Things to do in Houston this weekend!

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All weekend:

All weekend – Festival of films from Iran @ MFAH This landmark edition includes a timely focus on the experiences of women in Iran. All films are presented in Persian with English subtitles. Festival ticket $10.

Ongoing – Alberto Giacometti Exhibition @ MFAH An ensemble of 60 masterpieces highlight legendary sculptor's Alberto Giacometti’s most important creative achievements. Tickets include general admission.

Ongoing – Golden Worlds Exhibition @ MFAH Showcasing the diversity and brilliance of ancient Colombian cultures, through figurative ceramics, ceremonial and ritual items, feather works, textiles, metal works, and historical documents, Golden Worlds invites visitors into a cultural dialogue that spans both space and time.

Ongoing – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

Ongoing – Wall Drawing Series: Mel Bochner @ Menil Drawing Institute The Menil Drawing Institute is proud to work with artist Mel Bochner on the fourth installment of the museum’s ephemeral wall drawing series. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.

Ongoing – Walter De Maria: Boxes for Meaningless Work Exhibition @ Menil Highlighting De Maria’s varied and innovative approaches to media and scale, the exhibition includes a large group of conceptual drawings and photography, sculpture related to the development of the artist’s innovative land art projects of the 1970s, as well as examples of his sound and film work.

Ongoing – Robert Motherwell Exhibition @ Menil Drawing Institute Renowned for his contributions to Abstract Expressionism, Robert Motherwell is a multifaceted and innovative artist, whose decades-long career has made him one of America's greatest artists.

THURSDAY – JANUARY 26

Rockets vs Cavaliers @ 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.

P1Harmony @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM

The Lone Bellow @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

FRIDAY – JANUARY 27

'No Bears' Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Jafar Panahi's newest masterpiece, 'No Bears' follows parallel love stories about two couples thwarted by traditional beliefs and society’s expectations.

Junior H @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:45PM

PH-1 @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Moon Hooch @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Noah Kahan @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM *Sold out on venue website

SATURDAY – JANUARY 28

'The Runner' Screening @ MFAH @ 3PM Often lauded as the first movie to emerge from post-revolution Iran—and for having one of the best child performances of all time—Amir Naderi’s masterpiece The Runner is presented in a digital restoration.

'Holy Spider' Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Shortlisted for the Oscars and adored at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, the movie tells a story of a journalist investigating serial killings of sex workers by the Spider Killer.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Jo Koy @ Toyota Center @ 8PM As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has built a uniquely relatable comedy style that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.

Dirty Wormz @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM

Lemon Yellow Sun / Pearl Jam Tribute @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM *Free event

Kolton Moore & The Clever Few @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Paramount's Laser Spectacular ft. the music of Pink Floyd @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

A Flock of Seagulls + Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Say Girl Say with Marley Moon @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM *Concert benefits Girls Rock Camp

SUNDAY – JANUARY 29

'Destiny' Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM A warm and intimate observational documentary, Destiny captures a young woman caught between traditional gender roles and her desire for self-determination, volleyball, and Instagram.

Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to visit the MFAH Family Zone where you’ll find engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more. Knowledgeable staff members are on hand to help answer questions about the works of art on view.

'From China with Love' Concert @ MFAH Rienzi @ 5:30PM Inspired by Chinese artifacts from the museum's collection, this concert highlights music from 17th- and 18th- century European composers and their imaginations of China.

Oneus @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM

James Reid @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

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🧧 🧨LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS🧨 🧧

SATURDAY – 2023 Lunar New Year Festival @ Asia Society Texas Center @ 10:30AM The 27th Texas Lunar Festival will be held from 10:30am-4:30pm, with lots of activities that celebrate culture and heritage of communities from all across Southeast Asia.

SAT & SUN – Year of the Rabbit Celebration @ Viet Hoa Center @ 11AM Celebrate the Lunar New Year with back-to-back days of festiviteis, including appearances by city officials, red envelope ceremonies, dancing and music, lion dance performances, and much more.

SUNDAY – Fried Rice Cook-Off @ The Phoenix on Westheimer @ 12PM – The 6th Annual Lunar New Year Festival & Fried Rice Cook-Off will be a unique chance to try different delicious interpretations of the classic dish, accompanied by ping pong tournament, bouncy house, and other family-friendly activities.

SATURDAY – Lunar New Year @ Houston Zoo @ 9AM Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Houston Zoo! The special event includes a Dragon Dance performance, ambassador animal meet and greets, and other exciting events!