For those who haven’t noticed, the new theme is up. I had hoped to tie up a few loose ends but I simply did not have the time last week and I did not want to delay the new theme any longer. So you you may see a few more small tweaks as the weeks go by.

I am not ignoring the outlying areas this week; it just happens that most of the good stuff is taking place inside the loop this time around.

Thursday 07-14

The Worst Thing You Can Do To People Is To Forget Them, Skydive Art Space, 2041 Norfolk Street, 8:30pm (but see description). The Sketchy Neighbors present their first live performance ever in their three year collaboration. While the performance starts at 8:30pm, arrival is requested between 8pm and 8:15pm due to the one-hour limit of the performance. 11-W28-1

Opening Friday 07-15

“Meaning In Motion” by Pablo Gimenez Zapiola, Spacetaker ARC, 2101 Winter Street #B11, opening reception 7-10pm. 11-M07-5 / 11-PGZMM

The United States of Tamarie: An All American Revue (Made In China), DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway, 8pm, opening night $50 / other nights pay-what-you-can. Tamarie Cooper is back, with a play that examines the inherent absurdity of our modern national identity. This play will be running Wednesday through Saturday nights until August 20. 11-W28-2 / 11-CTTUST

Friday 07-15 and Saturday 07-16

Glitter Guts & Glory, Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation Blvd, 7:30pm (both nights), $15 in advance/$20 at door. Chroeographer jhon r. stronks and The Magic Unicorn Dance Crew present an evening-length dance theater performance event not to be missed. 11-M07-6

Sunday 07-17

Andrew Karnavas, Block 7 Wine Company, 720 Shepherd, 7pm, no cover. Andrew is probably best known as the lead vocalist for Runaway Sun; you may also know him as AndyRoo, the stage name he adopted for his recent children’s album, or as the lead singer for Bang Bang Boom. 11-W28-3