Every October, Houston briefly becomes habitable, and we emerge from our climate-controlled burrows to sniff the air and ask: Can we put an art event in this? This week, the answer is yes. Several, actually. Follow the pleasantly dressed mammals toward the culture, and enjoy these few precious days when “outdoor event” sounds like an invitation. Here’s what’s worth leaving the house for.
Monday, 10/19
They, Who Sound | 7:30 PM
Lawndale Art Center | 4912 Main St
It’s Monday; you know what that means. TWS is at Lawndale with the trio of K Curtis Lyle, Damon Smith, David Dove, as well as another trio of Ernest Dawkins, Angel Garcia, and Thomas Helton.
Tuesday, 10/20
Time to chill, read a book, spend time outside,
Wednesday, 10/21
Kick back, relax, shoot some b-ball outside of the school
Thursday, 10/22
RAVEN'S HOLLOW: ACT 1 + Short Films | 7:30 PM
The River Oaks Theatre | 2009 W Gray St
This showcase is a special screening headlined by the premiere of Raven’s Hollow: Act 1, by local filmmakers from Studio16. Before the film, they’ll also show DE LULU, Least Wanted, and an exclusive first-look trailer for Tio Choko the Movie. Afterwards, stick around for a Q&A with the filmmakers, yeehaw.
Friday, 10/23
Opening: Scenes from a Cartography | 6:00 PM
Throughline Collective | 3909 Main St
Throughline opens a new exhibition by member artists Garland Fielder and Alexander Squier. They’ll be presenting an exploration of humanity’s connection to the world via all sorts of media.
Saturday, 10/24
Surge Forward Wetland Walk | 9:00 AM
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve | Boddeker Road
Spend the morning out in the wetlands with the Surge Forward Coalition. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the value nature-based solutions bring to our area and then get a little hands-on with a marine debris survey.
Yard | 3:00 PM
Someone’s Yard | 9023 Ilona Ln
Yard is back for the final event of their trio, this time featuring Lisa Bridges, Joseph Bui, Preston Gaines, and Ian Gerson! Bridges will also be holding a workshop at 1:00 PM, so feel free to head in early.
The Paranormal Experience | 7:00 PM
The River Oaks Theatre | 2009 W Gray St
Ooooh, spooky magic~
Sunday, 10/25
Community Cattail Harvest | 10:00 AM
Kolter Elementary Garden | 5001 Dumfries Dr (Enter through the gate on Dumfries)
Learn how to harvest and process cattails for weaving from your favorite gardening artist, Molly Koehn. Help a little, help a lot, or just hang out and watch.
