HBO debuts socially-distanced comedy Coastal Elites. (above). This weekend marks the half-year milestone of the pandemic shutdown, so it’s apt we would be treated to one of the first feature-length movies written, shot, edited and released in the time of COVID (though we all hoped it would be a nostalgia piece by now). What makes it highly anticipated is that it was written by Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey, In & Out), directed by Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Bombshell) and stars a cast including Bette Midler, Sarah Paulson and Dan Levy. Debut Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. on HBO.
AT&T PAC finally reopens. Everyone knows the pandemic shuttered just about everything, but large performing arts venues haven’t had any respite — the Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theatre and Moody Performance Hall have all been dark for about six months. Well, that changes this week. The long-postponed Elevator Project is back, albeit in a new space. Memorias Flamencas brings the amazing fusion of jazz and flamenco to live performances, this time at the Annette Strauss Square outdoor stage, with safety protocols observed.
Strauss Square, 2389 Flora St. Sept. 11. 8 p.m. ATTPAC.org.
Dallas Chocolate Fest goes virtual. Chocoholics need not despair — the Dallas Chocolate Festival is back, although it will look a little different. Attendees will still get to attend by virtually partaking in livestream factory tours, guided tastings, demos and discussions. If you didn’t subscribe to a choco-box already, you can still access the virtual events for just $5. Sept. 12–13. DallasChocolate.org.