1. ‘Soul of Black Folks’
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston this weekend opens “Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks,” the first solo exhibition comprising more than 30 pieces made by the Ghanaian artist. The CAMH describes Boafo’s finger-painted works as “centered on Black subjectivity, Black joy, the Black gaze and radical care as a foundational framework for his artistic practice.” The artist drew inspiration from W.E.B. Du Bois’ “The Souls of Black Folk” for his arresting works.
When:Wednesdays-Sundays, through Oct. 2
Where:Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose
Details:free; 713-284-8250,camh.org
Andrew Dansby
2. Raul Malo
These days, Raul Malo has been plenty busy with the reunited Mavericks, making new music and touring tirelessly. But the frontman also runs a side gig on his own, which allows him to stretch out and apply his robust voice to new original songs and standards. As far as we know, there’s no new solo album in the works. But Malo has a three-date solo tour of Texas that includes Houston on its route. Opening is the wonderful Texas singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney, whose fifth album is due later this year.
When:8 p.m. May 27
Where:Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th
Details:28美元;theheightstheater.com
Andrew Dansby
3.‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Drum roll, please. University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of Arts’ inaugural, full-scale musical production is “Little Shop of Horrors.” The Broadway classic takes the stage inside UH’s brand new Moores Opera House this holiday weekend.
When:2 p.m. May 27-28 and 7:30 p.m. May 28-29
Where:Moores Opera House, 3333 Cullen
Details:$25 and up; 713-743-3388,uh.edu/kgmca/box-office
Amber Elliott
4. ‘Bonnie & Clyde’
Moody Center for the Arts and Open Dance Project wants Houston audiences to experience “Bonnie & Clyde” with fresh eyes. Their version shines a contemporary light on prison reform and gun violence. Though don’t worry — the familiar tale still follows a pair of young Texas outlaws on the run, too.
When:May 27 through June 4
Where:Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main
Details:$35; 713-348-2787,moody.rice.edu/events/
Amber Elliott
5. ‘Somebody Feel Phil’
With the return of Stanley Tucci’s “Searching for Italy” and Carlton McCoy picking up Anthony Bourdain’s mantle with “Nomad,” traveling and eating has rarely looked so delicious on TV. Now, it gets even tastier with the fifth season of Phil Rosenthal’s “Somebody Feel Phil,” in which the perpetually amazed Phil brings his decidedly more wide-eyed approach to global cuisine to the table. Destinations this season include Madrid, Helsinki, Oaxaca, Portland, MaineandPortland, Ore.
Details:Streaming on Netflix