Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27, 2015.
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Hit the Strand for a wild shrimp cook-off, jam out to live performances, raise awareness for prostate cancer prevention with the Blue Cure Run, catch a sports game, volunteer and support your favorite Houston organizations, and much more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, 2015.
Things to Do All Weekend
- The Velveteen Rabbit at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday and Friday | FREE – See a production of The Velveteen Rabbit performed by Houston Grand Opera at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Guests of all ages will enjoy this family-friendly opera. 11am both days.
- Final Weekend of I Pagliacci at Opera in the Heights | Thursday and Saturday – Experience the melodramatic farce about a traveling band of performers, a spurned husband and a brazen love at Lambert Hall. 7:30pm both nights.
- Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Cheer the ‘Stros to a victory over the Rangers during a three game series at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $10, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale site. 7:10pm Friday; 6:10pm Saturday; 1:10pm Sunday.
- Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival | Friday to Sunday – Chow down on wild shrimp during this festival in Galveston. Sample creations from the Cookoff during the Gumbo Stroll, race in the 5k Fun Run, check out boats in the Outdoor Show, watch the Lil’ Shrimps Parade and more. Events range from free to $50. Times vary by day.
- Lend Me a Tenor at Houston Family Arts Center | Friday to Sunday – The Tony-winning farcical comedy set at a 1934 gala fundraiser is filled with saucy innuendos, mistaken identities and slamming doors. $23: limited discounted $11.50 tickets available. Showtimes vary by day.
- Gem, Jewelry, Mineral and Fossil Show in Humble | Friday to Sunday – Explore displays and exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils and more – perfect for gifts, as home decor or jewelry for yourself – during this show in Humble. There will be activities for the kiddos and demonstrations for adults. $8.50 including ticket fees; free for children 10 and under. Times vary.
- International Night Market at International Trade Center Square | Friday and Saturday | FREE – Celebrate the many international cultures that make up Houston’s population with food, drinks, music, a kids zone and more during this evening market at the International Trade Center. 5pm to 11pm both nights.
- Noises Off at Playhouse 1960 | Friday and Saturday – Often called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off reveals the hilarious backstage antics of a troupe of small-town actors attempting to stage a stinker called Nothing On. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets available. 8pm.
- Meet Artist Peter Max at Off the Wall Gallery | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Catch artist Peter Max while viewing his exhibition during an appearance at Off the Wall Gallery. While this event is free, RSVPs are required and can be made by emailing rsvp@offthewallgallery.com. Times vary.
- Peter Pan at The Threesixty Theatre | Daily – Experience Neverland in a whole new way as the cast of Peter Pan performs in the Threesixty Theatre – a partial tent, partial theatre structure with a circular stage and seating from every angle. Tickets start at $31.65 including ticket fees, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale market. Showtimes vary.
- The Diary of Anne Frank at Stage Door in Pasadena | Saturday and Sunday – Stage Door presents this classic true a story of life, and a depiction of the raw determination to survive during extraordinary circumstances. $15; limited discounted $10 tickets available. Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3pm.
- Activities inside the Loop from BigKidSmallCity | Daily – Find events, recommendations and family-friendly activities from our favorite Houston mom-in-the-know Jill Jarvis of BigKidSmallCity.
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
- Learn @ Lunch at Central Market – Spend your lunch hour learning how to make dishes like chicken, apples and cream a la Normande, blackberry cobbler and more during this one-hour class at Central Market. $22.50. Noon to 1pm.
- Paws for a Cause at Ouisie’s Table – Bring your pet to Ouisie’s Table to enjoy food and drinks on the patio. This fundraising event benefits Animeals on Wheels. $75. 6:30pm.
- Dale Watson and the Lonestars in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Hear live music from Dale Watson and The Lonestars along with Rosie Flores and Honky Tonk on the Hill during this week’s edition of the free Sounds Like Houston Concert Series at Discovery Green. 6:30pm.
- BCO Meet & Greet at Black Labrador | FREE to Attend – Join Bayou City Outdoors for a casual meet and greet at Black Labrador to learn more about the organization, meet members and enjoy food and drinks. RSVP by clicking here. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Come to the Table at The Beacon Day Center – Savor a dinner created by Houston chefs like Hugo Ortega, Randy Evans, Mark Holley and more during this fundraiser. The event includes a cocktail hour, dinner and wine pairings prepared and served at The Beacon Day Center – a center that provides food, showers, restrooms and other services to Houston’s homeless population. $500. 6pm.
- Catwalks and Classrooms at JW Marriott – View fashion designs from students in junior and college divisions during this showcase. Guests will enjoy a live DJ, bar, light bites and a brow and lash bar. $50; $25 students; $75 VIP. 7pm to 9:30pm.
- O Columbia World Premiere at Revention Music Center – See the world premiere of HGO’s O Columbia – a new chamber opera that celebrates exploration and the discovery of new frontiers, and is inspired by the Columbia space shuttle. $20 including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Poison Pen Reading Series at Poison Girl – Enjoy a live reading from three authors, each locally and nationally recognized writers of poetry, fiction and nonfiction during this event at Poison Girl. 8:30pm.
- 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, September 25, 2015
- Dirty Dancing Movie Screening at Hotel Derek’s Float & Flick – See the 1987 classic that taught everyone the line “Nobody puts Baby in the corner” over drinks, food and pool time. Limited spots available. $25 includes admission for two, popcorn, two drinks and self parking. 5pm to 10pm. Movie starts around 8pm.
- I’m Not Tellin’ Exhibition at Art League Houston | FREE – View work from the 2015 Texas Artist of the Year Amy Blakemore at Art League Houston. Ceramics, portraits, landscapes and still lifes will be displayed. 6pm to 9pm.
- Blues Traveler in Concert at House of Blues – See Blues Traveler play through their blues rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock repertoire. Tickets range from $30 to $50 before ticketing fees. 7pm.
- Catwalk on City Walk Fashion Show in Sugar Land – See clothing from Town Square retailers during this runway show in Sugar Land. Before the show, guests will enjoy a reception of drinks and hors d’oeuvres. This event benefits Methodist Hospital Sugar Land’s Pretty in Pink Cancer Fund. $30; $50 VIP. 7pm to 9pm.
- Comedy Triple Header at BETA Theater – Bust a gut with three featured sets from up-and-coming comics Dusti Rhoades, Albert Deleon and Andrew Youngblood. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 7pm, 9pm and 11pm.
- Van Halen in Concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Rock out with Van Halen during a live performance at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Tickets start at $35, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale site. 7:30pm.
- Pallett Band in Concert at Asia Society Texas Center – Listen to music from Iranian band Pallett when they perform at Asia Society Texas Center in celebration of their album Tehran, Smile. $30. 7:30pm.
- Gospel on the Green at Discovery Green | FREE – Lay out on the lawn at Discovery Green for a night of gospel music from Jones Family Singers and Grammy Award-winning group Sweet Honey in the Rock during Gospel on the Green. 7:30pm to 10pm.
- METdance Celebrating 20! at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Celebrate 20 years of METdance during this free family-friendly performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8pm.
- Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Theatre Southwest – Christopher Durang’s hit Broadway satire skewers the classic dramas of Anton Chekhov through a hilarious and absurdist tale of family dysfunction, filled with sibling rivalry, regret and raucousness. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets are available. 8pm.
- Mint Condition with Chanté Moore in Concert at Arena Theatre – The Minnesota-based R&B group brings its beautiful harmonies with hard-edged funk guitar and hip-hop influences. $52; limited discounted $26 tickets available. 8:30pm.
- 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, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2015.
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