Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, March 23 to Sunday, March 26, 2017.
Weekend Shortcuts
Get tickets for one of the last performances at the Houston Rodeo, cheer loudly for your favorite turtle at Little Woodrow’s, peruse works at one of the city’s biggest art festivals, party at the Houston Holi Festival and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, March 23 through Sunday, March 26, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Five Course Love at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Follow five different couples in various stages of their relationship, all played by three actors, in this play at Stages Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $34; limited discounted $16.50 tickets available. Showtimes vary.
- Quest Shark Adventures Escape Room Games Near The Galleria | Daily – Band together with a team of friends, coworkers, or even strangers at Quest Shark’s brand new all-ages escape room experiences, including an escape from an earthquake-damaged hotel and a quest for the lost paintings of Salvador Dali. Reservations required. $30 per person; $27 per person if you book the entire room. Use promocode 365 to save $3.65 per person.
- Eat in Midtown Dining Specials & Gift Card Giveaways | Daily – Take advantage of special prices and dining options at more than 20 popular restaurants around Midtown through the end of the month. Check-in and share photos on social media to be entered into a contest for restaurant gift cards worth up to $50. Offers vary by restaurant, day of the week, and time of day. Click here for full details.
- Frontier Fiesta at The University of Houston | Thursday to Saturday | FREE to Attend – Bring the family out to the U of H campus for this three-day festival featuring multiple cook-offs, carnival rides, casino games, live music and more. Times vary.
- Comedian Greg Fitzsvimmons at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – Seasoned comic, Howard Stern personality, TV writer and producer Fitzsimmons brings his wit to Houston for five shows. 365 Houston readers can score 2-for-1 tickets when using promocode Greg365. Showtimes vary.
- 46th Annual Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park | Friday to Sunday – Spend the weekend at Memorial Park observing fine art from more than 300 artists, including works from featured artist Amanda Bennett, and enjoying the outdoors at the Bayou City Art Festival. Tickets start at $5. 10am to 6pm daily.
- 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic Events Around Houston | Friday to Sunday | FREE to Attend – This bass fishing tournament will be hosted in Houston for the first time this year. Watch 52 bass anglers compete on Lake Conroe each morning and then weigh-in their catches at Minute Maid Park each afternoon. Check out gear from vendors, enter to win prizes and see pros like Rick Clunn and Roland Martin at the Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Times vary daily.
- Houston Palestinian Festival at Jones Plaza | Saturday and Sunday –Celebrate Palestinian culture with traditional dance, music, art, food and more at this festival in Downtown Houston. Times vary.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Dynamo games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
- HTXO Social at Refinery | FREE – Join Bayou City Outdoor’s young group HTXO at this social where you’ll mix and mingle with other 20 and 30-something adventurers. 6pm to 9pm.
- Poetry Slam & Catalogue Release Party at CAMH | FREE – Celebrate with an evening of poetry read and performed by Houston-based teens and grab a catalog of the teen-council exhibition, Origins of Self. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Blink-182 in Concert at NRG – American rock band Blink-182 will take the stage at the Rodeo. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Rodeo starts at 6:45pm; concert starts at 8:45pm.
- Keels & Wheels Uncorked at Mercedes-Benz of Houston Greenway – Honor news anchor Dave Ward while enjoying fine wine and food from some of the best restaurants in Houston, bidding on items at the live and silent auction, checking out classic cars and more. Tickets start at $75, not including ticket fees. 7pm.
- Roots, Reeds and Rhapsody at Asia Society Texas Center – Hear works from Prokofiev, Liszt, Sheng and more performed by ROCO artists and featured clarinetist Maiko Sasaki at Asia Society. Tickets start at $15, not including ticket fees. 7:30pm.
- Turtle Races at Little Woodrow’s Midtown | FREE to Attend – Take a seat in the bleachers and cheer for your favorite turtle with you jam to a DJ set at the Little Woodrow’s Turtle Races. 8pm.
- Charity Concert at The Heights Theater – Hear from artists like The Tontons, Say Girl Say, Kay Weathers and more at this concert and benefit supporting Donate Life Texas. Tickets start at $10, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, March 24, 2017
- Donald Cried Screening at Sundance Cinemas – Catch a screening of Donald Cried, a film about a man’s visit to his hometown for the first time in years and his encounter with an awkward friend that just can’t take a hint, playing all day at Sundance Cinemas. Tickets start at $9.50. Showtimes from 11:45am to 10:10pm.
- Papermaking Demonstration with Artist Drew Cameron at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | FREE – Stop by the HCCC Craft Garden to watch artist Drew Cameron conduct a papermaking demonstration by repurposing plant-based fibers from donated military uniforms and civilian clothing into handmade paper. 1pm to 5pm.
- Circo Avenida at Discovery Green | FREE – Witness acrobats and contortionists perform weekly along the Avenida. 7pm to 10pm.
- Yoga, Beer, Rockets at Toyota Center – Wind down with a yoga class with Yoga & Hops, then get amped for the game with a glass of Saint Arnold beer and a ticket to see the Rockets play the Pelicans all at Toyota Center. $55. 6pm.
- Dierks Bentley in Concert at NRG – Sing along to hits like “Drunk on a Plane” and “Different for Girls” when you see Dierks Bentley perform live at the Houston Rodeo. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Rodeo starts at 6:45pm; concert starts at 8:45pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Pelicans at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Bayou City Poetry Slam Festival at HCC Spring Branch – Watch 40 poets perform and compete for a cash prize at this Poetry Slam Festival at HCC. $10; limited comped or discounted $5 tickets available. $40. 7pm.
- Scrap Arts Music at The Grand – Experience this high-energy performance from a percussion ensemble that uses instruments created from industrial scraps at The Grand. Tickets start at $19.80, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Whiskey Tasting at Reserve 101 – Join the Reserve 101 team for a whiskey tasting with former Maker’s Mark CEO Bill Samuels Jr. Tickets are $20. 8pm to 10pm.
- Excision in Concert at Revention Music Center – Canadian DJ Excision will bring his beats to Revention Music Center as part of his Paradox Tour. $40. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to do on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, 2017.
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