Things to do in Houston this weekend – February 29th – March 3rd
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THURSDAY – For King + Country @ NRG Stadium @ 6:45PM
FRIDAY – 50 Cent @ NRG Stadium @ 6:45PM
SATURDAY – Hardy @ NRG Stadium @ 2:45PM
SUNDAY – Cornejo @ NRG Stadium @ 2:45PM
Ongoing – Carnival @ NRG Park See the rodeo from the 130-feet ferris wheel, enjoy carnival rides and games, taste the best traditional foods, and take advantage of unique shopping opportunities!
Ongoing – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History Exhibit @ The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park This exhibit represents the cowboy spirit across Houstonâs main heritages and is a big part of Houston history during Rodeo season.
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 29th
Ben Jackson Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM
Candlelight: A Tribute to 2CELLOS in Concert @ The Bell Tower on 34th @ 6:30PM / 8:45PM Hear hits from Coldplay, Green Day, The Police, Ed Sheeran, and many more brilliantly performed by Listeso String Quartet.
Enanitos Verdes @ House of Blues @ 7PM
TALK @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Zinadelphia
The Moss @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Susannah Joffe
The Milk Carton Kids @ Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM With Andrew Combs
The Third Mind ft. Dave Alvin @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
FRIDAY – MARCH 1st
Playdate @ MFAH @ 11:30AM Through play and experimentation in programs like MFAH Playdate, toddlers have their first experience with art.
Fortune Feimster Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM Affable, charismatic and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster brings her best comedy for a night in Houston.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Rihanna in Concert @ Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church @ 6:30PM Listeso String Quartet performs the best of Rihannaâs repertoire in a unique classical interpretation.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift in Concert @ Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church @ 8:45PM Taylor Swiftâs biggest hits performed in a classical program under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Dom Dolla @ Bayou Music Center @ 9PM
Blue October @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM
Bebop Bounty Big Band @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Futurebirds + The Nude Party @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Mitch Rowland @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Harris Harper
October London @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM
The Green @ Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM With Mike Love
Texas Hippie Coalition @ Scout Bar @ 7:30PM
SATURDAY – MARCH 2nd
Dynamo vs NY Red Bulls @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM
SaberCats vs Utah Warriors @ SaberCats Stadium @ 7PM
First Saturday Arts Market @ Houston Heights @ 11AM Visit Houstonâs original monthly outdoor arts event!
Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 8AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST!
HTown Market @ POST @ 11AM Shop from over 100's vendors including artists, boutiques, sneakers, vintage clothing, jewelry, candles, craftsman, flowers, skincare, food & treats, a live DJ and more.
âBarbieâ Screening @ Discovery Green @ 7PM
Bill Maher Comedy Show @ The Hobby Center @ 8PM A pioneer in political comedy, Bill Maher brings his newest âThe WTF Tourâ to Houston.
Drum Tao @ The Grand Opera House @ 8PM With unique costumes and stage set-ups, the international sensation Drum Tao takes viewers on a journey to Japanâs ancient world of drumming and martial arts.
âMeeting on Mount Olympusâ Circus Performance @ MATCH @ 12PM / 2:30PM With this magical introduction to Greek mythology, the show tell the stories of the mythical Gods and Monsters of Greek mythology, shown through aerial arts, dance, singing, and storytelling.
Dancing With The Stars Live @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM Following its sold-out success last year, this brand-new high-energy production features your favorite DWTS pros and special guest stars!
Blue October @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM
Shrek Rave @ House of Blues @ 9PM
Magic City Hippies @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With The Palms & Josh Fudge
The Union Underground @ Scout Bar @ 8PM
SUNDAY – MARCH 3rd
Blackwood Farmers Market @ POST @ 2PM Shop, taste, and support fellow Texan makers and organizations working towards the cityâs green future.
Little Artists @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to join an exciting art adventure that includes storybook circle, making art projects in the studio, and guided tour of the galleries.
Kid-Friendly: âStuart Littleâ Play @ MATCH @ 12:40 / 3:30PM Main Street Theater presents the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family.
Jazzy Sundays in the Park @ Emancipation Park @ 5PM Catch live jazz bands playing classic jazz, blues, zydeco, and celebrate the rich tradition of jazz in Houston.
John Crist Stand Up @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM
Kevin James Stand Up @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM
Jenny Lewis @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Chelsea Wolfe @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Elephant Gym @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Dorian Electra @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM
All Weekend
FRIDAY & SUNDAY – 2024 Oscar-Nominated Short Films Screenings @ MFAH MFAH presents its annual selection of Oscar-nominated live-action and documentary shorts you always wish youâd seen come Oscar night.
All weekend – Jay Pharoah Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend – Cirque du Soleil: Corteo @ Toyota Center Cirque du Soleilâs latest production is a unique show where tragedy meets wisdom and reality blends with magic.
All weekend – âAt Last: A Tribute to Etta Jamesâ Concert @ Jones Hall Celebrate the soulful songs and timeless style of the one and only Etta James in this special tribute concert.
All weekend – âCinderellaâ Ballet @ Brown Theater LAST CHANCE – Set to Prokofievâs classic score with spectacular set and costume design, Stanton Welchâs unique production brings the story into modern times, with a twist to suit the 21st century.
All weekend – âStranger Sings! The Parodyâ Musical @ Art Factory Art Factory introduces a side-splitting rendition of the hit Netflix series, bringing its comically 'upside-down' perspective center stage and embracing the nostalgic glory of the 1980s!
All weekend – âGypsyâ Musical @ Stageworks Theatre Considered one of Broadwayâs all-time triumphs, this musical tells the story of ambitious showbiz mother Gypsy Rose who treks her two daughters across the country in a cheeky, musical Vaudeville act.
All weekend – âThe Nerdâ Play @ Alley Theatre From a time before cell phones, this side-splitting comedy by Larry Shue (âThe Foreignerâ) is one of the funniest plays ever written.
All weekend – âIt Is Magicâ Play @ MATCH LAST CHANCE – Chaos, mystery, and magic ensue in this latest The Catastrophic Theatre production.
All weekend – âLaughs in Spanishâ Play @ Stages Repertory Theatre Stylish and vibrant, this play offers a light-hearted look at the struggles many Latinas go through to gain entry into cultural and artistic spaces that have historically excluded them.
All weekend – âSisterâs Irish Catechismâ Comedy Play @ Stages Repertory Theatre Everyoneâs favorite sassy nun Denise Fennell leads a brand new catechism class as audience members become her students in this highly improvised, hilarious show.
All weekend – âTwelfth Nightâ Play @ UH Quintero Theatre âTwelfth Nightâ is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeareâs classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery.
All weekend – âFefu and Her Friendsâ Play @ UH Studio 208 âFefu and Her Friendsâ is a landmark in feminist theatre and an American avant-garde classic.
Ongoing Special Events and Museum Exhibitions
Ongoing – The Rink: Rolling @ Discovery Green This spring, Discovery Green visitors can enjoy roller-skating fun at Houstonâs only outdoor roller rink.
Ongoing – Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Instituteâs 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 – âVertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvismâ Exhibition @ MFAH NEW – 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 AndrĂŠ Derain.
Ongoing – âMultiplicity: Blackness In Contemporary American Collageâ 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 – âCrowning the North: Silver Treasures from Bergen, Norwayâ 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 – âSix Scenes From Our Futureâ Exhibition @ CAMHThis exhibition challenges the traditional ways of presenting art by offering unexpected pairings and debating the entrenched hierarchies between the fine arts and design.
Ongoing – âThis Way: A Houston Group Showâ Exhibition @ CAMH The exhibition showcases new work from Black artists who are invited to examine innovative ways of storytelling of their legacy and heritage of Houston Freedmenâs Town.
Ongoing – âJanet Sobel: All-Overâ Exhibition @ Menil See the pioneering work of Janet Sobel and her âAll-Overâ abstract expressionist painting technique which inspired generations of artists, including Jackson Pollock.
Ongoing – âChryssa & New Yorkâ Exhibition @ Menil Greek-born artist Chryssaâs pioneering works combined industrial processes and traditional sculpture-making to create monumental art pieces that respond to our urban, everyday environments.
Ongoing – âHayv Kahraman: The Foreign Usâ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts Kahramanâs first solo exhibition features works informed by the artistâs Iraqi-Kurdish heritage and experience as a refugee while highlighting her research-driven practice.
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