UnFOUseen Circumstances
Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:00PM & 9:00pm

“Woah woah woah — I’m getting something. We are receiving some kind of broadcast, from outer space……”
“Dear god.. it appears to be… …CLOWNS...”

A wildcard mix of variety acts and audience games, this new show is subject to whatever ~mysterious fou-quencies~ make it through the veil to our world. Leave your expectations at the door, and trust that every time you come visit us, new adventures await. 

16th Annual GARDEN PARTY
March 8, 2025, 2:00PM

FREE event

Come join us in a day of frivolity as we replenish our Nationally Certified Butterfly Sanctuary. Celebrate with neighbors and friends of The VORTEX with a day of art, planting, live music, and renewal of the Earth. Bring a butterfly plant to add to our butterfly garden. 

Magical Mind Mysteries w/
Magical Mystical Michael
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 7:30pm

Magical Mystical Michael...is not your typical Magician. Combining wit, charm, and a "sleight" attitude, this show is laced with his eccentric and illusive logic creating entertaining magic of the mind, eyes, and hands.

The Butterfly Effect: Into the Jazz VORTEX
Saturday March 14, 2026, 2:00PM

This March, the East Side’s iconic The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX becomes the epicenter of jazz and engagement. ATX Artists for Social Impact, in collaboration with The VORTEX, is proud to present "The Butterfly Effect: Into the Jazz VORTEX," a high-energy big band showcase and community gathering.

SSANJAY: Live
MArch 14, 2026 8:00PM

SSANJAY (Sanjay Sreedhar) is a 19-year-old Houston singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist shaping indie/alt-pop with the pull of R&B and soul. He enjoys putting his own spin on crowd favorites and showcasing originals built in his own bedroom. Join us for a night of familiar tunes, original work, and some good music!

SEXE: A Burlesque Revue
March 21, 2026, 8:00PM and 10:00PM

THE SOLD-OUT SHOW YOU LOVED IS BACK — AND SEXIER THAN EVER

Spectacular Presents returns with Sexe, a sultry Latin and French-inspired burlesque revue that takes you on a seductive journey through the golden age of glamour and elegance.

The Happiness Gym™
April 1 - April 19, 2026, 8:00PM

Previews: March 29 - March 31

The Happiness Gym™ is a National New Play Rolling World Premiere conceived and trademarked by Ken Weitzman.

In the designed space of The Happiness Gym™, we will be guided through elegantly simple exercises/experiences that are scientifically designed to boost happiness through  three key elements: good news, gratitude, and connection.

More Naked Than Ever 
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 4:00PM

The Sexual Fairy Godmother invites you behind closed doors to witness magic, story by story, of how people shed shame, reclaim desire and find love. They are brave and warm stories of longing, courage and vulnerability—told by a woman who has lived every inch of them. 

Magical Mind Mysteries w/
Magical Mystical Michael
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 7:30pm

Magical Mystical Michael...is not your typical Magician. Combining wit, charm, and a "sleight" attitude, this show is laced with his eccentric and illusive logic creating entertaining magic of the mind, eyes, and hands.

Malum Malus Burlesque: Beltane
April 30 - May 3, 2026, 8:00PM

The wheel of the year inspires this occult-based burlesque performance art with a small ensemble. Created by Blaise Ricin.

Another Kind of Silence
May 20 - June 7, 2026

Written by L M Feldman

Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing characters explore love, life, happiness, and silence in this dynamic new play by L M Feldman. Directed by MoMo Holt. A bilingual collaboration between deaf and hearing artists and audiences.