Snap to it: Longtime Museum of Fine Arts, Houston photography curator Anne Wilkes Tucker retires this month. Collectors, artists and dealers from around the country have donated more than 150 works in her honor. Some of the best, including images by Richard Avedon, Nan Goldin, Man Ray, William Henry Fox Talbot and Brassaï, are hanging through Oct. 31 in the show In Appreciation. 1001 Bissonnet; $7.50-$15, free on Thursdays; 713-639-7300, mfah.org.

Molly Glentzer

Coiled: Heralded in the 90s as a Texas blues-rock guitar ace, Ian Moore has settled into a more comfortable role turning out melodic power-pop with his band the Lossy Coils. His most recent release, the quieter Aerie EP, was two years ago, so its possible Moore and his band have some new, louder stuff to showcase. 6:30 pm at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney; discoverygreen.com. FREE

Andrew Dansby

Want to be an astronaut? : Mars is ripe for discovery at Space Center Houston. The summer exhibit Space: A Journey to Our Future allows visitors to explore the universe using a hand-held telescope, touch a Martian rock and spin on a centrifuge that is powered like a bike. 10 am-7 pm daily through Sept. 7; 1601 NASA Parkway; $23.95, $18.95 for ages 4-11; spacecenter.org.

Syd Kearney

Over the rainbow: The 37th annual Houston LGBT Pride Parade makes the big move downtown this year, despite criticism from some who believe it belongs in Montrose. Expect the usual assortment of floats, gyrating dancers, proud parents and first-timers. The parade begins at Milam and Walker streets and continues to Smith and Jefferson. 8:30 pm Saturday; pridehouston.org. FREE

Joey Guerra

Funny lady: Kathy Griffin found her niche in comedy by taking jabs at the excess and vapid nature of celebrity culture. She also found material by turning some of the humor on herself. But mostly, she makes fun of everyone else. And we love her for it. 8:30 pm Sunday at Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas; $39.50-$69.50; 713-230-1600 or livenation.com.

Joey Guerra

Son rises: Seun Kuti is a dynamic performer who carries forth into the 21st century the innovative Afrobeat of his father, Fela Kuti. The younger Kuti has a commanding voice, and he jumps easily from singing to saxophone to piano. He has world-class backing in Egypt 80, his fathers legendary ensemble. 8:30 pm Wednesday at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive; 281-373-3386. FREE

Andrew Dansby

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