Soldiers and swans have a lot more in common than we might think. Theyย’re both brave, strong and, sometimes, afraid. Monumental, the piece Australian choreographer/dancer Ros Warby is performing in her first-ever Houston appearance, takes those two classic characters of ballet storylines, then adds cello music by Helen Mountfort, film and graphics to produce something thatย’sย…wellย…monumental. 8 p.m. Wortham Center, 500 Texas. For information, call 713-227-4772 or visit www.spahouston.org. $22 to $42.

Fri., April 17, 2009