast concert. Renowned flutist Adam W. Sadberry dialogues with Dawson White, Musiqa's Executive Director and the CEO of Aspire Music Company, about their lives in the music world and their inner worlds, all interlaced with musical improvisation that amplifies the moment. This event aims to cultivate a culture of courage in the arts so musicians can act as unifying lights to support necessary changes in society. This event is made possible through support from DACAMERA.
Sound Encouragement: Live is a podcast concert. Renowned flutist Adam W. Sadberry dialogues with Dawson White, Musiqa's Executive Director and the CEO of Aspire Music Company, about their lives in the music world and their inner worlds, all interlaced with musical improvisation that amplifies the moment. This event aims to cultivate a culture of courage in the arts so musicians can act as unifying lights to support necessary changes in society. This event is made possible through support from DACAMERA.
Sunday, June 14, 6:00-8:00pm, AURORA
AURORA's next performance at Archway Gallery features a charming and scintillating array of music for flute, cello and harp by a diverse group of women composers spanning the Baroque to Contemporary eras. A few highlights will be the short but dazzling gem of a song (without words in our case!) "Night" by Florence Price and two movements from the virtuosic Trio for Harp, Violin (or flute in our case!) and Cello by master French harpist, Henriette Renie. We look forward to sharing these wonderful musical works and the stories of the women who created them with you.
AURORA's next performance at Archway Gallery features a charming and scintillating array of music for flute, cello and harp by a diverse group of women composers spanning the Baroque to Contemporary eras. A few highlights will be the short but dazzling gem of a song (without words in our case!) "Night" by Florence Price and two movements from the virtuosic Trio for Harp, Violin (or flute in our case!) and Cello by master French harpist, Henriette Renie. We look forward to sharing these wonderful musical works and the stories of the women who created them with you.
Sunday, June 21, 6:00-8:00pm, Bob Henschen Jazz Quartet featuring Warren Sneed
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
AUGUST, 2026
Sunday, August 23, 6:00-8:00pm, Vela Ensemble
Based in Houston, Vela Ensemble is a new chamber collective comprising some of the city's most prominent musicians: Tori Yaussy, Emily Moscoso, Maiko Sasaki, Deborah Rathke Harvey, and Haley Houk. Dedicated to evolving the wind chamber tradition, the group breathes new life into the repertoire by pairing quintessential masterpieces with lesser-known works through flexible instrumentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Based in Houston, Vela Ensemble is a new chamber collective comprising some of the city's most prominent musicians: Tori Yaussy, Emily Moscoso, Maiko Sasaki, Deborah Rathke Harvey, and Haley Houk. Dedicated to evolving the wind chamber tradition, the group breathes new life into the repertoire by pairing quintessential masterpieces with lesser-known works through flexible instrumentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Sunday, August 30, 6:00-8:00pm, Opus 4
One of our regular groups!
One of our regular groups!
SEPTEMBER, 2026
Sunday, September 13, 6:00-8:00pm, Bob Henschen Jazz Quartet featuring Warren Sneed
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
OCTOBER, 2026
Sunday, October 4, 6:00-8:00pm, AURA of UH
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
NOVEMBER, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 6:00-8:00pm, AURA of UH
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Archway Music / Dance / Literary Events, 2027
FENRUARY, 2027
Sunday, February 7, 6:00-8:00pm, La Speranza
La Speranza, a frequent player at Archway, brings vibrant historically informed performances on period instruments.
La Speranza, a frequent player at Archway, brings vibrant historically informed performances on period instruments.
Sunday, April 18, 6:00-8:00pm, AURA of UH
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.