This weekend there won't be so much running about town, but what's going on is an amazing concentration of events at some of Houstonist's favorite venues. On top of what are sure to be great opening parties at labotanica, The Joannex, and The Temporary Space, there are a number of great film, dance, and performance festivals going on this weekend. The Houston Fringe Festival continues its smorgasbord of events at various venues across town — check out their schedule. The Slant Film Festival returns for their tenth year to bring the city a selection of the best short films by up-and-coming Asian American artists. And the Palestine Film Festival is picking up where they left off last weekend and moving their show to the MFAH. And of course, if you haven't checked out Catastrophic Theatre's new production, it is a must see.
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Suchu Dance's Ella Paradise premieres tonight at Barnevelder Theater and will run for the next two weekends. Suchu's Artistic Director Jennifer Wood has been working with a team of eleven dancers to create the new piece, which, when viewed from the theater's elevated in-the-round seating, highlights the intricate pattern-weaving maneuvers of the performers on the floor. Though Suchu is a contemporary dance company, the show is dressed in old-fashioned charm, evoking a sense of familiarity and reminiscence in the audience through its costuming and music as it progresses through what feels like a choreographed daydream.
If you've never been to Avant Garden, tonight's Flamenco Andaluz performance will be the perfect chance to experience the cozy and sultry atmosphere of this unique Houston venue. The regularly scheduled performances feature 2-3 dancers and live guitar accompaniment by Jorge Dahnke. If you're lucky and Joe is tending bar, be sure to order a Bloody Mary or one of his delectable shots.
Imagine the rainforests of ancient MeosAmerica, the high, dry early Mayan pyramids and sounds of wildlife.