What do you get when you mix Jaws with All That Jazz? Why, All That Jaws, of course. The original production stars Wayne Wilden as Frank Fosse, a sheriff-choreographer (à la Roy Scheider, who played the sheriff in Jaws and the choreographer in All That Jazz). The action goes down on Fourth of July weekend, when some bloody limbs surface on Calamity Bay. The town's mayor doesn't want to close the beach because that would mean no tourist bucks. So he employs scientist Timothy Todd Pooper and Squint the Sea Captain to quell the forces of evil swimming around in the bay. All That Jaws, The Great White Musical runs at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. On Saturday, July 25, there will be an additional 10:30 p.m. "rowdy show." Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex, 2201 Preston. For tickets, call 713-529-1819 or visit www.barnevelder.org. $12 to $15.
Friday, July 18
BAR Houston thinks it's all that. If you want to go there today,
you better make sure something in your closet fits its complicated dress code: "No
tennis shoes; no baseball caps; no athletic wear; no T-shirts; no oversized
or baggy
clothing; jeans acceptable with dress shoes and dress shirt; dress sandals
with backs are acceptable." Jeezus. If you're able to cobble together an
outfit that in no way violates the rules, head to BAR Houston's Christmas
in July party. The event features gift giveaways, drink specials and an
appearance by old Saint Nick himself. You can sit in his lap, drink beer and
gaze at bar-dancing girls who look suspiciously like strippers. We bet they're allowed
to wear whatever they want to the bar. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. 534 Texas Avenue. For
information, call 713-227-5516 or visit barhouston.com.
$6 cover.
Saturday, July 19
Some folks are gonna throw down at this weekend's Showtime
Doubleheader.
H-town boy and 2000 U.S. Olympic silver medalist Rocky Juarez will box in a ten-round
featherweight bout against Antonio "Chelo" Diaz. And undefeated University of
Houston sophomore Juan Diaz will face off in a ten-round lightweight contest
against featherweight champ Francisco Lorenzo. The UH student is an especially
tough cookie. In May, he fought a match that's likely to be nominated for "Fight
of the Year." In round eight of a ten-round war, he was dropped by a quick
right hook. But in the last two rounds, he feverishly pummeled his opponent and
ended up beating the guy. What a stud. Today's fights will air at 9 p.m. on Showtime.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Reliant Park, One Reliant Park. For tickets, call
713-629-3700 or visit www.ticketmaster. com. $25 to $100.
Sunday, July 20
Calling all attractive, talented teenagers who like hanging out
at the mall. This one's for you. If you sing, dance or just look damn good,
then
take
the
stage at today's Teen Extreme Talent Search at Memorial City Mall.
Winners will receive "scholarships" to the Page Parkes Center for Modeling
and Acting, gift certificates, a session with a nutritionist and a trainer
and a "personal imaging session." The only drawback: Your mama won't recognize
you anymore. But nobody said stardom didn't have its price. The event also
features DK BMX stunt shows and an appearance by actress Sabrina Lloyd. 1 p.m.
and 2:30 p.m. stunt shows; 3:30 p.m. talent contest. 303 Memorial City. For
information, call 713-464-8640. Free.
Monday, July 21
Friggin' summer. The season when everybody's trying to get skinny.
It'll be a while yet before winter -- the season of letting yourself go --
rolls
around. So if you need an excuse to abandon the old diet, today, head to the Blue
Bell Creamery in Brenham. You can tour the facility, visit a museum with
rare Blue Bell and Brenham photos, and watch a short movie about the company's
history and how it makes ice cream. Best of all, you can scarf down a sweet,
cool bowl of fat. Scientific fact: Blue Bell makes the best chocolate ice cream
ever. We pity the fool who buys a different brand. Tours take place at 10 a.m.,
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. 1101 South Horton
Street. For information, call 1-800-327-8135 or visit www.bluebell.com.
$3.
Tuesday, July 22
We wouldn't want to spoil Department Thirty, David
Kent's
debut novel, for you. So we'll just present a series of intriguing questions.
Did protagonist
Ryan Elder's parents commit a double suicide? Does the U.S. government have a
secret agency called Department Thirty? Why would a dying man utter the words "Adam
and Eve" before expiring? Just what kinda shit were Ryan's parents involved in
before he was born? And finally, does the book have any good sex scenes? You'll
have to read it to find out. Kent signs copies of Department Thirty at
noon at Murder by the Book, 2342 Bissonnet. For information, call 713-524-7945
or visit www.murderbooks.com. Free.
Wednesday, July 23
If you really want to learn more about wine, then don't drink
too much of it. At wine tastings, after a certain amount, you just don't care what you're
guzzling anymore, and Lord knows you won't remember later. Today, The Metropolitan's International
Summer Wine Series highlights Portuguese wines. You can sample Carm Reserva,
Marquis de Borba Reserva, Barros Port Vintage 2000, Charamba Tinto and other
wines. And lest you forget what the hell you tried, make sure to pick up an
information sheet for later grocery store use. The Metropolitan Ballroom is
located in the penthouse of the Southwest Bank of Texas building. The view
-- and the wine -- will make you feel like you're on top of the world. 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. 1801 Main. For information, call 713-655-8439 or visit melangeevents.com.
$15 to $20.
