Sunday, November 2
Miller Outdoor Theatre: Barrage
Six violins, a guitar, a bass, and a set of drums all played by some Canadians; really, what else could you ask for? See Barrage, the “high octane fiddle fest,” for free today at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
281-373-3386
Monday, November 3
Holocaust Museum Houston: A Man Army – The Art of Arthur Szyk
The anti-fascist works of Polish-born American artist Arthur Szyk are on display at HMH between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. It’s free too, just like Szyk intended.
Holocaust Museum
713-942-8000
Tuesday, November 4
Notsuoh: The Terrordactyls, Buxton, The Wild Moccasins
It’s always good to support to local music, and that is made immensely easier when said local musicians are not awful. (It’s also helpful if you’ve only got to fork over $3 to lend that support, as is the case here.)
314 Main St.
713-237-8220
Wednesday, November 5
Domy Books: No End In Sight (film showing)
Billed as “The American Occupation of Iraq - The Inside Story From the Ultimate Insiders,” you can safely assume that this documentary is not of a pro-war stance.
Domy Books
713-523-3669
Thursday, November 6
Walter’s on Washington: Punk Rock Concert
Legendary hardcore punkrockers Cro-Mags headline a cast of musical anti-establishment acts that include Iron Age, Your Mistake, Roots of Exile and On My Side. $12 gets you into the club, whereas a stern look towards the guy in the Misfits jacket gets you into a fistfight.
Walter's on Washington
713-862-2513
Friday, November 7
Brazos Bookstore: Gulf Coast Reading Series – Samuel Amadon, Lauren Berry, Dane Wisher
There’s really no better way to verify your credibility with the hipster art crowd than to tell them that you’re going to a poet’s reading. Well, I suppose you could you could tell them you drive a Smart Car and think Stephen Malkmus is totally overrated, but a poet’s reading is pretty high on list to be sure.
Brazos Bookstore
713-523-0701
Saturday, November 8
Edwards Marq*E: Doctor Atomic (streaming live video version of the opera)
Feel like your day isn’t quite stressful enough? Then sit in on a live filming of Doctor Atomic, John Adams’s thoroughly intense operatic chronicling of Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb.”
7620 Katy Freeway
713-263-0808
Sunday, November 9
Main Street Theatre: …and L.A. is Burning (play)
If you’re of similar mind to playwright Y. York, then you thought the LA riots of the early nineties were an absolute comic gem. (Didn’t we all?) $20-35 gets you a ticket to see this occasionally satiric interpretation of the underlying components of the riots.
Main Street Theatre
713-524-9196
Monday, November 10
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Body Worlds 2 & The Brain: Our Three Pound Gem exhibit
If you like your cadaver a little less Republican (that was a John McCain joke, sirs and ma’ams) and a lot less skinned, Dr. Gunther von Hagen’s thought provoking and controversial Body Worlds 2 really is a must. Essentially, Dr. GvH has “plasticized” more than 200 human specimens, removing their skins and exposing the “machine which winds the springs” for the world’s gawking eyes. Do not underestimate the creepiness of this exhibit. Price is $17-25 dollars.
Museum of Natural Science
713-639-4629
Tuesday, November 11
Etro Lounge: DJ Fredster
Retro haven Etro Lounge has quickly established itself one of the go-to places for scenesters looking to reminisce about The Ramones or the awkward attractiveness of Molly Ringwald or whatever else nonsense was spawned in the '80s. Tuesday nights DJ Fredster offers up his classic audio mash-ups for all to enjoy. Begins after 7 p.m.
Etro Lounge
713-529-3449
Wednesday, November 12
Wade Wilson Art: Vision Eclipsed
If you were thinking to yourself, “Man, I really want to check out some paintings today, but I’m totally bored with the whole painting on canvas scene,” then boy are you in luck. Painter Lucinda Cobley’s is offering a free showing of her work, which is painted on glass mind you, dubbed “Vision Eclipsed.”
Wade Wilson Art
713-521-2977
Thursday, November 13
The Mink: Speakerboxx (DJs performing)
You’d assume that anyone clever enough to come up with the DJ name Squincy Jones would be at least equally as adept at mixing.. Even if he’s not, though, the show is free. Starts at 10 p.m.
The Mink
713-522-9985
Friday, November 14
Burke Baker Planetarium: Black Holes
Turns out, a star’s life cycle is almost a perfect parallel of Britney Spears’ career: It’s born, expands larger and larger throughout its life, then, if it’s lucky, collapses on itself to form a black hole. $6 for adults to see this movie, $5 for tiny versions of adults.
Museum of Natural Science
713-639-4629
Saturday, November 15
Toyota Center: New Orleans Hornets vs. Houston Rockets
Catch the new look Rockets as they take on Chris Paul and the Hornets. Remember, Ron Artest, of Brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills fame, is with the Rockets now, so there’s a slight, slight chance that you may be punched in the face by a professional athlete at the game. Good luck.
Houston Rockets
713-627-3865
