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Festival & Markets

Saturday – Adios Summer Fiesta @ Lyric Market @ 1PM Enjoy specials from unique restaurant concepts, drinks, and live mariachi music as you say goodbye to summer!

Saturday – National Battle of the Bands @ NRG Stadium Don’t miss the nation’s top HBCU marching bands and an unforgettable day of culture, music, and unity.

Sunday – The Feast of Saint Arnold @ Saint Arnold Beer Hall @ 5PM
Saint Arnold’s beer dinner features numerous courses, all served simultaneously and family-style.

All weekend – Houston Restaurant Weeks Houston’s most anticipated foodie event of the year begins this weekend! Don’t miss a chance to grab a special meal deal while helping Houston Food Bank. Ends 9/1.

All weekend – Houston Theater Week Houston Theater Week is back with the fantastic offer: buy one ticket, get one free!

Standup

Thursday – Daphnique Springs Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM

Thursday – Mateen Stewart & Comedy Allstars Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 7:30PM

Saturday – Kurtis Conner Comedy Show @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM

Saturday – River Butcher Stand-Up @ The Secret Group @ 7PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Tom Arnold Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Christopher Titus Stand Up @ Punchline Houston

All weekend – Chris D’Elia Stand Up @ Houston Improv

Sports

Saturday – Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM

Sunday – Dash vs Seattle Reign @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 6PM

Arts & Culture

Friday – ‘Sanjuro’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM
*Part of the Akira Kurosawa: The Eternal Master Film Programme

Friday – Apollo Chamber Players @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 10AM Featuring critically-acclaimed Apollo Chamber Players and guest stars, this multidisciplinary performance reflects on the notion of humanity, progress, and art.

Sunday – ‘High and Low’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM
*Part of the Akira Kurosawa: The Eternal Master Film Programme

Ongoing – ‘Blooming Wonders’ Immersive Exhibition @ ARTECHOUSE Step into a digital garden where art, technology, and nature beautifully converge into an immersive and vivid exhibition. Ends 9/1.

Ongoing – ‘Rolling Stone Amplified’ Immersive Experience @ ARTECHOUSE This 270º immersive experience offers insider access to the world of rock n’ roll on an unprecedented scale – with over 1000 photographs, 200 videos, and 1300 Rolling Stone magazine covers. Ends 8/31.

Ongoing – ‘Coastal Cowboys’ Exhibition @ Heritage Society Sam Houston Park This groundbreaking show sheds light on a network of Texas coastal ranches that flourished long before Texas found its place on the map, revealing how these cowboys forged a distinct way of life amid sand, salt, and sea. Ends 12/2025.

Ongoing – ‘Anicka Yi’ Exhibition @ MFAH Blending scientific research with philosophical inquiry and sensory experience, Anicka Yi’s work dissolves boundaries between biology and technology, proposing new ways of thinking about perception, sentience, and survival. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing – ‘From India to the World’ Exhibition @ MFAH A celebration of artistic mastery and cultural exchange, this pivotal addition to the MFAH collections offers a comprehensive view of Indian textile history. Ends 9/14.

Ongoing – ‘Floating World: A.A.Murakami’ Exhibition @ MFAH This immersive exhibition, first in the US, blends technology and ephemeral beauty, offering a sensory experience grounded in cultural history. Ends 9/21.

Ongoing – ‘Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography’ Exhibition @ MFAH
The annual exhibition documents and celebrates Houston’s diverse neighborhoods through student photography that captures daily life in our communities, identity, and future. Ends Spring 2026.

Ongoing – ‘The Space Between Looking and Loving’ Exhibition @ Menil Featuring new work by Francesca Fuchs and selections from the Menil’s collection and archives, the exhibition explores the affective power and relational histories of objects in domestic settings. Ends 11/2.

Ongoing – ‘Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe’ Exhibition @ CAMH The exhibition surveys nearly a decade of multi-disciplinary artist Tomashi Jackson’s works, including vibrant and thoughtful paintings, prints, videos, photography, and sculpture. Ends 3/29/2026.

Ongoing – ‘OUT OF STOCK’ Exhibition @ CAMH This exhibition features artworks by over 30 teen artists responding to questions surrounding consumer culture and reflects on the compulsion to fulfill endless desires. Ends 10/19.

All Ages/Good for kids

Saturday – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Ongoing – ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing – Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights. Ends 9/30.

Ongoing – ‘Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum This fascinating all-new exhibit is designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Ongoing – Jurassic Giants @ Houston Zoo Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 60 new dinosaurs. Ends 9/1.

Live Theater

All weekend – ‘Laws Anatomy’ Performance @ The Hobby Center Experience a wacky day in the life of Houston’s medical and legal communities told with music from the Bee Gees to Chappell Roan.

All weekend – 6th Annual Mariachi Festival @ Wortham Theater Center In celebration of Houston’s Hispanic culture, enjoy performances featuring some of the best mariachi musicians and ballet folklórico dancers across Texas.

All weekend – ‘Pressure Point’ Dance Performance @ MATCH Bold, unflinching, and visually electric, ‘Pressure Point’ is an audacious evening of dance that showcases new works and a fan favorite by NobleMotion Dance.

All weekend – ‘Life of Pi’ Musical @ The Hobby Center Based on the worldwide best-selling novel, ‘Life of Pi’ musical is an epic and breathtaking story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation.

All weekend – ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ Play @ Alley Theatre Miss Marple, Agatha Christie's iconic sleuth, takes center stage in this gripping, glamorous mystery. Ends 8/24.

All weekend – Drunk Shakespeare: ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Show @ The Emerald Theatre In this hilarious twist on the classic love story, one actor will down five shots of whiskey before attempting to play a major role, while the rest of the sober cast tries to keep the show on track. Ends 9/27.

Live Music

Thursday – Randy + DK Adoni @ House of Blues @ 8PM

Thursday – The Greeting Committee + Husbands @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Stephen Wells

Thursday – Rozy @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM With 307 Departure, Hate Mail, & Garbage Girlfriend

Thursday – Surfistas del Sistema @ Scout Bar @ 8PM With Interviu & Elyze

Thursday – DEM Roots Music @ The Big Top @ 9PM

Friday – Anuel AA @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Friday – La Santa Grifa + Dharius @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM With Neto Pena & Tren Lokote

Friday – Cowboy: The Ultimate Kid Rock Tribute @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday – Ellis Bullard @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Friday – OFFAIAH @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday – The Creeps @ The Secret Group @ 7PM With Wax Wizard, Zephyr Island, Figure Below, & Garbage Girlfriend

Friday – Mark Winters + Roxé @ House of Blues @ 7:30PM

Friday – Nonpoint @ Scout Bar @ 8PM With Upon a Burning Body & Autumn Kings

Friday – Texas String Assembly + Aruba @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Friday – Engine Driver @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM

Saturday – Texas Music Scene Live Taping @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Now celebrating 15 years on air, The Texas Music Scene showcases the best in Texas country, Americana, and roots music.

Saturday – Candlelight: Tribute to Queen @ Resurrection MCC @ 6:30PM

Saturday – Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons in Concert @ Resurrection MCC @ 8:30PM

Saturday – The Offspring @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory

Saturday – Oscar Maydon @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Saturday – Kevin Kaarl Night 1 @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Andrea Bejar

Saturday – Anthony Green @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6:30PM With Kurt Travis, & Geoff Rickly

Saturday – Deep Ella @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Icarus Bell & Nolo

Saturday – Dale Watson @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Summer Dean

Saturday – Jed Harrelson @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Saturday – Shosty: Houston’s Favorite Emo and Pop Punk Band @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Saturday – Christopher Seymore @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM With The Western Cosplay and Saint Judas & The Black Hymns

Sunday – Kevin Kaarl Night 2 @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Andrea Bejar

Sunday – 3L3D3P @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Geller

Other Events

Thursday – Ramen Tasting @ Asia Society Texas @ 6PM Celebrate tonkotsu ramen and enjoy this immersive experience featuring an educational component and taste testing.

Thursday – 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.

Friday – Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH’s Happy Hour! Ends 8/28.

Friday – Poolside Cinema: ‘Father of the Bride’ Screening @ Altitude Rooftop @ 7:30PM

Friday – Movie Night on the Lawn: ‘Point Break’ Screening @ POST @ 8PM

Saturday – Educator Workshop @ Asia Society Texas @ 9AM This full-day workshop features activities and special tours in partnership with the MFAH.

Saturday – ‘Hook’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM