Dirty nails, gaps in teeth, something written all over your pretty face. Come as you are, Houston. There’s plenty to get into this week, and no need to clean up your act before heading out. Turn the static up, let your curiosity get the better of you, and leave a little room in the agenda for something that might make you blush.

Monday, 10/05

They, Who Sound | 7:30 PM

Lawndale Art Center | 4912 Main St

It’s Monday, and you know what that means: your local experimental musicians have a song in their souls that they just gotta get out. This iteration showcases the trio of Gabriel Martinez, Dan Miñoza, and Leif Steenson as well as the duo of Anthony Almendárez and Amaru.Nomad.

MACDEATH | 8:00 PM

The River Oaks Theatre | 2009 W Gray St

Are you ready for the spookiest drag show this side of the Globe Theatre? Rachel B*tchface has organized the ghosts of the River Oaks Theatres for their final ghastly performance!

Tuesday, 10/06

Get an early start and head over to Rice University for the Bird Walk at 7:00 AM.

Wednesday, 10/07

Why not check out the Big Texas Little Film Tour?

Thursday, 10/08

Talk: Cultural Sites & Museum Collections | 7:00 PM

Menil Collection | 1533 Sul Ross St

Are you curious about the role museums play in fostering a better understanding of cultural heritage around the world? Head on down to the Menil for a conversation between Bénédicte de Montlaur of World Monuments Fund and Paul R. Davis, Curator of Collections, looking at case studies from Easter Island, Togo, and Benin.

Friday, 10/09

Listening Gathering + Performance | 12-8:00 PM

DiverseWorks | 3400 Main St

In conjunction with OVERFLOW RADIO: Šakotayišol Nunuš Constellation, DiverseWorks is hosting a series of listening sessions and performances October 9-12.

Friday, October 9: MAKING

12 pm: Welcome & Listen: Kai Recollet

3 pm: Listen: Joseph M. Pierce

4 pm: Skill Share: No Wrong Notes: sound workshop with Aryn Ward / Food Prepare & Share: Chef Suu Khin, Burmalicious by Suu

5 pm: Listen & Close: Diane Wilson

6 pm: Performance: MAIZE by ACT II

Saturday, 10/10

DACAMERA Stop, Look, and Listen! | 3:00 PM

Menil Collection | 1533 Sul Ross St

The weather is slowly improving, and it’s time to feel slightly more comfortable outside. What better way to celebrate that than with an afternoon of jazz by the DACAMERA Young Artists?

Sunday, 10/11

Talk: The Harlem Renaissance and Early 20th-Century Sculpture | 2:00 PM
MFAH Kinder Building | 5500 Main St

Spend your Sunday afternoon with Alvia J. Wardlaw and Brittany Webb in conversation about the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the sculptures of Richmond Barthé and William Edmondson.

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