Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, March 3 to Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Weekend Shortcuts
Soak it all in at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, get crafty at a workshop, check out the latest exhibition, go to the theater and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Things to Do All Weekend
- 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Daily – Take advantage of the world’s largest rodeo at NRG Park. Fill your days and nights with livestock shows, carnival rides, fried food, horse shows, shopping, rodeo competition and live music. Tickets start at $10. Grounds open at 8am daily.
- Rabbit Hole at Theatre Southwest | Friday and Saturday – Watch a production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s Rabbit Hole at Theatre Southwest. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets available. 8pm.
- A Streetcar Named Desire at The Kaleidoscope | Friday to Sunday – Catch Bayou City Theatrics’ take on a A Streetcar Named Desire – now playing at The Kaleidoscope. Tickets start between $30 to $35; limited discounted $15 to $17.50 tickets available. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 5pm.
- Rice University Owls Baseball vs. UCF Knights at Reckling Park | Friday to Sunday – Take your seat to watch the Owls when they play UCF in a three-game series on their home field. Tickets start at $15, but you may find better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Friday 6pm; Saturday 4pm; Sunday 1pm.
- Dialogues des Carmelites at Frenetic Theatre | Friday to Sunday – Watch the English translation of Dialogues des Carmelites, an opera that follows the Carmelite nuns through the French Revolution, at Frenetic Theatre. Tickets start at $40; limited comped and discounted $20 tickets available. Friday and Saturday 7pm; Sunday 5pm.
- University of Houston Cougars Baseball vs. Baylor at Cougar Field | Friday to Sunday – Watch as the Cougars take the diamond to battle the bears in American’s pastime. Tickets start at $6, but you may find better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Friday and Saturday 6:30pm; Sunday 1pm.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
- Sculpted in Steel Exhibition at MFAH – Check out the Sculpted in Steel: Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles exhibition, which showcases 14 cars and 3 motorcycles from the innovative Art Deco period. Included with museum admission. 10am to 7pm.
- First Thursday on Mid Main | FREE to attend – Shop around while you enjoy bar bites, drink specials, art and more during this monthly event on Mid Main. This evening benefits HCP. 5pm to 10pm.
- Fly Fishing Film Tour at Saint Arnold Brewery – Calling all fly fishing enthusiasts to Saint Arnold Brewery for the F3T which features a variety of fly fishing films from around the world. $30. 6pm to 9:30pm.
- Jason Aldean in Concert at the Houston Rodeo – Climb aboard Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor” or belt out “Dirt Road Anthem” during his show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:45pm.
- Derick Burleson and Allen Gee Book Signing at Brazos Bookstore – Hear a reading from UH graduates Derick Burleson and Allen Gee as they present their recent works during this appearance at Brazos Bookstore. 7pm.
- Houston Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty at Wortham Center – Watch the fairytale of The Sleeping Beauty as performed by the Houston Ballet at the Wortham Center. Tickets start at $20. 7:30pm.
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Friday, March 4, 2016
- Midtown Wine Down in Bagby Park | FREE to Attend – Unwind at Midtown’s monthly happy hour in Bagby Park featuring beats by DJ Sun and happy hour specials on food and drinks from Rico’s Morning Noon Night. 5pm to 8pm.
- Jason Derulo in Concert at the Houston Rodeo – Get down with Jason Derulo’s latest hits during Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:45pm.
- Winter Jam Christian Concert at Toyota Center – Attend this Christian music festival for performances from artists like NewSong, For King & Country and more. $10 donation at the door. 6:45pm.
- Houston Hepcats Swinging Dance Performance at Discovery Green | FREE – Watch the high flying and fast spinning dance moves of Swingtastic during this performance at Los Trompos at Discovery Green. 7pm.
- Hula Hoop Workshop at TX/RX Labs – BYOB and snacks to this craft workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own hula hoop. This DIY workshop is hosted by Pop Shop Houston. $32. 7pm to 9pm.
- ROCO Brass Quintet in Concert at The MATCH – Enjoy a performance of classical music from River Oaks Chamber Orchestra’s brass quintet at The MATCH. $25. 7:30pm.
- Broadway in Concert at The Music Box Theater – Belt out your favorite songs from some of the most popular musicals including Mamma Mia, Les Miserables and Jesus Christ Superstar during this musical mash up at The Music Box Theater. Tickets start at $27; limited discounted $13.50 tickets available. 7:30pm.
- Organist Cameron Carpenter in Concert at the Wortham Center – Don’t miss your chance to see organist Cameron Carpenter – who’s not only a performer, but also a composer – and his International Touring Organ live at the Wortham. Tickets range between $30 to $72.25; limited discounted $15 to $36 tickets available. 8pm.
- Ana Gabriel in Concert at Revention Music Center – Witness a live performance from Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $79.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Tommy Ryman Live at Joke Joint Comedy Showcase – Watch the hilarious Tommy Ryman perform his stand up live at Joke Joint Comedy Showcase. $16; limited comped and discounted $8 tickets available. 8pm and 10:30pm.
- 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, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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