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    Calendar Closeup

    Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — from pig feast to Mardi Gras

    Joel Luks
    Feb 6, 2015 | 11:50 am

    "I'm too busy." "I need more sleep." "I am stressed at work." "My boss is riding my derrière" — ugh, I've heard it all, folks.

    I am here to tell you to stop your kvetching. While you complain about life's woes, cool stuff is happening all around you, the kind of stuff that would bring a smile to your face. And I am confident my suggestions for what to do this week below will do that.

    Mardi Gras Galveston 2015

    With the weather having been so doom and gloom you may have forgotten that one big fat party is about to take over Galveston Island. Parades, balcony parties, concerts by Delta Rae and Danielle Bradbery and a ridiculous number of other talented musicians and a myriad other shenanigans are on tap for the two-weekend revelry. Check out the schedule here and plan head.

    Just remember to keep it classy (ish). If you have to show your boobs make sure they don't end up in a meme.

    The skinny: Friday through Feb. 17; participating venues in Galveston; prices vary by event.

    Alley Theatre presents As You Like It

    While not my favorite Shakespeare play — it's one of those convoluted scripts with way too many characters that make you go, "huh?" — Alley Theatre artistic director Gregory Boyd's take on The Bard never disappoints, particularly with comedies. You will gasp at the opulent monochromatic costumes and cackle at the contemporary allusions while falling in love with how fabulous Elizabeth Bunch, Chris Hutchinson and Todd Waite are in their respective roles.

    The skinny: Now through Feb. 22; Wortham Theatre at the University of Houston; tickets start at $26.

    Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents Cloud Tectonics

    What starts as a contemporary fairy tale — perhaps what the Brothers Grimm would have penned had they lived in California and had they smoked too much weed — morphs into a really bizarre series of events that end exactly where they begun. Is time relative? Do you find pregnant women sexy? Does being in love screw around with your sense of what's real and what's imaginary?

    Mildred's artistic director Jennifer Decker directs this hypnotizing work, with a cast that includes Patricia Duran, Greg Dean and Darnea Olson.

    The skinny: Now through Saturday; Studio 101 at Spring Street Studios; $20 general admission $12 students, seniors and industry professionals.

    Houston African Film Festival

    With countless local film festivals that spotlight almost every culture imaginable, it was about time that someone brought to Houston a series that puts the second-most populous continent on the silver screen. The Houston Museum of African American Culture, in partnership with the Silicon Valley African Film Festival, to the rescue with a first-ever for Houston, a weekend of full-length features, shorts and documentaries and animated films that hail from Africa.

    The curated lineup focuses on first-voice works. That is, stories told by filmmakers from Africa about their world, experiences, culture, struggles and joys — from their point of view.

    The skinny: Friday through Sunday; Houston Museum of African American Culture; passes start at $25.

    Flower Man Day

    You couldn't help but smile in the presence of Houston's "Flower Man." Cleveland Turner's personal story of homelessness turned into creativity touched the hearts of everyone who cared to listen. And many did indeed listen. When Turner died in December 2013, he left an incredible found-art environment that was his house at 3239 Simmons St. Due to toxic mold creeping over many of the artifacts and the building, his home has to be demolished.

    Flower Man Day is a ceremony that celebrates his life and spirit. Alongside remarks, activities and performances, the event includes the demolition of the property. Time to say goodbye to his earthly posessions, but not to his charisma. That will stay with us as long as we live.

    The skinny: Saturday, 10 a.m.; Project Row Houses; free.

    Staff writer and resident gourmand Eric Sandler's pick: Cochon 555

    Eric says, "Five of Houston's most pork-obsessed chefs will be battling head to head in this culinary competition that celebrates heritage pigs, thoughtful cooking and well-crafted alcohol. Each of the chefs has been given a whole pig to turn into a maximum of six dishes to impress a panel of judges that includes both media members and their fellow chefs.

    "If that isn't enough, attendees will also get to sample a tartare bar manned by Oxheart's Justin Yu (serving meat?!?), oysters, cocktails and a live butcher demonstration. These tickets aren't cheap, but they would make a great early Valentine's Day present for someone who's obsessed with food."

    The skinny: Sunday, 4 p.m. (VIP) or 5 p.m.; JW Marriott downtown; $125 or $200.

    Parades, balcony parties, concerts by Delta Rae and Danielle Bradbery and other shenanigans are on tap for Mardi Gras Galveston.

    29th Annual Mardi Gras Ball
      
    Photo courtesy of Mardi Gras Galveston
    Parades, balcony parties, concerts by Delta Rae and Danielle Bradbery and other shenanigans are on tap for Mardi Gras Galveston.
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    Start Me Up

    Immersive Houston art venue rocks out with new Rolling Stone experience

    Holly Beretto
    May 15, 2025 | 2:30 pm
    ​“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience!”
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    “Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience!” opens at Artechouse in May.

    A new art exhibit puts viewers into the heart of rock and roll. Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience opens this Thursday, May 15 at Artechouse, the immersive art venue that opened last year in the Heights. With its 270-degree, floor-to-ceiling digital canvases in 18K-resolution and state-of-the-art surround sound, viewers will feel they’ve stepped into some of music’s most iconic moments.

    Narrated by Kevin Bacon, Amplified includes 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and features more than 300 artists whose music changed the world. Using sight, sound, and motion, this dynamic exhibit makes music history approachable and immediate for viewers. Here's a sneak peek:


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    Houstonians know our city has its own deep connections to genre-shaking music history. From The Beatles at the Sam Houston Coliseum, to Elvis at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Bob Dylan’s “Night of the Hurricane” in 1976, and being the hometown of Beyoncé, Bun B, ZZ Top, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more, Houston has cultivated and welcomed artists with choruses of boisterous cheers and applause.

    "Given Houston’s deep connection to the evolution of rock and pop music over the decades, we were thrilled to partner with Rolling Stone to bring Amplified to Houstonians and continue the city’s tradition of supporting and celebrating musical acts from around the world," says Sandro Kereselidze, co-founder of Artechouse. "This exhibit aligns perfectly with our mission to connect the public with cultural and artistic storytelling through cutting-edge technology. We’re excited for guests of all ages to experience the history of rock ‘n’ roll like never before."

    The show was originally produced by Illuminarium Experiences and created by Brand New World Studios in partnership with Rolling Stone. Viewers who attend the Artechouse experience can keep their immersive experience going at the venue’s Reality (XR) Bar, serving cocktails and mocktails that dovetail with the exhibit. Blending cutting-edge XR technology with craft mixology, drinks come to life through exclusive XR activations, which are accessible via Artechouse’s XR mobile app. Guests can downtown the app from the App Store or Google Play.

    “Music imagery is about experiences,” said Jodi Peckman, executive producer and former creative director of Rolling Stone. “It’s about the unbridled joy of concerts and our connection to our favorite artists. Every picture tells a story and Rolling Stone Presents: AMPLIFIED has hundreds of stories to tell.”

    Timed tickets are available online and at the venue, and advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. Admission starts at $39 plus fees for adults and $29 plus fees for children, ages 17 and under. Tickets are currently available through August 31.

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