This weekend in Houston is all about art and music.<\/p>\n
On the art side, we have new exhibit openings over at Reeves Art + Design and Community Artists\u2019 Collective. CAMHLAB will host a workshop featuring artist-in-residence Tay Butler. See a documentary on Texas artist Kermit Oliver at the MFAH. <\/p>\n
As for music, we have live shows featuring Jason Aldean, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Swedish rock band Ghost, and a \u201890s mixtape concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Cactus Music is hosting a listening party for Jon Batiste\u2019s latest album. <\/p>\n
Well, it seems like you can\u2019t stop the beat<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n Thursday, August 14<\/strong><\/p>\n Jo\u2019s Houston presents Half-Birthday Drink Specials<\/strong> Reeves Art + Design presents Jaymes Earl: “Roots and Rhymes” opening reception<\/strong> River Oaks Theatre presents Film Strip: <\/strong>Hairspray<\/strong> Friday, August 15<\/strong><\/p>\n The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents <\/strong>A Portrait of a Postman<\/strong> Improv Houston presents Marlon Wayans<\/strong> Jason Aldean<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Gillian Welch & David Rawlings in concert<\/strong> Classic Replay presents ’90s Mixtape<\/strong> Saturday, August 16<\/strong><\/p>\n 93′ Til X Kh\u00f3i Barbecue<\/strong> Community Artists\u2019 Collective presents JajaH: “As It Is” opening reception<\/strong> AEG presents An Evening with Dan Carlin<\/strong> Ghost in concert<\/strong> Sunday, August 17<\/strong><\/p>\n Gracie\u2019s Corner Live: Gracie\u2019s Global Adventure<\/strong>
<\/a>Located on the corner of Studewood and E 10 1\/2 St. in the Heights, Jo\u2019s Houston is the first location of Bunkhouse Hotels’ iconic Jo\u2019s Coffee shop to open outside of Austin. In honor of its first half-birthday, Jo\u2019s will be celebrating with half-off coffee from 7-10 am on Thursday. There will also be a specialty Birthday Cake Latte available throughout the weekend, plus festive birthday decorations to set the mood. 7 am.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Reeves Art + Design will present an exhibition that celebrates the profound influence of African and hip-hop cultures through the expressive medium of string art. The collection by Houston-based artist Jaymes Earl intricately weaves together vibrant threads that reflect the rhythms, colors, and narratives inspired by these rich cultures. Each piece serves as a homage to the dynamic spirit of hip-hop, echoing its boldness and creativity while drawing from traditional African patterns and storytelling. Through Tuesday, August 26. 6 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>It’s Baltimore, 1962, and a rebellious teenager with the biggest bouffant on the block attempts to win the coveted “Miss Auto Show” crown as she fights against racial discrimination. The great John Waters brought this 1988 musical romp (featuring Diving in his\/her last role) to the screen. Now, Grimm and Ghoulia, headmistresses of The Sisterhood of Lili St. Cyr, will screen the flick this weekend, followed by a show featuring a cast of strip teasers. 8 pm. <\/p>\n
<\/a>This fascinating new documentary profiles Texas artist\/veteran postman Kermit Oliver. An alumnus of Texas Southern University who was mentored by professor and muralist John Biggers, Oliver created a remarkable body of work that includes paintings, works on paper, designs for Herm\u00e8s silk scarves, and commissions. (Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s mama Tina Knowles is a longtime collector.) Discussions with filmmaker Christopher Charles Scott and guests follow each screening. 7 pm (2 pm Sunday).<\/p>\n
<\/a>After years of being the little brother of Keenan Ivory, Damon, and Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans is about to make some major moves at the multiplex. He and his bros will drop another Scary Movie (the horror-parody franchise they started way back in 2000) next summer. And, next month, he\u2019ll get serious in the Jordan Peele-produced sports-related scary movie Him. Until then, catch him doing standup all weekend at Improv Houston. 7:30 and 9:45 pm (7, 9:30 and 11:30 pm Saturday; 7:30 pm Sunday).<\/p>\n
<\/a>Local country fans will have to make a choice this weekend: Which country star will they see on Friday night? Multi-platinum Grammy nominee Jason \u201cTry That in a Small Town\u201d Aldean will be performing at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, along with Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Silver. However, if you like your country with some bluegrass and Americana mixed in, Gillian Welch and her musical partner David Rawlings will be over at Cullen Performance Hall, playing tunes from their 2024 album Woodland. 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Remember the thrill of going to the record store and tearing the plastic off a brand new CD? How about listening to the radio, hoping to hear the latest hits from Alanis Morissette, Boyz II Men, Britney Spears, Green Day, Nirvana, En Vogue, or NSYNC? Miller Outdoor Theatre will have those \u2013 and more. With a lineup of four Broadway vocalists putting their own spin on classics like \u201cSmells like Teen Spirit\u201d and \u201cI Will Always Love You,\u201d this show is nothing but the biggest bops of the decade. 8 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Chef Lung Ly of 93\u2019 Til and pitmaster Don Nguyen of Kh\u00f3i Barbecue join forces for a one-day-only collaboration menu of Vietnamese barbecue. Available on a first-come-first-served basis, the pop-up marks a rare opportunity for diners to experience the culinary styles of both chefs, who will showcase their Vietnamese culture through dishes cooked with fire, smoke, and wok hei. 11 am.<\/p>\n
<\/a>A former member of Project Row Houses and co-founder of the Annunaki Artist Collective, JajaH (aka Joshua Gray) has exhibited widely, including his 2018 solo show \u201cThe Light Machine.\u201d Community Artists\u2019 Collective will present \u201cAs It Is,\u201d showcasing the works of JajaH, who describes his work as exploring themes of self-awareness and inner transformation. The opening reception will feature an artist talk and musical performance. Through Saturday, September 27. 4 pm. <\/p>\n
<\/a>Dan Carlin is a podcast pioneer whose Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast has been downloaded more than 100 million times to date. Carlin\u2019s passion for history, politics, and storytelling has provided audiences with unforgettable listening experiences and sparked a renewed appreciation for the past. This weekend, you can head over to Cullen Performance Hall and catch Carlin go into hard mode as he drops historical nuggets in front of a live audience. 7:30 pm. <\/p>\n
<\/a>This Swedish band is known for doing \u201ctheatrical rock,\u201d which means a lot of makeup, costumes, and an arena rock-style theatricality. Whatever they\u2019ve been doing, it\u2019s working like gangbusters. Skeleta, their sixth, recently-released album, was also the first album they\u2019ve done that reached the top of the US Billboard 200 chart. (The last time a Swedish band did this was Ace of Base\u2019s The Sign in 1993.) Houstonians will be able to see them glam it up when they play Toyota Center this weekend. 8 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Gracie\u2019s Corner, the award-winning, family-favorite YouTube series, comes to Houston to present a live version of the show’s beloved songs, characters, and educational magic. Created by Drs. Javoris and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and starring their daughter Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth, Gracie\u2019s Corner was launched to celebrate inclusivity, cultural representation, and educational empowerment through music. Noon and 4 pm.<\/p>\n