About us
More and More is the social extension of the Houston Area Trails and More (HATs) group. A way to join with hikers and non-hikers in off the trail activities. We have events featuring popular music, classical music, arts, lectures on civic affairs, game nights & walks. And the list keeps growing.
Membership is open to all. Event leaders must be active hikers in HATs. Contact Tom or Alan if you want to host an event.
If you want to hike with HATs. Find us here: https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/
Upcoming events
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Why You Like It: Decoding Music Taste – Live Experience
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, USAbout the performance: "Decoding Musical Taste – Live Experience is an immersive concert-lecture led by composer, musicologist, author, and Music Genome Project architect Dr. Nolan Gasser, inspired by the acclaimed PBS special released in 2025.
"Blending live performance, storytelling, and insights from neuroscience, psychology, and culture, the show explores the hidden forces that shape our musical preferences and why music affects us so deeply. Dr. Gasser is joined by his virtuoso band, The Mighty Mighty.
"Guided from the stage by Dr. Gasser, audience members actively participate throughout the performance by responding to prompts that explore their musical identity. At the conclusion of the show, each participant receives a personalized playlist generated from their responses, extending the experience beyond the venue and transforming how audiences listen to and connect with music long after the performance ends."
Read more about the performance here.
This event is cross-posted with Houston Science Enthusiasts.
Gathering Place:
We will meet near the picnic tables by the concession stand, on the side closer to the stage door. At 6:30 p.m., we’ll go to the hill and set up. If you can't make it at 6:30, we'll hold some space. Look for our location in the comments. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.Seating for the Show:
The hill is divided with the left side for chairs and the right reserved for blankets. We sit on the chair side. Blankets may have an obstructed view. We try to get space close to the center and front.Drinks and snacks:
Adult beverages are allowed. The city prohibits glass containers in the park. (We don't check and the city never has objected to discreet wine bottles.) It's always more fun when people bring something to share.Parking:
There are two main parking areas for Miller.The Zoo lot has more spaces
Parking Lot F
Google Maps LinkThe Centennial Gardens Lot has easier exits after the show
Parking Lot C
Google Maps LinkWeather Forecast:
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In the event of rain, we will get seats under the cover. So don't be deterred.About More and More:
We are a group of friends that gather for low-cost arts performances and other special events. All are welcome to join.If you know of any arts events please let us know. If you have something you would like to share with your Meetup friends, contact Tom about hosting an event.
5 attendees
Dirt Dogs Theater Co: Dinner with friends
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, USA, Houston, TX, USDirt Dogs Theater Company, established in Houston in 2015, likens its approach to creating theatrical productions to that of a dirt dog: a tough, scrappy baseball player who plays hard, gets dirty, has an unrelenting work ethic, and throws their whole heart into the game.
Their first show for the 2026-2027 season is Dinner with friends by Donald Margulies.
The story (from their web site):
"Beneath the veneer of successful careers, elegant dinners, and decades-long friendships lies a more complicated truth. In Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner with Friends, a shocking divorce sends ripples through the lives of two couples who thought they knew one another—and themselves. What follows is a razor-sharp, darkly funny examination of love, loyalty, desire, and the stories we tell to sustain our closest relationships."Sophisticated, provocative, and emotionally devastating, Dinner with Friends peels back the layers of modern marriage to reveal the fragile fault lines beneath. Margulies’ incisive dialogue and unflinching honesty make this contemporary classic as relevant today as ever, challenging audiences to ask: How well do we really know the people we love?"
Event and Tickets:
Be sure to select Friday, November 6 @ 8:00 PM.
https://matchouston.org/events/2026/dinner-friends
The show might be sold out several days before the performance.Venue:
Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH)
Matchbox 3 Theater
3400 Main Street at Holman, Houston
Coming form I-69 use Travis St.Paid Parking:
Mid Main Lofts garage
3500 Block of Travis
Google Maps LinkFree street parking in the area after 6. If you want an escort to you car afterwards please speak up.
There is also a garage entrance on Holman.How to find us
We'll meet at 7:00 PM by the entrance where there are tables and chairs. Doors open at 7:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Option to go to Under the Volcano after the show.8 attendees
Kevin Russell at Coffee House Houston
Historic Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USA, Houston, TX, USKevin Russell AKA Shinny Ribs (the name of his band) is a well known musician, singer and songwriter of Texas roots music. More and More caught him in a great show a few years ago at Miller theater.
We have a chance to see him agian in a performance with the Coffee House Houston series at Lambert Hall in the Heights.
Coffee House Houston is a development from the St. Andrew's Presbyterian concerts we have enjoyed for several years.
It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that produces live music concerts for the local community with no cover charge. How can we do that? With YOUR support. We are grateful for supporter donations that help us keep the series going. We bring live music into an intimate venue where artist's talent will be appreciated by the community.
Donations are accepted at the door.
Show Time:
Doors open at 6:30 for a 7:30 show time.I'll be there before 6:30. The show is likely to fill the hall so make sure you arrive early too.
It is unlikely we can hold many seats but we will try to keep a few for anyone that notifies me what time they will be there.
Music:
YouTube
The Wind Cries Marry
https://youtu.be/xhMXj6uUZYY?si=nW1U-GS0CXB5QoTjhttps://www.youtube.com/live/lRbiOvdc4YU?si=TCnXFODTS1p61hcd
Spotify
Who Built the Moon
https://open.spotify.com/track/74AGKeviSXmSHtRhgJLblx?si=955775e0cd424dacVenue:
Lambert Hall is an former church built in a theater configuration. It is a great place to see a show and home to Opera in the Heights and The Moth. With the Sanger Halle next door it forms part of the Heights Center for Music and Art.Parking:
There is a very small parking lot. Count on street parking and a bit of a walk.https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zkc5n23K6fM8yfH28
About the Producer:
https://coffeehousehouston.com/More and More: If you learn of any free or low cost arts events like this please let me know. There is more to do in Houston than a few people can possibly host. If you would like to share a favorite cultural event with your Meetup friends, contact Tom about hosting.
After Hike Event:
If anyone has an idea for a place for a drink and chat after the concert please let me know.5 attendees
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, USAbout The Performance: "Miller Outdoor Theatre is closing out the season in the most spectacular way possible with Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque, a jaw-dropping celebration of African culture, movement, and artistry that has to be seen to be believed.
"From the very first moment, this show grabs you and doesn’t let go. Watch in awe as world-class acrobats launch into the air, bend the rules of gravity, and build breathtaking human pyramids, all while the stage pulses with the electrifying sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and the mesmerizing West African kora. This isn’t just a performance. It’s an entire cirque experience you won’t want to miss.
Inspired by the vibrant, everyday life of Guinea, West Africa, Afrique en Cirque bursts with color, energy, and pure joy. The costumes dazzle. The staging stuns. The athleticism is absolutely unreal. From daring solo acrobatic feats to full-company ensemble numbers that fill the entire stage with motion and music, every single moment is crafted to make your heart race."See a video sampling of the performance here.
Read more about the performance here.
Gathering Place:
We will meet near the picnic tables by the concession stand, on the side closer to the stage door. At 6:30 p.m., we’ll go to the hill and set up. If you can't make it at 6:30, we'll hold some space. Look for our location in the comments. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.Seating for the Show:
The hill is divided with the left side for chairs and the right reserved for blankets. We sit on the chair side. Blankets may have an obstructed view. We try to get space close to the center and front.Drinks and snacks:
Adult beverages are allowed. The city prohibits glass containers in the park. (We don't check and the city never has objected to discreet wine bottles.) It's always more fun when people bring something to share.Parking:
There are two main parking areas for Miller.The Zoo lot has more spaces
Parking Lot F
Google Maps LinkThe Centennial Gardens Lot has easier exits after the show
Parking Lot C
Google Maps LinkWeather Forecast:
Click Here
In the event of rain, we will get seats under the cover. So don't be deterred.About More and More:
We are a group of friends that gather for low-cost arts performances and other special events. All are welcome to join.If you know of any arts events please let us know. If you have something you would like to share with your Meetup friends, contact Tom about hosting an event.
22 attendees
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