Lately it feels like the world’s breaking down on the camel’s back, and clearly the people in charge are largely wack. The masses continually fill the streets, damned, free, but ne’er undercounted. But this doesn’t need to be a melancholy town where we never smile. There’s plenty to enjoy this week, and something’s sure to make you feel good.

Cool Movies to See This Week

Sinners - River Oaks Theater - A few days this week
One Battle After Another - River Oaks Theater - A few days this week
TMNT II: Secret of the Ooze - Regal Greenway - A few days this week
Zoot Suit - River Oaks Theater - Thursday
A Goofy Movie - River Oaks Theater - Saturday
Paddington 2 - Regal Greenway - Saturday & Sunday

Monday, 03/16

They, Who Sound | 7:00 PM

Lawndale Art Center | 4912 Main St

You know the drill. Get your sounds experimented upon over at Lawndale this Monday evening, and enjoy sets by Chris Cascio on synthesizers and tone generators followed by the trio of Andrew Baker, Solidad Decosta, and Stalina Villarreal. Saxophones, synthesizers, and stanzas, oh my.

Tuesday, 03/17

The Past Does Not Need You, But It Borrows Your Mouth (Performances) | 7:00 PM

MATCH/DiverseWorks | 3400 Main St

This Tuesday & Wednesday, DiverseWorks is presenting new works by artist Hong Hong. The installations will be open to the public from Noon to 5PM, but the artist will also activate the installations during two evening performances.

Grown Up Storytime | 8:00 PMContinental Club | 3714 Main St

At the conclusion of their fundraiser, GUST announced they’ll be making some adjustments to keep the season rolling. It’ll be sleeker, perhaps a bit gustier, but you know it’ll be a hoot and half. Get your tickets and drop a little donation so they can save up for next season.

Wednesday, 03/18

The Past Does Not Need You, But It Borrows Your Mouth (Performances) | 7:00 PM

MATCH/DiverseWorks | 3400 Main St

Thursday, 03/19

A Conversation on Barnett Newman: Here | 7:00 PM

Menil Collection | 1533 Sul Ross St

Amy Newman sits down with Michelle White, Senior Curator, to discuss Barnett Newman and her newly released biography on, you guessed it, Barnett Newman. Gain some new insight into the philosophy and evolution of his creative practice.

Friday, 03/20

Art at Noon: Jaison Oliver | Noon

CAMH | 5216 Montrose Blvd

Head on over to CAMH for a lunchtime talk with Jaison Oliver, Third Ward Cultural District Manager and HouArts in Action Advocacy Lead, in connection with the exhibition Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe. Oliver is a long-time advocate, admin, and civic-minded civilian with a wealth of knowledge on the inner workings of the city and creative labor.

Saturday, 03/21

Black Music is Liberation Workshop | 1:00 PM

3131 Emancipation Ave

The Texas Center for African American Living History presents a workshop focused on Black survival as expressed through music and dance.

Sunday, 03/22

Take it all in on your stride

Don't stop, get it, get it