ARTS PICKS
1. ROCO
ROCO wraps up a virtual season with a program titled “Flamenco.” Among the pieces performed will be the world premiere of “The History of Red” by Reena Esmail based on text by poet Linda Hogan and featuring soprano Kathryn Mueller. Also making its world premiere will be “Princesa de la Luna,” composed by Quinn Mason for harp and strings. Rounding out the program will be Samuel Berber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915,” Errollyn Wallen’s “Photography” and Carlos Surinach’s “Ritmo Jondo,” during which ROCO will be joined by Solero Flamenco.
When: 5 p.m. Saturday
Details: Livestreaming at roco.org
Andrew Dansby
2. ‘White Rabbit
Red Rabbit’
Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” has become something of a sensation over the past several years, particularly for its setup, described on Broadway.com as “No rehearsal. No director. No set. No spoilers. A different performer each night is handed the script for the first time as they step onto the stage.” The 4th Wall Theatre Company began its virtual run of “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” earlier this week, with nine actors lined up for nine showings. The performance on April 24 is a particularly special event, with Laura Linney taking on the script.
When:
7:30 p.m. April 24
Details: $50; 4thwalltheatreco.com
Andrew Dansby
3. ‘BYOBard’
The Main Street Theater’s BYOBard returns this week, though virtually. That said, what better time for its organized readings of the works of William Shakespeare than his 457th birthday. Main Street is pairing with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Rienzi for live readings, a video by the museum’s Second Folio and more offerings related to the bard.
When: 7 p.m. April 23
Details: Free; registration required at mainstreettheater.com
Andrew Dansby 4. ‘Reading the Weather’
The public is invited to an opening reception for Hong Hong’s large-scale, site-responsive work, “Reading the Weather,” that is being installed outside Art League Houston, marking the first time one of her pieces will be physically installed in an outdoor setting for an extended time. It will take up residence on the facade of ALH’s building, near the Sculpture Garden. The piece is meant to interact with the environment, showing shifts in our environmental atmosphere while recording the passage of time.
When: 6-8 p.m April 23
Where: Art League Houston, Sculpture Garden, 1953 Montrose
Details: Free; masks and distancing required; artleaguehouston.org
Cary Darling
5. ‘SHIFT’
Dimmitt Contemporary Art tapped 15 female artists to celebrate a new season of new perspectives. “SHIFT,” a group exhibition featuring a mix of established and emerging talent, opens April 29 and makes an interesting case: perhaps every day should be international women’s day.
When: April 29 through June 4 (In the event of rain, the opening will be April 30.)
Where: Dimmitt Contemporary Art, 3637 W. Alabama
Details: Free; dimmittcontemporaryart.com
Amber Elliott
6. ‘Riveter Edition II” The Wow Gallery and Simone on Sunset invite you and your “ARTourage” to celebrate female artists from Houston and abroad. Think Sunday funday, but make it artsy with bottomless mimosas, art performances and an interactive art experience.
When: Noon-3 p.m. April 25
Where: 2418 Sunset, Suite A
Details: Free
Amber Elliott