Things to do in Houston this weekend September 22nd through 25th
Things to do in Houston this weekend! We're almost to fall edition.
ALL WEEKEND
Ongoing – Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography Exhibition @ MFAH The annual exhibition Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography documents and celebrates Houston’s diverse neighborhoods through a collaboration between the MFAH and Houston Independent School District.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Manhattan Short Film Festival Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM A chance to view Manhattan Short Film Festival's stunning works produced by the next generation of filmmakers. Film festival pricing applies: General admission is $10; additional discounts available.
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.
Ongoing – Miss Maude @ The George Theater The A.D. Players presents Martin Casella's newest play based on the true story of photographer Eugene Smith and Maude Callen.
All Weekend – 'Good Vibrations' Ballet @ 7:30PM (THU/SAT) @ 2PM (SUN)) Good Vibrations sets the stage with a triple bill full of energy, elation and a long-awaited world premiere.
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 22
Light from the East Screening @ MFAH @ 6PM The film portrays a personal journey behind the Iron Curtain while highlighting Ukraine’s historic struggle to maintain independence from Russia. In Ukrainian with English subtitles; free admission with ticket.
Art Encounters | Patchwork Play @ MFAH @ 6PM This Art Encounters session focuses on creating a large fabric collage, inspired by Emma Balder’s sculptural paintings and El Anatsui’s Visitation. Admission is free. Supplies are provided.
'The New Ideal Office in the Hybrid Era' Lecture @ MFAH @ 6:30PM Join architect and strategist Clive Wilkinson to discuss the emergence and nature of hybrid work and how the phenomenon can become a magnet for community to ensure its continued relevance.
Coming to America Movie Screening @ Market Square Park @ 7:30PM Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie under the stars. Lawn chairs and blankets are highly recommended.
Camilo @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM
Houston Minifest @ Warehouse Live @ 6:30PM
Demon Hunter @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
Thundercat @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Avi Kaplan @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 23
Emerging Scholars in Object-Based Learning Awards Ceremony @ MFAH @ 5PM The awards recognize an undergraduate and a graduate scholar who have demonstrated excellence in object-based research. The ceremony features readings from the winning papers and presentations of the $500 awards.
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.
'Family' Chamber Orchestra Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 8PM Join ROCO as its 18th season kicks off with “Family”, part of the Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation In Concert Series, featuring the full 40-piece chamber orchestra, in a program inspired by community, family, and hope, honoring Houston’s cultural diversity. Tickets available September 22 at 10AM.
Prince Royce @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ White Oak Music Hall @ 10PM Event Sold Out
Streetlight Manifesto @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
Echo & The Bunnymen @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Matt Nathanson @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 24
Dynamo vs OL Reign @ PNC Stadium @ 7:30PM
Ongoing – Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Bayou City Jazz Celebration @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 8PM The Bayou City Jazz Celebration is an exciting and swinging musical presentation by Jazz Houston, featuring the Jazz Houston Orchestra (JHO), renowned vocalist Belinda Munro, and acclaimed pianist and Houstonian Helen Sung. Tickets available September 23 at 10AM.
Wu-Tang Clan & Nas @ Toyota Center @ 8PM
Lee Brice @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM
The Houston Blues And Jazz Festival @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM
Jack White @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM
And That's Why We Drink: Here For The Boos Tour! @ House of Blues @ 7:30PM
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 25
16th-Century European Stone Painting Lecture @ MFAH @ 2PM Tracing the development of painting on stone, this lecture presented by curator Judith Mann highlights the creative and exciting ways artists have incorporated stone into their painted compositions.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Rienzi @ MFAH @ 2PM Discover rooms and objects not usually on view. Learn about the private world of Rienzi’s original owners, Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III, and the legacy they left to Houston.
Johannes Vermeer Lecture @ MFAH @ 5PM In this lecture, Sabry Amroussi— who is closely involved in mounting the exhibition—provides a look at Vermeer’s life story along with the latest insights into deciphering the artist’s work.
Pepe Aguilar @ Toyota Center @ 8PM
ZZ Top @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion @ 6:30PM
Diana Krall @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM
Cairokee @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM
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