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Nope, the spelling is not a typo -- billed as "the world's most okay-est Weezer tribute band," Weezhur is comprised of humble souls Drew Wynne (vocals & guitar), Jarod Frank (drums & vocals), Phil Hod... [more+]

Nope, the spelling is not a typo -- billed as "the world's most okay-est Weezer tribute band," Weezhur is comprised of humble souls Drew Wynne (vocals & guitar), Jarod Frank (drums & vocals), Phil Hodges (bass & vocals) and Sean Valant (guitar & vocals). The debate over which Weezer album is the band's all-time best still rages on (count us firmly in the "Pinkerton" camp), but the battle for ultimate Weezer cover band may be a lock for Weezhur. Not only humble but also extremely affable and pretty darn talented, they're fixtures on stages around Texas, and now they're headlining at House of Blues Houston along with Red Hot Chili Peckers, with Hashtag Trunkbeers opening the show. [less-]

Fact: The funniest stand-up comedians were born in June. Our proof? This month's edition of the Rich Williams' "Joke Riot Comedy Showcase", which features an entire evening's worth of talented comics ... [more+]

Fact: The funniest stand-up comedians were born in June. Our proof? This month's edition of the Rich Williams' "Joke Riot Comedy Showcase", which features an entire evening's worth of talented comics who just so happen to all have June birthdays. Get your Gemini/Cancer comedy fix with sets by Brad Gray, Nathaniel Potts, David Pfeifer, Tressa Eleby, Ryan McGhee and Larry Goodwell. It all goes down at Houston comedy hotspot The Secret Group. [less-]

Theatre Southwest's 20th annual "Festival of Originals" brings together five original short plays -- each with its own director, writer and cast -- for one entertaining evening of live theatre. You ne... [more+]

Theatre Southwest's 20th annual "Festival of Originals" brings together five original short plays -- each with its own director, writer and cast -- for one entertaining evening of live theatre. You never know quite what you're going to get from this eclectic showcase, only that you're in for some of Houston's most original new one-act plays. Past plays have featured topics like nuns competing with each other to see who would be dubbed a miracle worker to a fish-out-of-water story involving the mafia and the art world. Come catch what Theatre Southwest has in store this year; you might just discover your new favorite playwright. [less-]

If you like the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" then you'll love ComedySportz Houston, a fun, fast-paced comedy show that's great for the whole family, now running at the CSz Arena. See two teams b... [more+]

If you like the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" then you'll love ComedySportz Houston, a fun, fast-paced comedy show that's great for the whole family, now running at the CSz Arena. See two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot with audience participation and suggestions incorporated into the act. With the help of a referee, the audience will generate suggestions for improv games and determine the winner. Fast, fun and interactive, no two shows are alike. [less-]

See Houston-area favorites as well as fantastic comedians from all over the country at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase. You never know who will pop up at this intimate club -- you could find yourself s... [more+]

See Houston-area favorites as well as fantastic comedians from all over the country at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase. You never know who will pop up at this intimate club -- you could find yourself seeing the next big comics before they become household names or catching comedy favorites at their prime. Either way you can enjoy a delicious specialty cocktail, tasty appetizer and, of course, plenty of laughs when you take in a show at the Joke Joint in Houston. [less-]

Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" gets the full musical treatment in this production of "Once Upon a Mattress" -- with a few shocking twists on how the story "rea... [more+]

Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" gets the full musical treatment in this production of "Once Upon a Mattress" -- with a few shocking twists on how the story "really" happened. The popular musical marked the Broadway debut of comedy icon Carol Burnett, and features wonderful songs, hilarious antics and romantic courtships. Fun for the whole family, this lighthearted musical romp comes from Kids' Backporch Productions, a group that aims to bring kids a "little taste of Broadway." See "Once Upon a Mattress" at C.A. Nelson Auditorium in Pearland. [less-]

When three estranged sisters reunite to clean out their childhood beach house, they stumble upon the infamous "complaint box" of their youth -- a place where they wrote everything they were upset or a... [more+]

When three estranged sisters reunite to clean out their childhood beach house, they stumble upon the infamous "complaint box" of their youth -- a place where they wrote everything they were upset or angry about. An unexpected guest enters the picture, and the women are suddenly forced to confront their sense of identity, their relationship to race and whether their complaints are nothing more than everyday problems. With droll, lightening-fast dialogue, "Complaint Box and/or Good Times" asks whether racial issues are all relative -- or if it's our relatives who are giving us all the issues. Don't miss this inventive and thought-provoking new play at the Beacon Theatre in Houston. [less-]

Cabaret acts are being killed off one by one, stabbed by the heel of a sequined slingback shoe, in the glam-disco-cyberpunk musical that is "Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens". With the evil shadow of a... [more+]

Cabaret acts are being killed off one by one, stabbed by the heel of a sequined slingback shoe, in the glam-disco-cyberpunk musical that is "Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens". With the evil shadow of a serial killer looming over Saucy Jack's, the Space Vixens -- diva-tactic superheroes that are champions of justice, whiskey and disco -- investigate the bar's eccentric patrons and employees, from wide-eyed waitress Booby Shevalle to space smuggler Chesty Prospects and more. Catch this pageant of creativity and heart at Houston's Obsidian Theater. [less-]

"Astonishment Artist" Mat LaVore will have you believing in the impossible at "Magic & Mystery", a spellbinding 90 minutes of jaw-dropping hypnosis and mental magic. Watch in awe as LaVore swallows ne... [more+]

"Astonishment Artist" Mat LaVore will have you believing in the impossible at "Magic & Mystery", a spellbinding 90 minutes of jaw-dropping hypnosis and mental magic. Watch in awe as LaVore swallows needles, figures out the names of people and places merely thought of, hypnotizes audience members to forget their own names, and even predicts the future as this mind-bending show appears onstage at The Ballroom at Bayou Place in Houston. [less-]

Click the heels of your ruby-red slippers and prepare to be transported to magical lands at one of the most beloved musicals of all time, "The Wizard of Oz". Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie with a... [more+]

Click the heels of your ruby-red slippers and prepare to be transported to magical lands at one of the most beloved musicals of all time, "The Wizard of Oz". Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie with a score co-written by the legendary Harold Arlen and story by L. Frank Baum, this family favorite will sweep you off your feet from the moment the tornado blows into Kansas. Young farmgirl Dorothy and her little dog Toto are transported "Over the Rainbow," where they meet and befriend the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow and travel together along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the great and powerful Wizard himself. Featuring such classic songs as "Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead" and "If I Only Had a Brain," "The Wizard of Oz" is sure to cast its timeless spell over the entire family when it comes to Berry Center. [less-]

Disney's "Aladdin" gets a late-night, not-for-the-kiddies comedy twist in ComedySportz's "Aladdin: UNSCRIPTED", a bawdy musical parody that turns audience suggestions into a totally unpredictable show... [more+]

Disney's "Aladdin" gets a late-night, not-for-the-kiddies comedy twist in ComedySportz's "Aladdin: UNSCRIPTED", a bawdy musical parody that turns audience suggestions into a totally unpredictable show. Depending on what the audience shouts out, Jafar might be searching for an iPad instead of an oil lamp, and the enchanted carpet ride may just be ridesharing with Lyft. Because you decide the fate of your favorite players, every performance is truly "A Whole New World" of improvised hilarity at the CSz Arena in Houston. [less-]

RuPaul said it best: "You better work!" The award-winning superstar brought national attention to the exciting world of drag with her reality TV series, "RuPaul's Drag Race". Now "MyOhMy The Show" col... [more+]

RuPaul said it best: "You better work!" The award-winning superstar brought national attention to the exciting world of drag with her reality TV series, "RuPaul's Drag Race". Now "MyOhMy The Show" collects the best talent in Texas to create the ultimate lineup for one crazy night of fabulous fun at Warehouse Live in Houston. No two performances are ever the same, but you can always expect plenty of sass and class from these divas, who bring big stars like Mariah Carey, Donna Summer, Beyonce, Tina Turner and Whitney Houston to fabulous life. [less-]

The '50s are back in Houston when the kids of Rydell High take the stage at Playhouse 1960 to teach good girl Sandy how to be cool and win the heart of bad boy Danny. It's senior year for the Pink Lad... [more+]

The '50s are back in Houston when the kids of Rydell High take the stage at Playhouse 1960 to teach good girl Sandy how to be cool and win the heart of bad boy Danny. It's senior year for the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds, and they are ready to rule the school. Their high-octane antics have made "Grease" an American classic on stage and screen. Featuring beloved songs like "You're the One That I Want," "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and the title tune, "Grease" is a must-see. [less-]

A fun family tradition at Theatre Suburbia continues with the world premiere of "The Man in the Locket", an old-fashioned "Summer Meller Drammer" from local playwright Kris Thompson. You'll find all t... [more+]

A fun family tradition at Theatre Suburbia continues with the world premiere of "The Man in the Locket", an old-fashioned "Summer Meller Drammer" from local playwright Kris Thompson. You'll find all the favorites from classic works of the past, all tweaked to create an ideal family play -- the dastardly villain, the dashing hero and the chaste young heroine. Beat the heat and enjoy night of laughs and thrills with this fun family adventure. [less-]

Named Best Dinner Show in Los Angeles and Denver four years running, "The Dinner Detective" comes to Houston to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this comedic... [more+]

Named Best Dinner Show in Los Angeles and Denver four years running, "The Dinner Detective" comes to Houston to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this comedic murder mystery is set in the present day, you'll never know whether someone at your table is one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect -- including you! The evening kicks off with a reception featuring tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by the meal, which includes salad, an entree and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. The top sleuth even wins a prize package at the end of the evening -- not to mention serious bragging rights. [less-]

With musical DNA taken straight from The Sons of the Pioneers -- Gene Autry and Roy Rogers -- themselves, Riders in the Sky have been keeping Western music alive for almost 40 years. Entertaining audi... [more+]

With musical DNA taken straight from The Sons of the Pioneers -- Gene Autry and Roy Rogers -- themselves, Riders in the Sky have been keeping Western music alive for almost 40 years. Entertaining audiences with their unique brand of music and wacky Western wit, they're America's leading singing cowboy group and the winners of two Grammy Awards. Members of the Grand Ole Opry and the Western Music Association Hall of Fame, Riders in the Sky have hosted their own shows on TNN and CBS, and their tune "Woody's Round-Up" was featured in Pixar's "Toy Story 2". Now the gang brings their enthusiastic talents to The Grand in the Houston area to pay tribute to cowboy king Roy Rogers, performing classic hits like "Happy Trails" and "Don't Fence Me In." [less-]

Step into the Roaring 20s, when skirts were short and booze was a secret pleasure. The Moonlight Dolls and special guests perform classic and tasteful stripteases, plus vocalists, dancers and aerialis... [more+]

Step into the Roaring 20s, when skirts were short and booze was a secret pleasure. The Moonlight Dolls and special guests perform classic and tasteful stripteases, plus vocalists, dancers and aerialists showcasing their signature acts. Including Houston's finest burlesque headliners, The Late Show features new and fresh acts to keep you coming back for more. Enjoy a decadent menu available for purchase in the beautiful and nostalgic atmosphere of Houston's Prohibition Supperclub & Bar. The scene and live entertainment provide the perfect escape from the daily routine. [less-]

A celebration of an American folk music legend, "Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie" has been showered with international acclaim. The play was a hit on London's West End and at the Edinburg... [more+]

A celebration of an American folk music legend, "Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie" has been showered with international acclaim. The play was a hit on London's West End and at the Edinburgh Festival, combining tunes like "This Land is Your Land" and "The Ballad of Tom Joad" with scenes from Guthrie's life and excerpts from his progressive newspaper column. The show does justice both to Guthrie's heroic political activism and to his irresistibly tuneful, joyful music. Experience the life of a musical icon at the Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston. [less-]

Howl at the Moon brings together a live concert, a full bar and a dance floor so you can party the night away as musicians jam out with their own renditions of dance anthems and party hits. Whether it... [more+]

Howl at the Moon brings together a live concert, a full bar and a dance floor so you can party the night away as musicians jam out with their own renditions of dance anthems and party hits. Whether it's that classic rock song that brings back memories, the hip-hop tune you find yourself singing along to or a good old '90s throwback, Howl at the Moon refreshes each tune with a new shot of energy that gets the crowd jumping. Massive buckets (we're talking 86 ounces!) of sugar-fueled cocktails will keep your energy up at this non-stop party that rocks Houston and keeps you dancing all night long. [less-]

Witness the most righteous story ever told -- as you've never seen it before. In this updated version of his classic musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, Grammy and Oscar-winning composer and lyric... [more+]

Witness the most righteous story ever told -- as you've never seen it before. In this updated version of his classic musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, Grammy and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked") still retells the story of Jesus and his disciples through a score full of catchy jazz, pop and rock tunes, but he's added modern references and a new setting. In fact, the A.D. Players' production takes place in a modern-day prison. A timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love, "Godspell" will raise your spirits with chart-topping songs like "Day By Day," "Light of the World" and "Turn Back, O Man." [less-]