Summer in Houston sizzles on with more hot events. There’s something for everyone this week, whether it be stage plays, country, rock, or kung-fu cinema.

Continuing This Week

The United States of Tamarie: An All American Revue (Made In China), DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway, 8pm, 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

“Meaning In Motion” by Pablo Gimenez Zapiola, Spacetaker ARC, 2101 Winter Street #B11, 10am-6pm (visitors are requested to call 713-868-1839 for an appointment to ensure that the gallery is open). Live train projection this week on Wednesday, 8:45pm-10:45pm. 11-PGZMM

Tuesday 07-26

70s Classic Kung-Fu Movie Night at Jenni’s Noodle House, 2027 Post Oak, 7pm, free admission. This week’s feature is The Blind Swordsman: Zatochi (2003). 11-W30-1

Wednesday 07-27

The Krayolas, Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, 8pm. Psychedelic pop and Tex-Mex garage rock. This band came off of a long hiatus in 2009, so if the name sounds vaguely familiar that’s why. 11-W30-2

Jason Cassidy, Goode’s Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, 8:30pm, no cover. Up-and-coming country artist based in Montgomery, TX (west of Lake Conroe). 11-W30-3

Friday 07-29

Changoman/La Sien, Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, doors 8pm, $7 (21+)/$10 (under 21). Spanish rock at its best. 11-W30-4

Friday 07-29 and Saturday 07-30

Blaggards — Friday show: R&R Sports Bar & Grill, 3338 FM 528 (Friendswood), show 10pm, 21+, call venue at 281-996-8300 for cover/ticket info. Saturday show: Molly Malone’s, 7824 Louetta Rd (Spring), show 10pm, no cover. It seems like the local champions of “stout Irish rock” have been spending more time performing outside of the Houston area than in it. Here’s a chance to catch them for their only local show this month. 11-M07-8 (R&R) / 11-M07-9 (Molly Malone’s)

Saturday 07-30

Julydoscope!, Discovery Green, 4-10pm, free admission. Live performances from Talento Bilingue de Houston Center, Musiqa featuring Chris Becker, Suchu Dance, Avantica Academy of Odissi Dance, and local musician Tyagaraja. At 8:20pm there will be an outdoor film screening, Xanadu (1980), starring Olivia Newton-John and featuring two 1980s music legends, Electric Light Orchestra and The Tubes. Food and beverages will be available through the purchase of wristbands sponsored by Culturemap, Whole Foods, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Vitamin Water; beer will be for sale thanks to the generosity of Silver Eagle. 11-W30-5

Due to electrical problems preventing me from accessing my normal Internet connection, this will be a rather brief post this week. One of these events is for tonight (Tuesday) and I apologize for the late notice; I usually try to get these up further in advance as you may know if you are a regular reader.

Tuesday 07-19

Dinner and a Movie: Into the Wild, Sedition Books, 901 Richmond, 7:30pm, $5 suggested donation. 11-W29-1

Wednesday 07-20

Clory Martin/Potroast, Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, check with venue for exact start time. Clory is best known as the vocalist featured on two tracks of the Runaway Sun album The Bridge released in late 2009. 11-W29-2

Friday 07-22

The Gourds/Doyle Bramhall, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8pm, free admission. Texas music at its best. 11-W29-3

Saturday 07-23

Dayglow “The World’s Largest Paint Party”, Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, 9pm, $35 GA/$59.99 VIP (tickets available at website), 18+. A spectacular show that fuses high-energy music, art, dance, and paint into one mind blowing combination that must be seen to be believed. 11-M07-7

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

My apologies in advance for the huge void this week. It seems there’s not a lot going on since it’s the week after the Fourth of July. I pieced together what I could; hopefully next week will be better.

Friday 07-08

Sara Van Buskirk/The Literary Greats, Continental Club, 3700 Main, show 10pm/11:30pm (respectively). Sara is a local folk/Americana singer/guitarist who performed at the first Canned Acoustica. CHangoMan will also be performing during happy hour for early arrivals. 11-W27-

Saturday 07-09

ArtHouston, various art galleries and hours (see www.arthouston.com for details), free admission. A day-long “art crawl” for art fans around the city. Many galleries will host evening receptions as well as opening during the day. 11-W27-

Dax Riggs/The Examples, Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, doors 8pm, $12 advance/$14 day of (tickets available from Stubwire). Dax is the former lead singer of Acid Bath and has had a solo act since 2007; he is currently residing in Austin. 11-W27-

The 71s/Black Queen Speaks, Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, doors 8pm, show 8:30pm, $10 (purchase tickets online). Two local rock legends headline this show. Also featuring Brannigan and The Vehement Burn. 11-M07-4