This weekend will certainly be an arty one.<\/p>\n
Laura Rathe Fine Art will have an exhibition featuring artists who figuratively and literally blur the lines. Flatland Gallery brings food to the table with a West African food art show. Reeves Art + Design presents a showcase of promising new talent. Theater fans can enjoy classics from Shakspeare and Little Orphan Annie. This week\u2019s column also includes a breakfast celebrating local interior designers, a video game theater (yes, video games can be art too!) at City Place, and a screening of absurdist superhero parody The People\u2019s Joker at the MFAH.<\/p>\n
So, stick out your chin and grin<\/a> and check out what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n Thursday, August 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Laura Rathe Fine Art Houston presents Marcos Anziani, Matt Devine, and Sydney Yeager: “Line Stories” opening reception<\/strong> Improv Houston presents Christian Johnson<\/strong> Houston Shakespeare Festival: <\/strong>As You Like It<\/strong> Friday, August 8<\/strong><\/p>\n International Interior Design Association presents Leaders Breakfast Flatland Gallery presents The Art of Fufu: 5th Anniversary Food Art Show The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents <\/strong>The People\u2019s Joker Stageworks Theatre presents <\/strong>Annie Saturday, August 9<\/strong><\/p>\n DexaFit Grand Opening<\/strong> Burmalicious X Underground Creamery cafeteria pop-up<\/strong> FLUX School of Art and Reeves Art + Design present FLUX SHOW 2025<\/strong> Regina Spektor in concert<\/strong> The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash<\/strong> Sunday, Aug. 10<\/strong><\/p>\n City Place presents Video Game Theater<\/strong>
<\/a>“Line Stories” is an exhibition centering around the power of line, gesture, and movement. Highlighting the work of Marcos Anziani, Sydney Yeager, and Matt Devine, the show explores the larger narratives behind each artist\u2019s use of line. In the work of Anziani, Yeager, and Devine, line is more than a formal gesture; it is a thread that connects memory, identity, and experience. Together, these three artists explore the emotional and structural potential of abstraction. Through Sunday, September 7. 6 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Clean comic Christian Johnson will be here in Houston to give you some profanity-free laughs. Since starting his standup comedy career, the Charlotte, N.C. native has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Houston\u2019s own Ali Siddiq, Eddie Griffin, Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, Sinbad, and more. He is known for his viral comedic videos as \u201cUncle Nathaniel,\u201d which has gained over 2.5 million followers on his social media platforms. 7 pm. <\/p>\n
<\/a>The search for true love takes Rosalind and Orlando on separate journeys into the enchanting Forest of Arden. In the woods, each seeks refuge and adventure only to discover a world of wit, friendship, transformation, and imagination. Come early for nightly conversations near the concession stand with HSF executive director Sharon Ott or artistic director Jack Young, as they explore Shakespeare\u2019s work, his characters, history and background of the evening\u2019s performance. The production will run in repertory with Henry V<\/a>. 8:15 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/a>The International Interior Design Association’s Leaders Breakfast is an annual event series hosted by IIDA chapters that celebrate design\u2019s importance in the global marketplace by honoring the people who are both the legacy and future of design. The keynote speaker will be Maggie Jackson, an award-winning author and social critic with a global reach. A former columnist for The Boston Globe and foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, Jackson also has written for The New York Times and other publications. 7 am.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/a>The Art of Fufu: 5th Anniversary Food & Art Show returns to Flatland Gallery, its inaugural Flatland Gallery home, for its celebration of West African culture, food, and music. Guests can taste authentic fufu samples crafted by local chefs, explore vibrant food\u2011inspired art pieces, and groove to live Afrobeat music. Whether you\u2019re a foodie, an art lover, or just curious about African culture, this is an event you don\u2019t want to miss. Entry is free, but an RSVP is required. 7 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/a>This reimaging of the \u201cclassic coming-of-age story\u201d Joker follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big. As mainstream success eludes her, she unites with a team of misfits on a collision course with the city\u2019s fascist caped crusader. Helmed by writer, director, editor, and star Vera Drew using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, The People\u2019s Joker (shown in glorious 35mm!) is a deeply personal journey that is as much documentary as it is parody. MFAH projectionist Baird Campbell will introduce the film. 7 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/a>Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is a worldwide phenomenon that was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Through Sunday, August 17. 7:30 pm (3 pm Sunday).<\/p>\n
<\/a>Wind down your summer by kicking off your health goals. DexaFit The Woodlands is hosting its grand opening this weekend, featuring a DJ warm-up, Orangetheory workout, live demonstrations, giveaways, and wellness vendors. RSVP & attend to be eligible for 25 giveaways, discounts and free DEXA scans. All attendees will get 10% with participating vendors in the month of August. 8:30 am.<\/p>\n
<\/a>CultureMap Tastemaker Award winners Suu Khin and Josh DeLeon are teaming up for a one-day only pop-up at PX Cafe in Bellaire. In an Instagram post<\/a>, Khin promises a menu that includes \u201crice, curries, and vibrant sides like the kind you’d find at a street food stall in Yangon, a Bangkok night market or a Singapore hawker center.\u201d Tickets, $60, are available at the link above. Seatings at 11 am and 12:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>FLUX School of Art and Reeves Art + Design invite you to this annual showcase of emerging talent. This one-day exhibition presents a curated selection of paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works that reflect FLUX\u2019s unique blend of traditional technique and cultural exploration. Guests will enjoy mystery art blind boxes featuring exclusive student pieces, opportunities to meet the artists, and complimentary snacks and refreshments. Noon.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Anti-folk singer\/songwriter\/pianist Regina Spektor has released eight albums in her career, most recently Home, Before and After in 2022. Her 2002 self-released album, Songs, received an official release on Warner Music in 2024. Let\u2019s hope Houstonians will have a nice, good time enjoying the music of Spektor this weekend \u2013 and we won\u2019t have any problems like the drama she received at a recent Portland show<\/a>. 8 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Shawn Barker\u2019s uncanny resemblance to the original Man In Black revitalizes the true character and spirit of Johnny Cash himself, one of America\u2019s greatest musical icons. The show features Barker in character as Cash, walking the audience through each era of Cash\u2019s life and music, including hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Hurt” and “Ring of Fire,” complete with a full backing band. 8 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Experience non-stop action as a high-tech video game theater rolls into City Place for an epic day of gaming fun! Featuring the latest consoles and top games (Super Mario Bros., Call of Duty, NBA 2K, etc.), the complimentary activation from Gulf Coast Gamers is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. Bring your friends, challenge your skills, and dive into the ultimate gaming adventure\u2014completely free. Noon.<\/p>\n