Things to do in Houston this weekend – July 20th – July 23rd
Reddit's favorite band Nickleback is performing in the Woodlands this weekend, I can't wait to see you all there. Have a great weekend otherwise Houston!
THURSDAY – JULY 20th
'Scarlet' Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Director Pietro Marcello's long-awaited film interweaves realist drama, ethereal romance, and musical flights of fancy.
'The Ritchie Boys' Screening @ Menil @ 7PM The documentary is about young Jewish refugees who fled then Nazi-controlled countries, only to return as soldiers with the United States Army.
Blanket Bingo @ Market Square Park @ 6PM Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of fun, music and great prizes!
Ongoing – Salsa Class @ Discovery Green @ 7PM / 8PM Learn salsa, bachata, merengue and more in the heart of downtown Houston
Cirque de la Symphonie @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 8PM Jaw-dropping feats by the world’s greatest aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers, and jugglers pair with breathtaking music performed by the full Houston Symphony.
Aleks Syntek @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Fehr Rivas
Summer Dean and Brennen Leigh @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
AMP Fest @ RISE Rooftop Featuring Halston Dare, Dree, Chloe Coleman, Kambell Crites, Cat Marie, and more
FRIDAY – JULY 21st
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.
Robbie Bernstein Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM
Jackson Browne @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM
Sublime ft. Rome and Slightly Stoopid @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 6:15PM With with Atmosphere and The Movement
The Drums @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Cold Heart
Kenny Wayne Shepherd @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Dillon Francis @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
VRYBILINGUAL @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
Folk Family Revival and Garrett T. Capps @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With NASA Country
STELLAR – Incubus Tribute @ Scout Bar @ 9PM
SATURDAY – JULY 22nd
'Scarlet' Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Director Pietro Marcello's long-awaited film interweaves realist drama, ethereal romance, and musical flights of fancy.
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!
IGBO Fest @ Discovery Green @ 3PM IgboFest Houston is a cultural folklore festival promoting traditional dances.
Palmer Trolls Show LIVE @ The Secret Group @ 7PM / 9PM
‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ in Concert @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM Relive the film that started it all while the Houston Symphony performs John Williams’s iconic score.
Shania Twain @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7:30PM With Mickey Guyton
Kolby Cooper @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM
TK Kirkland @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM
Between the Buried and Me @ Warehouse Live @ 7:30PM
Electric Foam @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Sue Foley @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
Bollywood Party @ RISE Rooftop @ 9PM
Emo Night Tour @ Scout Bar @ 9PM
SUNDAY – JULY 23rd
‘Funny By Nature’ Comedy Festival @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM Presented by Trae Tha Truth
Tex-Mex BBQ Block Party @ Saint Arnold @ 1PM If you love Tex-Mex and barbecue, stop by the Saint Arnold beer hall!
Nickelback @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 6:30PM With Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross
Havok & Toxic Holocaust @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
Cupcake @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
Hail The Sun @ Scout Bar @ 7PM
Enuff Z'Nuff and The Black Rose @ RISE rooftop @ 3PM
Flosstradamus @ Clé Pool @ 2PM
All weekend
All weekend – 'The Story of Hipgnosis' Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM The documentary follows the story of Hopgnosis – a design studio behind some of the world's most beloved album covers, including those of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, and more.
All weekend – Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure @ HMNS BASE Xperimental and HMNS present a stunning laser projection and 3D holographic imagery of the dinosaurs we know and love.
All weekend – Houston World Series of Dog Shows @ NRG Center Visitors can enjoy watching the more than 30 independent breed specialty competitions, as well as the Houston Area Hound and Houston All-Terrier shows.
All weekend – Aries Spears Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend – ‘1776’ Musical @ The Hobby Center See this highly-anticipated musical revival direct from broadway exclusively presented by Theatre Under the Stars.
All weekend – 'Matilda' Musical @ Stage Works Theatre Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
All weekend – 'Bright Star' Musical @ Rotunda Theater Experience this sweeping tale of love and redemption in this award-winning musical.
All weekend – Romeo & Juliet @ Seidule Theatre A rigid boarding school becomes the setting for a powerful reenactment of Shakespeare's immortal tale.
All weekend – ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ Play @ Hubbard Theatre One of Agatha Christie’s best-known novels and best crime novel ever written is turned into this murderous mystery for the stage. Presented by Alley Theatre.
All weekend – 'Always…Patsy Cline' Musical @ Stages Repertory Theatre The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, also includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable.
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’.
All weekend – 'Smoke on the Mountain' Play @ The George Theater LAST CHANCE – A.D. Players' latest production is a charming, funny, toe-tapping, good time for the whole family.
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.
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