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One of the best festivals in Houston is this weekend, Japan Festival! It might be a tad rainy Saturday Night/Sunday, so pack an umbrella!

Festival & Markets

⛩️SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Japan Festival Houston @ Hermann Park Experience the rich cultural heritage of Japan with traditional performances of Japanese music, dance and martial arts, Japanese food, as well as demonstrations and displays of Ikebana flower arrangement, tea ceremony, origami, bonsai and more!⛩️

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Texas Home Show @ George R. Brown Convention Center This free admission expo has everything you may need for your next home or garden project!

Saturday – Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 8AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST!

Sunday – Black on the Block @ POST @ 1PM Experience the ultimate celebration of Black culture featuring 100+ Black-owned businesses, a mouthwatering food court, music from Houston's hottest DJs, a special performance by Kirko Bangz, & more!

Sunday – Blackwood Skyfarmers Market @ POST @ 2PM Shop, taste, and support fellow Texan makers and organizations working towards the city’s green future.

Standup

Thursday – Nathaniel Amador Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM

Thursday – Tommy Brennan Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 7:30PM

Friday – Ralph Barbosa Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 11:45PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – JB Ball Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Nataly Aukar Stand Up @ Punchline Houston

Sunday – Kerwin Claiborne Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 7PM

All weekend – ‘Mix & Mingle’ Comedy Show @ Houston Improv Featuring Sheryl Underwood, Kyle Erby & Mike Washington

Sports

Thursday – Astros vs Yankees @ Daikin Park @ 6:40PM

Saturday – Dynamo vs LA Galaxy @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM

Arts & Culture

Saturday – Artist Talk and Workshop: Calligraphy @ MFAH @ 2PM Master calligrapher Haji Noor Deen demonstrates the Qurʾanic art of beautiful writing in this hands-on workshop.

Saturday – Night at the MFAH: A World in Vivid Color @ MFAH @ 6PM
Explore galleries, new installations, and current exhibitions; plus enjoy a cocktail, chat with curators, listen to live music, and mingle with other art enthusiasts.

Saturday – JLF: Jaipur Literature Festival Houston @ Asia Society Texas @ 10AM At JLF Houston, internationally acclaimed authors and thinkers take part in a range of provocative panels and debates alongside Houston's best local writers on the thoughts and issues that resonate with our times.

Saturday – ‘Lights, Action, Japan!’ Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM A dazzling and artistic spectacle awaits as Takarazuka alumni take you into the enchanting world of the Takarazuka Revue.

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 NEW – 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 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 – ‘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 – ‘Bio Morphe’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts NEW – 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

Friday – Community Day @ HMNS @ 9AM Families can explore the museum’s fascinating collections just like members do year-round—at no cost.

Friday – Playdate @ MFAH @ 11:30AM Through play and experimentation in programs like MFAH Playdate, toddlers have their first experience with art.

Saturday – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Sunday – Kid-Friendly: KIDZ BOP Live Tour @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 4PM With Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland

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

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 – ‘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

All weekend – ‘Onegin’ Ballet @ Brown Theatre Based on Alexander Pushkin's novel ‘Eugene Onegin,’ John Cranko’s ‘Onegin’ ballet is a timeless tale of love, rejection, and regret. Ends 9/14.

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. Perfect for the Sigma male in your life. 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.

All weekend – ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ Musical @ The Owen Theatre
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 – ‘The Chosen Ones’ Musical @ MATCH Following group of LGBTQ+ teens in a conversion therapy summer camp, this heart-wrenching, hilarious, and unforgettable musical tells the story of living authentically and finding your chosen family. Ends 9/6.

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 – Nelly @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7:30PM With Ja Rule, St. Lunatics, & Chingy

Thursday – Dareyes de La Sierra @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Thursday – Michael Minelli @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Thursday – Hayes Carll @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Jonathan Terrell

Thursday – Sera Cero @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM With The Mother Talkers & Segunda Nave

Thursday – Todd Day Wait @ The Big Top @ 9PM

Friday – Candlelight: Tribute to Adele @ Lone Star Flight Museum @ 7PM

Friday – Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Lone Star Flight Museum @ 9:15PM Hear Hans Zimmer’s best soundtracks from ‘Inception,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ and more.

Friday – Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet in Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM

Friday – Simple Plan @ 713 Music Hall @ 6:30PM With 3OH!3, Bowling for Soup, & Lolo

Friday – Blind Melon @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience

Friday – Rodell Duff @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday – Hayden Baker @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Friday – ACRAZE @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday – Knot Fest @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM Featuring SiC: Tribute to Slipknot, Minutes to Midnight: Tribute to Linkin Park, & Dysfunctional: Tribute to Staind

Friday – Sterling Elza @ Scout Bar @ 8PM With Aaron McBee & Maevenn

Friday – Hibou @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM

Friday – Mr. Wonderful: The 80’s Experience @ Continental Club @ 9PM

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

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

Saturday – NBA Youngboy @ Toyota Center @ 7:30PM With DeeBaby & K3

Saturday – Parker McCollum @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7:30PM With Kameron Marlowe & Vincent Mason

Saturday – Elevation Rhythm @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM

Saturday – Pixies @ White Oak Music Hall @ 5PM With Spoon & Fazerdaze

Saturday – Conan + Mares of Thrace @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Stone Nomads

Saturday – The Speaker Wars @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Andy Timmons Band

Saturday – JSTJR @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Saturday – Estraya @ The Secret Group @ 7PM With Braeker, Stutter/Step, Kill The Process, & Luna Diviner

Saturday – Blade Rave @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Saturday – Los Yesterdays @ Scout Bar @ 7:30PM With The McCharmlys, The Charities, & The Emkays

Saturday – Bayou City Funk @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Saturday – Empty Shells @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM

Sunday – Michael Franti + Spearhead @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Sunday – Whirr + Nothing @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Mint Field

Sunday – Figure Below @ Scout Bar @ 6PM With The Creeps & Confluence

Sunday – Spiritus: Tribute to Ghost @ Warehouse Live @ 3PM With Soundslave: tribute to Chris Cornell & Fake It: Tribute to Seether

Other Events

Thursday – Movies Under the Stars: ‘Nacho Libre’ Screening @ Market Square Park @ 8PM

Thursday – Movie Night on the Lawn: ‘Dirty Dancing’ Screening @ POST @ 8PM

Friday – Poolside Cinema: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Screening @ Altitude Rooftop @ 7:30PM

Friday – Happy Hour Friday – Tango Night @ MFAH @ 5PM
Explore the galleries after-hours, mingle with the local tango community and learn new moves at this special edition of the MFAH’s Happy Hour!

Friday – East River’s Beats on the Bayou @ East River @ 6PM
Enjoy an energetic, family-friendly evening of live music along the waterfront at The Bayou Park every first Friday of the month this summer.

Saturday – ‘The Witcher’ in Concert @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – ‘The Gold Rush’ Screening @ MFAH