Weekend Shortcuts
Saturday, June 23, 2018
- NCC Mud Run in Humble – Run, jump, and dive through tons of gooey mud in a multi-obstacle course at New Covenant Church in Humble. With 1K, 2.5K, and 5K options, the NCC Mud Run welcomes runners of all skill levels. $40. 8am to noon.
- Pinkalicious The Musical at Main Street Theater – Teach your kids the importance of being themselves at a live performance of Pinkalicious, a delightful musical based on the popular book by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann. Tickets start at $20. 11am.
- Houston LGBT & Pride 2018 Celebration in Downtown | FREE – Join more than 700,000 people in downtown Houston to show your LGBT Pride at an all-day celebration that includes a festival, parade, and plenty of after parties. Click here for more Pride weekend events around the city (but pretty much just in Downtown and Montrose). Noon to 11pm.
- South Texas Backyard Grilling Class at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen – Learn how to prepare your favorite Mexican dishes from Chef-owner Sylvia Casares of Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen. Recipes include beef fajitas, homestyle potato salad, flour tortillas, salsa, Mexican-style grilled corn, rice, and beans. $65. 1pm to 4pm.
- Japanese Whisky 101 at Public Services Wine & Whisky – Get to know the ins and outs of Japanese Whisky when Public Services Wine & Whisky hosts an educational class focused on two specific blends, Suntory and Nikka. $65. 2pm.
- Heights Summer Block Party | No Cover – Spend Saturday afternoon biking around to your favorite neighborhood bars at the third annual Heights Summer Block Party. Johnny’s Gold Brick, Big Star, and Presidio will offer drink specials throughout the day. 2pm to 8pm.
- Summer Family Campout at Sugar Land Town Square – Explore an interactive campsite featuring tents, games, s’mores, and lawn fishing at Sugar Land Town Square’s Summer Family Campout. Families can also learn how to cast a fishing pole, or hop on a kayak or hybrid paddleboard. 5pm to 8pm.
- BBQ, Beer & Bingo at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Game it up with barbecue and beer when the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts five rounds of bingo and nature-themed trivia for a fun-filled Saturday evening. Tickets start at $20. 6pm to 8:30pm.
- Kesha and Macklemore in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Catch an explosive concert by pop star Kesha and rapper Macklemore when they team up to bring “The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour” to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Tickets start at $30.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Diana Krall in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Take a seat for a show from Canadian jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. Tickets start at $59.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 8pm.
- Slim Thug in Concert at BFE Rock Club – Jam out to rap music from Houston native Slim Thug and DJ Massiv when they take the stage at BFE Rock Club in Cy-Fair. $30. 8pm.
- The John Sellers Band with Mike Deasy in Concert at Fitzgerald’s – Head to Fitzgerald’s in the Heights for a lively concert by The John Sellers Band following the release of their debut album, Love Burns Like a Fire. Joining them is legendary guitarist Mike Deasy, who made a name for himself during the ‘60s and ‘70s in LA. Tickets start at $10. 8pm.
- Despicable Me 3 Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Bring the family to Discovery Green for a free, outdoor screening of Despicable Me 3. Arrive early for a contest and fun activities. 8:30pm to 10pm.
- The Late Show: Bathtub Full of Gin at Prohibition Supperclub – You’re in for a sexy, booze-filled evening when the Moonlight Dolls take the stage for this 1920’s show at Prohibition Supperclub. Tickets start at $20, but limited, discounted $10 tickets are available. 11:30pm.
- 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.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
- Blue Field Market at Sports Creek | No Cover – Shop a selection of local produce, gourmet food, and artwork, all while listening to live music, relaxing with free yoga, playing yard games, and sipping mimosas at the Blue Field Market. 10am to 3pm.
- Free Play Sundays & All Day Happy Hour at Conservatory | No Cover – Get your game on for free while enjoying Conservatory’s all-day happy hour, which features more than 60 types of draft beer, wine, and select whiskeys. 11am to 2pm.
- Tejano Nights at Kemah Boardwalk | FREE – Sit back and enjoy a lineup of live Tejano music every Sunday this June at the Kemah Boardwalk. Performers include Carlos Maldonado y Grupo Fuerte, Siempre Selena Tribute, and DJs. 6pm.
- Brit Floyd in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Catch the Pink Floyd tribute band perform songs from Pink Floyd’s beloved albums, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall in Sugar Land. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale website. 8pm.
- Beauty and the Beast Movie Screening at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier | FREE – Be their guest on Sunday evening at a free, outdoor screening of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast under the stars. 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.
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