Things to do in Houston this weekend – Black Friday Edition! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with their friends and family.

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Ongoing – “The Mystery of the Christmas Star” Show @ HMNS @ 2PM Join the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a scientific yet festive exploration of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This Christmas story retelling is suitable for viewers of all ages.

‘Let It Snow’ Music Show @ HMNS @ 10:30AM The Burke Baker Planetarium celebrates the winter season with a brand new holiday music show!

Ongoing – Zoo Lights @ Houston Zoo Enjoy an extra festive stroll around zoo grounds where TXU Energy has set up the perfect holiday lights experience.

Ongoing – Galaxy Lights @ Space Center Houston @ 6PM This winter explore the most interactive and technologically advanced light display in Texas.

All weekend – “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” Screening @ MFAH Luis Buñuel’s wittiest film, this 1970s classic is knowns as one of the finest satires in cinema. In French, Spanish, and Latin with English subtitles.

All weekend – Disney’s “Fantasia” Concert @ Houston Symphony @ 8PM(FRI&SAT)/ @ 2:30PM(SUN) This Thanksgiving weekend, treat the entire family to the classic that’s captivated generations—Disney’s Fantasia!

Ongoing – Alberto Giacometti Exhibition @ MFAH An ensemble of 60 masterpieces highlight legendary sculptor’s Alberto Giacometti’s most important creative achievements. Tickets include general admission.

Ongoing – Golden Worlds Exhibition @ MFAH Showcasing the diversity and brilliance of ancient Colombian cultures, through figurative ceramics, ceremonial and ritual items, feather works, textiles, metal works, and historical documents, Golden Worlds invites visitors into a cultural dialogue that spans both space and time.

Ongoing – Samuel Fosso: African Spirits Exhibition @ Menil Samuel Fosso: African Spirits features the artist’s fourteen, large-scale gelatin silver photographs from African Spirits.

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. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.

Ongoing – Walter De Maria: Boxes for Meaningless Work Exhibition @ Menil Highlighting De Maria’s varied and innovative approaches to media and scale, the exhibition includes a large group of conceptual drawings and photography, sculpture related to the development of the artist’s innovative land art projects of the 1970s, as well as examples of his sound and film work.

Ongoing – Robert Motherwell Exhibition @ Menil Drawing Institute Renowned for his contributions to Abstract Expressionism, Robert Motherwell is a multifaceted and innovative artist, whose decades-long career has made him one of America’s greatest artists.

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 25

Rockets vs Hawks @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Destroy Lonely @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

deadmau5 @ 713 Music Hall @ 9P

El Tri @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 26

Rockets vs Thunder @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

She Wants Revenge + Twin Tribes @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Kings X + Korim K @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM

Jessi Uribe & Joss Favela @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 27

The Riot presents “Houston’s Funniest” Comedy Showcase @ Rudyyards @ 5PM The Riot presents “Houston’s Funniest” in a weekly Sunday showcase that welcome back Houston comedians that have featured or headlined in Rudyard’s legendary comedy room.

Things to do in Houston this weekend!

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Highland Fling Weekend @ Texas Renn Fest Lads and lassies – the pipes are calling you to a celebration of the joys of Scotland. Witness the thrill of the Highland games, show off your Scottish finery in the Bonnie Knees contest!

Ongoing – “The Mystery of the Christmas Star” Show @ HMNS @ 2PM Join the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a scientific yet festive exploration of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This Christmas story retelling is suitable for viewers of all ages.

All weekend – “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues” Screening @ MFAH This new film revisits the music, and reappraises the politics, of legendary jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong.

All weekend – “Six the Musical” @ Houston Broadway at the Hobby Center From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

All weekend – Brahm’s Third Symphony Orchestra Concert @ Houston Symphony Brahms’s glorious Third Symphony is one of orchestral music’s great masterworks, unfurling a seemingly endless cascade of gorgeous melodies.

Ongoing – Alberto Giacometti Exhibition @ MFAH An ensemble of 60 masterpieces highlight legendary sculptor’s Alberto Giacometti’s most important creative achievements. Tickets include general admission.

Ongoing – Golden Worlds Exhibition @ MFAH Showcasing the diversity and brilliance of ancient Colombian cultures, through figurative ceramics, ceremonial and ritual items, feather works, textiles, metal works, and historical documents, Golden Worlds invites visitors into a cultural dialogue that spans both space and time.

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. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.

Ongoing – Walter De Maria: Boxes for Meaningless Work Exhibition @ Menil Highlighting De Maria’s varied and innovative approaches to media and scale, the exhibition includes a large group of conceptual drawings and photography, sculpture related to the development of the artist’s innovative land art projects of the 1970s, as well as examples of his sound and film work.

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 17

Sip & Sparkle @ Houston Zoo @ 6PM Join Houston Zoo for an evening of fun, interactive activities while taking a sip(or a few) of your favorite beverage of choice. The event is adults only.

Matt Maeson @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Nigel Ng @ House of Blues @ 7PM

DaCamera Orchestra Concert @ MFAH @ 6:30PM The MFAH and the DaCamera Young Artists present a free concert inspired by the exhibition Golden Worlds: The Portable Universe of Indigenous Colombia.

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 18

Rockets vs Pacers @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Fate of the Maya Show @ HMNS @ 11:30AM Explore some of the greatest cities and rituals of the great Maya civilization that still fascinates scientists thousands years later.

Galaxy Lights 21+ Event @ Space Center Houston Visit Space Center’s annual festive light display on a special adult only evening.

“American Underdog” Screening @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7PM The film follows the story of the American Football hero Kurt Warner who went from supermarket employee to two-time Most Valuable player.

The Dip @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Real Talk Comedy Tour @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM The Real Talk Comedy Tour features DeRay Davis, Rickey Smiley, B Simone, Jess Hilarious, Darren Brand, Money Bag Mafia!

Taylor’s Version Party @ White Oak Music Hall @ PM

Fortunate Youth @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Yuridia @ Bayou Music Center @ 8:30PM

Joe Satriani @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 19

“The Polar Express” @ Market Square Park @ 7PM This Saturday head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie, this time a festive classic. Lawn chairs and blankets are highly recommended, food and beverages are welcome.

Greg Gutfeld Live @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Dominic Fike @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM *The event is sold out on the venue’s website

The Fab Four @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 20

Rockets vs Warriors @ Toyota Center @ 6PM

Family Day @ MFAH Rienzi & Bayou Bend @ 1PM Visit the two MFAH house museums for an afternoon of free, family-friendly programs. Park at Bayou Bend and take the complimentary shuttle between locations!

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All weekend – The return of the Houston Area Arcade Expo @ Houston Marriott Westchase

The Houston Area Arcade Group (HAAG) is holding their 20th Annual Arcade Expo on November 11th & 13th. There will be 100’s of classic and current coin-op pinball machines, video arcade games, penny arcades, and console video games ready for attendees to play on free play or buy them for their home.

All weekend – Nutcracker market @ NGR Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become the signature holiday fundraising shopping event in Texas that kicks off the holiday season! It is a one-stop shop featuring hundreds of merchants, offering unique items for everyone, including home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys, accessories and more. It is the best way to shop and give back during the holidays, as proceeds from each admission and special event ticket that is purchased, plus 11% of all the merchandise you buy, goes back to Houston Ballet Foundation.

All weekend – Houston Cinema Arts Festival @ MFAH The 14th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival(HCAF) takes place at venues throughout the city, including both theaters at the MFAH: Brown Auditorium Theater and Lynn Wyatt Theater.

All weekend – “Six the Musical” @ Houston Broadway at the Hobby Center From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!

All weekend – Holst’s “The Planets” @ Houston Symphony @ 8PM (FRI/SAT) @ 2:30PM This sonic, celestial showpiece vividly portrays each planet’s astrological persona, from menacing Mars to jolly Jupiter and beyond.

Ongoing – Philip Guston Now Exhibition @ MFAH Philip Guston never stopped questioning the place of the artist in society. His paintings resonate with a profound humanism, defined equally by themes that touch on what he called the “brutality of the world” and the profound commitment he made to the joy of painting.

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. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.

Ongoing – Walter De Maria: Boxes for Meaningless Work Exhibition @ Menil Highlighting De Maria’s varied and innovative approaches to media and scale, the exhibition includes a large group of conceptual drawings and photography, sculpture related to the development of the artist’s innovative land art projects of the 1970s, as well as examples of his sound and film work.

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 10

Happy Hour Thursday @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.

František Kupka Lecture @ MFAH @ 6:30PM This talk places the unforgettable “Yellow Scale” painting in the context of Kupka’s contributions to the Czech avant-garde, his exploration of music and color, and the portrait’s philosophical underpinnings.

“The Inspection” Screening @ MFAH @ 8PM

“Pitch Perfect” Screening @ Market Square Park @ 7PM Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie under the stars.

Red Bull SoundClash: Gary Clark Jr. vs Paul Wall @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

MAX @ House of Blues @ 7PM

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 11

“Voices of the Gods” Screening @ Menil @ 7PM The film captures the rich legacy of ancient African religions practiced today in the United States. Bring your own picnic blankets or lawn chairs, seating on the lawn is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Will-o’-the-Wisp” Screening @ MFAH @ 9:30PM

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble Performance @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7PM The Ensemble performs a dynamic body of works inspired by the African American experience and rooted in ethnic and modern dance traditions worldwide.

The Plot in You @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

The Wrecks @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Blackberry Smoke @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM

Micro TDH @ House of Blues @ 7PM

James McMurtry @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Girl Talk @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 12

DACAMERA Concert @ Menil @ 3PM This concert is part of the Menil and DACAMERA’s ongoing series of free chamber and jazz concerts at the museum.

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

“Close” Screening @ MFAH @ 12:30PM

“Friday I’m in Love” Screening @ MFAH @ 6:30PM

“Holy Spider” Screening @ MFAH @ 9PM

Studio Saturday @ Rienzi @ 10AM Enjoy the fall weather with a drawing class that highlights the unique architecture at Rienzi. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

“Mark Rothko” Book Launch @ MFAH @ 2:30PM

Classic Journey Live Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7PM

Casting Crowns @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

An Evening of Soul @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Turnstile with Snail Mail @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM

Demetri Martin @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Amanda Shires @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Pecos & the Rooftops @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 13

“You Resemble Me” Screening @ MFAH @ 12:30PM

“Art & Krimes by Krimes” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM

Rina Sawayama @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM *event is sold out on the venue website

Game 5 is TONIGHT!! Let’s go Astros!

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HEROES AND VILLAINS weekend @ Texas Ren Fest (Sat & Sun) The mightiest heroes and heroines clash with the darkest of villains and vixens from history and legend. Show off your alter ego in the Heroes and Villains costume contest. If your superpower is eating, accept the challenge of winning the gyro eating contest.

Ongoing – Philip Guston Now Exhibition @ MFAH Philip Guston never stopped questioning the place of the artist in society. His paintings resonate with a profound humanism, defined equally by themes that touch on what he called the “brutality of the world” and the profound commitment he made to the joy of painting.

Ongoing – Samuel Fosso: African Spirits Exhibition @ Menil Samuel Fosso: African Spirits features the artist’s fourteen, large-scale gelatin silver photographs from African Spirits.

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. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.

Ongoing – Walter De Maria: Boxes for Meaningless Work Exhibition @ Menil Highlighting De Maria’s varied and innovative approaches to media and scale, the exhibition includes a large group of conceptual drawings and photography, sculpture related to the development of the artist’s innovative land art projects of the 1970s, as well as examples of his sound and film work.

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 3

Texans vs Eagles @ NRG Stadium @ 7:15PM

“Fashion Fusion” Runway Show @ MFAH @ 7PM The MFAH and Houston Community College team up for a design competition and professional fashion show inspired by art on view at the Museum. Free General Admission entrance, special VIP tickets available.

“Decision to Leave” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM One of South Korea’s most celebrated directors Park Chan-wook returns with a new thriller drama. The movie earned Park Chan-wook Best Director award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. In Korean with English subtitles.

DIY IRL: Hand Lettering @ HMNS @ 6:30PM Join VP of Education, Nicole Temple, as you discover the basics of hand lettering in this class for beginners.

Carrie Underwood @ Toyota Center @ 7:30PM

ITZY @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM

Foals @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Demi Lovato @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Cobweb Cabaret @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

KING PRINCESS @ House of Blues @ 7PM

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 4

Playdate @ MFAH @ 11AM Through play and experimentation in programs like MFAH Playdate, toddlers have their first experience with art. This 45-minute program invites children 4 and younger, with their adult caregivers, to join a Museum educator for a multi-sensory experience in the galleries.

“Broker” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Hirokazu Kore-eda’s newest work is a whirlwind adventure drama starring some of South Korea’s best actors including Song Kang-ho(Parasite) and Dong-won Gang(Peninsula). In Korean with English subtitles.

“Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood” Screening @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM Houston Cinema Arts Society and Houston First are proud to present a free, family-friendly screening of the Netflix film Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood. Non-ticketed event, seating is provided on first come first serve basis.

Bonnie Raitt @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Alvvays @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

AWOLNATION @ Bayou Music Hall @ 7:30PM

TRIVIUM @ House of Blues @ 6PM

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 5

Spotlight Tour @ MFAH Rienzi @ 3PM Take a deep dive into a single collection or theme at Rienzi. Spotlight Tours explore connections between the 17th and 18th centuries and today’s world.

“The Novelist’s Film” Screening @ MFAH @ 3PM Hong Sangsoo’s newest film captures the ambiguity, spontaneity, and creativity of human activity and interaction. In Korean with English subtitles.

“Hansan: Rising Dragon” Screening @ MFAH @ 6PM A prequel to The Admiral: Roaring Currents—the most-watched film in Korean cinema history—Hansan: Rising Dragon depicts the Battle of Hansando. In Korean and Japanese with English subtitles.

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Centennial Saturdays @ Houston Zoo For its special 100-year anniversary, Houston Zoo hosts Centennial Saturdays where you can dive into the weekend with a Zoo visit and experience a variety of fun activities.

Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 9AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST! Every first Saturday of the month from 9am – 11am Coffee and Cars will be posted up in the East Parking Lot with 100’s of luxury and exotic vehicles.

“The Mighty Ducks” Screening @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7PM Non-ticketed event, seating is provided on first come first serve basis.

Majic Under the Stars @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 5:30PM

Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Surf Curf @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Highly Suspect @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Alan Walker @ Bayou Music Hall @ 9PM

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 6

Art Encounters with Artists @ MFAH @ 1PM At this Art Encounters session, join in creating Collective Thoughts, a collaborative sculpture illustrating the theme of humans coexisting with Mother Earth. The project is inspired by Zulma Vega’s sculptural works and the new exhibition Golden Worlds: The Portable Universe of Indigenous Colombia.

“Dream with Alebrijes” Festival @ MFAH @ 1PM The festival celebrates the museum’s collection of Latin American art and opening day of the exhibition Golden Worlds: The Portable Universe of Indigenous Colombia. Join MFAH for Art-making activities for families music and dance performances, food for sale from Baked HTX, Cochinita & Co., and many other.

Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM *Second date

beabadoobee @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM *sold out

Spacey Jane @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Better Than Ezra @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Lucius @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Things to do in Houston this weekend with mostly fantastic weather.

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Ongoing – Philip Guston Now Exhibition @ MFAH Philip Guston never stopped questioning the place of the artist in society. His paintings resonate with a profound humanism, defined equally by themes that touch on what he called the “brutality of the world” and the profound commitment he made to the joy of painting.

(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. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.

Ongoing – Zoo Boo 2022 @ Houston Zoo Celebrate fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo 2022. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and guests will have plenty of favorites to experience, including visiting the Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, Carved Pumpkins, and much more!

All weekend – Mozart Concert @ Houston Symphony at Jones Hall @ 8PM (FRI/SAT) / @ 2:30PM (SUN) Calling all Mozart lovers! Renowned conductor Jane Glover and the Symphony bring you a treasure trove of Mozart magic.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Galaxy Fright @ Space Center Join Space Center Houston for a weekend of fun spooky activities including costume parades, trick or treating, and Pop-Up Science Labs.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – BLACKPINK @ Toyota Center @ 6:30PM

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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 27

“The Dark Knight” Screening @ Market Square Park @ 7PM Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie under the stars. Bring your own seating and snacks!

Concert: “Philip Guston Now” @ MFAH @ 6:30PM The MFAH and the DaCamera Young Artists present a free concert inspired by the exhibition “Philip Guston Now.”

Tauren Wells @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Gin Blossoms @ the Heights Theater @ 8PM

La Dispute @ Warehouse Live @ 7:45PM

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 28

Astros vs Phillies @ Minute Maid Park @ 7PM World Series Game 1

Punch Party @ MFAH Rienzi @ 6PM Sip on historic punch—a blend of spirits, citrus, sugar, and spices—while you listen to live music, enjoy light appetizers, and mingle with friends and new acquaintances. Masquerade attire welcome. Valet parking included.

Calavera con Calavera Play @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM Indigo Theater Group return for their third consecutive year this 2022 with the traditional Day of the Dead play, “Calavera con Calavera,” a story between life and death where the ending will surprise the audience. Tickets available Oct 27 @ 10AM.

Chris Stapleton @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 7PM

Wisin Y Yandel @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Superorganism @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Gov’t Mule @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Mother Mother @ Bayou Music Hall @ 7PM

Lyfe Jennings @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Enjambre @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

CKay @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 29

Astros vs Phillies @ Minute Maid Park @ 7PM World Series Game

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee @ Market Square Park @ 6PM Enjoy adult and kid-friendly trick-or-treating, join a ghost tour with Nightly Spirits, and watch Reverend Butter carve a giant pumpkin.

Gallery Concert “Bach’s Cello Suites” @ MFAH @ 6:30PM / 8:30PM Mercury Chamber Orchestra “Bach’s Cello Suites” performs some of the most famous music ever written for the cello.

Astronomy Day @ George Observatory @ 5PM Stars, planets, moons, galaxies and telescopes – learn more about these fascinating objects on Astronomy Day at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park.

Mixers & Elixirs: Spirits & Skeletons @ HMNS @ 8PM Houston’s favorite Halloween Party is back at HMNS! The entire museum is open for you to shake your stuff with a stegosaurus and get spellbound by bewitching gems, all to live music from Joilux Band, DJs, and fantastic food trucks parked right outside.

“Three Colors: White” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Starring Julie Deply, this film is a second installment in director Krzysztof Kieślowski’s “Three Colors” trilogy. In French and Polish with English subtitles.

“This Land is Your Land” Show @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM Houston Chamber Choir will bring the voice of American history to the stage in this performance at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Tickets available Oct 28 @ 10AM.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Raphael 6.0′ in America @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Dayglow @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM

BoDeans @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Rocky Horror Halloween Spooktacular @ 9:30PM

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 30

Texans vs Tennessee Titans @ NRG Stadium @ 3PM

“Three Colors: Red” Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM Krzysztof Kieślowski’s “Three Colors” trilogy closes with Red, an incandescent meditation on fate and chance and a splendid final statement from a remarkable filmmaker at the height of his powers.

Benny the Butcher @ Warehouse Live @ 10PM

The Legendary Pink Dots @ Warehouse Live @ 8:30PM

Astros are in the championship series and the weather is outstanding. Have a wonderful weekend!

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🎃Ongoing – Zoo Boo 2022 @ Houston Zoo Celebrate fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo 2022. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and guests will have plenty of favorites to experience, including visiting the Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, Carved Pumpkins, and much more!

Ongoing – Miss Maude @ The George Theater The A.D. Players presents Martin Casella’s newest play based on the true story of photographer Eugene Smith and Maude Callen.

All weekend – Itzhak Perlman Plays Beethoven @ Houston Symphony at Jones Hall @ 8PM (THU/SAT) / @ 2:30PM (SUN)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Galaxy Fright @ Space Center Join Space Center Houston for a weekend of fun spooky activities including costume parades, trick or treating, and Pop-Up Science Labs.

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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 20

Astros ALCS Home Game @ Minute Maid Park @ 6:37PM

Happy Hour Thursday @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.

Concert | ROCO Connections “Seen” @ MFAH @ 7PM The MFAH and the ROCO music ensemble invite you to “Seen,” a unique evening of art and chamber music.

Core Program Lecture | Karyn Olivier @ MFAH @ 7PM MFAH’s 2022–2023 Core Program Lecture Series opens with a talk by artist Karyn Olivier, whose artistic practice merges multiple histories and collective memory with present-day narratives.

🎃Sugar Skulls DIY Class @ HMNS @ 6:30PM Discover the colorful history of the ancient Day of the Dead celebration and create your own sugar skull to take home. All supplies included.

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! Packets will go on sale at 6 PM and Bingo will begin at 7 PM.

Declan McKenna @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

The War and Treaty @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

SG Lewis House of Blues @ 7PM

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FRIDAY – OCTOBER 21

Rockets vs Grizzlies @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM MFAH presents Ang Lee’s classic 2000s masterpiece that has become a favorite among both professional critics as well as amateur film lovers. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

Frankie Avalon @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM Frankie Avalon is one of America’s most iconic performers whose career spans generations. Join Miller Outdoor Theater and AARP to hear the legendary tunes. Tickets available Oct 20 @ 10AM.

Steve Martin & Martin Short @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Two Feet @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Radney Foster @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Amy Schumer @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

BAND-MAIDS @ House of Blues @ 7PM

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SATURDAY – OCTOBER 22

Astros Vs Yankees @ Yankee Stadium in NYC @ 4PM

🇵🇭Houston Filipino Street Festival @ Constellation Field 🇵🇭 The Houston Filipino Street Festival has grown to be the biggest Filipino Festival in the south, showcasing Filipino Street Food, Entertainment, Family Activities, and More! Come celebrate and learn about Filipino culture and all the good it stands for.

Sip & Stroll @ MFAH Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens @ 4PM Magic and mystery in early America set the stage for the festivities, which feature live music, storytelling, magic performances, and art making geared toward an adult audience.

🎃Ancient Roots of “Día de los Muertos” Lecture @ MFAH @ 7PM In this lecture, Javier Urcid of Brandeis University explores the rituals of the Day of the Dead and the many meanings of a tradition in which the veil separating worlds is thin. A performance by the Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico is also featured.

Asia to the World Show @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM Come experience the excitement of Asian American Dance, with mesmerizing music, sensational costumes, and cultural influences from all across Asia and beyond. Tickets available Oct 21 @ 10AM.

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Plants in the Park @ Market Square Park @ 12PM Listen to music while enjoying an array of plant and plant-themed vendors.

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM

Parker McCollum @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 8PM

MC Magic @ Warehouse Live @ 7:30PM

Jean Dawson @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

🎃Two Star Symphony’s 20th Anniversary Backyard Circus Carnival Bash at Continental Club @ 8PM Two Star Symphony’s 20th Anniversary Backyard Circus Carnival Bash at Continental Club. Show startswith Joel Orr of Bobbindoctrin Puppet Theater . Two Star goes on at 8:45 and is followed by burlesque. There is a magician, a DJ and more. Costumes are encouraged.

🎃ALL-NIGHT HULLABALOO @ Alamo Drafthouse La Centera in Katy LEAP INTO HALLOWEEN WITH A TWELVE-HOUR HORROR MOVIE MARATHON!

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 23

Astros Vs Yankees @ Yankee Stadium in NYC @ 7PM

A Touch of Zen” Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM “A Touch of Zen” is the grandest work from legendary filmmaker King Hu. The 1970s drama is full of intrigue, history, and battle. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

Philip Guston Now Exhibition Opening Day @ MFAH Philip Guston never stopped questioning the place of the artist in society. His paintings resonate with a profound humanism, defined equally by themes that touch on what he called the “brutality of the world” and the profound commitment he made to the joy of painting.

Another weekend of pleasurable warm fall weather. Let’s go Astros!

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All weekend:

Ongoing – Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography Exhibition @ MFAH The annual exhibition Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography documents and celebrates Houston’s diverse neighborhoods through a collaboration between the MFAH and Houston Independent School District.

Ongoing – Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Exhibition @ MFAH The exhibition features the five images taken by Gordon Parks for his groundbreaking profile of Black Power activist Stokely Carmichael, along with nearly 50 additional photographs and contact sheets never before published or exhibited.

Ongoing – Zoo Boo 2022 @ Houston Zoo Celebrate fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo 2022. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and guests will have plenty of favorites to experience, including visiting the Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, Carved Pumpkins, and much more!

Ongoing – Miss Maude @ The George Theater The A.D. Players presents Martin Casella’s newest play based on the true story of photographer Eugene Smith and Maude Callen.

All weekend – “Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers” Opera @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 11AM Bringing together influences from India, China, and West Africa, the opera tells a fascinating story and features a mixture of musical styles.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – “My Imaginary Country” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM My Imaginary Country connects Chile’s complex history to contemporary social movements through protest footage and interviews with activist leaders. In Spanish with English subtitles.

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 13

Astros vs Mariners @ Minute Maid Park @ 2:30PM ALDS Game

Happy Hour Thursday @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.

Meshuggah @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 14

Carnivale Spooktacular @ Market Square Park @ 5PM Come enjoy Carnivale Spooktacular, a pop-up street festival filled with local art, handcrafted artisans, music, food trucks, drinks, performers, circus acts, trick-or-treating, and a Halloween Costume Contest with prizes!

Hocus Pocus Pops Concert by Houston Symphony @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 7:30PM As fall rolls in and the leaves start to change, Hocus Pocus Pops is the annual gathering of ghouls and gals that marks the start of every year’s spookiest season.

Fuerza Regida @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Novo Amor @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

SOFI TUKKER @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Wael Kfoury & Rahma Riad @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

AP Dhillon @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Flor @ Warehouse Live @ 7:30PM

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 15

ASTROS VS MARINERS @ 3PM in Seattle Game 3 in Seattle.

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Agua, Agüita & Fuego, Fueguito Lecture @ HMNS @ 10AM The Houston Grand Opera brings life to the beautiful words of Jorge Argueta’s “Agua, Agüita & Fuego, Fueguito.” This bilingual performance depicts the life cycle of flowing water and invigorating fire, and reflects the author’s deep appreciation for the natural world.

The Black Keys @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 7PM

Kaivon @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Vacations @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Lane 8 @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

Travis Tritt & Chris Janson @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM

GWAR with CROBOT & NEKROGOBLIKON @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM ITS GWAR YOU HAVE TO GO TO THIS

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 16

ASTROS VS MARINERS @ 2PM in Seattle Game 4 in Seattle.

“One Way or Another” Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM A landmark of Cuban and feminist cinema, One Way or Another charts the rocky romance between a teacher and a factory worker amid the interplay of race, gender, and class in Fidel Castro’s Cuba. In Spanish with English subtitles.

Family Day @ Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens @ 1PM Visit MFAH’s Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun.

Stokely Carmichael Lecture @ MFAH @ 2PM Lecture in conjunction with the museum’s newest exhibition “Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power.”

Christian Nodal @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

Jessie Reyez @ House of Blues @ 7PM

KBong & Johnny Cosmic @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Things to do in Houston this weekend

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Bayou City Art Festival @ Sam Houston Park Downtown SAT/SUN Bayou City Art Festival Downtown is a signature art event for the city of Houston and continues to be ranked as one of the nation’s “Top Ten” fine art festivals. More than 220 artists from every corner of North America, representing 19 disciplines of art, will once again come together in Houston this weekend for 2 days full of art, music, food, and entertainment.

Ongoing – Zoo Boo 2022 @ Houston Zoo Celebrate fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo 2022. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and guests will have plenty of favorites to experience, including visiting the Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, Carved Pumpkins, and much more!

Ongoing – Miss Maude @ The George Theater The A.D. Players presents Martin Casella’s newest play based on the true story of photographer Eugene Smith and Maude Callen.

All weekend – Hadestown Broadway Show @ The Hobby Center Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, this acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin is a love story for today… and always.

All weekend – “She’s Got Soul” @ Houston Symphony at Jones Hall @ 8PM (FRI/SAT) @ 2:30PM (SUN) The sensational Capathia Jenkins brings her powerhouse voice to soulful hits of Toni Braxton, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Adele, and more!

All weekend – The 43rd Annual Festival Chicano @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7PM The festival is a celebration of culture through the musical expression of countless generations of artists.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – “Hold Me Tight” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Vicky Krieps (“Phantom Thread”) gives a riveting performance as Clarisse, a woman on the run from her family for reasons that aren’t immediately clear. “Hold Me Tight” keeps you uncertain about the reality of what you’re seeing until the final moments of the unpredictable family drama.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – FotoFest Biennial @ MFAH This symposium brings together leading voices in art, music, theory, and writing to examine key issues explored by the artists in the “If I Had a Hammer” exhibition.

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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 6

Happy Hour Thursday @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.

Bowling for Rhinos 2022 @ Houston Zoo / Main Event Webster @ 6PM Come play bowling and save rhinos! Each year the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) sponsors fundraising bowling events called “Bowling For Rhinos” (BFR), which supports conservation efforts.

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 7

Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

“Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” Screening @ Market Square Park @ 7PM Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie under the stars. Lawn chairs and blankets are highly recommended. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome.

Whiskey Myers @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 7PM

The Dead Boys @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

VRYLATIN @ Warehouse Live @ PM

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 8

TEACHERS: Learning Through Art Educators Seminar @ MFAH @ 10AM Jump into a “collaborative think tank” and receive ideas for lesson plans, G/T CPE credit, and curriculum resources.

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville The George Observatory has reopened after nearly two years undergoing an extreme makeover. Enjoy the wonders of the universe on the upper deck of the Observatory with constellation laser tours, a combination of deck and dome telescopes, or captured live camera feeds. Amateur astronomers will guide you on your journey through the heavens, whether you are looking at night sky constellations, planets in our solar system or deep sky objects out in space.

Plants in the Park After Dark @ Market Square Park @ 5PM The market takes place at Market Square Park with a curated selection of vendors offering a diverse range of products including rare plants, beginner-friendly plants, soaps, candles, earrings, jewelry, ceramics and cement pottery, plant accessories/supplies, snack foods, and honey! Hot food vendors include tacos, barbecue, and more.

Celebrating Black Composers @ Houston Symphony at Jones Hall @ 10AM / 11:30AM Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond!

The Chicks @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 7:30PM

ENHYPEN @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM

Bonobo @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Frank Foster @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Christopher Cross @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 9

Dynamo vs LA Galaxy @ PNC Stadium @ 4PM

“One Way or Another” Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM A landmark of Cuban and feminist cinema, One Way or Another charts the rocky romance between a teacher and a factory worker amid the interplay of race, gender, and class in Fidel Castro’s Cuba. In Spanish with English subtitles.

Stevie Nicks @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 8PM

Niki: The Nicole Tour @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Carly Rae Jepsen @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Noah Cyrus @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Things to do in Houston this weekend

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All weekend:

Ongoing – Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography Exhibition @ MFAH The annual exhibition Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography documents and celebrates Houston’s diverse neighborhoods through a collaboration between the MFAH and Houston Independent School District.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY – Manhattan Short Film Festival Screening @ MFAH @ 6PM A chance to view Manhattan Short Film Festival’s stunning works produced by the next generation of filmmakers. Film festival pricing applies: General admission is $10; additional discounts available.

Ongoing – Samuel Fosso: African Spirits Exhibition @ Menil Samuel Fosso: African Spirits features the artist’s fourteen, large-scale gelatin silver photographs from African Spirits.

Ongoing – Zoo Boo 2022 @ Houston Zoo Celebrate fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo 2022. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and guests will have plenty of favorites to experience, including visiting the Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, Carved Pumpkins, and much more!

All Weekend – ‘Good Vibrations’ Ballet @ 7:30PM (FRI/SAT) @ 2PM (SUN)) Good Vibrations sets the stage with a triple bill full of energy, elation and a long-awaited world premiere.

Ongoing – Miss Maude @ The George Theater The A.D. Players presents Martin Casella’s newest play based on the true story of photographer Eugene Smith and Maude Callen.

All Weekend – Gershwin Concerto in F @ Houston Symphony at Jones Hall @ 8PM (FRI/SAT) @ 2:30PM (SUN)

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 29

Karol G @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

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Metric @ House of Blues @ 7PM

The Robert Cray Band @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

SLOTHRUST @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 30

Astros vs Rays @ Minute Maid park @ 7:10PM Promotion: Yuli Gurriel Orange Jersey

World Trekkers: Argentina Event @ HMNS @ 6:30PM Join Houston Museum of Natural Science for an evening full of Argentinian culture and traditions.

The Devon Allman Project Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM The Devon Allman Project is a six piece world-class band that has previously toured almost 20 countries. Tickets available September 29 @ 10AM.

90’s Pop Tour @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

BATUSHKA @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6:30PM

The Cult @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Amanda Seales @ Bayou Music Center @ 7:30PM

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Flipturn @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 1

Astros vs Rays @ Minute Maid park @ 6:20PM Promotion: Jeremy Pena Bobblehead

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Centennial Saturdays @ Houston Zoo For its special 100-year anniversary, Houston Zoo hosts Centennial Saturdays where you can dive into the weekend with a Zoo visit and experience a variety of fun activities.

Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 9AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST! Every first Saturday of the month from 9am – 11am Coffee and Cars will be posted up in the East Parking Lot with 100’s of luxury and exotic vehicles.

Salsa y Salud @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM World premieres, original choreography, dance theater, visual arts, and more, are all part of this colorful and vibrant show. Tickets available September 30 @ 10AM.

Mary J. Blige @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

Shinedown @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 7PM

Carlos Vives @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Gimme Gimme Disco @ White Oak Music Hall @ 9PM

Bino Rideaux @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Ozz & The Cure @ Warehouse Live @ 7:30PM

SABATON @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

The Knocks x Cannons @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 2

Astros vs Rays @ Minute Maid Park @ 1:10PM Promotion: Astros Bucket Hat

Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs @ Toyota Center @ 6PM

Texans vs LA Chargers @ NRG Stadium @ 12PM

Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM On selected Sundays, families are invited to visit the MFAH Family Zone. You’ll find engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more. Included with general admission. MFAH members and ages 12 & younger always receive free general admission.

El Norte Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM This 1983 drama directed by Gregory Nava follows two siblings fleeing Guatemala to the United States after their family is killed in a government massacre. In Spanish and Maya with English subtitles.

The Beach Boys @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM

Yung Bae @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Channel Tres @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

LADYGANG @ House of Blues @ 7PM

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ALL WEEKEND

Ongoing – Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography Exhibition @ MFAH The annual exhibition Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography documents and celebrates Houston’s diverse neighborhoods through a collaboration between the MFAH and Houston Independent School District.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Manhattan Short Film Festival Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM A chance to view Manhattan Short Film Festival’s stunning works produced by the next generation of filmmakers. Film festival pricing applies: General admission is $10; additional discounts available.

Ongoing – Samuel Fosso: African Spirits Exhibition @ Menil Samuel Fosso: African Spirits features the artist’s fourteen, large-scale gelatin silver photographs from African Spirits.

Ongoing – Marcia Kure Exhibition @ Menil Drawing Institute The Menil Drawing Institute’s Wall Drawing Series presents a new monumental work by artist Marcia Kure, the third of an ongoing series of ephemeral, site-specific wall drawings.

Ongoing – Miss Maude @ The George Theater The A.D. Players presents Martin Casella’s newest play based on the true story of photographer Eugene Smith and Maude Callen.

All Weekend – ‘Good Vibrations’ Ballet @ 7:30PM (THU/SAT) @ 2PM (SUN)) Good Vibrations sets the stage with a triple bill full of energy, elation and a long-awaited world premiere.

All Weekend – Joshua Bell + Shostakovich 5 Concert @ Houston Symphony at Jones Hall @ 8PM (FRI/SAT) @ 2:30PM (SUN))

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 22

Light from the East Screening @ MFAH @ 6PM The film portrays a personal journey behind the Iron Curtain while highlighting Ukraine’s historic struggle to maintain independence from Russia. In Ukrainian with English subtitles; free admission with ticket.

Art Encounters | Patchwork Play @ MFAH @ 6PM This Art Encounters session focuses on creating a large fabric collage, inspired by Emma Balder’s sculptural paintings and El Anatsui’s Visitation. Admission is free. Supplies are provided.

‘The New Ideal Office in the Hybrid Era’ Lecture @ MFAH @ 6:30PM Join architect and strategist Clive Wilkinson to discuss the emergence and nature of hybrid work and how the phenomenon can become a magnet for community to ensure its continued relevance.

Coming to America Movie Screening @ Market Square Park @ 7:30PM Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie under the stars. Lawn chairs and blankets are highly recommended.

Camilo @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Houston Minifest @ Warehouse Live @ 6:30PM

Demon Hunter @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Thundercat @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Avi Kaplan @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 23

Emerging Scholars in Object-Based Learning Awards Ceremony @ MFAH @ 5PM The awards recognize an undergraduate and a graduate scholar who have demonstrated excellence in object-based research. The ceremony features readings from the winning papers and presentations of the $500 awards.

Arcs to Auroras: Following the Magnetic Force @ HMNS @ 12:30PM Experience a dome filled with light from arcs of glowing gases rising from the sun to dancing curtains of shimmering auroras in Arctic skies.

‘Family’ Chamber Orchestra Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 8PM Join ROCO as its 18th season kicks off with “Family”, part of the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series, featuring the full 40-piece chamber orchestra, in a program inspired by community, family, and hope, honoring Houston’s cultural diversity. Tickets available September 22 at 10AM.

Prince Royce @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ White Oak Music Hall @ 10PM Event Sold Out

Streetlight Manifesto @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Echo & The Bunnymen @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Matt Nathanson @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 24

Dynamo vs OL Reign @ PNC Stadium @ 7:30PM

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Bayou City Jazz Celebration @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 8PM The Bayou City Jazz Celebration is an exciting and swinging musical presentation by Jazz Houston, featuring the Jazz Houston Orchestra (JHO), renowned vocalist Belinda Munro, and acclaimed pianist and Houstonian Helen Sung. Tickets available September 23 at 10AM.

Wu-Tang Clan & Nas @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

Lee Brice @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

The Houston Blues And Jazz Festival @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM

Jack White @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

And That’s Why We Drink: Here For The Boos Tour! @ House of Blues @ 7:30PM

SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 25

16th-Century European Stone Painting Lecture @ MFAH @ 2PM Tracing the development of painting on stone, this lecture presented by curator Judith Mann highlights the creative and exciting ways artists have incorporated stone into their painted compositions.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Rienzi @ MFAH @ 2PM Discover rooms and objects not usually on view. Learn about the private world of Rienzi’s original owners, Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III, and the legacy they left to Houston.

Johannes Vermeer Lecture @ MFAH @ 5PM In this lecture, Sabry Amroussi— who is closely involved in mounting the exhibition—provides a look at Vermeer’s life story along with the latest insights into deciphering the artist’s work.

Pepe Aguilar @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

ZZ Top @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 6:30PM

Diana Krall @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM

Cairokee @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Raven | The Riot Act | Scrollkeeper @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Wanda Sykes @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM