This week’s a bit light. Outside of one addition, these were all also featured in the monthly LOVIEE as posted last week. I normally don’t just make a “carbon copy” like this but nothing else really sticks out as that special this week. Next week will be different.

Thursday 04-08 through Saturday 04-10

HITS Theatre presents Cats, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park. All shows start at 8pm. The well-known, well-admired musical makes its way to the Miller, featuring an all-youth cast (ages 8 to 19). 10-CATSMOT

Saturday 04-10

House of Hits Book Signing, Sig’s Lagoon, 3710 Main, 2-5pm. The book “House of Hits: The Story of Houston’s Gold Star/SugarHill Recording Studios” details nearly seven decades of history at the legendary and iconic Houston recording studio facility. 10-M04-2

Disco Green Electronic Music Festival, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 2-10pm, free admission. Featuring Joaquin Joe Claussell, Tortured Soul, Boo Williams, and several local DJs including Ceeplus Bad Knives, Skeezer, and Little Martin. 10-M04-3

Saturday 04-10 and Sunday 04-11

The 17th Annual Japan Festival, Hermann Park, 11am-5pm, free admission. Featuring traditional Japanese music and dance, anime cosplay, a karaoke gong show, martial arts demonstrations, and of course food and beverages. 10-M04-4

Sunday 04-11

House of Hits Book Release Party, Continental Club, 3700 Main, 2-7pm, no cover (donations at door benefit Musician’s Benevolent Society Houston). Featuring John Evans, Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man, The Allen Oldies Band, The El Orbits, and others. See above for more information about the book. 10-M04-5