Weekly Scenes and Screens: Sept. 15
“SUNFORCEOCEANLIFE”
Ernesto Neto’s “SunForceOceanLife” will open Sept. 15 at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Tickets can be purchased in advance. The immersive exhibit will be available through Sept. 26.
“MY FAIR LADY”
The touring company of “My Fair Lady” from the Lincoln Theater Center will be performing at the Hobby Center through Sept. 19. Tickets begin at $35 and are available for purchase online.
POKÉWORKS OPENS
Attend the grand opening of the new Pokéworks in Rice Village on Sept. 18 for a buy one, get one free on bowls and burritos between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Learn the basics of mosaic art with this beginner mosaic workshop at Smither Park on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event takes place entirely outside, and the $5 ticket includes all needed materials. Tickets are available for purchase online.
[09/16/21 at 8:31 p.m.] This article has been edited to reflect that “SunForceOceanLife” is not included with general admission to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
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