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THURSDAY – AUGUST 24th

Art Encounters: Exploring Mosaics @ MFAH @ 6PM This Art Encounters session focuses on creating a collaborative mosaic.

Ongoing – Salsa Classes @ Discovery Green @ 7PM / 8PM Learn salsa, bachata, merengue and more in the heart of downtown Houston.

The Magic of Eric Eaton @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM Comedy and magic show from the Merlin Award winner Eric Eaton, as seen on 'Masters of Illusion'!

Andy Haynes Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

50 Cent @ Toyota Center @ 7PM WIth Busta Rhymes and Jeremih

Grupo Frontera @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Phum Viphurit & Mild Orange x Brandon @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Danny Brown & Jpegmafia @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Head pe @ Scout Bar @ 7:30PM

‘Neon Dreams’ Burlesque Show @ RISE Rooftop @ 9PM

FRIDAY – AUGUST 25th

Summer Nights @ MFAH @ 6PMExperience the museum in a cool, private setting away from crowds and heat in this after-hours special.

‘In The Heights’ Screening @ Market Square Park @ 8PM Grab takeout from a surrounding restaurant, pull out your lawn blanket and enjoy this free movie screening.

‘Peter & Wendy’ Dance Show @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM This dazzling dance performance takes a fresh look at the classic Peter Pan tale.

World Trekkers: Brazil Day @ HMNS @ 7PM Immerse yourself in the colorful culture of Brazil through dance, food, craft stations, and more!

LL COOL J & The Roots @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

Kidz Bop @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM

Peyton Parrish @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Son Volt @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Bassjackers @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

The Boiler Roof Sessions II @ RISE Rooftop @ 9PM

Emo Forever Emo Night @ Scout Bar @ 9PM

SATURDAY – AUGUST 26th

Dash vs Kansas City Current @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM

Ongoing – Workouts in the Park @ Discovery Green @ 9AM / 10AM This week, enjoy Hatha Yoga and Tai Chi at the park!

National Battle Of The Bands @ NRG Stadium @ 6PM The nation’s best kick-off to the fall marching band season by showcasing new performances of the country’s top marching bands.

Love and Wondervision Zine Workshop @ Moody Center @ 11AM Unleash your creativity in this zine-making workshop.

‘Trace of Time’ Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8:30PM Performed by Apollo Chamber Players, this performance is a journey of musical discovery and cultural connections, featuring Texas’ premier tango duo Hugo Patyn and Celina Rotundo.

Please Don’t Destroy LIVE @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM SNL favorites and viral stars Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy are bringing their best comedy to live audiences across the US.

Danish Maqbool Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Carin León @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

Jodeci & SWV @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7:30PM

Charlie Robison @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Crue Fest @ Warehouse Live @ 6:30PM

Cloud Nine EDM Music Festival @ Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater @ 5PM

Blessthefall @ RISE Rooftop @ 7PM

Rubber Ducky Bounce-A-Thon Party @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

L.A. Guns @ Scout Bar @ 7:30PM

SUNDAY – AUGUST 27th

The Australian Pink Floyd Show @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM Hailed as one of the best and most popular tribute bands, TAPFS brings Pink Floyd’s greatest music to life.

RBD @ Minute Maid Park @ 7PM

Summer Madness XIII @ Warehouse Live @ 3PM

Spiritus @ RISE Rooftop @ 3PM

Penn Swayze @ Scout Bar @ 9PM

ALL WEEKEND

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Fuerza Regida @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

All weekend – Corey Holcomb Stand Up @ Houston Improv

All weekend – The Great American Trailer Park Musical @ Art Factory Travel to early 2000s Florida as you follow the story of three dysfunctional trailer park women and their heartfelt, hilarious attempts to turn their lives around.

All weekend – ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ Play @ Hubbard TheatreLAST CHANCE – One 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.

All weekend – ‘Werckmeister Harmonies’ Screening @ MFAH This must-see Hungarian drama centers around a small town as it breaks into rebellion after arrival of a mysterious circus.

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.