Sounds of Midtown: Jazzy Holiday Under the Stars

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Sounds of Midtown: A Jazzy Holiday Under the Stars is back at Bagby Park!

Join Midtown Houston on December 11 from 5–10 PM for an evening of live jazz, local shopping, holiday activities, and seasonal fun in the heart of Midtown.

This year’s celebration brings an exciting lineup of Houston talent to the park, with DJ Stramango setting the soundtrack for the evening and City Bee serving as emcee. Enjoy live performances by Cliff Gordon , Jalen Baker , Horace Alexander Young , and Phoenix Rising Jazz .

The evening will also feature a special poetry performance by Aris Kian , Midtown Houston’s second Artist in Residence and Houston Poet Laureate from 2023–2025.

Beyond the stage, guests can enjoy free hot chocolate from Matcha Mother , holiday crafts for kids, and a special appearance by the Grinch .

Shop local throughout the evening with vendors including Cali’s Little Teapot , Scotia Studios , Maribel Q’s Artistry , Roro’s Retro , Matcha Mother , Made by Mora , The Sunday Crumb , Earthly Embers , September Moon74 , and Kissed by a Bee Organics .

Gather your friends and family, support local makers, and celebrate the season under the stars at Bagby Park.

Come for the jazz, stay for the holiday magic, and experience the holidays in Midtown Houston.