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Festival & Markets

Saturday – DogFest @ Discovery Green @ 10AM Enjoy fun activities with your pets, shop from pet vendors, and help support the Canine Companions nonprofit.

Saturday – HTX Diwali 2025 @ POST @ 11AM Celebrate the spirit of Diwali at this family-friendly all-day event full of cultural performances, workshops, a shopping bazaar, henna stations, & raffles.

Saturday – Somos Uno Celebration @ Karbach Brewing Co @ 3PM Kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with Karbach’s annual community celebration featuring live DJs, special beer, local vendors, performances, and more!

Saturday – Hispanic Heritage Celebration @ Houston Farmers Market @ 11AM Experience vibrant live music from local Latin artists, shop from local Hispanic artisans, taste mouthwatering traditional foods, watch captivating folklorico performances, & more!

Saturday – Live at Live Oak @ Memorial Park @ 5PM Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with special live performances, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more.

Sunday – Block Party @ The Beer Can House @ 1PM This family-friendly community event features free libations, hands-on craft activities, and live music!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Galveston Sandcastle Festival @ East Beach This two-day beach event featuring one of the largest amateur sandcastle competitions in the world plus live music, local food trucks, art vendors, a kid zone, and hands-on lessons with professional sandcastle builders.

All weekend – Texas Gatorfest 🐊 @ Fort Anahuac Park Head to the Alligator Capital of Texas for an exciting weekend of festivities including carnival rides, vendors, airboat rides, tasty food, and more family fun!

Standup

Thursday – Abby Govindan Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Friday – Bob Smiley Comedy Show @ The George Theater @ 7:30PM

Saturday – Michael Yo Comedy Show @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Saturday – Liz Miele Stand-Up @ The Secret Group @ 7:30PM

Sunday – Carlos Sanchez Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 7PM
*In Spanish

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Devon Walker Stand-Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

All weekend – Michael Blackson Stand-Up @ Houston Improv

All weekend – Aida Rodriguez Stand-Up @ Punchline Houston

Sports

Saturday – Texas Southern vs Lamar @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 6PM

Arts & Culture

Friday – Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in More Classics in Concert @ The Bell Tower on 34th @ 6:30PM

Friday – Candlelight: ‘Rings and Dragons’ Concert @ The Bell Tower on 34th @ 8:30PM Hear beloved soundtracks from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Game of Thrones.’

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 9/27.

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 9/26. 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 – ‘Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson’ Exhibition @ Menil Known for her densely layered and meticulously constructed watercolors and collages, Nilsson brings her prominent artistic style to Menil’s special Wall Drawing Series. Ends 8/16/2026.

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 LAST CHANCE – 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.

Ongoing – ‘Bio Morphe’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts The Moody’s fall 2025 exhibition focuses on the topic of biomorphism—artistic styles that use occurring patterns or shapes inspired by nature— as seen through the lens of seven international artists. Ends 12/20.

All Ages/Good for kids

Saturday – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Sunday – Kids: Disney’s ‘Descendants’ & ‘Zombies’ Live in Concert @ Toyota Center @ 7PM Join the cast from the latest ‘Descendants’ and ‘Zombies’ movies in this groundbreaking concert event featuring chart-topping hits in one unforgettable night.

Sunday – Little Artists @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to join an exciting art adventure at the Museum.

Ongoing – ‘Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks’ Immersive Experience @ Space Center Houston Experience the story of humanity’s reach for the Moon in a 360° immersive journey through space and time narrated by Tom Hanks.

‘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 – ‘Extreme Animals Alive’ Exhibition @ HMNS Step into a graphic novel and explore the unique adaptations that make Earth’s creatures fearless and fascinating, beautiful and bold. Ends 12/31.

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.

Live Theater

Friday – ‘West Side Story’ in Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM The Houston Symphony performs lively, dance-inspired pieces from ‘West Side Story,’ plus hear Ravel’s ever-popular ‘Bolero,’ and more in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

All weekend – ‘American Psycho’ Musical @ The Hobby Center Based on the electrifying novel by Bret Easton Ellis and set in the epicenter of excess: 1980s Manhattan, this musical tells the haunting story of Wall Street banker Patrick Bateman. Ends 9/14.

All weekend – ‘Little Women’ Musical @ Art Factory Follow the March sisters as they navigate gender roles, political beliefs, poverty, and love in this heart-warming musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. Ends 9/14.

All weekend – ‘A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder’ Musical @ Crighton Theatre Enjoy the Tony award winning musical comedy set in Downton Abbey era England where a distant heir tries to speed up the line of succession by all means possible. Ends 9/21.

All weekend – ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ Musical @ The Owen Theatre in Conroe
This classic and much beloved award-winning tale captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family, and meaning. Ends 9/14.

All weekend – ‘Dancing Lessons’ Play @ MATCH Through wit, tenderness, and moments of profound discovery, this comedy play explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and finding joy in life’s unexpected turns. Ends 9/21.

All weekend – ‘Purlie Victorious’ Play @ Main Street Theater – Rice Village Ossie Davis’ classic 1960s comedy is brought back to the stage in this blazing and hilarious adaptation about the adventures of a traveling preacher. Ends 10/12.

All weekend – ‘Incident at Vichy’ Play @ Theatre Southwest Set during WWII, this stage adaptation of Arthur Miller’s play grapples with the notion of fear, guilt, human nature, racism, and complicity. Ends 9/27.

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 – Manuel Turizo @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Thursday – Caskey @ House of Blues @ 7PM With ClicKlak

Thursday – Emotional Oranges @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Thursday – Dark Angel @ White Oak Music Hall @ 5:30PM With Sacred Reich, Hirax, & Void

Thursday – The Frights @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Flycatcher

Thursday – Breakout Thursday: 35 Drive @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM With Zach Jones & The 45’s, Tyler Trantham, & Cody The Oliphant Band

Thursday – When In May @ Scout Bar @ 8:30PM With Earl Shreds, Kerosene Stars, & PatchWork

Thursday – The Amazing Bozo @ The Big Top @ 9PM

Friday – Boulet Brothers Drag Show @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday – Nine Inch Nails @ Toyota Center @ 8PM With Boys Noize

Friday – G Flip @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Chinchilla

Friday – Lil Saint @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Makana XO, Savior Frostile, & Vertigo

Friday – TOPS @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Babe Corner

Friday – Gus Clark & The Least of His Problems @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Friday – Sidequest @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday – Nihilistic Easyrider @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Friday – Lilac @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM With Garbage Girlfriend

Friday – Global Village @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Friday – The Jack Moves @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM

Saturday – Lea Salonga in Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend, Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed tour ‘Stage, Screen & Everything In Between’ to Houston.

Saturday – Candlelight: Tribute to Queen @ Resurrection MCC @ 6:30PM / 8:30PM

Saturday – Southern Soul Explosion @ Smart Financial Centre @ 6:30PM Featuring King George, Sir Charles Jones, Calvin Richardson, TK Soul, & Ronnie Bell

Saturday – Buena Vista Orchestra @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

Saturday – AJ McQueen @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Saturday – East of Eado @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Midnight Beverage & Valhalla

Saturday – Joe Kay @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Saturday – Samia @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Hank Heaven

Saturday – Mason Lively @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Saturday – Scorey @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Saturday – Hardwired to Kill ‘Em All @ Scout Bar @ 9PM With The Due Punishment: Tribute to Megadeth

Saturday – Carolyn Wonderland @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Sunday – Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra @ The Hobby Center @ 7:30PM

Sunday – Insane Clown Posse @ White Oak Music Hall @ 4:30PM

Sunday – Mehro @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Sunday – Jake Orvis and The BS Brothers + Coleman Williams @ The Continental Club @ 8PM

Sunday – Nightbird: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks @ Warehouse Live @ 3PM With Tricked Out: The Music of Cheap Trick

Other Events

Thursday – Cultural Bridges Art Workshop @ Asia Society Texas @ 5:30PM Join a docent-led tour of ‘Hung Hsien: Between Worlds’ exhibition followed by an ink painting workshop.

Friday – Brew at the Zoo @ Houston Zoo @ 6PM Enjoy beer tastings from several popular breweries, play games, and discover the zoo after hours!

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 11/28.

Friday – Yappy Hour @ Market Square Park @ 5PM Enjoy live music, free dog-themed goodies, and community vibes at this monthly dog-friendly event.

Sunday – Jason Ladanye Magic Show @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM Enjoy an evening of unbelievable card magic tricks from award-winning sleight-of-hand entertainer Jason Ladanye.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – ‘Paint Me a Road Out of Here’ Screening @ MFAH