ARTS PICKS
1. MATCH Theater
It’s a busy weekend at MATCH with three productions opening Oct. 22. They include “Into the Woods,” the Stephen Sondheim classic now set in a library during children’s storytime; “The Revolutionists,” a comedy about four women during the time of the French Revolution; and Chapman Dance’s “Sanctuary,” an evening of dance combining new works and old.
When: “Into the Woods” (Oct. 31-Nov. 1); “The Revolutionists” (Oct. 22-Nov. 6); “Sanctuary” (Oct. 22-24).
Details: matchouston.org Cary Darling
2. ‘Carmen’
Houston Grand Opera comes roaring back to the live stage by kicking off its new season with the Bizet warhorse, “Carmen.” Former HGO Studio mezzosoprano Carolyn Sproule tackles the title role. With its well-known melodies and striking set and costume design, “Carmen” is what the phrase “a night at the opera” was made for.
When: Oct. 22-Nov. 7
Where: Wortham Theater Center, 510 Preston
Details: $25-$255; houstongrandopera.org
Cary Darling
3. ‘Stories from the Stage’
This World Channel’s series is a place to hear diverse voices telling stories of how we live now. The Oct. 25 episode, titled “Resilience,” is set in Houston and features playwright Brendan Bourque-Sheil, Sneha Desai talking about her road from illness to health, and Ebony Stewart learning the secret to conquering stress.
Details: 8:30 p.m. Oct 25 on KUHT DT Channel 8.4. Simultaneously, it will begin free streaming at worldchannel.org.
Cary Darling
4. ‘Afro-Atlantic Histories’
“Afro-Atlantic Histories” is a fascinating exhibition tracing the African diaspora through the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe between the 16th and 21st centuries. The works being shown create a narrative from numerous smaller cultural ones. The show makes its North American debut this weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
When: Wednesdays-Sundays through Jan. 17
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet
Details: $12-$19; 713-639-7300, mfah.org
Andrew Dansby