Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, September 13 to Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Play a round of softball while dressed like a duck, meet the stars of The Walking Dead, laugh out loud at Hannibal Buress’s stand-up show, win a cash prize for playing your favorite video games, compete in a family-friendly obstacle course on Galveston Beach, jam out to a live show by Beyoncé and Jay-Z and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, September 13 to Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Find Your Beach on Galveston Island | Daily – The water has been amazing in Galveston this summer. Whether you’re looking to join in a game of beach volleyball and toss back some cold ones at alcohol-friendly East Beach, or you’re looking to bond with your family under the sun in a beach challenge at lifeguard-supervised Stewart Beach, Galveston’s got the beach for you.
- Theater Under The Stars presents Oklahoma! at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts | Daily – Kick off TUTS’ 50th anniversary season while celebrating the 75th anniversary of Oklahoma! at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Together with the Houston Ballet, TUTS brings the Roger and Hammerstein classic to life through show-stopping dancing, acting, and musical numbers. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. Showtimes vary.
- Violet at Queensbury Theatre | Daily – Follow a troubled woman who journeys across the country in search of hope and healing in Violet, the opening show of Queensbury Theatre’s 2018-2019 season. Tickets start at $21, but a limited number of premium $42 tickets are discounted to $22.50 for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Gabriel Iglesias at Toyota Center | Thursday and Friday – Be part of comedian Gabriel Iglesias’ newest Netflix comedy special, One Show Fits All, when he films his Houston show at Toyota Center. His second Netflix comedy special follows the 2016 feature, I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm both nights.
- Houston Ballet Presents An Evening of Stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – Watch a selection of stunning performances by Houston’s highest-ranking dancers at An Evening of Stars in Miller Outdoor Theatre, presented by the Houston Ballet. 8pm nightly.
- Fandemic Tour Houston 2018 at NRG Center | Friday to Sunday – See and hear from your favorite TV stars at Fandemic Houston 2018, the newest comic con to stop in the Bayou City. Celebrity guests include Norman Reedus, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Steven Yeun from The Walking Dead, as well as Bruce Campbell, Paige, and Milo Ventimiglia of TV fame. Tickets start at $40. Times vary.
- Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Arizona Diamondbacks in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $54, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Times vary.
- Southern Living Showcase: Beyond the Storm in Braes Heights | Saturday and Sunday – The Stone Acorn Builders host the 2018 Southern Living “Beyond the Storm” Showcase Home event, featuring daily chef, gardening, and interior design demos. Check out the 6,076-square-foot three-story open floor plan that includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a media room, a game room, and a dining room and breakfast area centered by a gourmet kitchen. $15. 1pm and 3pm each day.
- Love & Makes Candle-Making Workshop in Rice Village | Saturday and Sunday – Design and create a personalized wax candle with help from the team at Love & Makes in Rice Village. The BYOB workshop also features handmade goods from local artisans to shop while your candles set. $45. Times vary daily.
- Beyoncé & Jay-Z at NRG Stadium | Saturday and Sunday – Bow down to the ultimate power couple that is Beyoncé and Jay-Z as they join forces for the On The Run II tour in the Queen Bey’s hometown. The duo will perform songs from their joint album, Everything is Love. Tickets start at $79, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online market. 8:30pm.
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
- Women’s Leadership Series at Asia Society of Texas Center – Hear from some of Houston’s top female Asian chefs and restaurateurs as they discuss the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from working as a minority in the industry. Lunch is included. Tickets start at $75. 11:30am to 1:30pm.
- Moving East, Moving Forward: Buffalo Bayou East Sector Community Meetings | FREE – Voice your opinion to the Buffalo Bayou Partnership regarding the future of its parks, trails, and affordable housing as they develop the newest stretch of the bayou. 6pm to 8pm.
- Project One Way at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Have a girls night out and enjoy drinks, fall fashion, sweet treats and more at the Project One Way event at Sugar Land Town Square. The one-woman fashion show will feature lifestyle blogger Megan of Honey We’re Home as she showcases her favorite fall pieces from the Sugar Land Town Square retailers. 6:30pm to 8pm.
- Chefs & Brewers Dinner at The Dunlavy – Come hungry for this four-course meal prepared by the chefs at The Dunlavy and accompanied by craft beer from Buffalo Bayou Brewery. $75. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Jesus Hopped the A Train at Studio 101 – Take a seat for a stirring performance of Jesus Hopped the A Train, which follows a New York bike messenger who is charged for shooting the leader of a religious cult. Recommended for audiences ages 17 and older. Tickets start at $26, but limited comped (you just pay the ticketing fee) and discounted $16 tickets are available for select shows. 7:30pm.
- Houston Fringe Festival at MATCH – Experience a series of empowering and transformative dance, theatre, and visual art performances throughout Houston Fringe Festival, presented by Pilot Dance Project at MATCH. $15.
- Pacifica Quartet at Stude Concert Hall – Swoon to the sounds of Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schubert when the celebrated Pacifica Quartet performs a concert at Stude Hall. Tickets start at $20. 7:30pm.
- Party on the Plaza at Discovery Green | FREE – Catch a free concert from local and regional talent when Discovery Green transforms into a party on the plaza. 7pm to 10pm.
- Couples Therapy Comedy Retreat at Houston Improv – Hosted by Houston Improv club favorite Alan Adams, this romantic comedy show will find Adams delivering his views on relationships with quick-fire wit, stone face delivery, and sarcastically venomous punch-lines. Tickets range from $15 to $25, but you can score 2-for-1 (or BOGO, if you prefer) tickets with promocode Couples365 for a limited time. 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, September 14, 2018
- Friday Market at FM Kitchen and Bar | No Cover – Discover your new favorite source of local art, jewelry, beauty products, and produce in this daytime market at FM Kitchen and Bar. 11am to 2pm.
- An Evening of Serious Fun at The Grand 1894 Opera House – Join the Galveston Restaurant Group for a buffet dinner, open bar, silent auction, and the opportunity to “fish” for additional prizes at this annual fundraising event. Proceeds will benefit the Serious Fun children’s series, as well as other educational programs at The Grand. $75. 6pm to 9pm.
- Martini Madness: A Space-Age Soiree at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft – Don your chicest space gear and blast off to the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft for Martini Madness: A Space-Age Soiree. Guests will receive an artisan-made martini glass and access to signature martinis, tasty appetizers, a cosmic lounge, and a photo booth. $150. 7pm to 11pm.
- Burly Q Lounge at Warehouse Live – Experience KiKi Maroon’s Burly Q Lounge, a vaudevillian Varie-tease show happening at Warehouse Live. The show will feature local and touring burlesque beauties, stand-up comics, musicians, showgirls, games, circus tricks, and so much more. Tickets are $25. 7pm.
- MOMIX at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts – Delight in a performance of Opus Cactus, a dazzling exploration of the American Southwest, as Society for the Performing Arts presents the acclaimed dance company, MOMIX, at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $35, and you may find limited discounted tickets available. 7:30pm.
- Around the World in 80 Days at The George Theatre – Marvel at five actors who transform into 39 different characters—think stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, and runaway trains—in a classic story of adventure, Around the World in 80 Days. Tickets start at $15, but a limited number of premium seats are discounted to $12.50.
- 104.1 KRBE‘s Roula & Ryan Road Show at Smart Financial Centre – Put a face to the voices of 104.1 KRBE’s morning radio show, Roula & Ryan, as they take the stage at Smart Financial Centre. Expect to see the show’s signature bits, including Roula & Ryan’s Roses, Special K’s Prank Calls, and The Mystery Box, throughout the adults-only evening. Tickets start at $45, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
- Independencia: Selena Tribute Band Siempre Selena in Concert at House of Blues – Catch a tribute to the late, great Tejano singer from Corpus Christi at a Friday evening concert. Tickets are $18, but limited comped (you only pay the ticketing fees) tickets are available. 8pm.
- Al Di Meola in Concert at The Heights Theater – Hear guitarist Al Di Meola blend world music with jazz during a concert at the historic Heights Theater. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Meola promotes his 2017 album, Opus (Ear Music,) with this intimate show. Tickets start at $34. 8pm to 10pm.
- 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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