Make the most of your week with our top 13 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, July 25 to Sunday, July 31, 2016.
Happening in Houston This Week
Also in July 2016
Head to Minute Maid Park to see the Astros take on the Yankees, sing along to Meghan Trainor’s top hits live, watch local chef Kevin Naderi on an episode of Beat Bobby Flay, snap a photo with life-size Nintendo characters and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 13 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park | Monday, July 25 to Wednesday, July 27 – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Yankees in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:10pm nightly.
- Summerfest at the Rice University Farmers Market | Tuesday, July 26 | FREE – The weekly farmers market at Rice is celebrating summer with live cooking demos, activities for children, and live music. 3:30pm to 6pm.
- To Live & Dine Houston at Somerset Green | Tuesday, July 26 – Taste your way around the globe as some of Houston’s best restaurants showcase international flavors during this event hosted by Houston Magazine. Tickets are $40, not including ticket fees. 7pm to 9pm.
- Mac Film Screening at the Italian Cultural & Community Center | Tuesday, July 26 – Catch a screening of the 1992 Italian American film Mac which dives into the work and family lives of three brothers. This event is part of the 2016 Italian American Film Festival. Tickets are $10, not including ticket fees. 7:15pm to 9pm.
- Junkie in Concert at Satellite Bar | Tuesday, July 26 – San Antonio-based surf punk band Junkie will perform live at East End’s Satellite Bar. Cover is $7 at the door. 7:30pm.
- Houston’s Startup Demo Day at Start Houston | Wednesday, July 27 | FREE – See local start-ups pitch their businesses to Houston-based entrepreneurs at Start Houston’s monthly Demo Day in EaDo. 5pm to 8pm.
- Houston Chef Series at McCormick & Schmick’s | Wednesday, July 27 – Dine out at McCormick & Schmick’s and experience a five-course dinner from chef Andrew Oliver including dishes like seared sea scallop with foie gras, kumquat panna cotta and more. This event is part of Landry’s Signature Group’s summer Houston Chef Series. Cost of the meal is $95. 7pm.
- Beat Bobby Flay Viewing Party at 8th Wonder Brewery | Thursday, July 28 | FREE to Attend – Show your support for Houston chef, Kevin Naderi as he competes on an episode of Beat Bobby Flay. Naderi is hosting a viewing party at 8th Wonder and he’s buying the first round of beer. 7pm to 10:30pm.
- Float & Flick at Hotel Derek | Friday, July 29 – Kick off your weekend in the pool at Hotel Derek noshing on gourmet popcorn, sipping on a cocktail, and watching The Sandlot from the water. RSVP to save your spot. Tickets are $15, not including ticket fees. 6pm.
- Meghan Trainor in Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, July 29 – Sing along to hits like “No”, “All About That Bass” and “Lips are Movin” from pop star Meghan Trainor when The Untouchable Tour comes to The Woodlands. Hailee Steinfeld and Common Kings will open. Tickets start at $29.95, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Release Party at Brazos Bookstore | Saturday, July 30 – Pre-order the latest book in the Harry Potter series and spend your evening at Brazos Bookstore playing games and trivia in anticipation of the book release. At midnight, copies of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be distributed. The event is free, but the book is $29.99. 9pm.
- Nintendo Play Tour at Memorial City Mall | Sunday, July 31 | FREE – Play games like Yoshi’s New Island, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Mario Kart 7, and Pokemon Omega Ruby, snap a photo with life size Nintendo characters, and win prizes during the Nintendo Play Tour 2016. 11am to 7pm.
- Peli Peli Kitchen Takeover at Lincoln Bar Houston | Sunday, July 31 | Free to Attend – Get a taste of the soon to open PPK when the South African restaurant serves brunch and lunch menu items to the public at Lincoln Bar. Guests will enjoy drink specials and music from a DJ. RSVPs are encouraged. Noon.
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