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It’s going to be absurdly hot this weekend. Please take extra care to stay cool and out of the sun. Is there any interest in me sending this out as a weekly email? I’m considering setting up an email list for those of you who don’t live on reddit. As always if you have anything you want to add for next week shoot me a DM. If I missed anything please comment below!

All weekend

Comicpalooza Comicpalooza returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center July 15-17 for a weekend of anime, comics, gaming, literature, cosplay and more! If you’ve ever wanted to meet Ben Browder or the T1000 here’s your chance.

Ongoing – Undersea Discovery @ Houston Zoo Take a journey through the ocean to see animatronic marine creatures in an exhibit never before seen in the U.S. Experience the ocean from the rocky coast to the deepest sea and observe some of the most amazing marine creatures in the world, right here in Houston.

Ongoing – MC Escher Virtual Realities exhibit @ MFAH – The MFAH hosts the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of works by M.C. Escher ever presented. Virtual Realities features more than 400 prints, drawings, watercolors, printed fabrics, constructed objects, wood and linoleum blocks, lithographic stones, sketchbooks, and the artist’s working tools.

Ongoing – Dreher Masterworks @ – HMNS Created by four generations of masters from the Dreher family in Idar-Oberstein, Germany these exquisite pieces are brought to life using ruby, sapphire, aquamarine, topaz and other rare gemstones.

Ongoing – Leandro Erlich @ MFAH Seeing Is Not Believing features two of Erlich’s most iconic installations: Bâtiment (Façade) and Le cabinet du psy (The Psychoanalyst’s Office). These immersive, room-size environments and a selection of additional works span the career of the acclaimed Argentinean artist, whose psychological subversion of the everyday seems to defy the basic laws of physics while challenging your sense of balance, space, and the absolute.

Ongoing – Disney’s Frozen: The musical You already know what Frozen is! Brought to life by Oscar-winning composer and lyric team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the production received critical acclaim on Broadway for the soaring score and dramatic and beautiful stagecraft. Garnering the Tony nominee for Best Musical in 2018 the stage musical harnesses the fun, love, and wow-factor of the 2013 movie in all its glory, and then adds some!

Ongoing – The Sound of Music @ The George Theater The A.D. Players presents the iconic musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, The Sound of Music, at the George Theater in Uptown.

Thursday – July 14th – 93/77F

Purity Ring @ White Oak Music Hall @ Unfortunately right now this is sold out. You may be able to get tickets second hand or at the door if you’re lucky.

BILLY WAYNE DAVIS @ Secret Group @ 7:30PM Billy Wayne Davis is a stand-up, writer, & actor who has performed in 41 states, 4 countries and Texas. He has appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing, WTF w/Marc Maron, voiced characters on Adult Swim’s SquidBillies, hosted a documentary for CMT, opened for Sturgill Simpson’s Living the Dream Tour, and released 2 comedy albums, “Billy Wayne Davis” & “Billy Wayne Davis: Live at Third Man Records.”

Friday – July 15th – 91/78F

Astros vs Athletics @ Minutemaid @ 7:10PM First 10,000 fans get a Lance McCullers City Connect Jersey

Coheed and Cambria/Dance Gavin Dance/Mothica @ 713 Music Hall @ 6:30PM

Mixers & Elixers @ HMNS @ 7PM The smartest event in Houston is back with a roar! Rub elbows with the brainiacs and social butterflies on the dance floor, pick your potion at the cash bars, and chow down with the best food trucks the city has to offer this summer.

Saturday – July 16th – 96/78F

Astros vs Athletics @ Minutemaid @ 3:10PM It’s NASA night and a Jose Altuve City Connect Bobblehead day.

Houston Dash Vs Chicago Red Stars @ PNC Stadium @ 7:30PM Apparently they stream these on Twitch! I don’t believe this a 7-1-3 game but they’re fun to check out regardless.

Floral Painting Class @ Houston Botanic Garden @ 10AM Maker / artist Cassie Smith will share basic techniques, color theory, and more to help participants step-by-step as they create their own unique and beautiful floral paintings. Canvases, brushes, and paints provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own favorite acrylic set, as well.

Vertigo: One. One & One @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 8:30PM One. One & One is a stunning piece by Artistic Director Noa Wertheim that revolves around the individual’s inner need to be whole. One & One was created in celebration of Vertigo’s 25 Anniversary, and its recent engagement at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York was just nominated for a Bessie Award.

Animal Collective with Sham @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8:00PM Experimental Pop/psych rock band returns to Houston.

St Arnold downtown pub crawl @ Market Square park @ 2PM The fun begins at 2 p.m. at participating Historic District bars. Event goers have until 6 p.m. to visit all the stops along the way before reporting back to Market Square Park for their official Saint Arnold pint glass and celebrating a job well done with live music and Greek eats from Niko Niko’s.

Sunday – July 17th – 96/78F

Astros vs Athletics @ Minutemaid @ 1:10PM Kids day! Kids ages 5-12 can run the bases.

DJ PAULY D @ Cle Summer Sessions Yes, that DJ Pauly D. The jersey shore Pauly D. Yes he’s a touring DJ now. Yes it will be awesome.

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Still not enough? Other resources:

https://365thingsinhouston.com/

https://www.downtownhouston.org/calendar/

https://www.houstononthecheap.com/things-to-do-houston-this-weekend