Not a lot to really add this time around. I said most of it as a preface to the Monthly LOVIEE posted just yesterday. And now, on with the list…

Continuing This Week

A Fertle Farewell, Radio Music Theatre, 2623 Colquitt, Thu-Fri 8:30pm, Sat 8pm & 10:30pm, $25. The final chapter in a staple of Houston’s theatre scene; performances will continue through April 30. 11-RMTFAREWELL

Snowman Poker League hosts free Texas Hold’em poker tournaments at bars and pubs across the greater Houston area. Featured games this week: Mother’s Speakeasy (new venue), 3505 Hwy 146 North (Bacliff), Mon 7pm (partners tournament) & 10pm; Barney’s #5, 217 FM 1960 Road West, Fri 7pm & 10pm. Z-SMP

Thursday 03-03

Canned Acoustica II, Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, 7pm-?, canned food donation for admission (2 cans minimum). Second installment of acoustic concert series benefiting the Houston Food Bank; The Tontons, Roky Moon, Come See My Dead Person, Southern Backtones, Finnegan, Lee Alexander, Young Girls, Poor Pilate, Erin Rodgers. See On The Horizon feature about this event and recap of the first Canned Acoustica for more details. 11-M03-1

Friday 03-04 Through Sunday 03-06 (And Continuing)

Bobbindoctrin’s 7th Annual Puppet Festival, Midtown Art Center, 3414 La Branch, $15 for Fri-Sat 8pm shows, “Fambly Day” pay-what-you-will Sun 4pm. Live puppet shows by local puppeteers in addition to the showing of short puppet films distributed by Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams. Reservations strongly recommended. 11-PUPPETS

Friday 03-04

The Southern Kill/Castle Lights/American Mantra, Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd, doors 9pm, show 10pm. 11-W10-1

Saturday 03-05

The Mighty Orq, Katie’s Bar & Grill, 315 Grand Ave. (Bacliff), 9:30pm. 11-M03-2

Sunday 03-06

Susan Gibson CD Release Show, Dosey Doe Coffee Shop, 25911 I-45 North (The Woodlands), doors 6pm, show 7:30pm, $45 (includes dinner, CD, and show). Country artist based in Wimberley, Texas, making one of many appearances to promote her new album. Shellee Coley opens at 6:40pm. 11-W10-2

This was due to be posted on or before President’s Day. However, circumstances arose which made that impossible, some of which will be posted to my other blog, Rant Roulette in the coming days. (I’ll give you a hint: it’s really hard to make a computer work without electricity.) Thankfully, I didn’t see anything that important for Monday or Tuesday nights, outside of things that had already been posted.

In the interest of completeness, here’s the opening paragraph I had ready to go before all heck broke loose:

President’s Day, the nearing end of winter, and the coming dawn of spring are upon us this week. Even though our winters in Houston are nowhere near as brutal as some cities farther north or even farther out in the desert, I always celebrate the end of winter. And here are some ways to celebrate if you are so inclined.

And now, on with the list.

Continuing Through Sunday 02-27

I Shot Rock: The Music Photography of Mark C. Austin, Block 7 Wine Company, 720 Shepherd Dr., 6-8pm. A showcase of works from the renowned local photographer who specializes in music concert photography. If you are at all a fan of the Houston music scene, it’s almost certain you’ve seen at least a few of his pictures somewhere (most likely in the Houston Press or on the walls of the Green Room at Warehouse Live). Last week to see this exhibit.11-SHOTROCK

Thursday 02-24 Through Saturday 02-26

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo World Championship BBQ Cook-Off, Reliant Stadium, Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri noon-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, $10 adult/$5 child. This is Houston, it’s rodeo time, and we start off rodeo season with a barbecue cookoff. Hint: come hungry. 11-W08-1

Thursday 02-24

Honky Tonk Blood Houston Premiere, Landmark River Oaks Theatre, 2009 West Gray, two showings (9:30pm and 11:30pm). An independent film which took half a decade to make, and starring many well-known people in the Houston music scene. 11-W08-2

Friday 02-25 Through Sunday 02-27 (And Continuing)

The War of the Worlds, Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation Blvd., Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm, $15 adult/$8 child, tickets available online. Jeff Wayne’s musical adaptation of the HG Wells novel is brought to life by FrenetiCore. 11-FCWOTW

Friday 02-25

The Tontons Tour Kickoff, Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak Drive, 8pm, $8. Come see The Tontons perform in Houston before they depart for a tour of the western US. 11-W08-3

Staci’s Edge CD Release Party, Lucky’s Pub, 801 St. Emanuel, 9pm, no cover. Staci’s Edge is a local rock band influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Bonnie Raitt, The Beatles, Susan Tedeschi, and Norah Jones. August 83 will be opening. 11-W08-4

Opening Saturday 02-26

The Poo-tail Collection, Spacetaker ARC, 2101 Winter Street B11, Sat (02-26 only) 5-7pm, Mon-Fri 11am-6pm. Artist and neurologist J. E. Theriot recreates the brain of his childhood through art. The exhibit takes its name from the nickname of a horse he drew at the age of five. Exhibit continues through March 18. 11-POOTAIL

Saturday 02-26

Steers & Beers, 8725 Katy Freeway (near Voss), 7pm, $7 (free for Aurora Picture Show members). Artist-made short films inspired by the cowboys. Also featuring other rodeo-/Western-themed events. Attendees encouraged to dress in Western attire. Presented by Aurora Picture Show. 11-W08-5

Sunday 02-27

ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra) In Recital Presents Danielle Kuhlmann, French Hornist; Dowling Music Recital Room, 2615 Southwest Freeway, 2:15pm, free admission. In the past, Danielle has performed with the Seattle Symphony, American Ballet Theater and with the Brooklyn, Long Island and Westchester Philharmonics. 11-W08-6