The 6th annual Texas Contemporary Art Fair will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center all weekend.[/caption]Texas Contemporary Art Fair
Houston
Sept. 29-Oct. 2
The sixth annual Texas Contemporary Art Fair will feature 65 local, national and international galleries. New York City’s Ziehersmith and Henrique Faria Fine Art will present their work at the fair for the first time this year. Returning galleries include Galeria Enrique Guerrero, Other Criteria, Joseph Gross Gallery, Jonathan Ferrara Gallery and Galerie Nicolas Robert, as well as Houston-based Moody Gallery, Barbara Davis Galley and David Shelton Gallery. 6-10 p.m. (Thu.), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), Sun. (noon-6 p.m.) $25-$350. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston. www.texascontemporary.com
Float and Flick screening of "E.T."
Houston
Sept. 30
The final Float and Flick feature of the summer will be "E.T." Hotel Derek features a poolside three-story movie wall for the event, and the hotel’s restaurant Revolve Kitchen will offer summer menu item. Admission cost includes gourmet popcorn, one drink ticket, self-parking and access to the pool beginning at 6 p.m. The movie will begin after sunset. 6 p.m. $15. Hotel Derek, 2525 West Loop 610 S., Houston. 713-961-3000. www.hotelderek.com
Bollywood Boogie at Sugar Land Town Square
Sugar Land
Sept. 30
The Rhythm India Bollywood Dance Company will perform choreographed Bollywood style dances in traditional Indian costumes at Sugar Land Town Square. Before the performance begins, the dance company’s instructors will be available to teach visitors a few moves. Donation proceeds from this event support local animal shelters and pet rescues. 7-9 p.m. Free. Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land. www.sugarland.com.
Andrew Bird at White Oak Music Hall
Houston
Sept. 30
Indie folk musician Andrew Bird will perform songs from his new album “Are You Serious,” and jazz-funk-rock musician Sinkane will be the opening act. White Oak Music Hall, located on the north side of downtown Houston, opened this spring. This event is open to all ages. Doors open at 7 p.m. $35. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston. www.whiteoakmusichall.com
Houston Rockets vs. Shanghai Sharks
Houston
Oct. 2
In their first preseason game, the Houston Rockets will take on the Shanghai Sharks at the Toyota Center. The Rockets won 41 games and lost 41 games last season. The Shanghai Sharks won 18 and lost 20 games last season. 7 p.m. $6 and up. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston. 713-758-7200. www.nba.com/rockets
