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ITS FINALLY COOLING DOWN, FALL IS ALMOST HERE! Lots of great stuff this weekend, enjoy yourself. Please add anything I missed down below.

Festivals & Markets

Saturday – Farmers Market @ Market Square Park @ 10AM This fall, enjoy Houston’s best vendors in the very heart of downtown!

Saturday – Northside Festival @ UHD @ 12PM Enjoy a performance from Leslie Lugo, an art market, dancing, food contests, kids zone, & more family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Saturday – Take Me Outdoors Houston @ 9AM Discover the wonders of nature through hands-on activities, booths, and demonstrations by the folks from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Sunday – Bohemian Rhapsody Festival @ Jones Hall @ 6:30PM Kick off the Bohemian Rhapsody Festival with this intimate chamber music performance highlighting lively works by Czech composers.

All weekend – Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo The annual fair offers carnival rides, themed days, BBQ competitions, live music, and much more!

Ongoing – Houston Pumpkin Festival @ Discovery Green Enjoy family-friendly activities, photo opportunities, and the world’s largest bouncy pumpkin. Ends 10/27.

Standup

Thursday – Steph Tolev Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM

Friday – Morgan Jay Stand Up @ House of Blues @ 7PM / 9:30PM

Friday – Jaron Myers Comedy Show @ The george Theater @ 7:30PM

Friday – Danae Hays Live Show @ The Hobby Center @ 8PM

Friday & Saturday – Sal Vulcano Stand Up @ Houston Improv

Saturday – T. Murph Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Saturday – School-tastic Sketch Fair @ Station Theater @ 6PM From tough teachers to suspicious students, from morning meetings to the evening side hustle, the School-tastic Sketch Fair looks at all the ways a school year can go off the rails.

Sunday – Texans vs Jaguars @ NRG Stadium @ 12PM

Sunday – Chris Redd Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM

Sports

Saturday – Sam Houston vs Texas State @ NRG Stadium @ 2PM

All ages events

Thursday – ‘Encanto’ Screening @ Trebly Park @ 8PM

Friday – Zoo Boo @ Houston Zoo Count down to Halloween together with the Zoo – enjoy fun activities, dress up in costumes, and celebrate all things Fall.

Sunday – Sesame Street Live @ Smart Financial Centre @ 2PM Featuring singing, dancing, play, and interactive experiences, Sesame Street Live is a perfect show for kids and their parents to enjoy!

Sunday – Kidz Bop Live @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 6PM

Ongoing – Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights.

Arts & Culture

Friday – Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH’s Happy Hour! This Friday, enjoy a special Tango Night.

Ongoing – ‘Mindworks’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum Be the first in the United States to see this interactive, hands-on exhibit that explores why you think, feel, and react the way you do!

Ongoing – ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ Immersive Experience @ Silver Street Studios Embark on an immersive excursion through new breathtaking videos that reveal the many wonders of space exploration. Ends 11/3.

Ongoing – ‘Quiet Ensemble: Solar Dust’ Immersive Experience @ POST This immersive, state-of-the-art laser show offers a blend of light and sound while exploring the interconnectedness of nature and technology. Ends 10/2024.

Ongoing – ‘Time and Space’ Exhibition @ ARTECHOUSE Visit three distinctive exhibitions showcasing over 18 unique installation pieces, ranging from cinematic experiences and laser performances to robotic installations and interactive artworks.

Ongoing – ‘Ken Mazzu: Points of Interest’ Exhibition @ MFAH A Texas artist painting in Houston, Ken Mazzu’s works are rooted in the natural ecosystems of the Texas Chenier Plain, drawing inspiration from coastal marshes, inland waterways, timeless beaches, and coastal prairies. Ends 10/25.

Ongoing – ‘Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer’ Exhibition @ MFAH Artist Jacolby Satterwhite’s expansive multimedia installation fuses choreography, video, animation, lighting, and music to reimagine a kaleidoscopic, computer-generated world. Ends 10/13.

Ongoing – ‘Fragments of Memory’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition presents drawings from the museum collection which explore the ways in which the past imbues present experiences. Ends 1/26/2025.

Ongoing – ‘Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow’ Exhibition @ CAMH Across an installation, a video, and a series of commissioned sculptures, artist Olivia Erlanger continues her decade-long investigation into what it means to call a planet home. Ends 10/27.

Ongoing – ‘Do Ho Suh: In Process’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts The first exhibition of its kind by Do Ho Suh, ‘In Process’ forgoes the formalities of a traditional gallery display in favor of creating a studio-like space highlighting the artist's research and collaborative projects.

Live theater

Friday – ROCO in Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theater @ 7:30PM ROCO takes audiences on a journey from Houston to space and back with stunning visuals and classical music.

All weekend – ‘Velocity’ Ballet @ Brown Theater LAST CHANCE – In this triple bill program, experience works that showcase the artistic depth and technical virtuosity of Houston Ballet dancers.

‘The Wild Party’ Musical @ Art Factory Brace yourself for a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, exploring the darker side of indulgence.

‘Nunsense’ Musical @ Stageworks Theatre Zany, wholesome, and hilarious, this musical features star turns,tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and plenty comic surprises.

All weekend – ‘Miss Rhythm: The Legend of Ruth Brown’ Cabaret Show @ Stages Repertory Theatre This intimate cabaret experience explores the life and times of R&B legend Ruth Brown through story and song, accompanied by a five-piece jazz band.

All weekend – ‘The Hispanic / Latino / Latina / Latinx / Latine Vote’ Comedy Play @ Stages Repertory Theatre This laugh-out-loud satire from award-winning, Houston-raised playwright Bernardo Cubría explores identity, community, and the hilarious absurdity of the political machine.

All weekend – ‘Noises Off’ Play @ Alley Theatre Peek behind the curtain of a struggling acting troupe in this uproarious comedy as they battle misplaced props, forgotten lines, and an abundance of sardines.

All weekend – ‘Stew’ Play @ Ensemble Theatre See this powerful study of three generations of African American women as they tangle with each other while attempting to meet a deadline for the eponymous one pot meal.

All weekend – ‘Swing State’ Play @ 4th Wall Theatre In this riveting new play, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman delves into the cracks in our communities, revealing how national divisions echo through our most personal relationships.

All weekend – ‘Spirits to Enforce’ Play @ MATCH Featuring Shakespeare and superheroes, The Catastrophic Theatre’s newest work is a riotously funny, tender tale of memory, loss, and finding the way back home.

Live Music

Thursday – Carrtoons @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Thursday – Mad Caddies + Ballyhoo! @ Last Concert Cafe @ 7PM

Thursday – Skeletal Remains @ Scout Bar @ 7PM

Thursday – Mortiis + Malfet @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Thursday – Johnny Falstaff @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Thursday – Rooftop Concert: Soda Stereo Tribute @ POST @ 8PM

Friday – Fiesta Sinfónica @ Jones Hall @ 7:30PM The annual free concert celebrates the rich cultural impact of Latin American and Hispanic composers.

Friday – Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay @ Resurrection MCC @ 6:30PM

Friday – Marco Antonio Solis @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

Friday – MrBallen @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

Friday – Cuco @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Friday – Future Islands @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Friday – Roco @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday – Dr. Fresch @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday – Clay Melton @ Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM With Andy Mac + Kyle Garrett

Friday – Emo Nite @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Friday – VHT – Van Halen Tribute @ Scout Bar @ 9PM

Friday – The Drift @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Salsa y Salud @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 7:30PM Featuring live music and choreography premiers, Salsa y Salud’s talented cast will keep you moving in your seats or dancing on the hill.

Saturday – Twyla Tharp Dance Performance @ Wortham Center @ 7:30PM Revolutionary choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a boundary-breaking program.

Saturday – Weezer @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Saturday – Zedd @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Saturday – Brooks Nielsen @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Saturday – Anderson Daniels @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Saturday – Clairo @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6PM With Alice Phoebe Lou

Saturday – M. Ward @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Folk Bitch Trio

Saturday – Gorgon City @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Saturday – Pigs On The Wall – Pink Floyd Tribute @ Last Concert Cafe @ 9PM

Saturday – The Exploited @ Warehouse Live @ 7:30PM With Total Chaos & Tarah Who

Saturday – Upon A Burning Body @ Scout Bar @ 3:30PM

Saturday – Blues & Soul: Keesha Pratt Band @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Sunday – Sum 41 @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM

Sunday – Dayseeker @ House of Blues @ 6PM With Alpha Wolf

Sunday – Friday Pilots Club @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Sunday – GEL @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6:30PM

Saturday & Sunday – The Music of Motown in Concert @ Jones Hall Groove to that iconic Motown Sound as powerhouse singers Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw join the orchestra to perform classic selections.

Other events:

Saturday – ‘West Side Story’ Screening @ Discovery Green @ 7PM

Saturday – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Sunday – Silent Movie Day @ MFAH @ 4PM Enjoy screenings of ‘Sherlock, Jr.’ and ‘Filibus: The Mysterious Air Pirate’ in a special silent film screening program happening across the country.

Friday & Saturday – Manhattan Short Film Festival Screenings @ MFAH Don’t miss a unique chance to view the always-popular compilation of short films made by the best of the next generation filmmakers.

All Weekend – Reopening of River Oaks Theatre @ River Oaks Theater @ Misc Showtimes I believe the showtimes are generally invite only, but are available on the Arthouse Houston mailing list.