Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24, 2018.
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Hang out at the zoo after dark, party it up at Houston’s LGBT Pride celebration, cheer on former NBA stars in a three-on-three tournament, race through an obstacle course full of mud, jam out to Kesha and Macklemore in concert and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- 2018 LGBT Pride Events Around Houston | Daily – Celebrate Houston Pride 2018 with a variety of events, including film screenings, parades, parties, brunches, and concerts all weekend long. Times, locations, and prices vary.
- Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart at Smart Financial Centre | Thursday and Friday – Don’t miss a hilarious show featuring two of the biggest names in comedy, Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle, at Smart Financial Centre. Tickets start at $69.75, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Museum of Dysfunction at Chelsea Market | Thursday and Saturday – Enjoy 20 unique theatrical works from women writers across the country at this annual festival. Presented by Mildred’s Umbrella, the Museum of Dysfunction reflects the company’s desire to promote the work of women in the performing arts. 8pm.
- David, the Best Slinger in the West at A.D. Players | Thursday to Saturday – Take a seat for David, the Best Slinger in the West, which tells the Biblical story of David and Goliath with a Western twist, presented by A.D. Players. Tickets are $20, but limited discounted $10 tickets are available for select shows. 10:30am daily.
- Caught at Redbud Gallery | Thursday to Saturday – Explore the concepts of truth and cultural appropriation as Landing Theatre Company presents Caught, a compelling story of art and social justice, at Redbud Gallery. Tickets start at $25. 8pm nightly.
- Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Royals in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $21, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Times vary.
- ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE | Friday and Saturday – Catch a free, family-friendly concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre when ExxonMobil kicks off its Summer Symphony Nights series, which features a variety of up-and-coming artists. 8:30pm nightly.
- Holmes and Watson at the Alley Theatre | Friday and Saturday – Crack codes and solve mysteries during this Sherlock Holmes adventure presented by the Alley Theatre. The performance follows Holmes’ trusty sidekick, Watson, as he seeks the true story of Holmes’ death three years prior. Tickets start at $26. 8pm nightly.
- Swan Lake at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts | Saturday and Sunday – Take a seat for the Houston Ballet’s rendition of a timeless love story as they perform Swan Lake at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $25. Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm.
- Delicious Brunches Around Greater Houston | Saturday and Sunday – No matter what part of the city you live in, there’s a delicious brunch option near you. Click here to see our handy lists of Where to Brunch in Greater Houston, including The Woodlands,Katy, Sugar Land, Downtown, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, The Museum District, The East End, Memorial City, The Energy Corridor, Galveston, and many more.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
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Thursday, June 21, 2018
- Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park | FREE – Lounge on lawn chairs or blankets while enjoying a historic night out filled with music, fun, and bingo. Admission includes a packet of bingo cards, which are good for about ten games. $10. 6pm to 9pm.
- Ruthie Foster with The Peterson Brothers in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Bring the kids to this family-friendly concert by Americana blues singer Ruthie Foster, along with openers The Peterson Brothers, at Discovery Green. 7pm to 9pm.
- After Dark – A Summer Series: Sip and Sea at Houston Zoo – Experience the Houston Zoo in a whole new light at its newest summer series, After Dark. Join fellow animal lovers for a night of cold beverages and live entertainment at this adults-only soiree. $35. 6pm to 10pm.
- CSz presents The EaDo Comedy Show – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 8pm.
- 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, June 22, 2018
- Fourth Friday Night Market in the East End | No Cover – Browse this monthly market featuring works from dozens of visual artists and craft vendors from around Houston. Located in the Historic East End, the market showcases paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and handcrafted items. 6pm.
- Sawyer Yards Summer Series at Sawyer Yards, Silver Street Studios, the Silos at Sawyer, and Winter Street Studios | No Cover – Enjoy live music, light bites, and great people-watching at an evening pop-up art market at Sawyer Yards and in the neighboring studios. 6pm to 10pm.
- Big3 at Toyota Center – Don’t let the end of the professional basketball season get you down—NBA stars Cuttino Mobley, Chauncey Billups, and Metta World Peace are heading to Houston for this annual three-on-three basketball league with hometown hero Clyde Drexler as commissioner. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 6:30pm.
- Pint Glass Etching Art Class at Pop Shop America Energy Corridor – Etch your initials, favorite logo, or customized design onto a pint glass at this BYOB workshop from Pop Shop America Energy Corridor. $35. 7pm to 9:30pm.
- Mixers and Elixirs at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Mix it up at a special summer cocktail party amidst the dinosaurs, with live music, food trucks, cash bars, and intelligent nighlife with a twist. $25 7pm to 10pm.
- Rainbow on the Green at Discovery Green | FREE – Bring the family to this free celebration of LGBT Pride, featuring performances by a lineup of drag queens and entertainers, including, Edward Salles, The Patternist, and Deborah Cox. Click here for more Pride weekend events around the city (but mostly in Downtown and Montrose). 7pm to 10pm.
- Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC at BBVA Compass Stadium – Cheer on the Dash as they play the Portland Thorns FC in a home game at BBVA Compass Stadium. As an official event of Pride Weekend 2018, the game will feature the Pride SuperStar winner singing the national anthem, live music, and a special pre-game ceremony. Tickets start at $19. 7:30pm.
- Dancing with the Stars at Sugar Land Town Square – Lace up your dancing shoes for a free ballroom dance class led by instructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Sugar Land Town Square. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Texas Music Festival: Dancing the Night Away featuring Texas Music Festival Orchestra at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | FREE – Sit back and enjoy a free concert from the 2018 students of the Texas Music Festival Orchestra in the Woodlands. The program features Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story. 8pm.
- The Prince Experience at House of Blues – Catch the ultimate Prince tribute show, which channels the former artist with choreographed dances, props, costumes, and strikingly accurate performances. $16, but limited comped (you only pay ticketing fees) tickets are available. 8pm.
- ComedySportz Match Family-Friendly Improv Show at CSz Arena – Laugh it up at the all ages Whose Line Is It Anyway?-inspired improv show, where two teams go head to head and act out ridiculous audience suggestions. 20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. 8pm.
- Midnight Madness: But I’m A Cheerleader at River Oaks Theatre – Grab some popcorn and watch a midnight screening of But I’m A Cheerleader, a colorful comedy starring Natasha Lyonne, at River Oaks Theatre. $11. 11:55pm.
- 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, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 2018.
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