Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5, 2016.
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Learn how to make stuffed pasta, spend the day at the ballpark, rock out at Free Press Summer Fest, chow down on fajitas and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Things to Do All Weekend
- 3rd Annual Afro-Latin Festival at Rice University | Daily – Immerse yourself in the cultures of Latin America and Africa at a celebration of salsa dancing and music. Tickets start at $18. Times vary by day.
- The Perfect Pairing Beer Dinner at Your Pie in Downtown | Friday and Saturday – Enjoy four unique slices, from four different pizzas, along with four tasters of Ballast Point beer, at this special dinner in Downtown. $20 includes pizza and beers. 4pm to 11pm both days.
- Discover the Dinosaurs at NRG | Friday to Sunday – Explore the world of dinosaurs during this walk-through exhibit that allows you to ride a dinosaur, dig for fossils and see how dinosaurs lived. Tickets start at $21. Times vary.
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Oakland As in a three-game series at home. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Times vary.
- Free Press Summer Festival at NRG Park | Saturday and Sunday – Rock out at back-to-back performances from sixty bands over five different stages during the annual Free Press Summer Festival. Headliners include Modest Mouse, Leon Bridges, The Chainsmokers, Collegrove, and The National. Tickets start at $92.50. Times vary.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros 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, June 2, 2016
- Julia Reed Book Signing at Found | FREE to Attend – Pick up a copy of Julia Reed’s South – a book on entertaining from author Julia Reed – and have her sign it during this event at Found. 6pm to 8pm.
- Stuffed Pasta Cooking Class at Central Market – Learn how to make manicotti, ravioli and tortellini from scratch – everything from the pasta dough to the filling to the sauce – during this class at Central Market. Cost is $65. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Robert Ellis in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Bring a blanket to Discovery Green and lay out on the lawn to enjoy a free concert from Americana singer song-writer Robert Ellis. 7pm to 9:30pm.
- 2nd Annual George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit at Lucky Strikes – The former Houston Astros outfielder hosts an evening of celebrity bowling, dinner, and drinks to help underprivileged stuttering youth to attend Camp SAY this summer. Tickets start at $200. 7pm to 10pm.
- R. Kelly in Concert at Toyota Center – Sing along to hits from three-time Grammy Award winning artist R. Kelly when The Buffet Tour rolls through Houston. Tickets start at $75, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- 90s Throwback Adult Skating Night at Dairy Ashford Roller Rink – Lace up your skates and head over to Dairy Ashford Roller Rink to rock and roll to your favorite 90’s hit songs. Tickets are $7 not including $3 skate rental fee. 8pm.
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Friday, June 3, 2016
- South China Sea Luncheon & Talk at Asia Society Texas Center – Spend your lunch break at ASTC learning about the issues that surround the South China Sea from Dr. Yumin Zhao, the Deputy Consul General of China in Houston. Tickets start at $35. Noon to 1:30pm.
- 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.
- Debra Winegarten Book Signing at Brazos Bookstore | FREE to Attend – Head to Brazos Bookstore to hear from author Debra Winegarten and get a copy of her book Oveta Culp Hobby – a biography on the first woman to receive the rank of colonel in the army. 7pm.
- Pop Shop Houston’s Terrarium Workshop at TX/RX Labs – Learn how to build your own terrarium during this fun workshop from Pop Shop Houston that includes cocktails and lite bites. Cost is $42. 7pm to 9pm.
- Giving Spirits Concert featuring Johnny & The Spinsations in Sugar Land | FREE – Enjoy a concert of oldies music from Johnny & The Spinsations in the Plaza of Sugar Land’s Town Square. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- METdance presents Sizzling Summer Dance at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – METdance’s 20th Anniversary season comes to a close with a special performance celebrating the people and culture of New Orleans at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8:30pm.
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Things to do on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, 2016.
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