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THURSDAY – JULY 13th

Dance Performance – India's Independence Journey @ MFAH @ 6:30PM The performance tells stories of India’s struggle for independence, celebrating the country’s diversity through the dynamic kaleidoscope of dance.

Salsa Class @ Discovery Green @ 7PM / 8PM Learn salsa, bachata, merengue and more in the heart of downtown Houston. If you're single this a great way to meet people.

Kim Congdon Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Proverbial Cool Aid @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Jason Eady & Jamie Lin Wilson @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

FRIDAY – JULY 14th

Summer Nights @ MFAH @ 6PM Experience the museum in a cool, private setting away from crowds and heat in this after-hours special.

Led Zeppelin Experience @ HMNS @ 5PM The music and lyrics of the classic rock group Led Zeppelin have been visually interpreted using three-dimensional fulldome technology.

Mixers & Elixirs @ HMNS @ 7PM Make friends with like-minded brainiacs on this special event where science meets dancing, music, food, and drinks!

VIP Experience @ George Observatory in Needville @ 9PM Private viewing of the night sky with the HMNS Director of Astronomy designed for all cosmos enthusiasts.

Ace Frehley @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Summrs @ Warehouse Live @ 8:30PM

Last Child @ Warehouse Live @ 7:30PM

MitiS @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Bobby Pulido @ RISE Rooftop @ 9PM

Help the Doctor @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Broadway Rave @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7:30PM

SATURDAY – JULY 15th

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Ongoing – Workouts in the Park @ Discovery Green @ 9AM / 10AM This week, enjoy Hatha Yoga and Tai Chi at the park!

Saint Arnold Pub Crawl @ Downtown Houston @ 2PM

Flea by Night @ Discovery Green @ 6PM Treasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled, and local goods and enjoy live music and food trucks.

Summer Jam 2023 @ Moody Center for the Arts @ 12PM The community event includes local food vendors, live musical performances, art activities, and a chance to explore Moody.

Peter Noone @ The Grand @ 8PM Peter Noone returns to The Grand for a evening of nostalgic and timeless hits.

Luis R Conriquez @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Grip @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Doubleuu Fest 2023 @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Legaci and Antwano @ Warehouse Live @ 7:30PM

Sayminitti @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Emma Hewitt @ RISE Rooftop @ 10PM

Joe Maz @ Clé @ 10PM

Sorry Papi Tour @ House of Blues @ 9PM The Sorry Papi Tour is the World’s Largest and First All-Women Reggaeton party.

Break Free Day 2023 @ White Oak Music Hall @ 4PM Break Free Day 2023 Global Breaking Championship is a high-energy, inspiring production of Breakdance battles with professionals from around the world.

SUNDAY – JULY 16th

ThriftCon @ NRG Center ThriftCon is the nation’s premier vintage clothing and collectible sale.

Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM On selected Sundays, families are invited to visit the MFAH for exciting activities in the galleries.

Bastille Day @ MFAH Rienzi @ 1PM Enjoy art-making activities, learn about the artifacts in the Rienzi Collection and listen to popular French music.

Tears for Fears @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7:30PM With Cold War Kids

Mr. Wonderful @ RISE Rooftop @ 2PM

Samantha Fish ft Jesse Dayton @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Joel Corry @ Clé Pool @ 2PM

All Weekend

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert @ The Hobby Center Relive the film that started it all in high-definition while the Houston Symphony performs John Williams’s iconic score.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Romeo & Juliet @ Seidule Theatre @ 8PM A rigid boarding school becomes the setting for a powerful reenactment of Shakespeare's immortal tale.

All weekend – 'Tori and Lokita' Screening @ MFAH From two-time Palme d’Or winners Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne comes the story of young African immigrants struggling for survival on the margins of Belgian society.

All weekend – Deray Davis Stand Up @ Houston Improv

All weekend – 'Mughal – E – Azam' Musical @ Brown Theater @ 7PM An international sensation, this musical is a grand spectacle of music, dance, and drama, considered the most expensive theatre production in Indian history.

All weekend – Alice: A Wonder-Full New Musical @ Concordia Lutheran High School Presented by National Youth Theater, this musical is a re-imagination of the classic Alice in Wonderland tale set in contemporary times.

All weekend – TUTS – A Celebration of Houston Stories and Songs @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8:30PM Theater Under The Stars and Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrate their partnership and mutual love for the city of Houston.

All weekend – 'Smoke on the Mountain' Play @ The George Theater A.D. Players' latest production is a charming, funny, toe-tapping, good time for the whole family.

All weekend – 'Thunder Knocking on the Door' Musical @ Stages Repertory Theatre This bluesy show is an intoxicating musical fable filled with humor, heart, and the extraordinary music of five-time Grammy Award winner Keb’ Mo’.

Ongoing

Ongoing – 'William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows' Exhibition @ MFAH The acclaimed exhibition surveys 35 years in the career of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge.

Ongoing – 'Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection' Exhibition @ MFAH The Parpia Collection—one of the most significant private collections of Indian textiles outside of India—is also one of the most important in the United States.

Ongoing – Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces Exhibition @ MFAH See outstanding works by art stars including Cezanne, Degas, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Manet, and Modigliani presented within the context of their experiences.

Ongoing – 'Where Do We Go From here' Exhibition @ CAMH Contemporary Arts Museum Houston’s (CAMH) Teen Council presents their 13th biennial exhibition featuring work from Houston-area teen artists.

Ongoing – 'Ming Smith: Feeling the Future' Exhibition @ CAMH The exhibition explores artist Ming Smith’s unique, multi-layered work in various formats.

Ongoing – Si Lewen ‘The Parade’ Exhibition @ MenilMenil’s latest exhibition features 63 drawings by Polish-American artist Si Lewen, which compromise a graphic novel depicting WWII and the liberation of Poland.

Ongoing – ‘Hyperreal: Gray Foy’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition features American artists Gray Foy’s most important and celebrated works.

Ongoing – ‘The Curatorial Imagination of Walter Hopps’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition explores the influential vision of one of the most distinguished curators – Walter Hopps, and features artwork by Warhol, Kienholz, Gilliam, and many others.

Ongoing – Wall Drawing Series: Mel Bochner @ Menil Drawing Institute The Menil Drawing Institute is proud to work with artist Mel Bochner on the fourth installment of the museum’s ephemeral wall drawing series.