Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, August 2 to Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Head to The Heights for the annual White Linen Night on 19th Street, network with fellow hunters and learn about the latest hunting trends, discover the art of crayligraphy in a hand lettering workshop, jam out at a concert by ’90s bands 311 and The Offspring, and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, August 2 to Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Restaurant Weeks 2018 | Daily – Dine out for a great cause when nearly 250 of Houston’s hottest eateries offer a multi-course brunch, lunch, and/or dinner at an often-discounted price during Houston Restaurants Weeks 2018. Now in its 15th year, HRW is the largest annual fundraiser that benefits the Houston Food Bank. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- 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.
- A Tribute to Roy Rogers at the National Museum of Funeral History | Daily – Revisit and explore the memory of “America’s Favorite Cowboy,” Roy Rogers, at a special exhibit. On display through year-end, the exhibit is perfect for anyone with a love of all things Western, including its history, music, movies, television shows, and cowboys like Rogers. $10 for ages 12+; $9 for ages 65+ and veterans; $7 for ages 3 to 11; free for ages 2 and under. Times 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.
- Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE | Daily – Thou shalt enjoy a free performance of Shakespearean plays during the 44th Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8:15pm nightly.
- Bert Kreischer at Houston Improv | Thursday to Saturday – Catch the hilariously frank and candid comic, and Travel Channel reality television host, Bert Kreischer when he performs five shows at Houston Improv. Tickets range from $35 to $45. Thursday 8pm; Friday 7:30pm and 9:45pm; Saturday 7pm and 9:30pm.
- Evening Chill at Houston Zoo | Friday and Saturday – 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 both days.
- Big Bambú: This Thing Called Life at MFAH | Friday to Sunday – Scale your way through the criss-crossing branches of Big Bambú: This Thing Called Life at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. $18 ages 19 and up; $13 65 and up, students, military, and ages 13-18; free for ages 12 and under. Times vary.
- Jurassic Quest at NRG Park | Friday to Sunday – Treat the kiddos to a full day of dinosaur rides, fossil digs, informative exhibits, crafts, games and more when Jurassic Quest takes over NRG Park. VIP ticket-holders can hop around on an inflatable bounce house and enjoy unlimited rides on the bungee pull. Tickets start at $20. 9am to 8pm daily.
- 42nd Annual Hunters Extravaganza at NRG Center | Friday to Sunday – Bust out your camo and head to NRG Center for the 42nd annual Hunters Extravaganza Show, which features the latest trends in blinds, feeders, ATVs, optics, and game calls. Tickets start at $10, but you may find cheaper tickets on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. Times vary daily.
- Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village | Saturday and Sunday – Spend an afternoon or date night learning how to make soy-wax candles. Attendees will get to design their very own signature candle fragrances. BYOB is encouraged. $45 per person. Workshop times vary per day.
- 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, August 2, 2018
- MacCoin Giveaway at McDonald’s – Purchase a Big Mac from area McDonald’s restaurants and get a MacCoin, which can be redeemed for a free Big Mac in the future. In celebration of the Big Mac’s 50th birthday, McDonald’s is giving away limited edition MacCoins at restaurants across the Greater Houston area. All day.
- 2018 Texas Greek Picnic Weekend at Jones Plaza – Go Greek with more than 5,000 fellow fraternity and sorority members at the 11th annual Texas Greek Picnic Weekend. $15. 5pm.
- Summer Tango at Discovery Green | FREE – Grab a partner because it takes two to learn Argentine Tango at Discovery Green. Designed for beginners, the free class will cover the fundamental steps, emphasizing connection, and musicality. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Rock out to jams such as “A Favor House Atlantic” and “Welcome Home” when Coheed and Cambria bring their tour to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Center. Arrive early for an opening act by Taking Back Sunday. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 7pm.
- Oleanna at 14 Pews – Take a seat for Oleanna, David Mamet’s politically relevant play that follows a college professor who is accused of sexual harassment after discussing a paper with his female student. Tickets start at $15, but limited premium seats are discounted to $17.50. 8pm.
- Rock the Row Free Concert Series at Hughes Landing | No Cover – Sip happy hour cocktails, enjoy live music from local musicians Flashpoint, and stroll down Restaurant Row during Rock the Row, a free concert series presented by Hughes Landing in The Woodlands. 7pm to 9pm.
- Throwback Hip Hop Thursdays: Don’t Sweat the Technics at Lincoln Bar Houston – Head to Washington Avenue’s Lincoln Bar Houston as they pay homage to old-school hip-hop, old school house, freestyle, and ’80s retro. 9pm.
- 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, August 3, 2018
- Listen Local: Music on the Plaza with the Heights Funk Collective at The Brown Foundation Plaza | FREE – Get down to groovy tunes from local funk/rock band Heights Funk Collective, when the band performs 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.
- Observance of Form Opening Reception at Winter Street Studios | FREE – Enjoy complimentary drinks and check out an artistic collaboration between Houston artist Emily Dingmann and New York artist Elena Soterakis. Their exhibit, on display through Sunday, August 5, 2018, explores the creation of form – with no constraints in style or media. 6pm to 9pm.
- Breaking Benjamin in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Jam out to early 2000s rockers Breaking Benjamin and Five Finger Death Punch when they perform alongside Bad Wolves at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Tickets start at $29.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 7pm.
- Panic! At The Disco in Concert at Toyota Center – Catch a live show by the Grammy-winning pop-punk group, Panic! At the Disco, when they bring their tour to Toyota Center. Sing along to old favorites like “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” as well as new releases from their latest album, Pray For The Wicked. Tickets start at $30.75. 7pm.
- Buyer & Cellar at Main Street Theater – Explore the love/hate relationship between certain types of gay men and divas when a struggling actor takes on a day job working in the home of Barbara Streisand in Buyer & Cellar at Main Street Theater. Tickets start at $36. 7:30pm.
- The Molly Ringwalds in Concert at House of Blues – Feel the nostalgia and energy of The Molly Ringwalds when they hit the stage at House of Blues in Downtown. Let the band take you on a musical journey filled with all the hits that transcended the ’80s and defined a generation. Tickets range from $12.50 to $35. 8pm.
- Bob Schneider in Concert at Heights Theater – See a concert from one of Austin’s most celebrated local musicians, Bob Schneider. He’ll perform at Heights Theater in support of his upcoming seventh studio album, Blood and Bones. Tickets start at $22. 8pm.
- Godzilla Outdoor Film Party at Asia Society Texas Center | FREE – Head to the lawn at Asia Society Texas Center for a free screening of the restored 1954 Japanese version of Godzilla, a.k.a. Gojira. The event will also feature monster-themed food, contests, and trivia. 8pm.
- 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.
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