Cary Darling

'A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical' at the Hobby Center and the Aussie band Dice at White Oak Music Hall are also recommended.

The Houston-shot "Charliebird" and "Aniya" are among the films set to be screened at the festival taking place at the MFAH, River Oaks Theatre, DeLuxe Theater and other venues.

Jonas Brothers, Nation of Language, Walter Smith III with Jason Moran and Kendrick Scott are also recommended

The second edition of the up-and-coming film festival will feature many other projects with Texas ties

Astroworld performer Tame Impala’s Monday show still scheduled

Buzzfest returns to Houston in September headlined by The Offspring

The group is playing several dates in Texas including a stop at South by Southwest

Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish among those walking away with gold.

Move over, Krypto. Indy, the non-CGI canine at the center of this indie release should be this year's canine Oscar superstar.

Venezuelan comedian Nacho Redondo and ROCO's celebration of rock guitarist Steve Vai are also recommended.