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Rodeo wraps up with Jonas Brothers and Megan Thee Stallion is going on tour

It has been a week, y'all.

RodeoHouston is almost done, and the last several days have taken the most energy. Los Tigres del Norte broke their own record for all-time attendance. Bun B brought out Drake and Ryan Bingham, and I'm not sure any show is going to top that for awhile. Wednesday night, I gave in to the growl that is Nickelback and enjoyed it because it was going to happen, anyway.

Things kick up to fever pitch again Friday when the Jonas Brothers play Rodeo for the first time in more than a decade. If you're going, just know there will be screaming. Lots. Nonstop. Everywhere.

There was also lots of non-Rodeo news. Beyoncé revealed the name of her next album will be "Cowboy Carter" and dropped a line of merch for preorder, including vinyl and T-shirts. The album drops March 29. Then, Megan Thee Stallion dropped a list of cities for her Hot Girl Summer Tour. Yes, she's coming home for a show.

Once Rodeo wraps, I have more fun stuff coming including interviews with Tony winner Patti Lupone, music icon Sheila E. and "Chucky" creator Don Mancini. Keep up with me here or on social media (@joeyguerra).

Joey Guerra, music reporter

joey.guerra@houstonchronicle.com

My music picks

The Many Lives of Rick James: Before he turned 18, Rick James went AWOL in Canada, befriended Levon Helm, and started a band with Neil Young.

Photo by: George Rose - Getty Images

He's Rick James!

Stokley, best-known as the frontman for R&B group Mint Condition, takes on the title role in "Super Freak: The Rick James Story." The show was created by Houston native Je'Caryous Johnson, who worked with the James estate to bring the musical story to the stage. Houston is the first stop. March 14-17 at Hobby Center, 800 Bagby; $43 and up; thehobbycenter.org.

Black and proud: LeToya Luckett, one of the original Destiny's Child members, headlines the Black Queer AF Music Festival. Several other performers are scheduled throughout the event, too. 4 p.m. March 16 at Warehouse Live Midtown, 2600 Travis; $20 and up; wl.seetickets.us.

Fun family favs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--THE FLINTSTONES IN VIVA ROCK VEGAS - Kristen Johnston, left, and Mark Addy dance in a scene from the Universal Picture's live-action comedy 'The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas,' opening in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 28, 2000. Addy plays Fred Flintstone, and Johnston is Wilma Slaghoople. (AP Photo/Universal Studios, Darren Michaels) HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/28/2000): Fred (Mark Addy) courts Wilma (Kristen Johnston) in ``The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas''.

Photo by: DARREN MICHAELS, AP

Meet the ('90s) Flintstones

Remember the live-action "Flintstones" movie from the '90s? It starred John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins, Rick Moranis, Rosie O'Donnell and probably shouldn't have worked. But it made $342 million worldwide and spawned a second film. And that Elizabeth Taylor cameo! 10 a.m. March 16 at Alamo Drafthouse, 2707 Commercial Center Blvd. Katy; $7; drafthouse.com/houston.

Turtle power: Make it a movie weekend with your kids and take them to a free screening of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." The 2023 film features the voices of John Cena and Jackie Chan. And parents will laugh, too. 7 p.m. March 16 at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney; free.

Houston on the cheap

Photo by: Mario Alzate

A day in the life of Juanes

Colombian rock icon Juanes returns to Houston on his Vida Cotidiana Tour. That's also the name of his 11th album and translates to "daily life." It's a return to rock after experimenting with other genres. March 21 at 713 Music Hall, 410 Franklin; $40 and up.

Beautiful at the ballet: The Houston Ballet's "Bespoke" debuts three new works, including Jiří Kylián's "Overgrown Path," Stanton Welch's "Bespoke" and Tim Harbour's "Filigree and Shadow." March 15-17 at Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas; $25 and up.

Where to eat

Tortilla soup at Ben Berg's rodeo pop-up, the Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse

Photo by: Alison Cook, Staff

Fine dining at the Rodeo

Chronicle restaurant critic Alison Cook visited the Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse, a fancy pop-up at RodeoHouston with a menu that includes $44 mini crab tostadas; $52 halfshell oysters; abd a $275 for an A5 Japanese wagyu 12-ounce rib-eye. She seemed impressed. I'll take her word for it. I planned to visit but my wallet had other ideas.

Talk about a minibar: High Five Mini Bar opens March 29 and is built inside a shipping container. The 126-square-foot bar was inspired by '80s and '90s cartoons and will feature 13 cocktails. Just keep your group small and you'll be fine.

Everything else you need to know

Freebies: The St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration will feature live performances, an outdoor market, Irish foods and more. The parade starts at noon March 16 at POST Houston, 401 Franklin. The party then goes until 4 p.m.
Entertainer to know: Demola the Violinist is from Lagos, Nigeria but now calls Houston home. And he just played the biggest show of his life alongside Jelly Roll at RodeoHouston. He'll return for a solo show Aug. 10 at 713 Music Hall.
Explore Houston: Check out our interactive Preview calendar, which has Houston's best concerts, comedy shows, arts events and more.