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    These are the 7 best shows to see in Houston this week

    Johnston Farrow
    Johnston Farrow
    Feb 7, 2018 | 1:52 pm

    The concert season is in full-swing with plenty of local, national and international acts swinging through town. This week, it's the line-up of ultra-talented female singers that impresses with other notable shows by the fellas that will make for tough choices for music fans in the Bayou City.

    Best show for the multimedia art aficionado
    Eric San, also known as Montreal’s Kid Koala, is one of the most gifted, if not artistic turntablists on the planet. Yes, he has the scratching skills to go up with the best DJs around, but what makes him brilliant is his ability to blend different forms of media — video, graphics, and sound — into an exhilarating display. The musical genius, recently featured on the Baby Driver soundtrack and a favorite of Radiohead and Arcade Fire, will bring out his full arsenal at a rare Houston show.

    The Society for the Performing Arts features Kid Koala performing next to Oscar-nominated production designer K.K. Barrett at Jones Hall, with a theatrical rendition of Koala’s graphic novel, Nufonia Must Fall. This event will include a live-adaptation of the book that features puppets, the strings of Afiara Quartet, and multiple screens and stages.

    Kid Koala creates his own world at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana St., Friday, February 9. Tickets start at $34 but use the promo code ROBOTS for half-price tickets. The show starts at 7:30 pm.

    Best place to hear the second coming of Elliot Smith
    Los Angeles-based, 23-year-old, singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers plays a headline slot Friday hot on the heels of one of the best albums of 2017, Stranger in the Alps, after opening for Noah Gunderson at the Heights Theater last November. Bridgers, who has been writing music since she was 11 years old, has gained the attention of some of the best songwriters in the country, including Ryan Adams, and Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst. The latter appeared on one of the most heartbreaking songs of the past year, “Would You Rather.”

    If you ever wondered what Elliot Smith’s love child would sound like if she was raised in Laurel Canyon bohemia, this is the show to catch.

    Phoebe Bridgers sings sparse songs of beautiful melancholy at White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St., Friday, February 9. Soccer Mom opens. Tickets are $13 in advance, plus fees. Doors open at 8 pm. Bridgers will also play a free in-store set at Cactus Music at 2:30 pm Friday afternoon.

    Best modern day femme fatale
    What a strange trip it’s been to follow Lana Del Rey’s career. First came the transformation from mediocre singer-songwriter Lizzie Grant, into her current incarnation as the chart-topping, pouty-lipped seductress that she’s known for today. Then, there was the cringe-worthy appearance on Saturday Night Live. Not to mention, the sexually violent Marilyn Manson video. Then this past week, there was a kidnapping attempt on her by a stalker.

    Throughout it all, she’s been producing high-profile exercises in well-produced, breezy pop music filtered through the lens of the Twin Peaks soundtrack, speaking to multitudes of Millennials who have aped her fashion sense and embraced her romanticism of youth culture. That she’s playing a basketball arena on the back of last year’s No. 1 Lust For Life speaks volume to her power in the American musical landscape.

    Lana Del Rey holds court at the Toyota Center, 1510 Polk Street, on Saturday, February 10. Kali Uchis opens. Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees. Doors open at 8 p.m.

    Best chance to see a future megastar
    Say what you want about reality TV mogul Simon Cowell — he’s generally right when he gushes about a future star. Grace VanderWaal, then a spritely 12-years-old, captured the hearts of viewers by winning the massively popular competition series America’s Got Talent. Now a wise-old 14 years, she’s following Taylor Swift’s playbook of starting off with a a pleasant, acoustic-driven pop record of her own songs in 2017’s full-length, Just The Beginning.

    Soon enough, she’ll have fake celebrity boyfriends and a musical empire to run. Until then, be one of those who can say you saw her at the beginning when she hits Warehouse Live.

    Grace VanderWaal performs an intimate, sold-out at Warehouse Live Studio, 813 St Emanuel St, on Monday, February 12. Check out Warehouse Live’s ticket exchange for a chance at admission. Doors open at 6 pm.

    Best show for busting out your flannel shirts
    One of the more melodic alt-rock bands to hit the mainstream in the grunge-era, Gin Blossoms hit the big-time with 1992’s New Miserable Experience, a still pretty-great album that mixed ’80s jangle-pop with heavy guitar chords of the ’90s. That album produced hits, “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road,” and “Until I Fall Away.”

    The following single from the Empire Records soundtrack (much better than the actual movie), “‘Til I Hear It From You,” kept them on the radio for years, but the band’s legacy is firmly tied to a time when Friends was must-see TV on Thursday nights. This show will either be a fun nostalgia trip or a reminder of how old we all are getting.

    Gin Blossoms flashback to a time when guitar band topped the charts at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline St., on Tuesday, February 13. Tickets start at $30. Doors open at 7 pm.

    Valentine’s Day dates for varying tastes
    Are you and your bae fans of late-’90s/early-2000s, lo-fi indie-rock, and looking for something special to do this Valentine’s Day? Then check out the return of David Bazan’s cult-project Pedro The Lion at Rockefeller’s, who produced some of the most critically acclaimed albums of the aughts in the vein of Sebadoh and Pavement.

    Feeling a bit friskier and looking for something more bump-‘n’-grind? Popular rapper G-Eazy has you covered at the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. He’ll be showcasing his huge radio hits, “Me, Myself & I” and similarly titled “Him & I” alongside a big line-up of hip-hop acts as part of the Beautiful & Damned tour.

    Pedro The Lion plays Rockefeller’s, 3620 Washington Ave., on Wednesday, February 14. Marie/Lepanto opens. Tickets start at $20 plus fees. Doors at 7 pm.

    G-Eazy hits the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd., on Wednesday, February 14. Trippie Redd, Phora and the Anthony Russo Band open. Tickets start at $29.50. Show starts at 8 pm.

    Superstar rapper G-Eazy will bring the flow to Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on Valentine's Day.

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    Here are the 16 best things happening in Houston this weekend

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Apr 9, 2025 | 6:30 pm
    Here are the 16 best things happening in Houston this weekend
    Here are the 16 best things happening in Houston this weekend
    Here are the 16 best things happening in Houston this weekend

    OK, we’re psyched that Record Store Day is happening this weekend, as vinylheads all over the city will flock to Cactus Music, Sig’s Lagoon, Vinal Edge, and other record spots for some sweet, licorice-pizza deals.

    But a lot of other things are popping off this weekend: the grand opening of a new restaurant, an elephant migration, a benefit gala featuring Boyz II Men, some more Philly soul over at Miller Outdoor Theatre, a tacos and tequila festival, and, of course, ART CARS!

    As a certain Swedish pop group would say, you’ll have the time of your life.

    Thursday, April 10

    Terra Restaurant & Lounge Grand Opening Celebration
    Terra,a stylish new restaurant and lounge in Uptown Houston, invites the community to join them for a grand opening celebration this weekend. The new restaurant brings style, flavor, and ambiance together, blending French and American cuisine with modern elegance and a premium, speakeasy-style lounge. The new 7,000-square-foot venue offers a luxurious, rich atmosphere for dining and mixology with a social vibe. 5 pm.

    Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Mamma Mia!
    Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity (which spawned a movie version and its sequel) is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. 7:30 pm (2 and 7:30 pm Saturday; 1:30 and 7 pm Sunday).

    Stages presents Dixie's Tupperware Party
    Dixie's Tupperware Party stars Dixie Longate, the fast-talking, gum-chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century. Dixie demonstrates the many alternative uses for the iconic plastic kitchen staple. Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, audience participation, and a little bit of empowerment and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher. Through April 20. 2:30 and 7:30 pm (7:30 Friday and Sunday).

    Friday, April 11

    Hermann Park Conservancy presents "The Great Elephant Migration"
    Hermann Park Conservancy will welcome "The Great Elephant Migration," an installation helping the human race share space with the world’s magnificent wildlife by spreading the message of peaceful coexistence. For the first time in Houston, the herd of 100 life-sized, Indian elephant sculptures will be joined with the biggest elephant yet. Each elephant is one-of-a-kind, created by The Real Elephant Collective, a community of 200 Indigenous artisans living within India’s Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Southern India. Through Wednesday, April 30. 6 am.

    Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!
    Disney On Ice will present Let's Dance!, a show jam-packed with audience-favorite Disney characters — including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy — who will become DJs, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories. The production invites guests to belt out Disney’s chart-topping tunes as their favorite stories are brought to life on and above the ice. The show will highlight figure skating, acrobatics, stunts, special effects, and more. 10:30 am and 7 pm (11 am, 3 and 7 pm Saturday; 1 and 5 pm Sunday).

    KIPP Texas Houston Benefit Gala
    The KIPP Texas Houston Benefit Gala is held annually to fundraise for KIPP’s more than 21,000 students in the Houston area — 93 percent of whom are economically disadvantaged. The gala will feature an old Hollywood theme, as well as a performance by Boyz II Men. The 2025 gala will also honor Dr. Renu Khator, president of the University of Houston, and Karen Arnold for their steadfast support and dedication to positively impacting KIPP students across Texas. 6 pm.

    Community Music Center of Houston presents Philly Soul Sound Vol. 5
    Community Music Center of Houston presents The Philly Soul Sound Vol. 5, a tribute to Frankie Beverly and more. They will pay homage to one of Philadelphia’s own, the legendary Frankie Beverly, whose smooth vocals and timeless contributions to soul music have left an indelible mark on the genre. In addition to celebrating his iconic legacy, the evening also celebrates The Sound of Philadelphia — the legendary soul/funk movement shaped by icons like Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell, which means they’ll also play classic Philly Sound hits. 8 pm.

    Saturday, April 12

    Tacos and Tequila Festival
    The Tacos and Tequila Festival is a throwback hip-hop festival coming to Houston for the first time. It will feature performances from hip-hop artists such as Houston’s Paul Wall and Mike Jones, T.I., Lil Jon, Chingy, Baby Bash, Yung Joc, Petey Pablo, Twista, and DJ Ashton Martin. In addition to the music, the festival will feature tacos for purchase, margaritas, a tequila tasting lounge, Lucha Libre wrestling, an exotic car showcase, a chihuahua beauty pageant, a salsa and queso competition, art installations, photo ops, and more. 1:30 pm.

    38th Annual Art Car Parade
    For its 38th year, the Houston Art Car Parade rolls through downtown Houston, with over 250 wild and creative vehicles. Led by grand marshall Carl Lewis, the parade kicks off on Allen Parkway at the I-45 overpass, loops around City Hall, and heads back out along Allen Parkway. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy beverage and merchandise stations at the lineup party, plus food trucks, the HEB Kid Zone, entertainment, and more. The ultimate viewing party at Hermann Square offers front-row views, bites from top local chefs, cocktails, live entertainment, and reserved parking. 2 pm.

    Pablo Cardoza Gallery presents London Ham: "The Hand of God, with a Paring Knife" opening reception
    Pablo Cardoza Gallery will present a solo show featuring works by London Ham. "The Hand of God ..." is a modular image system for producing dynamic visual compositions. Its core consists of two artist-designed algorithms that employ machine learning and computer vision to extract and recombine figures from cinematic imagery. While the artist selects the source material, the act of segmentation and composition is performed by a machine. The project is as much about human choice as it is about what the machine sees. Through Sunday, June 1. 6 pm.

    The Museum of FIne Arts, Houston presents The Annihilation of Fish
    Poinsettia (Lynn Redgrave) moves into a LA boarding house where she meets Fish (James Earl Jones), a Jamaican widower just released from an institution. In the face of personal challenges and differences, they learn new things about themselves through the nuances of romance and happiness. This recently restored drama from celebrated filmmaker Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep) is a funny, tender study of outsiders and misfits finding love and acceptance through a healthy dose of tolerance. See it in glorious 35mm! 7 pm Saturday (5 pm Sunday).

    Khruangbin in concert
    The Houston-based psych-rock trio, comprised of guitarist Mark Speer, bassist/fashionista Laura Leezy, and drummer Donald Johnson Jr., has been riding high since they teamed up with retro R&B singer Leon Bridges on the 2020 Texas Sun EP. They’re touring behind their 2024 release, A La Sala, which earned the 14-year old band a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards. 7:30 pm.

    Sunday, April 13

    City of Houston presents Tour de Houston
    Tour de Houston, the annual bike ride that celebrates the beauty, history, diversity, and vibrancy of Houston’s neighborhoods, will begin and end at Discovery Green and Avenida Plaza in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The ride travels west through downtown, Memorial Park, Tanglewood, Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village, and Briar Forest to Highway 6 before returning to downtown. 8 am.

    Burning Bones Press presents “It Came From The Bayou!”
    Printmakers from across the country will descend upon Houston during Burning Bones Press 12th annual "It Came From The Bayou!," a celebration of printmakers and printmaking. The event will offer work for sale by printmakers from across the U.S. Food and cold beverages from Saint Arnold will be available for purchase. There will be music by Felipe Galvan's Pachuco Boogie Sound System. 11 am.

    Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour
    Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian best known for co-creating, writing, directing, and starring in the Netflix original series, Master of None. In October of 2025, he will release the film Good Fortune, which he wrote, directed, and co-stars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s Parks and Recreation. His latest special, Nightclub Comedian, is now streaming on Netflix. (But we still know him from his MTV Human Giant days.) 7 pm.

    My Morning Jacket in concert
    Fronted by the charismatic Jim James, My Morning Jacket's sound combines indie rock, folk, blues, and psychedelia, drawing from the late ‘60s. The Louisville-based band comes to 713 Music Hall in support of is, their 10th studio album. 8 pm.

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