Things to do in Houston this weekend!

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Festival & Markets

Saturday – Summer Jam @ Moody Center for the Arts @ 12PM Cool off and get creative at Moody’s annual family-friendly event featuring fun activities, food vendors, and an indoor farmers market.

Saturday – Flea By Night @ Discovery Green @ 6PM
This open-air market features local artisans and small business owners selling vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and local goods.

Saturday – BLCK Market @ East River @ 11AM East River transforms into a high-energy celebration of Black-owned businesses and culture. Explore a curated lineup of clothing, art, skincare, books, candles, and more!

Saturday & Sunday – Vibe Artisan Market @ POST
Visit one of the largest artisan markets in Houston and shop from 80+ vendors and makers, enjoy a gallery show, coffee and cocktail bars, and live music!

Saturday & Sunday – Frida Fest @ Karbach Brewing Co Enjoy two vibrant days of art, music, and celebration featuring local vendors, an art show, contests, live music, workshops, and more!

Standup

Thursday – Deric Cahill Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM

Friday – Mo Amer Comedy Show @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM

Friday & Saturday – JC Currais Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

Friday & Saturday – Kym Whitley Stand Up @ Punchline Houston

Sunday – Lawrence Killebrew Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 7PM

Sunday – Myq Kaplan Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

All weekend – Chingo Bling Stand Up @ Houston Improv

Sports

Saturday – Dynamo vs Philadelphia Union @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM

Arts & Culture

Friday & Saturday – ‘Mildred Pierce’ Screening @ MFAH

Friday & Saturday – Summer Symphony Nights @ Miller Outdoor Theatre Bring the whole family to experience Houston’s Symphony classical repertoire with concerts featuring works from beloved composers like Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák paired alongside contemporary pieces. 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 – ‘Navigating the Waves’ Exhibition @ MFAH Exploring identity, heritage, and socio-political change, the exhibition traces the evolution of photography in Cuba from the 1960s to the 2010s. Ends 8/3.

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 – ‘Figurative Histories’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts The Moody’s summer exhibition brings together a group of Texas-based artists whose figurative works explore personal and sociopolitical histories. Ends 8/16.

Ongoing – ‘Clément Cogitore: Collective Memories’ @ Moody Center for the Arts See renowned French artist Clément Cogitore’s video installations that explore individual and collective memories and mythologies, and how those dynamics relate to conflict, oppression, and self-expression. Ends 8/16.

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.

All Ages/Good for kids

Saturday – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Sunday – Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM On selected Sundays, families are invited to visit the MFAH for exciting activities in the galleries.

Saturday & Sunday – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party @ Toyota Center
Don’t miss the only opportunity to watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in this special production featuring a laser show, theatrical effects, dance parties, and giveaways!

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

Saturday & Sunday – ‘lolanthe’ Opera @ The Hobby Center This brilliant opera gleefully mocks aristocratic privilege, bureaucracy, and the absurdities of government while blending witty dialogue with beautiful music. Ends 7/27.

All weekend – ‘Parade’ Musical @ The Hobby Center Based on a true story of Jewish American Leo Frank’s trial, this riveting and gloriously hopeful revival of the classic musical reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.

All weekend – ‘The Wedding Singer’ Musical @ Crighton Theatre Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, this musical takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Ends 7/20.

All weekend – ‘Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Musical @ The Center for the Arts & Sciences Based on the Bible’s Book of Genesis, this classic Broadway musical tells the journey of Joseph, son of Jacob, his twelve brothers, and his coat of many colors.

All weekend – ‘The 39 Steps’ Play @ Main Street Theater Rice Village
Enjoy this fast-paced, hilarious whodunit story inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock classic, featuring versatile actors portraying more than 150 characters! Ends 8/10.

All weekend – ‘Crabs in a Bucket’ Play @ MATCH A brilliant satire, this play examines the impact of “crab mentality” on oppressed communities whose members work against one another instead of together. Ends 7/19.

All weekend – ‘The Tap Dance Kid’ Play @ Ensemble Theatre The heartwarming play follows Willie, a 10-year old African-American kid whose dream is to become a tap dancer despite his family’s expectations. Ends 7/27.

All weekend – ‘Another Ding-Dang Tamarie Show’ Play @ MATCH Catastrophic Theatre’s very own Tamarie Cooper brings a new signature summer show that takes you behind-the-scenes of this theatre legend’s work. Ends 8/2.

Live Music

Thursday – Sinatra Under The Stars @ Marriott Marquis @ 8PM Hear Frank Sinatra’s best hits and enjoy breathtaking city views from one of Houston’s best rooftop venues.

Thursday – Davido @ Toyota Center @ 8PM With ODUMODUBLVCK & Morravey

Thursday – Goo Goo Dolls @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM With Dashboard Confessional

Thursday – Wavves @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Beach Goons & chokecherry

Thursday – Steve Earle @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Stacey Earle

Thursday – Sonic Summer Fest @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM Featuring Wesley Dox, Sasser, Hindsight, Abry, & Confluence

Thursday – Girl in a Coma @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Friday – I Want My 80’s Tour @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM Featuring Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, & Paul Young

Friday – Jessie Reyez @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM With RAAHiiM

Friday – Will Wood @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Moon Walker

Friday – Esha Tewari @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Rin

Friday – Ramirez @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Jason Joshua & Soulzay

Friday – Tillo @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Frankie & DShaw225, Tameara Janise, & Rincón

Friday – What’s It Fest Night 1 @ The Secret Group @ 7PM Featuring The High Lines, Sasser, Valhalla, The Shroons, Azul, & more

Friday – The Spazmatics @ Scout Bar @ 9:30PM

Friday – Tomar & The FCs @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Saturday – Bingo Loco Houston @ NOTO @ 6PM After sold-out shows in 200 locations around the globe, Bingo Loco stops in Houston for a unique rave party complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, and more! Ends 8/30.

Saturday – Kansas + .38 Special @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 6PM

Saturday – Alicia Villarreal @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Saturday – Jake Scott @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM

Saturday – Late Night Drive Home @ House of Blues @ 7PM With ALEXSUCKS

Saturday – What’s It Fest Night 2 @ White Oak Music Hall @ 5PM Featuring Slow Joy, Orion 224, Elevator Days, Midnight Beverage, & more

Saturday – Broncho @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Saturday – Powerman 5000 + Ill Nino @ Scout Bar @ 6:30PM With Hed pe, Priest, & The Great Alone

Saturday – Jacob Stelly @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Saturday – Monte Montgomery @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Sunday – Gavn! @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Adam Yokum

Sunday – Trae Tha Truth @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Reedo Brown, Blaq Ron, Kelly Kellz, Moneybag Mafia, & more

Sunday – Ekkstacy @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Max Fry

Other Events

Thursday – Salsa Night @ POST @ 7PM Enjoy a free night of performances and lessons in Salsa, Bachata, and other Latin dance styles.

Thursday – Blanket Bingo @ Market Square Park @ 6PM Enjoy an evening of fun, music and great prizes in Downtown Houston!

Friday – Poolside Cinema: ‘My Cousin Vinny’ Screening @ Altitude Rooftop @ 7:30PM

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.

Saturday – Zoolates: Pilates at the Zoo @ Houston Zoo @ 7:45PM

Saturday – Saint Arnold Pub Crawl @ Downtown @ 2PM

Sunday – ‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM