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Scarey-Oke at Scream on the Green with KPFT
2024-10-25 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
SCREAM ON THE GREEN – DISCOVERY GREEN’S CITYWIDE HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION – RETURNS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.ENJOY EXPERIENCE LIVING SCULPTURES, PALM READERS, GAMES, MUSIC AND SCARY-OKE HOSTED BY KPFT.
PLUS, A SCREENING OF GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE.
NEW THIS YEAR: COSTUME CONTEST PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, OCT 24!
VISIT www.discoverygreen.com/scream for all the details

KPFT Town Hall Meeting
2023-12-02 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | United Way of Houston, 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
KPFT invites you to attend our town hall meeting to discuss your involvement with KPFT. We need your feedback!
This is an opportunity for you, the community, to discuss things that are important to you on this community radio station.
What would you like to hear and see from us? Come with your questions.
You can also join via Zoom. Info below:
Topic: KPFT TOWN HALL MEETING
Time: Dec 2, 2023 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 819 2297 5740

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Watermelon Dance & Summer Social 2023
2023-07-22 16:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Cottonwood Houston, 3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77018, United States
Come to Cottonwood Houston (3422 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77018) for this year’s Watermelon Dance and Summer Social on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Doors open at 4 pm). This event is a benefit for KPFT 90.1FM.

Music provided by Up On A Quasar, The Hightailers, Dodging Lions, Wendy Elizabeth Jones, Hellina Bucket (5 pm-2 am).

$20 cover benefits local community radio station, KPFT 90.1FM.

Grant Peeples at Anderson Fair in a Benefit for KPFT
2023-06-02 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Anderson Fair, 2007 Grant St, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
Join KPFT at Anderson Fair on June 2 for a benefit concert by Grant Peeples.
Peeples is known for songs that cut thru today’s social and political fog, great humor, and moving ballads.
June 2nd he’ll be performing in a benefit for Houston’s Community Media, KPFT 90.1 FM. Come and enjoy the show and support this vital media source.

A Night for Guy at Rockefeller Hall (proceeds benefit KPFT)
2023-05-17 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockefeller Hall, 3620 Washington Ave, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
On May 17, come to Rockefeller Hall to enjoy a celebration of the life and music of Guy Clark — performers include Verlon Thompson, Shawn Camp, Matt Harlan, Mighty Orq, Libby Koch, John Egan, Nick Gaitan, Jimmi Pizzitola, Sergio Trevino & more special guests.
Reserved seat tickets at the KPFT balcony VIP table and a limited number of general admission seats are available during KPFT’s current on-air membership drive. Tickets may also be obtained on the Rockefeller Hall web site.

Paper Moonshiners at 14 Pews in Fundraiser for KPFT
2023-04-23 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 14 Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston, 77009, United States
Come for a speakeasy evening at 14 Pews on April 23 for an evening with Paper Moonshiners
This event is a fundraiser for KPFT.
Here’s a bit about what they do:
Paper Moon Shiners are an Austin, Tx duo who specialize in vintage songs and originals inspired by American music from the early twentieth century. Their old timey sensibility and vaudeville undertones command an infectiously entertaining evening with cracker blues, vintage jazz, swing, ragtime, Americana roots and folk.
“Our music is linked with the past, sometimes surreal and funny, sometimes operatic and sad. We mine time periods that conjure up smoky,overcrowded speakeasies, dust-bowl medicine shows, Mississippi delta juke joints & Harlem renaissance nostalgic night clubs.

Sweet Mama Cotton at 14 Pews
2022-12-04 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 14 Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston, 77009, United States
Sweet Mama Cotton – her name evokes the style described by her motto: “New Texas Blues with respect for tradition.” Though she grew up and started her musical career in the north and northwest (North Dakota, Michigan, Oregon), she is a naturalized Houstonian by now, and the Texas blues tradition is very evident in her original music. Sweet Mama Cotton (aka Marcy Rae) is also a veteran of the folk/Americana music scene. She has been a frequent resident and participant at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and has performed many times at Anderson Fair, Houston’s iconic original music listening room.
Sweet Mama Cotton’s piano skills are the perfect accompaniment for her velvet voice. Her music tells about her view of the world, and invites you to leave your worries at home and celebrate life with her “affirming blues” and heartfelt lyrics.

A Day for Guy at the Continental Club benefitting KPFT
2022-11-05 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Continental Club, 3700 S Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The first annual “A Day for Guy” will celebrate songs the legendary Guy Clark wrote and his favorites he didn’t write on what would have been his 81st birthday, Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m., in the Continental Club’s backyard in Houston.
Produced by Bojangles Music School and the same team behind the acclaimed “A Night for Guy”, “A Day for Guy” will feature performances by top local musicians and Bojangles students, underscoring the staying power of Clark’s music and the depth of talent working in the Bayou City today.
All ages are encouraged to attend––and children’s admission is free. Proceeds from “A Day for Guy” will benefit 90.1 KPFT, Houston’s only independent radio station.

Roktoberfest at Cottonwood
2022-10-22 - 2022-10-23 | Cottonwood Houston, 3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77018, United States
Oktoberfest but make it Rock n’ Roll Cottonwood is celebrating it’s 10 YEAR Anniversary with a ROKTOBER fest on October 22nd & 23rd and its benefitting KPFT! with some partying German-style with a 2-day festival of beer, live music, eating contest & vendors.

Pull out your dirndl & lederhosen – there will be prizes for Best Dressed!

LIVE MUSIC by:
Saturday:

John Curry
The Dirty Reckless

Sunday: @theslagshouston

Eating Contest
@bossamarket vendors
Kids Welcome until 9PM
Pet-Friendly

Free commemorative Cottonwood 10-Year Anniversary pint glass with first draft beer purchase.

A 90.1 KPFT Benefit sponsored by @slanewhiskey & @saintarnoldbrewing.

1st Annual Watermelon Dance and Summer Social at Cottonwood Houston
2022-07-23 15:00 - 23:30 UTC | Cottonwood Houston, 3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77018, United States
Join KFPT Houston at Cottonwood Houston for their1st Annual WATERMELON DANCE & Summer Social on Saturday, July 23rd!

FREE WATERMELON
LIVE MUSIC
BEST DRESSED CROWNING
LOCAL VENDORS
FACE PAINTING
ICE CREAM & MORE

Doors open at noon – $10 for Adults & $2 for kids ages 5-18.

KPFT Town Hall Meeting
2022-07-09 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | McGovern Stella Link Library, 7405 Stella Link, Houston, 77025, United States
KPFT has a new home, at 4504 Caroline St. Share your ideas with us about KPFT’s future at a Town Hall Meeting where we discuss listeners’ wants, needs, and concerns.

The Town Hall Meeting takes place on Saturday, July 9 from 12 noon to 3:00 pm at the McGovern-Stella Link Library, 7405 Stella Link. Attendance is limited to 78 people, so please arrive on time.

KPFT's Juneteenth Collective will feature scholar/activist Dr. Gerald Horne + Mollie Taylor Stevenson (JUNE 20 / 2-4 PM CT) and KPFT's 1984 Classic Juneteenth Blues Fest w/Milt Larkin + Clifton Chenier
2022-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION SHOW
MONDAY JUNE 20 FROM 2-4PM
Listen live 90.1 FM
On demand @ www.kpft.org
SPECIAL PLEDGE OFFER TODAY ONLY! Call 713- 526- 5738 or donate at KPFT.ORG

$60 One hour digital copy of 1995 Juneteenth Live Program @ Miller Theatre
$100 SIGNED COPY of Dr. Horne’s new book (limited copies available): “The Counter Revolution of 1836: Texas slavery & Jim Crow and the roots of American Fascism”

Emancipation Celebration 2022 in Galveston
2022-06-17 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Grand Opera House, 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION: The NIA Cultural Center to Celebrate Juneteenth through Gospel
GALVESTON, Texas (May 31, 2022) – Join the Nia Cultural Center on June 17 for the Emancipation Celebration at the Grand Opera House located at 2020 Postoffice Street. The event will honor pioneers on the national and local level who have made their mark by fighting for freedom, equality, and justice for African Americans. This recognition will be highlighted with awards, and gospel performances from local, regional, and national talent.
This signature event will kick off the weekend of activities leading up to commemoration of Juneteenth. The Emancipation Celebration invites locals and visitors across the United States to make their trek to Galveston for the annual parade, festival, Emancipation March and much more!
The Emancipation Celebration features GRAMMY nominated recording artist Marvin Sapp—senior pastor of the Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth and Metropolitan Bishop that oversees upwards of 100 churches for the Central Deanery of Global United Fellowship. Members of the Gospel community say his voice is instantly recognizable with his characteristically raspy ring. Sapp is known for countless hits including “Never Would Have Made It,” “The Best in Me,” and more. He will be joined by gospel legend Neal Roberson, one of the impressionable Men of God of the new millennium, but an individual in his own right. Bishop Roberson has been widely recognized for his classic hit, “Press My Way Through.”
Rounding off the event will be two amazing young performers—Keyla Richardson and Anthony Hall. An enthusiastic contemporary gospel performer, Keyla Richardson is known for her dynamic praise and worship music. She initially gained widespread attention competing on season nine of BET’s Sunday Best show. In 2019, she hit the gospel charts with her single, “So Good.” Anthony Hall is a Houston, Texas based gospel artist who is bringing integrity back to an industry that is infamous for corrupting more careers rather than cultivating them. His chart-topping single, “Miracle” is on airways everywhere.
The Emancipation celebration kicks-off at 7:00 p.m. with a special performance by the Galveston Youth Heritage Chorale led by June Collins Pulliam. Tickets are available for purchase at http://www.thegrand.com/.
About the Nia Cultural Center
The Nia Cultural Center is a community-based non-profit agency incorporated in the State of Texas in 1992. Located on Galveston Island, Nia is an educational organization with activities and programs focused on culture and history and their impacts on the lives of children, youth, and families. Nia also provides presentations and training to promote awareness and cultural competency in service planning and delivery in the community. To learn more visit www.niacultural.org

One Love Music Festival
2022-06-12 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
The One Love Music Festival will feature live music with an array of performances and various genres, to include: Country & Western; Zydeco;
R&B; spoken word poets; special guests/ hosts; and a special tribute to our amazing U.S. Military.
The event will be held on June 12th, 2022, from 12pm to 6pm, at Discovery Green, on 1500 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77010. It will be a day filled with food, family, and fun for the kids, in addition to, free Covid testing. People from ages 1 to 99 will enjoy.

Larry Winters Celebration of Life
2022-05-15 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | Continental Club, 3700 S Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
“Your Friend and Mine” -a Celebration of Larry Winters, long-time KPFT radio host, producer of “Spare Change” every Saturday afternoon for decades.
Larry moved on to a higher frequency late last year and we are gathering the family to celebrate his life and some of his favorite music performed by a few of his favorite people.
Net proceeds from this event will benefit two 501c3 charitable organizations:
KPFT-FM 90.1
KPFT-FM 90.1, Houston’s Pacifica Radio outpost that Larry loved and served as a volunteer for nearly 40 years; particularly the “Best of Spare Change” radio show. www.kpft.org
Bundles of Hope
Bundles of Hope TX, based in Spring and dedicated to expanding opportunities available to low- and moderate-income residents and their families; a group Larry cared about deeply. www.bundlesofhopetx.org
Performers already committed include:
– Grant Peeples
– Matt Harlan
– Charles Bryant
– Jimmy Pizzitola
– Mason Lankford with Adam McFarland
– with many more to be added
Suggested donation is $20 but no one will be turned away from the celebration due to lack of funds.

A Night for Guy
2022-05-11 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Dunstan Recital Hall, 6100 Main Street, Houston, 77005, United States
Since Guy Clark passed away, a group of artists have gathered every year (minus a couple of years for the pandemic) to sing their favorite Guy Clark songs and raise money for great causes.
This year, event organizers are generously donating net proceeds to KPFT Houston.
Part musical showcase, part intimate vigil, A Night for Guy 2022 will pick up where A Night For Guy left off 2019, celebrating the life and songs of Guy Clark with performances from Houston musicians and a few extra special guests.
Limited tickets remain – for details and ticket information, email nightforguy@gmail.com.

An evening with Amy Goodman via Zoom
2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Register for this event at https://tinyurl.com/2p9aufkm
KPFT invites you to attend a special in its Micro-Events series, an evening of discussion with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!, along with Pacifica Radio’s Executive Director, Stephanie Wells, and KPFT General Manager. This will be a Zoom event so registration at the link above is required.

KPFT will be at the Art Car Parade
2022-04-09 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Allen Parkway, Houston, United States
KPFT will have an announcers booth at the 2022 Art Car Parade. We’ll be at Sam Houston Park in front of the bleachers. Our announcer this year will be Nuri Nuri of Blues Brunch.
