Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Pair craft beer with a chef-prepared, four-course meal; spice things up in a jalapeño-eating contest; recite “to be, or not to be” at the 44th annual Shakespeare Festival; scope out the latest trends in health and beauty; sip tropical cocktails at a Hawaiian luau and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Havel Ruck Projects’ Open House at Sam Houston Park in Downtown | FREE | Daily – Step inside the latest public art installation in Downtown. The small purple bungalow has been peppered with Swiss cheese-like holes, providing unique perspectives of Downtown, City Hall, and the neighboring dwellings of Sam House Park. Click here for photos and visiting information for this very instagrammable new destination in Downtown.
- Texas Playwright Festival at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Sit back and enjoy three plays—Que Será, Giant Monster; Ganymede; and Montgomery—at the Texas Playwright Festival, presented by Wordsmyth Theater. Each play features two readings followed by audience feedback, which is then received and implemented by the playwright, who is given one day for revisions. $20. Showtimes vary.
- Apply to Participate in the Juried Art Show Pearland Arts & Crafts on the Pavilion | Daily – The popular annual art and crafts show is coming up in the fall, but regional artists and artisans are invited to apply now for both the show and to sell their custom creations at the highly attended event.
- God’s Favorite at The George Theater | Daily – Take a seat for A.D. Players’ production of God’s Favorite, which presents Neil Simon’s reimagining of the Bible’s Book of Job, at George Theater. Tickets start at $15, but limited premium $50 seats are discounted to $25 for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- The Great American Trailer Park Musical at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – One of the most requested musicals in Stages Repertory Theatre history returns for the company’s 40th anniversary season. The show boasts tacky outfits, crude language, adultery, road kill, electrocution, and spray cheese. $25 to $68, but limited standard tickets (normally $42) are discounted to $21 for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- The Catastrophic Theatre presents The Tamarie Cooper Show: Field Trip! at MATCH | Daily – Hop on board a metaphysical field trip with Tamarie Cooper, a local actress and playwright known for her hilarious musical theatre. In Field Trip, Cooper questions the meaning of life and unpacks personal baggage by way of song, gags, and hi-jinx. Tickets start at $10. Showtimes vary.
- Bill Burr at Revention Music Center | Thursday and Friday – Crack up at a hilarious show from stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster Bill Burr when he takes the mic at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $48. 7pm 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.
- Party on the Plaza at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE | Friday to Sunday – Live it up while checking out the newly renovated and enhanced Sugar Land Town Square at a series of three events this weekend. NOLA Nights kicks things off on Friday evening with New Orleans music and tasty bites available to purchase. On Saturday evening, a Summer Luau will showcase live music from a JimmyBuffett cover band, hula lessons, and tropical drinks for sale. Finally, Sunday wraps up with a free yoga class with Revolution Yoga Studio on the plaza. Times vary.
- Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE | Friday to Sunday – Thou shalt enjoy a free performance of Shakespearean plays during the 44th Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre. You can watch Hamlet on Friday and Sunday, and The Comedy of Errors Saturday evening. 8:15pm nightly.
- Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Rangers in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $14, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Times vary.
- Feeling Groovy 4 at Music Box Theater | Friday to Sunday – Groove on down to your favorite tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s when Music Box Theater presents Feeling Groovy 4, an all-new musical featuring songs by Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Glen Campbell, Diana Ross, The Carpenters, The Bee Gees, and Barbra Streisand. Tickets start at $29, but limited, discounted $14.50 general admission tickets are available for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Preseason games in Houston begin on Saturday, August 18. Save on 2018 Texans games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find 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, July 26, 2018
- The Dunlavy Chefs + Brewers: Under The Radar Brewery at The Dunlavy – Come hungry for this four-course meal prepared by The Dunlavy chefs, and accompanied by craft beer from Under the Radar Brewery. $75. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Parkour at Discovery Green | FREE – Learn how to run, jump, climb, crawl, balance, vault, and fluidly move through any environment as certified instructors from Urban Movement lead a beginners’ class at Discovery Green. 6:30pm to 8pm.
- Sistas: The Musical at the Ensemble Theatre – Follow a group of family members as they suffer from the loss of their matriarch, learn to accept the past, and then face the future, in Sistas: The Musical at the Ensemble Theatre. With songs from artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Beyonce, this vibrant show offers multi-generational entertainment for all. Tickets start at $31. 7:30pm.
- Stand By Me Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Pack a blanket and some snacks for a free screening of the 1986 coming-of-age dramedy, Stand By Me, starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell, at Market Square Park. 8:30pm.
- Poison Pen Reading Series at Poison Girl | FREE – Enjoy a reading from three recognized writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction during this monthly series at Poison Girl. 8:30pm.
- Hall & Oates in Concert at Toyota Center – Head to Houston’s Toyota Center for a concert from the legendary musical duo, Daryl Hall and John Oates, when they take the stage with special guests Train and Kandace Springs. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
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Friday, July 27, 2018
- H-Town Kings Drag Show at Pearl Bar Houston | No Cover – Catch a Broadway-themed drag show starring the H-Town Kings at the LGBTQ-friendly Montrose bar, Pearl Bar Houston. 5pm.
- Evening Chill at Houston Zoo – Scope out your favorite animals without melting from the summer heat when the Houston Zoo extends its hours for the Evening Chill. Zoo-goers can also enjoy live music and family-friendly activities after sundown. Tickets start at $11. 5pm to 8pm.
- Listen Local: Music on the Plaza with Da Camera at The Brown Foundation Plaza | FREE – Get down to tunes from local jazz group Da Camera of Houston when they perform as part of MFAH’s summer music series, Listen Local: Music on the Plaza. You can nosh on food from Popston and Spicy Dog and check out the museum’s newest green space, The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza. 5pm to 8pm.
- 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: July 2018 | No Cover – Enjoy live music, light bites, summer cocktails, and great people-watching at an evening pop-up art market at Sawyer Yards and in its neighboring studios. 6pm to 10pm.
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- The English Beat at The Heights Theater – Hailing from the UK, The English Beat returns to the stage long after releasing three studio albums in the early ‘80s. The band will perform their blend of punk, ska, and new wave at Heights Theater. Tickets start at $22. 7:30pm.
- NOLA Nights at Sugar Land Town Square – Get your fill of authentic Nawlins music and cuisine when Sugar Land Town Square hosts NOLA Nights, featuring live music by The Platinum Players with small plates and beer from Rouxpour on the plaza. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- 54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Transport to the ‘70s it-scene of Studio 54 as Rex Nightly hosts an evening of heart-pounding, booty-shaking music, and dance performances at Prohibition Supper Club & Bar. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 11pm.
- 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, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, 2018.
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