Top Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 26–28
Music
The Best of Benny Goodman
Image: U.S. Library of Congress
The Houston Symphony’s tribute to the King of Swing covers his repertoire of big band hits including the sweet and slow “Moonglow” and “Sing, Sing, Sing,” which you may know from that tantalizing Chips Ahoy! commercial.
Feb 26–28. $25–140. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St. 713-224-7575. houstonsymphony.org
Visual Arts
The Interview: Red, Red Future
Image: MPA
This solo showing from artist MPA features sculptures, paintings and photographs—seen under UV light—that speak to the idea of the colonization of Mars.
Opening reception Feb 26 at 6. Thru June 5. Free. Tue, Wed & Fri, 10–7; Thu, 10–9; Sat, 10–6; Sun, Noon–6. 5216 Montrose Blvd. 713-284-8250. camh.org
Food
World's Championship Bar-B-Que
More than 250 teams of barbecue disciples proffer up lip-smacking, smokey goodness at the annual meat-centric event. Kicking off Rodeo Houston every year, the championship 'cue contest sees thousands of hungry Houstonians salivating at the site and smell of some of the world's best eats.
Feb 26, Noon–11; Feb 27, 9am–11pm. $15; $5, children 12 and under. NRG Park, One Reliant Pkwy. rodeohouston.com
Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty
Image: Houston Ballet
Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet follows a beautiful princess who is cursed by an evil fairy and doomed to sleep for 100 years. The production is a nod to artistic director emeritus Ben Stevenson's—who choreographed the ballet in London in 1967—80th birthday.
Thru March 6. 9. $20–180. Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave. 713-227-2787. houstonballet.org
Classical
Unchambered: Piano vs. Piano
Image: UMKC-Conservatory
Pianist Christopher McKiggan performs on two separate pianos—one brand-new, the other, a Steinway from 1863—to compare their sound and craftsmanship.
Feb 28. 5. $25; $15 for students. MATCH, 3400 Main St. 713-521-4533. rocohouston.org
