Things to do in Houston this weekend – August 17th – August 20th
THURSDAY – AUGUST 17th
Salsa Night @ POST @ 7PM Special monthly event of Latin dance lessons, social dancing, and tasty beverages.
Blanket Bingo @ Market Square Park@ 6PM Enjoy a night of fun, music and great prizes!
Alex Hooper Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM
Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen @ House of Blues @ 7PM ‘Hold My Beer And Watch This’ show Live
Pantera @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With Lamb of God
FRIDAY – AUGUST 18th
Astros vs Mariners @ Minute Maid Park @ 7:10PM Promo: Jose Altuve ‘90s Throwback Replica Jersey
Summer Nights @ MFAH @ 6PMExperience the museum in a cool, private setting away from crowds and heat in this after-hours special.
‘Pather Panchali’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM See this timeless family saga on the big screen as part of MFAH’s limited series Spotlight on Indian Cinema.
Starry Night: A VIP Experience @ George Observatory in Needville @ 9PM Enjoy a private viewing of the night sky with the HMNS Director of Astronomy designed for all cosmos enthusiasts.
Ghost Files Live @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM Experience the excitement of ghost hunting with the ghoul boys Shane and Ryan.
Sam Hunt @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7:30PM With Brett Young and Lily Rose
Ruben Blades @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM With Roberto Delgado Big Band
Danna Paola @ 713 Music Hall @ 8:30PM
The Molly Ringwalds @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Sisto @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Downfall 2012, Dead Set Red, Chaw, & Nemesis @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM
Girls Only Party: Bratz Edition @ RISE Rooftop @ 9PM Presented by Perreo Factory
SATURDAY – AUGUST 19th
Astros vs Mariners @ Minute Maid Park @ 6:10PM Promo: Jose Altuve Silver Slugger Bobblehead
Texans vs Miami Dolphins @ NRG Stadium @ 3PM
Dash vs Washington Spirit @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM
VIBE Artisanal Market @ POST @ 12PM One of the largest artisan market in Houston is back!
‘Charulata’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Saytyajit Ray’s 1964 classic shown on the big screen as part of MFAH’s limited series Spotlight on Indian Cinema.
​​Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Totality Over Texas @ HMNS @ 3PM Learn all about eclipses in this new planetarium show that will prepare you for the once in a lifetime total solar eclipse that’ll happen in Texas in 2024.
‘My Momma Told Me’ Podcast Live @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM Join comedians David Gborie and Langston Kerman for a night of stand up comedy and conspiracy theories.
H.S Reunion Tour @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 6PM Featuring Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, & more
Counting Crows @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM With Banshee Season Tour with Dashboard Confessional
Ruger @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Wax Motif @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Sean McConnell @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
Bollywood Night @ RISE Rooftop @ 10PM
Dimebag’s Birthday Bash @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM
SUNDAY – AUGUST 20th
Astros vs Mariners @ Minute Maid Park @ 12PM Promo: Dog Day
Dynamo vs Timbers @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM
Sunday Family Studio @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to join a teaching artist for an afternoon in the museum galleries and the studio.
‘Midnight Cowboy’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM Don’t miss the chance to see this new digital restoration of the classic 1969 drama that has permanently changed the trajectory of American cinema.
Sensory Friendly Day @ Space Center Houston @ 8AM Sensory Friendly Events provide a sensory-supportive setting for visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn.
Beck and Phoenix @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 5:45PM With Weyes Blood and Sir Chloe
R&B Party @ White Oak Music Hall @ 5:30PM Presented by James Harden
Tribute to Tom Petty @ RISE Rooftop @ 3PM
All weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Miller Summer Mixtape @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 7:30PM This is a 2-day concert event celebrating Houston’s local music scene.
All weekend – Earthquake Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend – 4th Annual Mariachi Festival @ Wortham Center The Mariachi Festival continues to dazzle sold-out crowds with performances by some of the best mariachi musicians from across Texas.
All weekend – Houston SummerJazz Weekend Celebrate jazz in the downtown Theater District with talented musicians of DACAMERA.
All weekend – ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ Musical @ MATCH The fearless story of love, adventure and crime comes to life in this electrifying and exciting musical production.
All weekend – ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ Play @ Hubbard TheatreOne of Agatha Christie’s best-known novels and best crime novel ever written is turned into this murderous mystery for the stage. Presented by Alley Theatre.
All weekend – 'Always…Patsy Cline' Musical @ Stages Repertory TheatreThe musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, also includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable.
Ongoing
Ongoing- 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.
Ongoing – ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Immersive Experience @ HMNS @ 4PMPink Floyd's legendary album returns in this unforgettable high-definition, full-dome video system.
Ongoing – Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure @ HMNSBASE Xperimental and HMNS present a stunning laser projection and 3D holographic imagery of the dinosaurs we know and love.
Ongoing – 'William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows' Exhibition @ MFAHThe acclaimed exhibition surveys 35 years in the career of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge.
Ongoing – 'Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection' Exhibition @ MFAHThe Parpia Collection—one of the most significant private collections of Indian textiles outside of India—is also one of the most important in the United States.
Ongoing – Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces Exhibition @ MFAHSee outstanding works by art stars including Cezanne, Degas, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Manet, and Modigliani presented within the context of their experiences.
Ongoing – ‘Jordan Strafer: Trilogy’ Exhibition @ CAMHJordan Strafer’s uniquely pleasurable and perverse work examines the phenomenon of violence and power in the human world.
Ongoing – 'Ming Smith: Feeling the Future' Exhibition @ CAMHThe exhibition explores artist Ming Smith’s unique, multi-layered work in various formats.
Ongoing – Nestor Topchy’s Portraits Exhibition @ Menil This exhibition presents more than one hundred portraits made over the past twenty years by Houston-based artist Nestor Topchy.
Ongoing – Si Lewen ‘The Parade’ Exhibition @ MenilMenil’s latest exhibition features 63 drawings by Polish-American artist Si Lewen, which compromise a graphic novel depicting WWII and the liberation of Poland.
Ongoing – ‘Hyperreal: Gray Foy’ Exhibition @ MenilThe exhibition features American artists Gray Foy’s most important and celebrated works.
Ongoing – Wall Drawing Series: Mel Bochner @ Menil Drawing InstituteThe Menil Drawing Institute is proud to work with artist Mel Bochner on the fourth installment of the museum’s ephemeral wall drawing series.
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