Things to do in Houston this weekend – April 4th – 7th
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This might be the last weekend of good weather according to Space City Weather. Get out and enjoy it while it lasts.
THURSDAY – APRIL 4th
Rockets vs Golden State Warriors @ Toyota Center @ 7PM
Ongoing – Happy Hour @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.
Kid-Friendly: Baby Shark Live @ The Hobby Center @ 6PM Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea musical adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship!
Candlelight: A Tribute to Hans Zimmer @ First United Methodist Church @ 6:30PM Hear Hans Zimmer’s best soundtracks from ‘Inception,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ and more.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift @ First United Methodist Church @ 8:45PM Taylor Swift’s biggest hits performed in a classical program under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Mike Mains + The Branches @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Labyrinth @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM
Flux Pavilion @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Darrell Scott + Robbie Fulks @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
The Fall of Troy @ Last Concert Cafe @ 7PM
East of Eado @ Scout Bar @ 8PM
FRIDAY – APRIL 5th
Rockets vs Miami Heat @ Toyota Center @ 7PM
Feast with the Beasts @ Houston Zoo @ 6:30PM Enjoy a taste of gourmet cuisine from Houston's best eateries, animal experiences, live music, and more.
Playdate @ MFAH @ 11:30AM Through play and experimentation in programs like MFAH Playdate, toddlers have their first experience with art.
‘Chinatown’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM In one of the best American films of the 1970s, a private detective (Jack Nicholson) finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.
H-Town Blues Festival @ NRG Arena @ 8PM Get ready to immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms, electrifying melodies, and passionate performances of the blues.
Andrew Schulz Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM
Family-Friendly: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Dance Performance @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic, this production features aerial silks, acrobatics, and clever choreography that is sure to delight children and grown-ups alike.
Sounds of the City Concert @ Market Square Park @ 5PM Grab food from your favorite neighborhood eatery and enjoy live music from a new local Houston artist.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Concert @ Resurrection MCC @ 6:30PM Enjoy a program of Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons,’ as well as favorites from Richter, Piazzolla, and more!
Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé in Concert @ Resurrection MCC @ 8:45PM Hear Queen B’s classics and newest hits reimagined by Listeso String Quartet.
ONEUS @ Bayou Music Center @ 7:30PM
The Black Crowes @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM
Neutro Shorty @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Dadi Freyr @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Blusher
The Disco Biscuits @ The Heights Theater @ 7:30PM With Cloudchord
Grupo Zenzio + Los Morales @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
Sun June + Wild Pink @ Last Concert Cafe @ 9PM
The Emo Night Tour @ Scout Bar @ 8PM
SATURDAY – APRIL 6th
Houston Oyster & SeaFest @ Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park @ 11:30AM The festival features signature oyster and seafood dishes from several of Houston's hottest restaurants, beer, wine, seltzers, and vodka bars, live music, educational exhibits, and more!
First Saturday Arts Market @ Houston Heights @ 11AM Visit Houston’s original monthly outdoor arts event!
Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 8AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST!
Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Ongoing – Farmers Market @ Market Square Park @ 9AM This spring, enjoy Houston’s best vendors in the very heart of downtown!
Midnight Movies: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ @ MFAH @ 8PM Experience classic movies under the stars!
Kid-Friendly: ‘Stuart Little’ Play @ MATCH @ 10:30 / 1:30PM Main Street Theater presents the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family.
360 ALLSTARS Performance @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Featuring BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.
David Parsons Dance Company Show @ The Grand Opera House @ 8PM Known for their remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance Company brings exuberance, joy, and passion to Galveston.
Ledisi @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM With Raheem DeVaughn
Palomazo Norteno @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM
Eric Johnson @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Torres @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Liza Anne
Dillon Francis @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Emo Nite @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
Kalimba @ Last Concert Cafe @ 9PM
Backspace @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
SUNDAY – APRIL 7th
Jiu Jitsu World League @ NRG Arena
Tour De Houston This annual event offers Houstonians and visitors a unique way to view the city with bike routes winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, scenic districts and parks.
Sunday Family Studio @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to join a teaching artist for an afternoon in the galleries and the studio.
‘The Peasants’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM From the Oscar-nominated filmmakers of ‘Loving Vincent’ comes the painterly story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path in late-19th century Poland.
Offset @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM
The Bled @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6:30PM
The Secret Sisters @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
Soda Stereo @ Warehouse Live @ 2PM
Wind Rose @ Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM
All Weekend
THURSDAY & FRIDAY – The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John in Concert @ The Hobby Center @ 7:30PM An electric performance awaits as quintessential piano man Michael Cavanaugh lights up the Founders Club performing the greatest hits of Elton John and Billy Joel.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – The City Market @ POST @ 10AM Shop with over 80 merchants and Enjoy special ticketed events including delicious food specials and sparkling cocktails.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Total Solar Eclipse Celebration @ Space Center Houston Learn about the science of solar eclipses with three days of interactive programming ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday!
All weekend – Houston Collect-a-Con @ George R Brown USAs largest collectible convention. Meet and greet with tons of your favorite sci-fi stars.
All weekend – Men’s Clay Court Championship @ River Oaks Country Club Presented by Fayez Sarofim & Co
All weekend – Circus Vazquez @ West Oaks Mall This circus show presents unique dance and acrobatic performances from an array of internationally renowned stars!
All weekend – FoodieLand Festival @ NRG Park Experience foods and flavors from diverse cuisines, shop unique treasured goods from small businesses, play games, and watch live on-stage performances.
All weekend – The Riot Comedy Festival @ Montrose District See big name headliners and discover new up-and-coming talent: standup, podcasts, music, improv, film contest, and more!
All weekend – Gary Owen Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend – ‘21st Century Broadway’ Concert @ Jones Hall Take a musical trip to the Big Apple with showstoppers from today’s hottest musicals, performed by four singers straight from Broadway!
All weekend – ‘Dog Man’ Musical @ The Hobby Center LAST CHANCE – ‘Dog Man: The Musical’ is a hilarious, heartfelt family adventure based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey about the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!!
All weekend – ‘Ruthless!’ Musical @ Art Factory Full of Broadway spoof, twists and turns, and ridiculous conventions, ‘Ruthless! The Musical’ humorously gives us a glimpse into the competitive nature of show business.
All weekend – ‘Beatbox: A Raparetta’ Musical @ Ensemble Theatre Following two stepbrothers navigating loss, jealousy, friendship, and dreams, this musical production is written and performed in rhythm and rhyme with beatboxing, hip hop dance and a live DJ.
All weekend – ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’ Musical @ Crighton Theatre See the story of Buddy Holly’s three year journey towards becoming one of the top recording artists in the world.
All weekend – ‘Anastasia’ Musical @ Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center Based on the beloved animated movie, ‘Anastasia’ is both a heartwarming and heart-wrenching dive into one of history’s biggest unanswered questions: what happened to Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov?
All weekend – ‘The World Is Not Silent’ Play @ Alley Theatre This moving story explores the relationship between a son, Don, and his estranged father as they try to reconnect in the wake of his father’s recent hearing loss.
All weekend – ‘Cleansed’ Play @ MATCH From the controversial playwright of the Theatre of Extremes Sarah Kane came a brutal, yet triumphant fable about totalitarianism and controlled experiments that hauntingly reminds viewers of the present day.
All weekend – ‘The Outsider’ Play @ MATCH Both a razor-sharp satire and an inspirational tribute to democracy, ‘The Outsider’ is a timely and hilarious send-up of modern American politics.
Ongoing Special Events and Museum Exhibitions
Ongoing – French Cultures Festival The festival unites French speakers, learners, and the wider Francophone community to showcase the diversity of French cultures. Check the website for specific events throughout the city.
Ongoing – ‘Jurassic World’ Exhibition @ Katy Mills The limited-time globally sold-out exhibition immerses audiences of all ages in scenes inspired by the beloved film. Discover the science of jurassic world and walk in the land of jurassic giants, closer than ever before!
Ongoing – Dinosaurs @ Houston Zoo Trek through a lush forest trail to see life-sized animatronic creatures, including the fan favorite T-rex, Brachiosaurus, Edmontonia, and more!
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.
Ongoing – Winter Colorland @ Houston Color Factory Enjoy Color Factory's glimmering winter wonderland as they have decked out its immersive exhibition rooms for the winter season.
Ongoing – ‘Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism’ Exhibition @ MFAH The exhibition presents, for the first time in the United States, the origins and legacy of fauvism through paintings, drawings, and watercolors by Henri Matisse and André Derain.
Ongoing – ‘Multiplicity: Blackness In Contemporary American Collage’ Exhibition @ MFAH Collage works by multiple generations of living artists examine concepts such as cultural hybridity, gender fluidity, historical memory, and notions of beauty and power.
Ongoing – ‘Crowning the North: Silver Treasures from Bergen, Norway’ Exhibition @ MFAH Featuring over 200 objects, this exhibition provides an exceptional look at Nordic history and aesthetics across centuries as Bergen stood at the intersection of global trade, taste, and fashion.
Ongoing – ‘Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence’ Exhibition @ MFAH Wiley’s monumental, large-scale paintings of Black and Brown individuals confront and challenge the silence surrounding systemic violence and injustice.
Ongoing – ‘Ruth Asawa Through Line’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition presents drawings, collages, watercolors, and sketchbooks showing the breadth of Ruth Asawa’s innovative and profound practice.
Ongoing – ‘Janet Sobel: All-Over’ Exhibition @ Menil See the pioneering work of Janet Sobel and her ‘All-Over’ abstract expressionist painting technique which inspired generations of artists, including Jackson Pollock.
Ongoing – ‘Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign Us’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts Kahraman’s first solo exhibition features works informed by the artist’s Iraqi-Kurdish heritage and experience as a refugee while highlighting her research-driven practice.
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