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    Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

    Craig D. Lindsey
    May 4, 2023 | 6:00 am
    ​Permission Whiskey & Service Co. Kentucky Derby

    Get down and Derby at Permission Whiskey.

    Permission Whiskey & Service Co./Instagram

    Houston's weekend is jam-packed, what with Kentucky Derby parties, coronation of King Charles III events, festivals, and more.

    Foodies can dig into some pop-ups and specials events, an Elvis-themed drag musical brings burnin' love to town, and Asia Society celebrates incredible India.

    Enjoy; here are your best bets for the weekend.

    Thursday, May 4

    The Menil Collection presents In Conversation: Art Spiegelman on Si Lewen and Graphic Novels

    Art Spiegelman, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992 for his masterful Holocaust narrative Maus, will discuss Si Lewen’s art and the history of graphic novels with Rebecca Rabinow, director of the Menil Collection. A public reception will follow at the Menil Drawing Institute. The exhibition "Si Lewen: The Parade" will be open to attendees. As always, Menil programs are free and open to all. 4 pm.

    Gulf Coast Comics Comicbook Co. presents Underneath: Children of the Sun 

    Celebrate Star Wars Day with a free movie screening (presented by Gulf Coast Cosmos Comicbook Co.) at University of Houston-Downtown’s New Sciences & Technology building. An ultra-powerful alien artifact passes through generations of bloody fingers and inheritors here on Earth, including the present, and ultimately leads to an epic battle for control. Filmmaker David Kirkman in person for the event. 7:30 pm.

    Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company presents Tooth & Tail

    Mildred’s Umbrella Theater presents the world premiere of Tooth & Tail, their postponed production by Elizabeth A.M. Keel. Jam-packed with princesses, dragons, pirates and more, the play is part fairy-tale, part rescue mission, part love story, and all adventure. The play has been developed and workshopped through support of Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company, and their ongoing commitment to the empowerment of female artists and their stories. Through Saturday, May 13. (8 pm Friday; 2:30 and 8 pm Saturday; 2:30 pm Sunday).

    Friday, May 5

    DACAMERA Gala 2023: Music Salons and Jazz Supper Club

    DACAMERA's 2023 gala, Music Salons and Jazz Supper Club, will welcome guests for an evening featuring a lively cocktail hour, a wine pull, and a gourmet seated dinner with a selection of curated wines. Jazz vocalist Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim, winner of the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition will treat guests to a performance. Tickets are $550, while tables are $5,000. 7 pm.

    Houston Symphony presents Broadway Hits Go to Hollywood

    From Singin’ in the Rain to La La Land, Hollywood has a flair for movie musicals, and the Houston Symphony will salute some of the very best this weekend. Audiences will hear favorite songs from My Fair Lady, The Music Man, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, Les Misérables, The Wiz, Cabaret, Funny Girl, The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, and more, sung by Broadway stars Nikki Renée Daniels and Hugh Panaro. 8 pm (2:30 pm Sunday).

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Joyland

    Named Best International Feature at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Saim Sadiq’s film is set in Pakistan’s patriarchal society. Haider, the youngest son in a traditional family, secretly becomes a backup dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque. He falls for the lead performer, who is transgender. Once discovered, their relationship has a profound effect on Haider’s family. Since premiering at Cannes, this groundbreaking film has earned multiple honors at international film festivals. 7 pm (5 pm Sunday).

    Stages presents The Legend of Georgia McBride

    Casey is desperate to be the best Elvis impersonator, complete with his flashy sequin jumpsuit. But his audiences lose interest and his act is replaced by the new drag show in town. With rent overdue and a baby on the way, “The King” takes the plunge and transforms into an all-out queen. With snappy zingers and dance-worthy numbers, this wildly entertaining story challenges our perceptions of identity and classic gender roles with extraordinary humor and depth. Through Sunday, July 2. 7 pm (2 pm Sunday).

    Saturday, May 6

    Bridgeland presents Nature Fest

    Bridgeland will host the 15th annual Nature Fest, headlined by Jeff Musial, a renowned animal rescuer and wildlife expert who has garnered national recognition educating the public on various daytime and late-night talk shows. Children and adults alike can have fun learning about the joys of nature through pony rides, a petting zoo, nature exhibitions and other roaming entertainment. Kids can enjoy a creative experience through arts and crafts, face painting and balloon art; or get wild in the inflatable zone, or through laser tag. 10 am.

    Permission Whiskey presents Derby Day

    Permission Whiskey will host its third annual Kentucky Derby party. This year’s Derby celebration will feature a broadcast of the race, live music, a trumpet player, Derby-themed roses, a festive hat contest and other surprises to truly capture the experience of the Kentucky Derby. Fresh mint julep cocktails will be flowing, and Maker’s Mark will be on site giving away branded swag to encourage guests to celebrate the Derby with the iconic brand. Noon.

    Archway Gallery presents Becky Soria: "Gaia’s Oracle" opening reception

    For some years now, Becky Soria’s work has focused on human and animal figures. In those works, Soria re-constructed female and animal forms from within, though not in any literal sense of depicting internal organs and such. In this new group of works, Soria has moved her penetrating gaze from those figures into the external world they inhabit. This is the dwelling place of Gaia - Mother Earth. “I feel this urge, as an artist, to respond to the urgent call of Mother Earth,” quotes Soria. Through Thursday, May 1. 5 pm

    Echoes Cafe Grand Opening Party

    Echoes Cafe, a Greek and Mexican kitchen, will officially open this weekend with a grand opening party. The Kazilas family curated the menu with chefs Armando Ramirez and Ana Stanciu. Ramirez, an understudy of Hugo Ortega, was formerly a chef at Hugo's, Backstreet Cafe, BCN, Da Marco, and Vic & Anthony's. The party will feature live music from Curley Cormier and the Gladiators, the legendary rhythm and blues band from the Silver Slipper. 5 pm.

    Sunday, May 7

    b’Tween Sandwich Co. Pop-Up Event

    b’Tween Sandwich Co., helmed by chef Michelle Wallace, is bringing their dynamic and flavorful bites to brand new event space Fareview. The pop up event will feature five menu items the chef has become known for. Customers can also look forward to the inclusion of Devin Strahan of Devin’s Spiked Root Beer, who will be serving sip-worthy samples of his spiked root beer, and spiked root beer floats. Noon.

    Houston Area Parkinson Society presents Blues, Brews and BBQ

    Houston Area Parkinson Society’s Blues, Brews and BBQ includes live blues music, barbecue, a raffle, games, and more. Live music will be provided by Steve Krase Band (with guest vocalist Allie Rae), Bluestown Shakedown, Staggolee, and Vin Mott Blues Band. The barbecue will be provided by 2Guys1Pit. Proceeds from this event will help fund the free programs and services Houston Area Parkinson Society provides to those living with Parkinson’s disease. Noon.

    Asia Society Texas and the Consulate General of India in Houston present Celebrating Incredible India!

    Celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence with an evening of fashion, dance, and food. Hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Rekha Muddaraj, this event will feature a fashion show, performances by Anjali Center for Performing Arts and Rhythm India, mixing from DJ Rocky of South Asian and Bollywood hits from the ‘70s to today, and a reception catered by Daawat Catering. 4 pm.

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    New Superman movie forges into the future while honoring the past

    Alex Bentley
    Jul 11, 2025 | 3:30 pm
    David Corenswet in Superman
    Photo by Jessica Miglio
    David Corenswet in Superman.

    When the character of Superman was invented in 1938, it was perhaps easier to see the world in good and bad terms. Fascism was already on the rise in Germany under Adolf Hitler, and the idea of an all-powerful superhero who stood up for people in need was a welcome one. In the nearly 90 years since, though, the world and the character have undergone multiple evolutions, and the thought of someone who is purely good is often met with cynicism or worse.

    The new Superman, written and directed by James Gunn, puts the superhero (or metahuman, as the film calls him and similar creatures) squarely in the midst of the modern world, with geopolitical conflicts, mega-corporations, and social media all combining to make the altruism of Superman/Clark Kent (David Corenswet) questionable. That skepticism even extends to his coworker/girlfriend Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), whose knowledge of his exploits puts her in a tricky position personally and professionally.

    Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) is out to dominate the world and take down Superman, with his eponymous corporation and vast group of underlings dedicated to doing both. Superman is generally a one-man fighting crew, but he’s occasionally aided by a group calling themselves the Justice Gang, comprised of heroes many have never heard of like Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), a version of Green Lantern; Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), a flying metahuman; and Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi), who knows all kinds of technology.

    One of the best things about this new version of Superman is that it mostly dispenses with introductions, putting the audience in a world where Superman is already a well-known quantity who’s adored by many and hated by some. Gunn has used his new position as co-CEO of DC Studios to honor the past of the hero and take him into the future. With the 1978 John Williams theme song echoing throughout and Corenswet giving off Christopher Reeve vibes, it’s clear Gunn wants audiences to feel nostalgia while still getting something new.

    He also appears to want viewers to fight against the negativity that the modern world can bring. The plot involves manipulation of the public, usually at the hands of Luthor, through bombastic talk shows, political theater, and social media, the latter of which — in a great joke — comes to involve hundreds of typing monkeys. The film could be read as a rebuttal of many real-world ills as, despite Luthor’s machinations, many choose to continue to believe in the goodness of Superman.

    There is a lot going on in the film, but somehow it never comes off as overly complicated. Superman’s relationship with Lois Lane and Luthor’s attempts at taking him down are given the most prominence, with everything else supporting those two main things. The Justice Gang is a fun addition, with Mr. Terrific becoming the breakout hero of the group. The addition of the (CGI) dog Krypto provides levity, poignant moments, and unexpectedly great action scenes. The only part that gets somewhat short shrift is the crew of The Daily Planet, with everyone besides Lois and Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo) getting little more than face time.

    Being the new Superman is a lot to live up to, but Corenswet is completely up to the job. He, like Reeve, plays the character as someone who is earnest but not naive, a quality that comes through even when he’s in the middle of fight scenes. Brosnahan is also fantastic, providing a nice balance to the relationship while also proving the character’s own worth. Hoult makes for a great new version of Luthor, and Gathegi nearly makes the case that Mr. Terrific should get a starring film of his own.

    Just as he did with the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, Gunn has shown that success can be found through making characters people want to see. Not everyone in this Superman will be familiar to viewers, but in the end a group of people working together toward a goal that serves the common good is one worth watching and cheering for.

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    Superman is now playing in theaters.

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