Make Music Day Events in The Arts District
Get ready for Make Music Day in Arts District Houston!
This global celebration of music returns on Saturday, June 21! Enjoy a free, all-day, family-friendly experience filled with live performances, local music-makers, and more!
Businesses, artists, and partners from across the district are coming together to make this a day to remember. Whether you’re a performer, a music lover, or just looking for a fun way to kick off summer, there’s something here for you!
🎶 Venues, lineup, and full schedule!
📅 Saturday, June 21
📍 Multiple Venues | Free & Open to the Public
Sawyer Yards
Silver Street – West Gallery, 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX 77007
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Krista Sharpe – Acoustic singer-songwriter with soulful, heartfelt originals
The Silos – Bay 200, 1502 Sawyer Street, Houston, TX 77007
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Allison Asthana & Hope Cowan (Flute & Harp Duo) – Classical elegance with flute and harp
Winter Street Studios– 2101 Winter St C.105 Houston, TX 77007
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Eryale Ashley Stevenson – Live vocal performance and interactive mini-lesson at Clothespins and Story-Lines
TOROS HTX Rooftop, 2202 Summer Street, Houston, TX 77007
- 12:00 PM
- DJ One Six – Reggaeton, Latin House, Afro House
- DJ Khulu Mars – Afro House
Holler Brewing Co. 2206 Edwards Street, Suite A, Houston, TX 77007
- 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mary Hammer – Soulful, roots-inspired vocals and storytelling; part of Mermaid Junction - 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Kory Quinn – Americana artist weaving cinematic tales of life and redemption - 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Jay Sauseda – Blues rock guitarist and community staple known for dynamic live sets
Maven, 1501 Silver St, Building B, Houston, TX 77007
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Duke Hunter – Feel the Beat: A Global Drum Circle
High-energy, hands-on drum circle exploring rhythms from Brazil to West Africa
Instruments provided or bring your own - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
DJ JUSTO ATL – Silent House & R&B Disco
Deep, soulful house and R&B in a silent disco format
Learn More About the Artists!
Erayle Ashley Stevenson: Winter Street Studios – 2101 Winter Street c105 Houston, Texas 77007 7:00 PM -8:30 PM
Erayle Ashley Stevenson is a classically trained soprano, dynamic performer, and passionate music educator based in Houston. She is the founder of Musical E.A.R.S. (Erayle Ashley’s Rising Stars), where she offers private and group instruction in voice and piano, empowering the next generation of confident artists. With a Bachelor’s in Music Education and standout roles like Pamina in The Magic Flute and Sarah in Ragtime, Erayle brings operatic excellence and community connection to every performance. “Every voice matters. Every story sings.”
Join Erayle for a powerful vocal performance and an engaging mini voice lesson at Clothespins & Storylines, the creative space of Fresh Art’s Space Taking Resident Artist Outspoken Bean, as part of AdHou’s Make Music Day. Come ready to sing, learn, and celebrate your voice!
📱@erayleashley | Facebook: Erayle Ashley Stevenson
Krista Sharpe: Silver Street – West Gallery, 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX 77007 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
With warm vocals and a heartfelt acoustic style, Krista Sharpe delivers intimate, emotionally rich songs that blend folk, soul, and storytelling. A perfect soundtrack for a midday stroll through the galleries.
📱@kristagenemusic
Allison Asthana & Hope Cowan: The Silos – Bay 200, 1502 Sawyer Street, Houston, TX 77007 3:30-4:30 PM
Experience the serene sound of flute and harp as Allison Asthana and Hope Cowan perform a classical-meets-contemporary set in one of Sawyer Yards’ most unique spaces. Their performance promises a meditative, melodic escape.
📱@allison.asthana @hopecowanharp
Fusing reggaeton, Latin house, and Afro house, One Six brings undeniable rhythm and energy to the rooftop. His sets are dance-driven and heat-infused—designed to keep the rooftop pulsing all afternoon.
📱@onesixszn
With a deep love for Afro house, Khulu Mars delivers immersive, hypnotic sets rooted in rhythm and cultural connection. His sound blends tradition and future-forward beats into a sonic experience that moves both body and spirit.
📱@khulumars
Mary Hammer: Holler Brewing Co., 2206 Edwards Street, Suite A, Houston, TX 77007 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hailing from Houston, Mary Hammer has been captivating audiences since she was old enough to hold a microphone. Raised in a family band, music has always been in her blood. Over the years, she’s cultivated a sound that’s entirely her own—rooted in tradition, yet full of fresh soul and spirit. You’ll often find her lighting up local stages alongside her sister, Betsy Lee, as the dynamic duo behind Mermaid Junction.
📱@maryhammer_
Kory Quinn: Holler Brewing Co., 2206 Edwards Street, Suite A, Houston, TX 77007 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Rooted in the ever-evolving traditions of Americana, Kory Quinn’s compelling voice stakes his claim in the Southern and Southwestern landscapes that inspire him. Reborn in Texas six years ago after relocating from Oregon, he channels the spirit of the region—bayous, deserts, hurricanes, and mesas—into songs rich in imagery and emotional depth. He crafts vivid, cinematic stories of life, love, loss, and redemption. Each song invites listeners to the liminal, where the real and the surreal dance together in an intertwined dance, cordially offering a glimpse of our hidden yet collective truths that lie just beyond the horizon.
📱@koryquinnofficial
Jay Sauseda: Holler Brewing Co., 2206 Edwards Street, Suite A, Houston, TX 77007 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
For over a decade, Jay Sauseda has been a steady force in Houston’s music landscape. A guitarist since the age of 12, his deep-rooted love for blues and rock has evolved into a dynamic career as a performer, bandleader and community advocate. Known for fronting a gritty blues rock trio and delivering high-energy performances at local venues like Continental Club, Dan Electros, and Wonky Power. Once a co-host for Pat & Rosie’s Night Sounds for KPFT 90.1 Houston’s Community Radio. Jay sought out local artist to perform, interview, and curate local playlist of Houstons artists. You can now find Jay every Saturday night hosting one of the city’s most vibrant and consistent open mic nights at Holler Brewing Co. turning a casual brewery into a grassroots hub for local talent.
📱@jvsreel
Duke Hunter, A Global Drum Circle Experience: Maven, 1501 Silver St, Building B, Houston, TX 77007 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Feel the Beat with master percussionist Duke Hunter: an electrifying drum circle where rhythm takes center stage. Whether you’re an experienced drummer or simply curious, you’ll explore powerful beats that connect cultures—from the samba streets of Brazil to the vibrant soul of West Africa. This is more than music—it’s a celebration of rhythm as a universal language, bringing people together in a joyful, community-powered pulse. Let the drums speak, move your spirit, and become part of a joyful, collective groove that brings Houston together—one beat at a time. Instruments are provided, or bring your own—and make some noise with us in the heart of the Arts District!
📱@dukehunter
Silent House & R&B Disco with DJ Justo ATL: Maven, 1501 Silver St, Building B, Houston, TX 77007 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
DJ JUSTO ATL brings the heartbeat of house music to life. Specializing in deep, soulful, and body-moving grooves, every set is a journey—from the heart to the feet. With roots in the true spirit of house, DJ JUSTO ATL delivers rhythm that speaks to the soul and energy that keeps the dancefloor alive. House is more than music—it’s a feeling, and DJ JUSTO ATL knows exactly how to make you feel it.
📱@justo.atl
Links
YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCeGDNoUdkIaANmMIoDg_hfA)
SoundCloud (https://m.soundcloud.com/justoatl)
Twitch (https://twitch.tv/justoatl)