Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, August 22 to Sunday, August 25, 2019.
Weekend Shortcuts
Marvel at a free performance of Taiwanese circus art; jam out at a hip hop concert featuring headliners Nelly, TLC, and Flo Rida; treat the kids to a meet-and-greet with Peppa the Pig; cheer on skilled sandcastle builders at an annual competition in Galveston; get a behind-the-scenes look at Houston’s Theatre District and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, August 22 to Sunday, August 25, 2019.
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Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Restaurant Weeks 2019 | Daily – Dine out for a worthy 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 2019. Now in its 16th year, HRW is the largest annual fundraiser that benefits the Houston Food Bank. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- The Doyle & Debbie Show at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Take a seat for Stages Repertory Theatre’s production of The Doyle and Debbie Show, which follows the story of two singers seeking renewed fame and fortune. Full price tickets start at $20, but limited discounted $40 tickets are available at $20. Showtimes vary.
- Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Alley Theatre | Daily – Summer Chills returns to the Alley with, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, the classic mystery that finds Belgian detective Hercule Poirot aboard the famed Orient Express train with a killer in his midst. This enduring mystery is one of the greats of the genre, and this version has been adapted by Ken Ludwig, the playwright behind the Alley’s recent production of The Three Musketeers. Times vary.
- Comedian Guy Torry at Houston Improv | Thursday to Saturday – Crack up at a comedy show by Guy Torry, who will perform three consecutive nights at The Improv. Tickets start at $20. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Angels 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.
- Death and the Maiden at Spring Street Studios | Friday to Sunday – Watch playwright Ariel Dorfman’s examination of human rights violations and abuses of power in a performance of Death and the Maiden, featured as part of the 2019 Houston Equity Festival. Tickets are $20. Showtimes vary.
- Formosa Circus Art at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday and Saturday | FREE – Ooh and ahh at a performance of musical circus art celebrating Taiwanese culture and history during Formosa Circus Art at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8pm both nights.
- Man Overboard! at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts | Friday and Saturday – Marvel as NobleMotion’s team of dancers perform a four-part production of Man Overboard! at Hobby Center. The four adventurous dances in the set feature cutting edge collaborations and look at issues from artificial intelligence to the frenzy and chaos of wild storm front to a political satire, and more. Tickets range from $18 to $40.25. 7:30pm both days.
- 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.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – 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.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
- Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at The Bryan Museum | No Cover – Shop local produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, which opens every Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning through Summer 2019. 3pm to 6pm.
- 2019 Money Talks Texas City Tour at WeWork Houston Downtown – Empower yourself and fellow female money makers when WeWork Houston Downtown hosts the 2019 Money Talks Texas City Tour. The evening event includes discussions on talking money, building confidence, negotiating salaries, saving, paying off debt, and investing. Tickets start at $65. 6pm to 9:30pm.
- Heart in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Rock out to a live show from the iconic sister duo, Heart, when they perform alongside Joan Jett and Elle King at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Tickets start at $29.50, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Sugar Land Skeeters vs. New Britain Bees at Constellation Field – Cheer on the Sugar Land Skeeters when they play against the New Britain Bees at Constellation Field. Tickets start at $8. 7:05pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Tigers in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $9, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:10pm.
- The Winery Comedy Tour at Sable Gate Winery – Pair fine wines with gut-busting comedy when Sable Gate Winery welcomes The Winery Comedy Tour, a new comedy circuit that brings nationally recognized comedians to audiences in a new type of venue, with a vino twist. Tickets are $20, but limited discounted $8 tickets are available. 7:30pm.
- Mogwai in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Scottish post-rock band, Mogwai performs live at White Oak Music Hall with support from Papa M. Tickets are $22 in advance. 7:30pm.
- 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.
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Friday, August 23, 2019
- Death by Natural Causes at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Discover a range of deadly “animal, vegetable, and mineral” specimens from the natural world at this educational exhibit in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Full price tickets are $30 for ages 12 and up; $20 for ages 3 to 11; $20 for ages 62 and up, but discounted $19 tickets are available for most dates. 9am to 5pm.
- 5th Annual Vox Local Arts Mixer at The Phoenix on Westheimer | No Cover – Admire artists at work with live art, performances and more during the 5th annual Vox Local Arts Mixer at The Phoenix on Westheimer. Featuring local talent, the mixer allows Houstonians to engage with new and established painters, photographers, poets, dancers, jewelry makers, all under one roof. They’ll also serve barbecue, boiled seafood, and French pastries from local chefs. 6:15pm.
- Shakey Graves and Dr. Dog in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Get down to live blues music from Austin’s own Shakey Graves when he performs alongside Dr. Dog at White Oak Music Hall. Tickets start at $32, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:30pm.
- Naughty Embroidery Craft Class at Art Cellar Houston – Learn how to embroider fun and frisky designs during this BYOB crafting class hosted by Pop Shop America at Art Cellar Houston. Tickets are $36 and include all the supplies needed for class, as well as a few light bites. 7pm to 9pm.
- Nelly, TLC, and Flo Rida in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Throw it back to the days of Nelly, TLC, and Flo Rida when the musicians team up for a live performance at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Feelin’ Groovy 5 at The Music Box Theater – Groove to songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s with covers of Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones and more at Music Box Theatre. Tickets start at $31.50, but limited discounted $15.50 tickets are available for select shows. 7:30pm.
- Dancing Under the Stars at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Slip on your dancing shoes for a night of Dancing Under the Stars with the Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors at Sugar Land Town Square. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Shake Russell & Michael Hearne in Concert at Anderson Fair – Catch an intimate performance by Texas singer-songwriters Shake Russell & Michael Hearne at Anderson Fair in Montrose. $25. 8:30pm.
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Things to Do on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2019.
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