Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 25 to Sunday, April 28, 2019.Â
Weekend Shortcuts
Shop vintage finds and theatrical costumes at a unique market; spend Thursday evening listening to a powerful concert by an award-winning pianist; wine at dine all weekend long at Galveston’s annual festival; cheer on your favorite team in the Houston Roller Derby; learn how to butcher a whole hog and more. Â
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, April 25 to Sunday, April 28, 2019.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians at Minute Maid Park | Daily – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Cleveland in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Times vary.
- Little Shop of Horrors at Stages Repertory Company | Daily – Revel in all of the campy fun of the sci-fi musical hit, Little Shop of Horrors, during a showing of the play in Stages Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $25, but limited discounted tickets are available to select performances. Showtimes vary.
- Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown at Tin Cups Caddyshack | Friday and Saturday – Laissez les bon temps rouler with all-you-can-eat mudbugs during this Cajun cook-off at Tin Cups Caddyshack. While you chow down and spectate the crawfish cook-off, you can enjoy a full lineup of Cajun-themed music and entertainment. Tickets start at $25. Times vary.
- Galveston Island Wine Festival | Friday and Saturday – Sip fine wines, dine at an elegant dinner, run a champagne 5K, and attend a grand food and wine tasting during the tenth annual Galveston Island Wine Festival at Saengerfest Park. Tickets start at $72, varying by event and package. Times vary.
- Comedian Michael Yo at Houston Improv | Friday to Saturday – Have yourself a good laugh when the actor, television host, and stand-up comedian, Michael Yo, takes the stage at Houston Improv. Known for co-hosting The Insider on CBS and the Yo Show, he also appears regularly on the comedy panel of Chelsea Lately, The Talk, and as pop-culture commentator on Showbiz Tonight. Tickets start at $22. Times vary.
- Houston Museum of Natural Science: Discounted Exhibit Hall Admission | Friday to Sunday – Score entrance to the Houston Museum of Natural Science Exhibit Hall at a discounted price when you purchase a special voucher, which will be available throughout all of 2019. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and up; $16 for ages 3 to 11; $16 for ages $62 and up; discounted $11.10 tickets are available for most dates. 9am to 5pm.
- Murder for Two at Stages Repertory Company | Friday to Sunday – Solve a murder mystery during this musical duet, where one actor plays the inspector, and another plays all 13 suspects under investigation. Tickets start at $25. Wednesday and Showtimes vary.
- Cirque de la Symphonie at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts | Friday to Sunday – Enjoy an evening of breathtaking entertainment accompanied by incredible music during a performance by Cirque de la Symphonie at Jones Hall. You’ll spot world-class acrobats, aerial flyers, contortionists, strongmen, jugglers, and tumblers throughout the show. Tickets start at $56, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Showtimes vary.
- Madama Butterfly at Opera in the Heights | Friday to Sunday – Follow the story of a U.S. naval officer and Japanese geisha in this riveting performance of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at Opera in the Heights. Tickets start at $40.50. Showtimes vary.
- HGO presents The Phoenix at Wortham Theater Center | Friday and Sunday – Take a seat for the Houston Grand Opera’s world premiere of The Phoenix, a stage adaptation of Lorenzo da Ponte’s dramatic story of redemption. Tickets start at $20, but you can get get 10% off with promocode PHOENIX365. Showtimes vary.Â
- Houston Texans Kids Triathlon at NRG Stadium | Saturday and Sunday – Cheer on young athletes are they run, swim, and bike their way across the finish line at the Houston Texans annual Kids Triathlon at NRG Stadium. The largest sanctioned kids triathlon in the world aims to promote healthy exercise and physical activity for its sixth consecutive year. Registration is $65. 7:15am both days.
- Texas Crawfish & Music Festival at Preservation Park | Saturday and Sunday – Chow down on crawfish, Cajun bites, and other festival favorites when country music and cajun food come together at the Texas Crawfish & Music Festival in Preservation Park. The family-friendly event will also include an alligator theme park and petting zoo. Tickets are $12 at the gate (ages 13 and up); $5 for children (ages 6 to 12). Times vary.
- Love & Make’s 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.Â
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sales | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros 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, April 25, 2019
- Dining Out For Life 2019 – A myriad of Houston’s top eateries come together for this annual, city-wide fundraiser, which benefits local AIDS service organization AFH and related programs that serve thousands of Houstonians living with HIV/AIDS. To participate, simply dine out and pick up your tab at restaurants like B&B Butchers, Barnaby’s, Ginger & Fork, Le Colonial, Niko Nikos, and El Real. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Rhyme and Reason: A Celebration of Black History at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Honor significant people and events from Black History with a performance of poetry, music, and movement by Houston’s Poet Laureate, Deborah DEEP Mouton, and members of the Houston VIP Poetry Slam Team at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 11am.
- Yekwon Sunwoo in Concert at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts – Swoon to the sounds of a powerful piano concerto by Yekwon Sunwoo, who achieved a gold medal at the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He’ll play pieces from composers Schumann, Liszt, and Schubert. Tickets start at $45. 7:30pm.
- A Hulu Original Comedy Tour with Ramy Youssef & Friends at White Oak Music Hall – Join actor, comedian and producer Ramy Youssef for an evening of comedy and free cocktails to celebrate the launch of his new, self-titled series on Hulu, RAMY. 7:30pm to 9pm.
- Butchery Demo at Revival Market – Discover the art of butchering a whole hog as Yonder Way Farms’ Jason Kramer joins Morgan Weber and Jack Matusek for a butchery demo at Revival Market. Prior to the demo, you can nosh on a selection of meats from Revival Market’s charcuterie case, and then sit down for a BYOB, family-style meal following the demo. Tickets are $125 per person, plus gratuity, and there are only 30 seats available. 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Evening in the Park at Hermann Park – Sip cocktails along the Jones Reflection Pool, then enjoy an elegant dinner, dessert, and dancing beside McGovern Lake at Evening in the Park. Hosted by Hermann Park Conservancy, the annual spring gala benefits daily volunteer and stewardship programs that maintain and improve the park. $500. 6:30pm.
- Two Saints and a Taco Tasting at Saint Arnold Brewing Company – Taste tacos from some of Houston’s most popular eateries at Two Saints and a Taco Tasting, an annual event that benefits the UST Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Fund. Aside from tasty bites, the fundraiser also features a silent auction and live music. $50. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Comedian Christine Gambito at Houston Improv – Laugh it up when the internet personality, actress, and comedian, Christine Gambito performs live at Houston Improv. Better known for her screen name HappySlip, Gambito has maintained one of the most-subscribed-to channels on YouTube. Tickets range from $25 to $50. 7pm.
- Brew at the Zoo at Houston Zoo – Stroll through animal exhibits while sipping beers from more than 20 local breweries at the Houston Zoo’s second edition of Brew at the Zoo. You can enjoy live music, photobooths, a henna station, a caricature artist, tasty bites, and special animal presentations, all in support of the zoo’s efforts to save local species. Tickets start at $45. 7pm to 10pm.
- Sugar Land Skeeters vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Constellation Field – Watch the Sugar Land Skeeters step up to the plate and take on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in a baseball game at Constellation Field. Tickets start at $8 for lawn seating. 7:05pm.
- Snoop Dogg in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Drop it likes it’s hot at a live show by Snoop Dogg as he celebrates “25 Years of Doggystyle” with support from Warren G, G Funk, and Tha Dogg Pound at Smart Financial Centre. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Peter Bjorn & John in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Catch an indie rock show by the popular Swedish trio, Peter, Bjorn & John, when they play songs like “Young Folks” and “Second Chance” for a live audience downstairs at White Oak Music Hall. $22. 8pm.
- The EaDo Comedy Show at CSz Arena – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 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, April 26, 2019
- Chvrches in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Jam out to the ethereal pop music of Chvrches with a live show by the Scottish band at White Oak Music Hall. Cherry Glazerr opens the show. $34. 6pm.
- Candle Pouring with Essential Oils Class at Art Cellar Houston – Bask in the aromas of your favorite essential oils as you learn how to pour scented candles in this DIY workshop at Art Cellar Houston. Hosted by Pop Shop America, the BYOB class includes all necessary supplies and laid-back tunes to get your creative juices flowing. $36. 7pm to 9pm.
- Da Camera JAM at Discovery Green | FREE – Close out Jazz Appreciation Month with a free performance by New York-based drummer Sammy Miller and his six-piece band at Discovery Green. 7pm.
- Family Movie Night: Wonder Woman at Levy Park | FREE – Bring the family to a free screening of the action-packed blockbuster from 2017, Wonder Woman, at Levy Park. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Leon Bridges in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Sing along to the rhythm and blues of Leon Bridges as he brings his live show to the stage at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Expect to hear hits from his debut album, Coming Home, as well as his latest release, Good Thing. Jess Glynne opens the show. Tickets start at $29.50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Celtic Woman Ancient Land in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Catch a live production by the Grammy-nominated performing collective, Celtic Woman, which shares Ireland’s rich musical heritage with audiences across the globe. Showcasing some of the country’s most talented singers and musicians, the touring show features music from their new album, Ancient Land, along with storytelling and dancing. Tickets start at $50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Darlene Love in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Hear the powerful voice of notable performer Darlene Love when she takes the stage for a free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8:15pm.
- MFAH Mixed Media – Party it up, Van Gogh-style, with exclusive after-hours access to the Van Gogh exhibit, DJs, dancing, specialty cocktails, and the chance to create your own piece of art at MFAH’s Mixed Media event. Tickets cost $25 for non-members; $22 for members. 8pm to 11:55pm.
- 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, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2019.
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