ANA KHAN’S THINGS TO DO
‘ZimSculpt’
Stroll through the gardens while admiring “ZimSculpt,” an award-winning international exhibition showcasing unique sculptures handcarved from semiprecious stones by artists from Zimbabwe. Enjoy live sculpting demonstrations and explore an African art market. When: Through June 2 Where: Houston Botanic Garden, One Botanic Lane Details: $10-$15; hbg.org
A.D. Players: ‘Kingdom Undone’
Don’t miss A.D. Players’ final performances of “Kingdom Undone” at the George Theater, just in time for Easter. The play delves into Jesus Christ’s life, passion and death from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. When: 2:30 and 8 p.m. today-Saturday
Where: 5420 Westheimer Details: $20 and up; adplayers.org
Houston Astros
The Astros will play the New York Yankees in a weekend series at Minute Maid Park. When: 7:10 p.m. today, 6:15 p.m. Saturday and 1:10 p.m. Sunday Where: Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford
Details: mlb.com/astros
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Friday marks the beginning of the entertainment season at the open-air theater with a performance by singer Gesenia, who brings to the stage the Ronstadt Revue, a tribute concert to the legendary Linda Ronstadt. On Saturday, the Houston Latin American Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Romance,” a celebration of Latin romantic music, under the direction of Venezuelan maestro Glen Garrido.
When: 8 p.m. today-Saturday Where: 6000 Hermann Park Drive
Details: Free; milleroutdoortheatre.com
Easter Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk
Visitors can join in Easter activities at Kemah Boardwalk, such as taking pictures with the Easter Bunny, participating in a “Candy Hop,” joining a scavenger egg hunt, engaging in kids’ crafts, rides and more. When: Today-Sunday
Where: 215 Kipp, Kemah Details:kemahboardwalk.com
Bunnies on the Bayou
The annual fundraiser for Houston’s LGBTQ+ community returns to downtown Houston for its 45th year. The outdoor party features live DJs, drinks, food, dancing and sponsor booths. This year’s lineup includes Marti Frieson as the opening DJ, Grammy-winning artist Tracy Young and Houston’s bearded queen Blackberri.
When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday Where: Sesquicentennial Park, 400 Texas
Details: $65 and up; bunniesonthebayou.org
Here are five events recommended for the coming week.
Indigo De Souza
Indigo De Souza stands at an interesting place right now. The Brazilian American singer and songwriter has, over three albums, staked out a space of her own, making a swirling sort of indie-rock that is full of surprise and wonder. She could keep doing what she’s doing and enjoy great acclaim for years to come. But her work also shows an ambition as dynamic as her voice, and it’s easy to see her crossing over to a much bigger audience. Last year’s “All of This Will End” is one of those albums that feels like a launching pad. So catch her in cozy confines like White Oak Music Hall while you still can. When: 7 p.m. today
Where: White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main
Details: $25; 713-237-0370, whiteoakmusichall.com
‘Old, Weird Houston’
The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art will host “Old, Weird Houston” this weekend. Described as a “history fair and symposium,” “Old, Weird Houston” is a daylong celebration of the outsider, oddball and underground culture that has always been an undercurrent in the city. Working with the Archivists of the Houston Area and the University of Houston Center for Public History, the event opens with “Houston Hauntology” by Valentin Diaconov, who will discuss the city’s “cultural code.” The event closes with John Lomax III’s “The Lomax on Lomax” show that finds the third-generation folklorist and Houston journalist doing a capella versions of the old cowboy songs, blues tunes and folk standards that were documented over the years by members of his famed family. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Where: Orange Show World HQ, 2334 Gulf Terminal
Details: Free; orangeshow.org
‘Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word’
With the Main Street Theater, playwright and Texas Southern University professor Thomas Meloncon presents the world premiere of his new work “Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word.” Set in East Texas, the play picks up after a workplace fight and follows court-ordered discussion between a Black man and a bigot about race.
When: Saturday-April 21 Where: Main Street Theater, 2540 Times
Details: $35-$59; mainstreettheater.com
‘Cleansed’
Sarah Kane’s play “Cleansed” was supposed to make its regional premiere this time last year, but a tragedy forced its cancellation days before the show was to open. The Catastrophic Theater brings it back this week. Kane’s play was first staged in London in 1998. It tells the story of residents of a vague institution who push back against their torment through the radical and redemptive power of love. When: April 5-27
Where: Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main
Details: Pay what you can, suggested $35; catastrophictheatre.com
Darrell Scott and Robbie Fulks
Two top-shelf songwriters create one loaded bill. Darrell Scott played alongside Houston songwriting legend Guy Clark while also cutting his own path writing songs for Patty Loveless and Brad Paisley (“You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive”) and The Chicks (“Long Time Gone”). Robbie Fulks can toggle between humorously tragic (“She Took a Lot of Pills and Died”) and humorously reflective (“I Like Being Left Alone”). Both are outstanding guitarists.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday Where: Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th
Details: $24; theheightstheater.com