The Weekly Scene
Jazz
For a chill evening before moving back to campus, walk on over to the hill in Hermann Park and check out Miller Outdoor Theatre's Tribute to the Big Band Era, honoring the late Professor Conrad Johnson, at 8 p.m. on Friday. As always, the event is free for all and even better with a picnic.Miller Outdoor Theatre
100 Concert Drive
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Movies
Monday night is Cheap Date Night at the Angelika, when $6 buys students a movie ticket, popcorn and a fountain drink with free refills. Watch anything from The Dark Knight to Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona with new and old friends in abundance.
Angelika Houston
510 Texas Avenue
www.angelikafilmcenter.com
Crafts
Before school really heats up, burn off some creative energy at Caroline Collective's weekly Craft Night on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Houston's hip collaborative workspace encourages participants to bring music, beverages and "all those weird projects that have been sitting in the corner." A panel of judges even awards a grand prize at the end of the month.
Caroline Collective
4820 Caroline Street
www.carolinecollective.cc
Rock
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with the likes of Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar and Twisted Sister at Rock the Bayou, Houston's four-day classic rock music festival. Tickets are available online at $55 for a day or $125 for all four.
Rock the Bayou
610 and Kirby
www.rockthebayou.com
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