It’s time to emerge from a hermitage, hunkered down with a diabetic dog on the trails of Cullinan Park and around the waters surrounded by whistling ducks and those invasive Egyptian geese. There’s much to be done at least on certain days this week, and I barely remember how to communicate with speaking individuals, so let’s get right to The Hidden Agenda.

Cool Movies to See This Week

Monday
- Best in Show - multiple screenings @ Greenway Regal
Wednesday
- NIGHTMARES - 9:00 PM @ River Oaks
Friday
- Alien Director’s Cut - 7:00 PM @ River Oaks
- GRIZZLY - 10:30 PM @ River Oaks
Saturday
- Labyrinth - 7:00 PM @ River Oaks
- The Raid 2 - 10:00 PM @ River Oaks

Monday, 04/27

They, Who Sound | 7:00 PM

Lawndale Art Center | 4912 Main St

It’s Monday; you know what that means. Time to get yourself on over to Lawndale for another rip-roaring edition of TWS. This iteration features the duo of Lisa Cameron and Alex Cunningham as well as the trio of Daniel Carter, M3CCA, and Jawwaad Taylor.

Tuesday, 04/28

Read a book, why not?

Wednesday, 04/29

Houston Filmmaker Showcase | 7:15 PM

River Oaks Theatre | 2009 W Gray St

SWAMP and HCAS are back at it again with the April edition of their local filmmaker showcase. What an opportunity to catch a lineup of local talent! Or you can go catch NIGHTMARES at 9PM.

Thursday, 04/30

Lecture: Claire Gilman | 7:00 PM

Menil Drawing Institute | 1412 W. Main St

Head on over to the Drawing Institute for the next part of the On Drawing lecture series, this time with Claire Gilman of the Morgan Library & Museum. Gilman will discuss her curatorial methodologies, the framework of the institutions in which she’s curated, and the ever-evolving definitions of drawing as a practice.

Friday, 05/01

There’s probably something going on, but with so much over the weekend, maybe you should take some time for yourself.

Saturday, 05/02

Hands-On Houston | 11:00 AM

Craft Center | 4848 Main St

Spring has sprung, and the critters are afoot, but now’s your time to craft a critter of your own design. Wow, the imagination that could unfold. Will your creation be inspired by the world around you or driven more by fantasy?

Closing: Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue | 2:00 PM

Lawndale Art Center | 4912 Main St

Head on over to Lawndale for your last chance to see the exhibition Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue. They’ll be joined by our good friends at Zine Fest Houston for a zine-making session inspired by the show, and it’s a great opportunity to grab something tasty from Somos Semillas.

MARTY | 6:00 PM

Art League Houston | 1953 Montrose Blvd

The MARTY is back at Art League, and it’s time once again to support the Healing Arts program. The program free, ongoing studio-based art instruction for adults living with chronic illness, physical disabilities, or other life challenges. Doesn’t that sound nice? If only we all had free ongoing programming forever. Anyway, bid in the auction, make a donation, and have a grand ol’ time.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer) | 8:30 PM

Menil Collection | 1533 Sul Ross St

Grab your projector and head on over to the Menil for an evening of community creativity and collaboration. It’s your chance to broadcast your creation across the facade of the museum!

Sunday, 05/03

ONE SPOON OF CHOCOLATE with RZA and Shameik Moore | 7:30 PM