TO DO LIST
April events
COMPILED BY CYNTHIA ZELAYA
Houston’s Got Bollywood performs in April. (Courtesy Miller Outdoor Theatre)
FEATURED EVENT ENJOY A FREE SHOWAT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE Located at Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre o ers a variety of free events for the public during a season that typically runs from April through November. Although performances are free, guests can secure tickets for covered seating one day prior to each performance. APRIL 01 Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Tribute, 8 p.m. 02 Houston’s Got Bollywood, 8 p.m. 07 My First Orchestral Concert, 11 a.m. 08 “In The Heights” lm screening, 8 p.m. 09 Cirque Zuma Zuma, 8 p.m. 15 America, 8:15 p.m. 16 Philly Soul Sound, 8:15 p.m. 20 Rhyme & Reason, 11 a.m. 23 Kinder HSPVA’s Encore 50, 8:15 p.m. 26 The Barber of Seville in Texas, 11 a.m. 29 “Encanto” lm screening, 8:15 p.m. 30 Heart By Heart, 8:15 p.m. Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston 832-487-7102 www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
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SEE A LOCAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTION MAIN STREET THEATER
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WATCHA PARADE OF CREATIVE CARS DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
Liz Du y Adams is putting on “Dog Act,” an original dark comedy, at Main Street Theater. The play follows traveling performers Zetta Stone and Dog as they venture through a postapocalyptic wasteland to get to a gig in China. 7:30 p.m. (Thu.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.). $35-$59. Main Street Theater-Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd., Houston. 713-524-6706. www.mainstreettheater.com (Courtesy Main Street Theater)
The 35th annual Art Car Parade will be presented by Team Gillman and features over 250 cars. The main event will be surrounded by multiple smaller events on di erent days, including an award show, preparties, and children’s workshops. 2-4 p.m. Free. Downtown Houston, Bagby Street at Dallas Street. 713-926-6368. www.thehoustonartcarparade.com (Courtesy Morris Malako )
23 WALK FOR A CAUSE Prosperity Bank presents Walk With Me, a noncompetitive 5K run. Proceeds bene t Easter Seals Greater Houston, serving people with disabilities by providing therapy and education. 8 a.m. $50. Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 713-838-9050. www.eastersealshouston.org 24 CELEBRATE EARTHDAY Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a day of stewardship in honor of Earth Day. Tools will be provided on-site. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Schwartz Gazebo at the Willow Waterhole Greenway, 5300 Dryad Drive, Houston. 713-523-2864. www.ctkelc.org 28 DANCEWITHOUT JUDGMENT Gallery Furniture will host an Autism Prom with Success on the Spectrum. The sensory-friendly event is open to all ages and will include behavioral therapists who will lead children in games and dances. 3-6 p.m. Free. Gallery Furniture, 6006 North Freeway, Houston. 346-217-8328. www.galleryfurniture.com
APRIL 08 ATTENDA FUNDRAISER GALA Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health will host its 10th annual Dev Gala. Funds raised go to helping people with behavioral, cognitive and emotional di culties. The gala will feature a live band, cocktails and a red carpet. 6:30- 11:30 p.m. $275-$15,000. Hotel ZaZa, Museum District, 5701 Main St., Houston. 800-373-0011. www.savorthehope.org 09 RUN FOR THE ASTRODOME The Astrodome Conservancy will host a 5K competitive run and a 1K leisure run around the Astrodome to celebrate its 57th anniversary and raise funds for its preservation and development. 7:30 a.m. $20-$35. Houston Astrodome, 3 NRG Parkway, Houston. www.astrodomeconservancy.org 09 DROP BY A LOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL The Willow Waterhole Greenway will host MusicFest, featuring live bands playing country, jazz and classic rock music. The pet-friendly event will host
four food trucks on-site, and guests can take photos among the blooming bluebonnets. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Schwartz Gazebo, 5300 Dryad Drive, Houston. www.willowwaterhole.org/ musicfest 22 LAUGHALONG AT A COMEDY PERFORMANCE Tig Notaro will bring her standup show “Hello, Again” to Cullen Theater. The Grammy-nominated comedian is known for her appearances on “The Late Show,” “The Ellen Show,” and her podcast “Don’t Ask Tig.” 7 p.m. $45-$55. Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston. 713-227-4772. www.spahouston.org 22 AND 23 MARVEL AT DANCERS Choreographer Karol Armitage will present a dance routine in celebration of Skyspace’s 10th anniversary at the Moody Center of the Arts. The performance is set to take place in sync with the setting sun. 8 p.m. Free. James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace, 6100 Main St., Ste. 101, Houston. 713-348-2787. http://moody.rice.edu
Find more or submit Bellaire-Meyerland-West University events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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