Sunday in the District invites the community to explore the creative energy of the University of Houston Arts District through an afternoon of art, music, performance, and hands-on experiences.
Scroll below to explore the day's programming and see what's happening at Sunday in the District.
November 8, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Blaffer Art Museum
Explore contemporary art, conversation, and performance at Blaffer Art Museum during Sunday in the District.
Join Blaffer Art Museum for an afternoon of art, ideas, and live performance. Visitors are invited to explore current exhibitions, hear artists in conversation, experience a special performance, and take part in docent-guided tours.
Programming Schedule
- 12:00 PM | Museum Opens
Explore Blaffer Art Museum and its current exhibitions. - 1:00 PM | Artist Conversation
Artists Adriana Corral and Janaye Brown join Dr. Roberto Tejada for a conversation about art, ideas, and creative practice. - 2:00 PM | Performance: Amazing Grace
Experience a special performance of Amazing Grace. - 3:00 PM | Docent-Guided Exhibition Tours
Discover the exhibitions Adriana Corral: AS LONG AS LIFE ENDURES and Maria Gaspar: We Press Our Hands to the Steel Curtain through guided tours led by Blaffer docents. - Tours conclude at 4:00 PM.
YardWorks Debut: Dirty 30!
During Sunday in the District, discover the debut of Dirty 30!, a new YardWorks installation by Houston artist and UH MFA graduate Marc Newsome.
Featuring oversized red dominoes, the playful new artwork transforms the courtyard into a space for art, conversation, and a little friendly competition.
Join us in celebrating the debut with:
- Artist remarks: Hear directly from Marc Newsome as he shares the inspiration behind Dirty 30!, his creative process, and what’s ahead for the artwork.
- Domino games: Step into the artwork and enjoy a few rounds of dominoes with friends and fellow Sunday in the District visitors.
- Music by Ice House Radio: Enjoy a live soundtrack in the courtyard throughout the event as Ice House Radio celebrates the debut of the newest YardWorks installation.
- Explore the artwork: Spend time with Dirty 30! and discover how Marc transforms a familiar game into an engaging, large-scale public art experience.
Programming Schedule:
Artist Remarks | 2 PM
Hear directly from Marc Newsome as he shares the inspiration behind Dirty 30!, his creative process, and what’s ahead for the artwork.
Domino Games & Clinics | 2:30 PM & 3 PM
Step into the artwork and join friends and fellow Sunday in the District visitors for a few rounds of dominoes. Participate in a domino clinic and experience the game that inspired this larger-than-life artwork.
Art-Making Activity | 1–3 PM
Get creative with a hands-on art-making activity inspired by the spirit of Dirty 30!
Music by Ice House Radio | 1–4 PM
Enjoy a live soundtrack in the courtyard throughout the afternoon as Ice House Radio celebrates the debut of the newest YardWorks installation.
UH School of Art Student Art Sale
UH School of Art students will set up in the Fine Arts Courtyard for a student art sale featuring original artwork. Browse a variety of work, meet the artists, and find something to take home.
It’s a chance to discover new art, support UH student artists, and purchase directly from them.
See Neil Simon’s RUMORS
Join us at 2 PM for the final matinee performance of Neil Simon’s RUMORS, a fast-paced comedy filled with outrageous misunderstandings, witty dialogue, and plenty of laughs.
Special BOGO Offer! Buy one ticket, get one free! Use promo code BOGO at checkout to redeem this special offer for the November 8 at 2 PM performance. Limited to four tickets per order.
While RUMORS is not recommended for young children, it’s a great choice for audiences ages 12 and up—making it a fun Sunday afternoon outing for families with older children and teens.
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