Tickets and Donations
You can find our ticket information for upcoming events and donations below. If you'd also like to contribute towards the music, drama, or art departments, you can leave a donation which will help out with our scholarship and other funds.
Tickets and Donations
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Ticketed Upcoming Arts & Humanities Events
TEDxLone Star College
Saturday, September 6 | 6:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
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Upcoming Arts & Humanities Events
SCRATCH: A Print Show
On view Friday, May 16 – Thursday, September 4 | B12.1 Art gallery
Printmaking Demo and Closing Reception: Thursday, September 4, 12:30-2 p.m.
Solar Traces: A Cyanotype Print Exhibit
On view Friday, May 16 – Thursday, September 4 | VPA Art Gallery
Closing Reception and Make your Own Cyanotype: Wednesday, September 3, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Fall 2025 Music Auditions
Thursday, August 28 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Music Rehearsal Hall
Tuesday, September 2 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | VPA Music Rehearsal Hall
Call for Art: Creature Feature
Runs: Monday, September 1 – Thursday, October 2, 2025
Due: Thursday, October 2 | 5 p.m.
Solar Traces Closing Reception & Cyanotype Workshop
Wednesday, September 3 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | VPA Art Gallery
Scratch Closing Reception & Drypoint Printmaking Demonstration
Thursday, September 4 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | B12.1 Art Gallery or B12.116
TEDxLone Star College
Saturday, September 6 | 6:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Level UP: Basics of Academic Writing with Kim Hayden
Monday, September 8 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Level UP: How Successful Students Study with Katie Truax
Thursday, September 11 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Flow State: A Watercolor Exhibition
On view September 15 – October 10 | B12.1 Art Gallery
Level Up: How Do You Know and Why Does it Matter? Using Evidence Effectively with David Cameron
Tuesday, September 16 | 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Jacq Garcia, Fatty! Art Exhibit
On view September 17 – November 6 | VPA Art Gallery
Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Wednesday, September 17 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | VPA Art Gallery
Level UP: Bad Arguments that Sound Good with Paul Naquin
Wednesday, September 17 | 2 - 3 p.m. | B13.709/711/713
Level UP: Show, Don't Tell: Brain Chemistry Reasons to Use Images in Your Writing with Greg Oaks
Monday, September 22 | 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Level UP: Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly with Bethany Watkins
Wednesday, September 24 | 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. | B13.507
Level UP: Generative AI: Best Practices, Dos, and Don'ts for College Students with Kevin Tucker
Thursday, September 25 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Level UP: Too Much to Do and Not Enough Time with Bethany Watkins
Wednesday, October 1 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Philosophy in Film with ReadUP: La Llorona
Thursday, October 2 | 11 a.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Level UP: How to Write and Format Your History Essay with Isaiah Tadlock
Tuesday, October 7 | 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Level UP: How to Write an Effective Scholarship Essay with Kim Hayden
Monday, October 13 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
UPlift! Presents “Write Yourself into Existence” featuring author of "Illegally Yours" Rafael Agustin
Wednesday, October 15 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Grand Hall
Level UP: Bridging the Gap: Effective Communication Between Faculty and Students with Charles LaMendola
Thursday, October 16 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Creature Feature Exhibition
On view October 20 – December 6 | B12.1 Art Gallery
Reception & Rewards: Wednesday, October 29 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | B12.1 Art Gallery
Level UP: Writing in the Active Voice with Kevin Tucker
Tuesday, October 21 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Level UP: Bad Arguments that Sound Good with Paul Naquin
Thursday, October 23 | 12:20 - 1:50 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
RENT
Friday, October 24 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Saturday, October 25 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Sunday, October 26 | 2:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Thursday, October 30 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Friday, October 31 | 2:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Saturday, November 1 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Sunday, November 2 | 2:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Level UP: Bringing Up Your History Grade with Katie Truax
Monday, October 27 | 12:20 - 1:30 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Death Con
Tuesday, October 28 | 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Leo's Landing and B13.210
Creature Feature Reception & Rewards
Wednesday, October 29 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | B12.1 Art Gallery
Drama Auditions and Callbacks: Three Sisters
Auditions: Tuesday, November 4 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Callbacks: Thursday, November 6 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Level Up: What are the Humanities and Why Should You Care? with Amy Young
Wednesday, November 5 | 12 - 1 p.m. | B13.709/711/713
Dietz & Mak Recital
Wednesday, November 5 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Music Student Open Recital
Thursday, November 6 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Faculty Recital
Monday, November 10 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage
ESOL Info Fair
Tuesday, November 11 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | East Dining
Philosophy in Film: Field of Dreams
Tuesday, November 11 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Drama Auditions: A Christmas Carol Radio Play
Auditions: Wednesday, November 12 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Drawing Beyond the Line Exhibition
On view November 17 – December 6 | VPA Art Gallery
UP Close & Historical: Where History and Film Collide, featuring The Witches of Hollywood
Wednesday, November 19 | 1 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Invited Student Recital
Thursday, November 20 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Symphony Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble Concert
Monday, November 24 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
ReadUP: End-of-Semester Bookmark Decorating
Tuesday, December 2 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | SLRC B12.800
Fall Choral Concert
Wednesday, December 3 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
A Christmas Carol Radio Play
Thursday, December 4 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Spring 2026 Music Auditions
Tuesday, January 27 | 4 - 6 p.m. | VPA Music Rehearsal Hall
Drama Auditions and Callbacks: Marie Antoinette
Auditions: Tuesday, January 27 | 4 - 8 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Callbacks: Thursday, January 29 | 4 - 8 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Call for Art: Mystic Visions
Runs: Monday, September 1 – Sunday, February 1, 2026
Due: Sunday, February 1 | 11:59 p.m.
Mystic Visions Art Gallery
On view February 16 – April 17 | B12.1 Art Gallery
Reception & Awards: Thursday, February 16 | 12:20 - 1:20 p.m.
ReadUP: Author Visit with Lusic Jaramillo
Tuesday, February 17 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Grand Hall
Eric Laine Vocal Master Class
Thursday, February 26 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov
Friday, February 27 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Saturday, February 28 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Sunday, March 1 | 2:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Thursday, March 5 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Friday, March 6 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Saturday, March 7 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Sunday, March 8 | 2:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
ReadUP: Texas Trivia Competition
Tuesday, March 3 | 1 p.m. | The Lion's Den, CB.229
Duo Impetuoso
Thursday, March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Dr. Mark Tempesta Masterclass
Thursday, March 27 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Open Student Recital
Monday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Monarch Chamber Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
ReadUP: End-of-Semester Reception
Thursday, April 9 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Invited Student Recital
Monday, April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Marie Antoinette
Friday, April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Saturday, April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Sunday, April 19 | 2:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Thursday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Friday, April 24 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Saturday, April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Sunday, April 26 | 2:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Uproar Release Party
Wednesday, April 22 | Time TBA | 2nd floor near UHD
Orchestra & Percussion Performance
Friday, May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Drama Auditions and Callbacks: Something New 2026
Auditions: Tuesday, May 5 | 4 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Summer 2026 Vocal Intensive Auditions
Thursday, May 7 | 4 - 6 p.m. | VPA Music Rehearsal Hall
Annual Drama Gala
Thursday, May 7 | 7 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Spring Choral Concert
Friday, May 8 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Something New 2026
Thursday, June 30 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Friday, July 1 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Opera Workshop Performance 2026
Thursday, July 9 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Box Office
For questions, please call 281.290.2742.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your event's start time. There is NO late seating for Black Box Theatre events. All events are subject to change or cancellation.
Directions to LSC-UP Visual & Performing Arts Center
Lone Star College-University Park is located at 249 and Louetta. If you are entering from the main entrance, please park in Garage 10 or 11 and take the elevators between Garage 10 and 11 to the second floor.
For the Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPA) there is parking located in the front of the building.
- Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPA) | Located across from Center for Science and Innovation (CSI).
- VPA Box Office Suite (101) | Walk in the VPA and to the left you will find the front window of the Box Office Suite.
- VPA Main Stage Theatre (110) | Walking into the VPA, you can either take the right or left route to find the Main Stage taking the big doors near the center walls.
- VPA Black Box Theatre (138) | The first two big doors located on the right wall will take you to the Black Box.
- VPA Art Gallery | Entering the VPA, the Art Gallery is located directly to the right.
- Interdisciplinary Teaching Hall (108) | Down the hall on the left you can find the Interdisciplinary Teaching Hall in room 108.
- VPA Rehearsal Hall (112) | Down the hall on the left and past the double doors, the are doors on the left wall that will take you into the Rehearsal Hall.
- VPA Arts Studio (121) | Taking the right hallway past the double doors, all the way down the hall on the right you will find the doors to room 121. - Art Galleries
- VPA | Entering the VPA, the Art Gallery is located directly to the right.
- B12.1 | Enter building 12 and continue down the hallway till you reach the Division 1 suite. Down this hall is where the Art Gallery starts. - First Floor Atrium (B12.1) | Continue down the hallway until you reach the elevators between buildings 12 and 13. Take them down one floor and they'll open onto the First Floor Atrium.
- The Multipurpose Room (B13.210) | Continue down the hallway toward buildings 12 and 13. Just past the elevators, you'll see the Multipurpose Room on your right behind glass doors.
- East Dining and West Dining (W) | Turn right down the first long hallway you see, and follow it all the way back. Go around the big circle and head down the left hallway for East Dining (it's just to the left of Abby's, the cafeteria) or to the right hallway for West Dining.
