Things to do in Houston this weekend

Ongoing – Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York @ MFAH The new, ongoing partnership between the MFAH and the Jewish Museum brings exceptional objects to Houston over a period of years. Beauty and Ritual explores the artistic, ritualistic, and cultural significance of more than 140 works.

Ongoing – Leandro Erlich @ MFAH Seeing Is Not Believing features two of Erlich’s most iconic installations: Bâtiment (Façade) and Le cabinet du psy (The Psychoanalyst’s Office). These immersive, room-size environments and a selection of additional works span the career of the acclaimed Argentinean artist, whose psychological subversion of the everyday seems to defy the basic laws of physics while challenging your sense of balance, space, and the absolute.

Ongoing – Meret Oppenheim: My Exhibition @ Menil Meret Oppenheim: My Exhibition is the Swiss artist’s first major transatlantic retrospective, and the first in the U.S. in more than twenty-five years.

Ongoing – Samuel Fosso: African Spirits Exhibition @ Menil Samuel Fosso: African Spirits features the artist’s fourteen, large-scale gelatin silver photographs from African Spirits.

Ongoing – Marcia Kure Exhibition @ Menil Drawing Institute The Menil Drawing Institute’s Wall Drawing Series presents a new monumental work by artist Marcia Kure, the third of an ongoing series of ephemeral, site-specific wall drawings.

All Weekend – Loving Highsmith Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM (FRI/SAT) @ 5PM (SUN) This fascinating documentary about Texas-born author Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995) focuses on her quest for love and her troubled identity.

SAT and SUN – Strangers on a Train Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM Adapted for screens from Patricia Highsmith's debut novel, this 1950s Alfred Hitchcock suspenseful classic follows a dramatic story of two strangers trying to get away with murder.

All weekend – Juraj Valčuha: Verdi Requiem @ Houston Symphony at Jones Hall @ 8PM (FRI/SAT) @ 2:30PM (SUN) Music Director, Juraj Valčuha shares a towering masterpiece from Italian opera master Giuseppe Verdi.

All weekend – Peter Pan Ballet @ Brown Theater @ 7:30PM (FRI/SAT) @ 2PM (SAT/SUN)](https://www.houstonballet.org/seasontickets/pdps/2022-2023/peter-pan/) Escape to Neverland with Wendy, John, Michael and Peter on their daring adventures in Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan!

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 15

Astros vs Athletics @ Minute Maid Park @ 6:20PM Promotions: Teacher Appreciation Night; Roberto Clementine Day

Arcs to Auroras: Following the Magnetic Force @ HMNS @ 12:30PM Experience a dome filled with light from arcs of glowing gases rising from the sun to dancing curtains of shimmering auroras in Arctic skies.

Blanket Bingo @ Market Square Park @ 6PM Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of fun, music and great prizes! Packets will go on sale at 6 PM and Bingo will begin at 7 PM.

Daddy Yankee @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

SUECO @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 16

Astros vs Athletics @ Minute Maid Park @ 7:10PM Promotions: Los Astros Jersey

"Masala" Cookbook Launch @ MFAH @ 4PM Meet Houston chef Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri restaurant at the MFA Shop for the launch of her debut cookbook – enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and purchase a signed copy of the book.

The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 8PM In this fully produced show Rainere Martin recreates the sounds and styles of the original disco queen Donna Summer. Tickets available Sept 15 at 10AM.

Sammy Hagar & The Circle @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 7:30PM

Silverstein & The Amity Affliction @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

John Moreland @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

DPR – Regime World Tour @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

DaniLeigh @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 17

Astros vs Athletics @ Minute Maid Park @ 6:10PM Promotions: Sugar Skull Bubblehead; Hispanic Heritage Street Fest

Learning Through Art Educators Event @ MFAH @ 10AM Discover strategies and hands-on activities to connect the MFAH collections into your elementary curriculum standards focusing on TEKS, SEL, classroom management, STEAM, and personalized learning. Designed for Elementary Teachers.

Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Family Day @ George Observatory in Needville @ 1PM Navigate, analyze, build, and complete the mission in the Space Station with expert advice from Mission Control. The event is for visitors 7 years and older, and children must be accompanied by ticketed adult. Advance ticket purchase is required via HMNS online box office.

Excursion – The Magic Brew Bus @ HMNS @ 12PM Join Houston Museum of Natural Science on The Magic Brew Bus to visit three local breweries for this school-themed pub crawl. Each participant will receive a HMNS goodie bag with swag and science based activities at all three locations.

The Houston Jazz Festival @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 8PM The Houston Jazz Collective presents The American Masters Series featuring the hardbop supergroup The Cookers, jazz artist Nellie McKay, and the artwork of acclaimed artist Jack Whitten. Tickets available Sept 16 at 10AM.

Scorpions @ Toyota Center @ 6:45PM

Alice in Chains and Breaking Benjamin @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 5:30PM

Dinosaur Jr. @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Creeping Death @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Palaye Royale w/ Mod Son, Starbenders @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Rufus Wainwright @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Maddie & Tae @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 18

Astros vs Athletics @ Minute Maid Park @ 1:10PM Promotions: Somos Astros Soccer Scarf; Kids Run the Bases

Family Zone on the Go @ MFAH @ 1PM On selected Sundays in the Kinder Building, be on the lookout for the Family Art Cart with engaging activities, coloring sheets, and colored pencils. The knowledgeable staff members can answer questions about the works of art on view. Included with general admission. MFAH members and ages 12 & younger always receive free general admission.

Family Day @ Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens @ 1PM Visit Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun.