The Opening Note: Frankie Beverly vs The Isley Brothers — Late Show

The Opening Note: Frankie Beverly vs The Isley Brothers comes to the Midtown Arts & Theater Center on Thursday, October 29, with the 713 Philharmonic taking the stage. It's a late show, running from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM in Matchbox #4, 3400 Main Street in Houston.

The night is built around two names that usually stand on their own: Frankie Beverly and The Isley Brothers. The 713 Philharmonic doesn't bring either act out—instead, they're a 30-piece orchestra and rhythm band that takes the classic soul and R&B songs of both and reimagines them through orchestral arrangements. The "vs" in the title points to that: the set pulls from both catalogs, and the orchestra handles the heavy lifting on the arrangements.

Marsaw Media, LLC is presenting the evening as "A Black & White Affair," a themed night where guests are encouraged to show up in their finest black and white attire. If you're planning to go, that's the dress code to keep in mind—it's a night to lean into the theme.

Tickets start at $66 for ADA/Accessible Standard seating and go up to $204 for VIP/First and Second Row. The show runs from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM on Thursday, October 29, at the Midtown Arts & Theater Center.