Yes, I know this one’s a bit late, too. I had hoped to have it up earlier in the week but this is the best I can do. I’m going to go ahead and start on next week’s LOVIEE as soon as I post this so it’ll be ready by Tuesday night at the latest.

Continuing This Week

The Doctor’s Dilemma, Main Street Theater – Rice Village, 2540 Times Boulevard, see description. Main Street Theater kicks off their season with the story of a doctor who has found a cure for tuberculosis but can only take one more patient. Unfortunately, he has a choice of two: a kind but pauperly fellow doctor, or an artist who is intelligent but has a devious streak. Making the situation even more tumultous is the artist’s wife, who the doctor falls in love with. Tickets to previews are $10 (Sept. 8 at 7:30pm); remaining shows (Thu 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm) through October 3 are $26 to $40. 10-MSTDD

Thursday 09-09 through Sunday 09-12

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Heinen Theatre, 3517 Austin, Thu 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7:30pm, $15-$35. This is the original play which differs substantially from the later film adaptation. Presented by Bayou City Concert Musicals. 10-W36-1

Friday 09-10 and Saturday 09-11

Dominic Walsh Dance Theater Season Kickoff, Miller Outdoor Theater, 8pm both nights, free admission. The well-known contemporary ballet company kicks off a season with a dynamic program of audience favorites including Walsh’s own I Napoletani. Saturday’s performance is preceded by “Picnic in the Park” for $25, which includes cocktails, a boxed supper, and a reserved seat for the performance. 10-W36-2

3rd Annual Houston Fringe Festival, FrenetiCore/Frenetic Theater, doors 7:30pm, show 8pm, $17 (adv.)/$20 (at door). Annual performing arts festival offering independent film, theatre, music, dance, and visual arts. This is the final week; the show ends with an “Anything Goes” theme. 10-HFF

Friday 09-10

Opening Reception for Before (During) After: Louisiana Photographers Respond to Katrina and Under-Standing Water, DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway, 6-9pm. Before (During) After is a photography exhibition exploring changes in subject matter, technique, and media from work created before Hurricane Katrina to work created after. Photographers whose works are included in the exhibit include: Eric Julien, Elizabeth Kleinveld, Rowan Metzner, David Rae Morris, Thomas Neff, Samuel Portera, Frank Relle, Jennifer Shaw, Mark J. Sindler, Zack Smith, Jonathan Traviesa, and Lori Waselchuk. Under-Standing Water features sculptural installations by Rondell Crier, Jana Napoli and Rontherin Ratliff alongside photography by Jan Gilbert, Debra Howell, and Krista Jurisich. 10-W36-3 / 10-BDAUSW

Saturday 09-11

Symposium for Before (During) After, DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway, 1-4pm. This panel will be moderated by visual sociologist Tracy Xavia Karner and will also feature: Elizabeth Kleinveld (director/photographer), Tony Lewis (art historian/curator), Carl Lindahl (folklorist/oral historian), and Jan Gilbert (artist). The gallery will remain open after the panel until 6pm. 10-W36-4 / 10-BDAUSW