Events

J Act Out Presents: The Last Night of Vaudeville

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

When a hard-working group of vaudeville performers learns that their theater is replacing their acts with motion pictures, they do what any down-and-out troupe would do in their situation: concoct a magic trick to make visiting silent film star Charlie Chaplin disappear on stage! Alternating between backstage antics and the final onstage performances of the […]

Tot Shabbat & Open Gym

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate Shabbat with your friends and family with open gym in the gymnastics center followed by musical services. Open gym will begin at 10:30 AM in the gymnastics center, followed by music and services at 11:30 AM. RSVPs are required and spaces are limited.

Hearts, Handstands & Havdalah

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Close out the end of Shabbat and welcome a new week with Handstands & Havdalah! Run, stretch and tumble in the gymnastics center followed by a musical Havdalah program. Children will also have the opportunity to create artificial floral arrangements. The indoor playscape will be open for children ages 5 and under to play during […]

Mother’s Day Open House

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

This Mother's Day, treat Mom to a day of family fun at the J! Celebrate with crafting in the indoor playscape, a free parent/child swim class at 10:00 AM, lite bites and refreshments, and a Kids Play Day at the Tennis Center at 1:00 PM. Plus, guided tours of Our New J every 30 minutes!

J Act Out Presents: The Last Night of Vaudeville

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

When a hard-working group of vaudeville performers learns that their theater is replacing their acts with motion pictures, they do what any down-and-out troupe would do in their situation: concoct a magic trick to make visiting silent film star Charlie Chaplin disappear on stage! Alternating between backstage antics and the final onstage performances of the […]

Pre-Summer Ceramics Workshop: Soft Slab Construction Using Templates

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join us in the JCC ceramics studio this May for pre-summer workshops! These workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific technique, get to know a new and knowledgeable instructor and leave with a beautiful project. This intermediate/advanced ceramics workshop focuses on creating functional and/or sculptural forms using slab construction! In each […]

Pre-Summer Ceramics Workshop: Clay as Canvas

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join us in the JCC ceramics studio this May for pre-summer workshops! These workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific technique, get to know a new and knowledgeable instructor and leave with a beautiful project. In this intermediate/advanced ceramics workshop, students will explore the potential of the ceramic form as a […]

Pre-Summer Ceramics Workshop: Berry Bowl Workshop

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX, United States

Join us in the JCC ceramics studio this May for pre-summer workshops! These workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific technique, get to know a new and knowledgeable instructor and leave with a beautiful project. In this ceramics workshop for all levels, you will be guided through the process of making […]

J Centerstage Presents: Willy Wonka, Jr.

Kaplan Theatre @ the J 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning […]

An Israeli Dinner

Cramer-Jacobs Family Culinary Studio @ the J 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX

Take a journey through the sights, sounds and smells of Israeli cooking. We will make a classic Israeli dinner. Menu: Moroccan fish with a blend of spices and vegetables Herb, tomato and feta salad Challah bread Israeli wine Instructor: Shoshi Bassan Shoshi Bassan has been cooking for as long as she can remember. She loves […]