Make the most of your weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, 2014.
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Sunday, June 8[/quote_box_right]With Houston Beer Fest upping its flavor, Houston Ballet daring to name a Black Swan, popular bars hailing classic Negroni and Negroni-inspired cocktails, Bat Boy The Musical shocking and delighting audiences, gay choral pride, Backstreet Boys, crawfish boils, Caribbean parties, chef throwdowns, free shows at Miller Outdoor Theatre and a whole lot more; there’s no shortage of fun and distraction in Houston on the first weekend of June.
Not sure which is your flavor? Let us help with our handy weekly Weekend Guide. And check back throughout the week as we add more great stuff to do in Houston this weekend.
Things to Do All Weekend
2014 Houston Beer Fest at Sam Houston Park | Saturday and Sunday – Revel in two full days of beer tasting goodness, with live music from Rick Ross, Slightly Stoopid, 3OH!3, Juicy J, Pepper, Deap Valley, Alien Ant Farm and more. $45 one day; $75 two days. Discounted in advance.- Bat Boy The Musical at Kaleidoscope Theater | Thursday through Saturday – Laugh and tap your toes at this cult favorite musical based on a 1992 tabloid headline about a half-bat/half-boy discovered in Virginia. Discount tickets available. 8pm nightly.
- Swan Lake by the Houston Ballet | Daily – Discover who plays the black swan, and discover the beauty of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece with Houston Ballet’s latest presentation. You might find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Negroni Week at Houston’s Favorite Bars | Daily – Order a classic Negroni or Negroni-inspired cocktail at these select Houston-area bars through Sunday. For each one sold, $1 goes to support Houston charities.
- Something Inside So Strong Musical Program by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston | Saturday and Sunday – In the buildup to Gay Pride Week later this month, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston performs a selection of songs chosen for their strength, solidarity, pride and gratitude. Normally $20 to $30. Almost free and discount tickets available. Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3pm.
- Family Activities inside the Loop from BigKidSmallCity | Daily – Find events, recommendations and family-friendly activities from Houston mom-in-the-know Jill Jarvis of BigKidSmallCity.
- Discover a new Houston date idea (or a new date) | Sponsored – Looking for a popular date idea, or for someone to join you? Either way, HowAboutWe has some suggestions for you. Listing Sponsored by HowAboutWe.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
- The Magician’s Nephew at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – See the earliest events in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series in this play that sees Digory and his friend Polly battle the evil Queen Jadis. Repeats on Friday. 11am.
- Bar Boheme’s Cultured Cocktails Supporting the Stark Naked Theatre Company – Drop into the eclectic Montrose favorite for drinks and help support the nonprofit devoted to keeping Houston artists of all crafts in Houston. 5pm to 7pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Minute Maid Park – It’s a science meets faith rematch as the Angels return to Minute Maid Park. You’ll likely find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 6:10pm.
- Little Joe y La Familia in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE– Tejano legens Little Joe y La Familia take the stage for this week’s UHD Thursday Concert. Little Joe’s son, Ady, opens the show with his own band DaHeBeGeBees! 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Fal Skye in Concert at Kemah Boardwalk | FREE – Rock classics fill the boardwalk at this week’s Rock the Dock concert series. 7pm to 10pm.
- Backstreet Boys and April Lavigne in Concert in The Woodlands – Everybody will want it that way at this show. Tickets range from $39 to $175. You may be able to find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 8pm.
- Sizzling Summer Dance at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – MET Dance presents their annual summer dance concert, including a sneak peek of a world premiere by New York based choreographer Joe Celej and 2014 Emerging choreographer Steven Vaughn along with some of the MET’s most popular pieces. 8:30pm.
- King Fu Treachery, Moodie Black and more at Notsuoh – Rock out at this showcase of noise, industrial, and glitchcore at Notsuoh on the 300 block of Main in Downtown. $3 cover; $8 cover for ages 18 to 20. Doors 8:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things happening in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, June 6, 2014
- The Magician’s Nephew at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Digory and friend Polly battle the evil Queen Jadis in the land of Narnia. 11am.
- 2014 Lester and Sue Smith Luncheon featuring Gabrielle Bernstein at the Houstonian – See NYT bestselling author of May Cause Miracles, Spirit Junkie and Miracles Now at this luncheon honoring Mandy Kao and Robin Mueck. $100. 11:30am to 1:30pm.
- Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City at BBVA Compass Stadium – Houston faces the strapping young men from Kansas City. 7:30pm.
- Graham Reynolds Music Performance and Bernie Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Graham Reynolds of Golden Hornet Project performs selections from his recent soundtracks for the Richard Linklater films Richard Linklater, Bernie and Before Midnight. A screening of Bernie follows the performance. Music at 7:30pm. Screening at approximately 8pm.
- First Fridays Caribbean Style at Uptown Hookah Lounge – Enjoy $3 drinks, a free Caribbean buffet from Caribbean Cuisine and a Hollywood-esque Fashion show hosted by Acharne’ Couture and My Soul Rebel. 8pm to 2am.
- Texas Soul Double Header at The Continental Club with Roxy Roca and Soul Track Mind – Get funky at the soul dance party of the summer featuring the lively Roxy Roca and Soul Track Mind. $12 cover. Doors open at 9:30pm; Roxy Roca at 10pm and Soul Track Mind at 11:30pm.
- The Great Game Show Mash-Up at ComedySportz Houston – Double down on this spoof of American game shows from the improv stars of ComedySportz. Discounted tickets available. 10:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things happening in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Click here to find more things to do in Houston on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2014.
