THE LOUNGE: Opening Night
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THE LOUNGE: Opening Night

By Emergent & Company

4-day event featuring Houston’s most dynamic exhibtion of contemporary art for new collectors — featuring sounds by FLASH GORDON PARKS.

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Studio Eight08

808 Travis Street #Suite 120 Houston, TX 77002

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Highlights

  • 5 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • In person
  • Free venue parking
  • Doors at 6:45 PM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Arts • Fine Art

Collect It FOREVER returns this fall with THE LOUNGE, a 4-day immersive program launching the fourth chapter of the celebrated exhibition series. Created by Robert Hodge and India Lovejoy, this groundbreaking series has been transforming Houston’s art landscape since 2018 with powerhouse exhibitions and unforgettable events.

This art-meets-community experience activates Studio EIGHT08 with live music, design, discussion, shopping, film, and food — just in time for Untitled Art Fair Houston. This is where culture meets collecting.


Come through, grab a drink, and join the movement.


THE LOUNGE is a live experience designed to make connections that last FOREVER.


THURSDAY | 7 PM – 12 AM

WELCOME TO HOUSTON

Opening night party with sounds by Flash Gordon Parks, words by Robert Hodge & India Lovejoy, and drinks to kick off a weekend of art, energy, and expression.

FRIDAY | 5 PM – 12 AM

RICHARD & GRACE, shop Josh Allen’s Fall 2025 collection and screening of CARBON — an audio visual study examining land, ownership, and power.

AMARJI KING, the dance floor opens for a genre-crossing set of Southern club, ballroom, footwork, and house.

SATURDAY | 12 PM – 12 AM

ART FOR LUNCH, join Ashura Bayyan in a guided conversation on collecting, culture, and connection, alongside a rare objects shop featuring artist-made works and rare objects.

F2F, The return of Tay Powers’ Face to Face series — two DJs, one collaborative journey. A sonic back-and-forth built on energy, intuition, and collective vibe.

SUNDAY | 12 PM – 3 PM | 3 PM – 7PM

NEVER LEAVE HOUSTON ON A SUNDAY

Brunch by Chef Keisha Griggs (Bocage Catering) featuring jerk chicken wings, Stuffed French Toast, Trinidadian doubles, and coconut shrimp & grits.

DJ RED, A chopped-and-screwed Sunday set from DJ Red of Screwed Up Click, presented by Wolf Express Liquor.


Looking to experience the full weekend? Grab a Weekend Pass for all-access entry to four days of programs, performances, talks, collectible drops, and culinary offerings — including Sunday Brunch by Chef Keisha Griggs.

THURSDAY SOUNDS BY:

Flash Gordon Parks, is a Houston-based DJ, ethnomusicologist, and documentarian. Through his sets, he educates audiences on Houston's rich musical history, drawing on his deep vinyl collection that spans blues, jazz, soul, funk, and hip-hop.

Flash Gordon Parks, IMAGE: TROY MONTES

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Emergent & Company

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