As Al Inexperienced would say, this weekend is all about love and happiness.
Houstonians can have a good time each Nationwide Tequila Day and Artwork Home Theater Day at numerous spots within the metropolis. Keyshia Cole shall be bringing the love over at Toyota Middle on Friday. On Saturday, get a style of Italy at Pizaro’s Pizza and, afterwards, benefit from the music of Journey as they carry out with the Houston Symphony. And, lastly on Sunday, a wine bar within the Heights shall be serving paella.
Principally, that is going to be a fantastic weekend for foodies, music lovers, and individuals who know what VHS stands for.
Thursday, July 24
Nationwide Tequila Day
Get the limes and salt prepared for Nationwide Tequila Day. Good God, Nadine’s could have its Desert Oasis cocktail obtainable all day for $7. Diversion Montrose will serve up its Margarita Lab Shot Set for $16. Kazzan Ramen & Bar has $5 ume margaritas and traditional margaritas. All 4 of Hugo Ortega’s eating places — Hugo’s, Caracol, Xochi, and Urbe — will promote their signature “Biggest Margarita Ever Bought” for $18 (down for $32). Each places of The Taco Stand could have $5 margaritas all day. Tex-Mex traditional Molina’s Cantina could have completely happy hour pricing on margaritas all day. Mexican Sugar will run specials from Thursday-Sunday.
Artwork Home Theater Day at River Oaks Theatre
Artwork Home Theater Day shall be happening at cinemas all throughout the nation. Proper right here in H-City, River Oaks Theatre shall be collaborating, exhibiting a trio of various, art-house titles. First up, we now have a brand new 4K restoration of Federico Fellini’s 1957 traditional Nights of Cabiria at 4 pm. Later within the night, Sean Baker’s 2015 Christmas comedy Tangerine will display screen at 7:15 pm, that includes a pre-recorded dialogue from Baker and producer Samantha Quan. Lastly, catch a sneak preview of the absurdist comedy AJ Goes to the Canine Park at 9:45 pm.
Queensbury Theatre presents The Final 5 Years
In a love story informed from two views and in two completely different instructions, The Final 5 Years is a heart-wrenching, deeply intimate musical by Jason Robert Brown that explores the hovering highs and crushing lows of a relationship. Cathy, an aspiring actress, tells their story from the tip wanting again, whereas Jamie, a rising novelist, begins at their first spark of affection. Their journeys cross simply as soon as — within the center — earlier than destiny pulls them aside. 7:30 pm (8 pm Friday; 2 and eight pm Saturday; 2 pm Sunday).
Friday, July 25
FLATS presents Austin Cullen and Sarah Jentsch: “A Pure Historical past (Constructed to be Seen)”
“A Pure Historical past (Constructed to be Seen)” is the second exhibition in FLATS’ new gallery area, that includes the collaborative work of artists Austin Cullen and Sarah Jentsch. By way of pictures and set up, the duo examines how the Western pure world is framed, fabricated, and consumed inside museum settings. By documenting the life cycle of pure historical past shows – from creation to storage – they discover how establishments form our understanding of nature. 6 pm.
Keyshia Cole in live performance
R&B/hip hop singer Keyshia Cole, the woman liable for “Love” (aka the track some girls instantly sing when it begins enjoying at a membership), involves Houston this weekend. She’s on a tour celebrating the milestone anniversary of Cole’s 2005 debut album The Manner It Is, which instantly put her on the prime of the R&B style. It was the primary of six straight prime 10 albums on the Billboard 200 for the singer. She’ll be joined by Tink, Keri Hilson, and Elijah Blake. 7 pm.
Improv Houston presents Donnell Rawlings
Ashy Larry is again in Houston! Veteran comic Donnell Rawlings, finest identified for the hilarious characters he did on Chappelle’s Present again within the day, shall be at Improv Houston this weekend, At present on his Black & Delicate Tour, Donnell is promoting out golf equipment and theaters throughout the nation, whereas his hit podcast The Donnell Rawlings Present is constructing an enormous following with over 8 million YouTube views. 7:30 and 9:45 pm (7 and 9:30 pm Saturday; 7:30 pm Sunday).
Artwork Manufacturing facility presents Hairspray
Hairspray, primarily based on John Waters’ raucous 1988 movie, is a Tony-winning musical that whisks viewers to 1962 Baltimore and follows plump teenager Tracy Turnblad. When she lands a task on native TV dance program The Corny Collins Present, she skyrockets to fame and makes use of her place to combat for integration and social change. This effervescent musical includes a hilarious and touching e-book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan and infectious music by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. By way of Sunday, August 3. 8 pm (5 pm Sunday).
Saturday, July 26
Pizaro’s Pizza presents Summer season in Capri
This weekend, Pizaro’s Pizza will carry Italy to Houston. Dress for a Euro trip to Capri & take pleasure in Southern Italian fare throughout this one-day occasion. We’re speaking hand-crafted Neapolitan pies, Aperol Spritzes, coastal flavors, chill vibes, good eats, and main trip power. Prepare for a dreamy night time of delicacies and libations that’ll really feel such as you’re in some fancy Italian film – ideally starring Sophia Loren. 1 pm.
Equal Components Brewing presents Houston VHS Swap
After 5 lengthy years, the Houston VHS Swap returns this weekend. This free indoor occasion will characteristic about three dozen native tape heads and collectors shopping for, promoting and swapping VHS, Betamax, DVDs, vinyl information, posters, toys and extra. Seize a chilly drink from Equal Components, seize some BBQ from the OG at Straits Place BBQ or perhaps a tattoo at Battle Royale who will characteristic some distinctive VHS themed flash for the occasion. If you happen to’ve obtained a love and nostalgia for previous media, then that is the place to be. 2 pm.
Houston Symphony presents The Music of Journey
One of many largest bands of the ‘80s shall be doing two reveals in Houston this weekend, with some assist from a full orchestra. Combining full rock lighting, a rock band, vocalist Juan Del Castillo, and the Houston Symphony, this live performance will characteristic hit songs, from “Any Manner You Need It” and “Wheel Within the Sky” to “Faithfully” and – after all – “Don’t Cease Believin’,” to have a good time one of many largest bands of all time. Consider it a make-up for the band’s RodeoHouston look that was reduce brief by an on-stage electrical fireplace. 2 and seven pm.
The Museum of Nice Arts, Houston presents Compensation
Zeinabu irene Davis’s debut characteristic from 1999 (offered in a 4K rejuvenation) follows parallel African American love tales between a deaf lady and a listening to man set a long time aside. With inspiration from the work of legendary African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, this shifting narrative depicts the wrestle to beat racism, incapacity, and discrimination. A post-film dialogue with filmmaker Davis and producer Nicoletta Vangelisti is moderated by movie programmer/cultural employee Autumn Johnson. 7 pm.
Sunday, July 27
Mutiny within the Heights presents Paella Sunday
It’s time as soon as once more for Mutiny within the Heights to enter Paella Sunday mode. The wine bar and restaurant will throw this immersive, out of doors eating expertise, that includes chef Eduardo Alcayaga’s signature live-fire seafood paella. Set on the patio, this occasion brings the colourful flavors of Spain to the Heights in a relaxed, social setting. Company will get pleasure from wine and light-weight bites earlier than gathering for the principle course. 1 and 4 pm.
Phases presents Honky Tonk Laundry
After inheriting the Wishy Washy Washeteria from her grandmother, Lana Mae hires Katie to assist run the enterprise, however the two quickly be part of forces to transform their good ol’ laundromat into the city’s hottest honky-tonk. This hilarious musical is filled with a rustic track record that spans a long time of traditional and up to date hits, that includes the music of Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and extra. By way of Sunday, August 17. 2 pm.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema LaCenterra presents Summer season Wars (Subtitled) in 4K
Summer season Wars is anime director Mamoru Hosoda’s 2009 look again to the times of our youth, with slightly little bit of sci-fi pleasure thrown into the combination. Kenji is a shy moderator for OZ, the digital actuality world that powers on a regular basis life. He discovers {that a} rogue A.I. program has stolen his on-line identification, and he’s accused of inflicting real-world catastrophes. Because the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s household into disarray, Kenji should unite his newfound connections to beat an impending cyber apocalypse. 5:05 pm.
The Fray in Live performance
Identified for the smash hit “Methods to Save a Life,” the Denver-based rock trio will carry out their hook-filled tunes at downtown’s Bayou Music Middle in assist of the 2024 EP, The Fray is Again. Retro-inspired L.A. rock band The Strike opens. 7 pm.
