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APRIL 6 - MAY 21
Art Car Parade
Orange Show Center Sam Houston for Visionary Race Park Arts
what if you could alter reality at will? Perhaps you can. Delve into a world where seeing is disbelieving with none other than the masters of alternative universes, Cirque du Soleil. Recognized over the world, Cirque has constantly sought to evoke imagination, invoke senses and provoke emotions. This brand new production is a spectacular step beyond the cutting edge, and in typical Cirque mind-bending fashion. APRIL 9
Bach Orchestra and Choir, Bach Society Houston Christ the King Lutheran Church
One of the world’s most moving and powerful works tells the Passion story through vivid, dynamic musical language. APRIL 10
Jo Jo
Warehouse Live
She notched a number one on the Billboard Pop chart with “Leave (Get Out)” when she was 13, the youngest solo artist to score a number one single in the U.S. APRIL 11
Drive-By Truckers* White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs)
The Georgia band is a southern fried first cousin to groups such as the Allmans and Marshall Tucker with an interesting country-rock edge. APRIL 11
Sandy Wexler’s Here Comes The Funny Tour Smart Financial Centre (Sugar Land)
Heavyweights Adam Sandler, David Spade, Nick Swardson and Rob Schneider highlight this rolling thunder revue of comedy. APRIL 12
Marsha Ambrosius, Eric Benét House of Blues
The multi-Grammy nominated English performer and the RNB singer are on tour with an electrifying collaboration yielding a soulful sound. *Editor’s Choice 44
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Kurios, Cabinet of Curiosities
APRIL 8
Hobby Performing Sam HoustonArts Race Center Park
all aboard! For more than 25 years, this creatively complex cavaclade of classic cars, low-riders and more has filled streets and put smiles on faces. An estimated 250,000 spectators or more attend the three-day celebration of this legendary event. The parade attracts 250-plus vehiciles and other entries from 23 states along with Canada and Mexico. Parade entries include anything on wheels – from unicycles to lawnmowers.
APRIL 12
APRIL 13-15
APRIL 14
Arena Theater
Improv
Revention Music Center
She’s authored two books while making a controversial name for herself on the TLC reality TV series, “Long Island Medium.”
From years as a cast member on “In Living Color” to roles in more TV shows and features, he remains among America’s best comics.
The razor shar comic’s quick-witted stand-up rages on, as he claims only an old-school Italian American upringing could produce.
APRIL 13
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APRIL 14
Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)
Jones Hall
Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)
It’s easy to pigeonhole them as classic Celtic rockers, however their diverse sound encompasses so much more.
Bask in the Iberian sunshine with colorful Spanish inspired works, including Chabrier’s España and Falla’s complete score from The Three-Cornered Hat.
He’s one of folk music’s greatest stars. Artists including Cash and Raitt to Scruggs and more have covered the Grammy-winner’s best songs.
Theresa Caputo
Young Dubliners
Tommy Davidson
Falla and España, Houston Symphony
APRIL 13
Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins
Tim Meadows
From HBO’s “Tremé,” the Grammy-winning New Orleans institution formed in 1983, evolving from playing the streets to stages and festivities around the world.
Joke Joint
The Revivalists House of Blues
The seven-piece alt-rock band formed in New Orleans a decade ago. In 2016 Rolling Stone named the group one of “10 Bands You Need to Know.” APRIL 13-15
Dance Salad Festival Wortham Center
The Houston International Dance Coalition project provides a venue for local, national and international choreographers across dance disciplines.
Loudon Wainwright III
APRIL 14 APRIL 13-15
Heights Theater
APRIL 13
Sebastian Maniscalco
Morrissey White Oak Music Hall (Lawn)
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is also a seasoned stand-up-artist, well known on the comedy circuit.
He was the voice that launched the seminal English group The Smiths and songs such as “How Soon Is Now?” and “Some Girls are Bigger Than Others.”
APRIL 14
APRIL 14
Arena Theatre
NRG Arena
Since the 1960s, they’ve turned out jukebox staples such as “That Lady” and “It’s Your Thing.”
Get ready to laugh when comedian Mike Epps, special guest host Sommore, Bruce Bruce and others take the stage at this comedy festival.
The Isley Brothers
Festival of Laughs
APRIL 14
Sarah Potenza McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
After a spellbinding blind audition on “The Voice,” judge Pharrell Williams sang her praises. Rolling Stone says, “(she) is to the blues what Adele is to pop.”
APRIL 14
Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band* Miller Outdoor Theatre (Hermann Park)
Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on national tours in 30 countries.