Weekly Scenes and Screens: Oct. 6
ON THE VERGE
Rice’s Visual and Dramatic Arts department will be performing “On the Verge, or, The Geography of Yearning” in Hamman Hall at 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 9 with a 3:00 p.m. matinee on Oct. 10. Student tickets are $5, faculty and staff tickets are $8 and general admission are $10.
HORROR ART EXHIBIT
Prime Art Gallery’s Horror Art Exhibit opens six rooms of horror art to the public on Oct. 10 and will remain open through Oct. 31. Admission is $10 and can be purchased ahead of time online.
FESTIVAL CHICANO
The “42nd Annual Festival Chicano” will be on Oct. 9 from 2-6 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The festival is a reflection of a celebration of culture with several musical performances. Tickets are free but are available to reserve online ahead of time.
GREEK FESTIVAL
From Oct. 7-9 enjoy live music and dance, food, shopping and more at the Original Greek Festival held at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The festival is from 5-10 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 9. Admission is $5.
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