Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, August 9 to Sunday, August 12, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Learn how to cook a delicious chile relleno, watch a back-to-school fashion show that benefits pediatric cancer patients, see country music star Miranda Lambert in concert, get active in a sand volleyball tournament and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, August 9 to Sunday, August 12, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park | Daily – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Mariners 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.
- Joris Laarman Lab: Design in the Digital Age at MFAH | Daily – Marvel at furniture generated by algorithms and designs brought to life by a robot with the work of experimental Dutch designer Joris Laarman at Joris Laarman Lab: Design in the Digital Age at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Hours vary.
- 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.
- Deli Month at Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant | Daily – Chow down on a three-course menu of items like stuffed kishka, matzo ball soup, and Hungarian goulash when both locations of Kenny & Ziggy’s participate in the nationwide fundraiser, Deli Month. Proceeds benefit the Holocaust Museum Houston. $37.
- 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.
- The Landing Theatre presents Oleanna at 14 Pews | Daily – 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. Showtimes vary.
- 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 nights.
- Feeling Groovy 4 at Music Box Theater | Friday and Saturday – 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. 7:30pm both nights..
- 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. There are multiple workshops times on both days.
- Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival at George R. Brown Convention Center | Saturday and Sunday – Celebrate African American culture and promote diversity with music, food, fashion, art, and guest speakers during the Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival at George R. Brown Convention Center. Tickets start at $15. Times 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, August 9, 2018
- Happy Hour Thursday at MFAH – Browse the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and enjoy a cash bar, local DJ, and grub from a local food truck. 5pm to 8pm.
- Thursday Night Take Over at Fluff Bake Bar | No Cover – Join Fluff Bake Bar owner Rebecca Masson as she welcomes fellow chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins of San Diego’s El Jardin for this week’s Thursday Night Take Over. Each chef will prepare a menu of three to four items available a la carte, along with optional wine pairings and beer from Saint Arnold. 6pm to 9pm.
- 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.
- Rock the Row Free Concert Series at Hughes Landing | No Cover – Sip happy hour cocktails, enjoy live music from local musicians Vinyl Arcade, and stroll down Restaurant Row during Rock the Row, a free concert series presented by Hughes Landing. 7pm to 9pm.
- Happy Hour with Beetle in Concert at The Continental Club | No Cover – Hear your favorite hits from the Fab Five when The Beatles tribute band, Beetle, takes the stage every Thursday evening at The Continental Club. 7pm to 10pm.
- Buyer & Cellar at Main Street Theater – Explore the love/hate relationship between 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.
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Friday, August 10, 2018
- Pilot Experience at Lone Star Flight Museum | FREE – Explore the skies like a real pilot when the Lone Star Flight Museum hosts their family-friendly Pilot Experience event. 10am to 4pm.
- Listen Local: Music on the Plaza with Patric Johnson at The Brown Foundation Plaza | FREE – Get down to groovy tunes from local indie rocker Patric Johnson when he 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.
- Date Night Cooking Class: Creole at Brennan’s of Houston – Bring your special someone to cook delicious Creole dishes during a date night cooking class in the famed Midtown eatery. The menu will feature deviled crab-stuffed mirliton, creole-spiced palacios redfish, and a bananas foster crepe. $150 per couple. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Mixers & Elixirs at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Mix and mingle among towering dinosaur exhibits as the Houston Museum of Natural Science opens up for a night of music, dancing, cocktails, and food trucks. $25. 7pm.
- Miranda Lambert in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Sing along to hits like “The House That Built Me,” “Over You,” and “Gunpowder and Lead” when country music star Miranda Lambert takes the stage at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. She’ll be joined by fellow country singers Little Big Town, The Steel Woods, and Tenille Towns. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale website. 7pm.
- Jeff Lynne’s ELO in Concert at Toyota Center – Catch an epic live show from the iconic group, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, or Electric Light Orchestra, that’s been around for nearly 50 years. The band’s unique style seamlessly blends progressive rock, pop, and classical genres for a distinct sound unlike any other. Tickets range from $49.50 to $149.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Superhero Trivia at The Harp | No Cover – Test your knowledge of superhero original appearances, villains, sidekicks and more at The Harp’s second installment of monthly trivia. Dress up as your favorite superhero for the chance to win a prize, enjoy drink specials, and chow down on barbecue from Tashi Garcia of Chapman House Smoked Meats. 8pm.
- Pink Floyd: The Wall at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – See a note-for-note recreation of Pink Floyd’s legendary double album, The Wall, when Classic Albums Live brings a group of talented performers to the stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8:30pm.
- The Vibe Fridays: ‘90s Throwback Edition at Henke & Pillot | No Cover – Get your drink on and celebrate all things ’90s as KidVicious spins throwback hits, go go dancers keep the beat, and Effen Vodka bottles go for $150. There will be chances to win Astros tickets. Ages 21 and up. 9pm to 2am.
- Prince vs Michael Dance Party at Guava Lamp – Slip on your dancing shoes for the ultimate pop music showdown when the LGBTQ bar hosts a Prince vs Michael Jackson dance party. $10. 9pm.
- 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.
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Things to Do on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12, 2018.
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