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Ticketed Upcoming Arts & Humanities Events
Come back to see what we have in store for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 semester!
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Upcoming Arts & Humanities Events
Artists at Work: Art Faculty Exhibition
Monday, August 19 - Friday, December 6 | VPA Art Gallery
The Lone Star College-University Park Art Department presents Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity, an Interactive Art Exhibit! Help us fill the gallery walls with sticky note artwork throughout the fall semester, and join us for a closing celebration on Wednesday, December 4th, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.
Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity
Monday, August 19 - Thursday, December 12 | B12.1 Art Gallery
The Lone Star College-University Park Art Department presents Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity, an Interactive Art Exhibit! Help us fill the gallery walls with sticky note artwork throughout the fall semester, and join us for a closing celebration on Wednesday, December 4th, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.
ReadUP: Short Story Competition
Sunday, September 1 - Friday, November 1
Coming soon!
Fall 2024 Music Auditions
Tuesday, September 3 | 5 - 7 p.m. | VPA Rehearsal Hall
and
Wednesday, September 4 | 2 - 6 p.m. | VPA Rehearsal Hall
In-Person Auditions.
Fall 2024 Music Auditions for scholarships, private lessons, and vocal & instrumental ensembles.
Drama Auditions for The Totalitarians
Thursday, September 5 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Callbacks are on Friday, September 6 | 4 - 9 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Drama Auditions for The House of Blue Leaves
Thursday, September 5 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Callbacks are on Tuesday, September 10 | 4 - 9 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Master Your Class: How to Use Quotes and Paraphrases with Kevin Tucker
Tuesday, September 10 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: Writing in the Active Voice with Kevin Tucker
Tuesday, September 17 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: Time Management with Jamie Stoops
Wednesday, September 18 | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | NSO B13.210
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: Organizing Your Essays with Amy Young
Wednesday, September 25 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
ReadUP/Philosophy in Film: Contact
Thursday, September 26 | 12:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Join us for a Film Screening of Contact, starring Matthew McConaughey and Jodie Foster: A team of physicists working at an observatory in New Mexico have been listening to the universe, desperately seeking signs of intelligent life. After much searching, a surprisingly familiar transmission is received, but also a very curious secret.
12:00 p.m. | Pizza reception for attendees in the VPA Lobby
12:30 p.m. | Movie will start in the VPA Main Stage Theatre
*No food or drinks are allowed inside the Theatre.
Master Your Class: Getting the Most Out of Your History Class with Katie Truax
Thursday, September 26 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly with Bethany Watkins
Tuesday, October 1 | 9:30 - 10:50 a.m., 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., and 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
9:30 a.m. WebEx Link 11 a.m. WebEx Link 12:30 p.m.WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Vocal Master Class: Buck Ross
Wednesday, October 2 | 6 - 9 p.m. | VPA Rehearsal Hall
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
The Totalitarians
In the VPA Black Box Theatre!
Shows:
Friday, October 4 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 5 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 6 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 11 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 | 2:30 p.m.
Francine works for Penny, a political candidate in Nebraska. Penny is a little dim and a firebrand with a penchant for authoritarianism. Francine is doing everything she can to get her elected without catching on to the red flags going up all over the place. This is a VERY dark comedy about politics and what we are willing to do to get ahead.
Warning: This play contains mature language and themes and is recommended for mature audiences only.
General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!
Philosophy in Film: The Farewell
Monday, October 7 | 12 - 2 p.m. | B13.210
Coming soon!
Master Your Class: How Successful Students Study with Katie Truax
Tuesday, October 8 | 10 - 11:20 a.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: Academic Vocabulary through Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes with Kim Hayden
Wednesday, October 9 | 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. | NSO B13.210
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: How Do You Know, and Why Does It Matter?: Using Evidence Effectively with David Cameron
Tuesday, October 15 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: Notetaking Techniques and Paraphrasing with Kim Hayden
Thursday, October 17 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
ReadUP: NASA ExoSpace Guest Speaker: Steven Smith
Friday, October 18 | 11 a.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Coming soon!
Drama Auditions for Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Tuesday, October 22 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Callbacks are on Thursday, October 24 | 4 - 9 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Master Your Class: How to Read and Comprehend a Textbook Chapter with Kim Hayden
Tuesday, October 29 | 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | NSO B13.210
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Voice Recital
Wednesday, October 30 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Death Con
Thursday, October 31 | 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | B13.210 + Leo's Landing
Coming Soon!
Master Your Class: Motivation and Momentum with Michael Donnelly & Sandra Van Alstine
Wednesday, November 6 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dy:namic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
Master Your Class: Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly with Bethany Watkins
Thursday, November 7 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
The House of Blue Leaves
In the VPA Main Stage Theatre!
Shows:
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.
The Pope is coming to New York City to bless everyone in attendance at Yankee stadium. Artie a zookeeper wants the pope's blessing to institutionalize his wife and run off to California with his mistress and start a new life writing music for movies and TV. Artie's son Ronnie who has gone AWOL from the army has plans to blow up the pope with a makeshift bomb. A satire about dreams and disappointment, at times sweet, hilarious, and ultimately heartbreaking.
Warning: This play contains some mature language. Audience discretion is advised.
General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!
ESOL Info Fair
Tuesday, November 12 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | B13.210
The ESOL Info Fair is to give students the tools they need to enroll in the following semester, increase persistence rates in ESOL classes, and build awareness of the ESOL program and LSC services.
Master Your Class: What are the Humanities and Why Should You Care? with Amy Young
Wednesday, November 13 | 12:20 - 1:30 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
WebEx Link
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.
ReadUP: Short Story Awards Reception
Thursday, November 14 | 12 p.m. | First Floor Atrium B12.1
Coming soon!
ESOL Fall Celebration
Monday, November 18 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Grand Hall
ESOL students will come together to learn and experience the celebrations that happen within the Fall in the United States.
Philosophy in Film: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Thursday, November 21 | 1 - 3 p.m. | NSO B13.210
Coming soon!
Guitar Duo Concert
Friday, November 22 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Symphony Orchestra & Instrumental Student Concert
Monday, December 2 | 7:30p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity Closing Reception
Wednesday, December 4 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | B12.1 Art Gallery
Join us in a closing reception of the Lone Star College-University Park Art Department's interactive art exhibit, Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity. Come see and reflect on what the Art Department and community has put together in this engaging experience.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.
Percussion & Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, December 5 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Concert Choir Performance
Friday, December 6 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Kari Breitigam: Sabbatical Explorations
Monday, January 13 - Thursday, March 6 | B12.1 Art Gallery
Coming soon!
Artist Talk: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 1:30 p.m.
Faculty Recital
Friday, January 17 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Patrick Renner: Painting Party
Wednesday, January 22 | 11:30 a.m. | VPA Art Gallery
Assist local artist Patrick Renner in creating “Lone Star Constellation” – an installation for the VPA Art Gallery.
No painting experience required!
Drama Auditions for Student Directed Plays
Tuesday, January 28 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Callbacks are on Thursday, January 30 | 4 - 9 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre
Patrick Renner: Lone Star Constellation with Artist Talk
Wednesday, January 29 - Thursday, April 3 | VPA Art Gallery
Coming soon!
Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Wednesday, January 29, 2024 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Kari Breitigam: Sabbatical Explorations Artist Talk
Wednesday, February 12 | 1:30 p.m. | B12.1 Art Gallery
Coming soon!
Steve Martin's Picasso at The Lapin Agile
In the VPA Main Stage Theatre!
Shows:
Friday, February, 21, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February, 22, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February, 23, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, February, 27, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February, 28, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein have a chance encounter at a Parisian café and discuss life, art, and science.
Warning: This play contains some mature themes. Audience discretion is advised.
General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!
ReadUP: Author Visit with Jaime Green
Thursday, February 27 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Grand Hall
Coming soon!
Vocal Master Class: Dr. Dana Rice Guidroz
Friday, March 7 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Location TBA
Coming soon!
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Are We Alone? Artwork Exploring the Possibility of Life Beyond Earth
Monday, March 17 - Friday, April 11 | B12.1 Art Gallery
The Lone Star College-University Park Art Department in collaboration with ReadUP presents, Are We Alone?, artwork exploring the possibility of life beyond Earth.
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.
Apollo Chamber Players Concert (Tentative)
Thursday, March 20 | Time TBA | Location TBA
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
ReadUP: Field Trip to Johnson Space Center
Friday, March 21 | Time TBA | NASA Johnson Space Center
Coming soon!
Vocal Master Class: Mark Tempesta
Friday, March 28 | Time TBA | Location TBA
Coming soon!
Student Directed Plays
In the VPA Black Box Theatre!
Shows:
Friday, April, 4, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April, 5, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April, 6, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April, 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April, 11, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April, 12, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April, 13, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
An evening of One Act plays in collaboration with the Lone Star College-University Park Drama student.
General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!
Windows to the World
Wednesday, April 9 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Grand Hall
Each semester, the ESOL department celebrates cultures through spring celebrations. ESOL students are invited to enjoy diversity in different forms, build community among ESOL students and provide a platform for our students to showcase their talents, share cultural know-how, and take pride in their native and the US cultural heritage.
2026 ReadUP Book Unveiling
Thursday, April 10 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210
Coming soon!
Daniel Saenz Strings Master Class (Tentative)
Monday, April 14 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Location TBA
Coming soon!
8th Annual Juried Student Art Show
Tuesday, April 15 - Friday, May 2 | VPA Art Gallery
Coming soon!
Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box
Monarch Chamber Ensemble
Wednesday, April 16 | Time TBA | Location TBA
Coming soon!
Uproar Artists Exhibition
Monday, April 21 - Friday, May 2 | B12.1 Art Gallery
Coming soon!
Voice Recital
Wednesday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Concert Choir Performance
Friday, April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Location TBA
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Symphony Orchestra & Instrumental Student Concert
Tuesday, April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Location TBA
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
Percussion & Jazz Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Location TBA
Coming soon!
Reserve your tickets here!
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.
