Find the perfect things to do at home in Houston this weekend with our At Home Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3, 2020.
Given instructions from the CDC, City of Houston, and health professionals, all official public gatherings have been effectively canceled or postponed, in order to hopefully slow the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19.
With the shutdowns and cancelations in response to Coronavirus/COVID-19, the recent influx of virtual events means there are still a number of community events that you can join in from home.
Check back in the coming days, as more events get added. If you know of a virtual event, please email us at [email protected] with a link to the official event details.
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Things to Do at Home All Weekend
- New Orleans’ WWOZ presents Jazz Festing In Place: An On-Air Festival | Daily | FREE – Catch a host of New Orleans’ Jazz Fest’s greatest performances ranging from the 1970s through the 2010s, broadcast online New Orlean’s public radio station. Feel like listening to a little Ella Fitzgerald singing with Stevie Wonder from ’77, Fats Domino from ’01, or Galactic from ’12? Here’s your chance. 11am to 7pm daily.
- The French Farm’s Online Sale | Daily | Save 20% – Since the Houston-based online retailer and importer of European gourmet delicacies and quality kitchenware had to postpone its spring open warehouse sale indefinitely, they’re offering Houstonians 20% of all online orders when using the promo code OP365, now through Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
- Common Field Convening 2020 Virtual Event on Zoom | Thursday through Saturday | FREE – Common Field—the national network of experimental, independent, visual arts organizations and organizers—has reimagined its Convening event, originally planned to happen in Houston, as a free, online event The Common Field Convening is a critical platform for artists organizations and organizers from across the U.S, to share resources, ideas and methods for artist-led, artist-run, and artist-centered spaces, projects and practices. 1pm to 5pm each day.
- Bun B’s “Hot Wang Sandwich” Special for Pickup at Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys | Thursday through Saturday – Grab the legendary Houston rapper’s delicious creation—featuring breaded and fried chicken breast drizzled with buffalo sauce, served with crispy bacon and blue cheese-ranch dressing on a ciabatta bun—and help Houston Music Foundation support local H-Town musicians during the Coronavirus crisis. The offer will continue for the immediate future, Mondays to Saturdays. Pick-up only. $8.95 per sandwich. 11am to 4pm.
- Where to Find Protective Face Masks in Houston & National Suppliers | Daily – Protect yourself and others by wearing a mask made by Houston-based artists or order online from national suppliers. We’ve compiled a list of locals as well as a few online stores that are selling masks with colorful patterns, different sizes, and even in bulk.
- Curbside, Pickup & Delivery from Houston Eateries, Restaurants, Breweries & More | Daily – Find take out and delivery options from your favorite local restaurants, and help them support their staff in uncertain times.
- More Things To Do at Home | Daily | Many FREE – Tap into our lists of things you can do at home, on topics ranging from thought-provoking and binge-worthy podcasts, counseling and therapy options, recipes from local and celebrity chefs, concert and music streaming, home workouts, sports documentaries and classic game streaming, fun and educational things to do with kids, cocktail mixology at home, local and international museum and gallery tours, and more. You can also kick back to more than five hours of songs about Houston on our free Spotify playlist, order and pick up books from local bookshops, decorate your home with Houston Neighborhoods wall prints, and de-stress your family with helpful tips for parents and kids.
- More Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources – Find more information about best practices, how you can help, and other details about response to COVID-19.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
- Virtual 2020 Spring Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market on Facebook Groups | No Cover – Although this year’s spring edition of Houston Ballet’s massively popular Nutcracker Market was canceled, shoppers can still find a wide variety of options and one-of-a-kind creations from its merchants on a special virtual edition. Through Thursday, April 30, 2020, you can browse shop and buy good from the market’s merchants in the Virtual 2020 Spring Nutcracker Marketplace Facebook group. There’s no cost to enter or browse, but you’ll need to join the Virtual 2020 Spring Nutcracker Marketplace Facebook group. All day.
- Houston Zoo presents Bringing the Zoo to You on Facebook Live | FREE – Throughout the month of April, Houston Zoo is broadcasting live each weekday morning, sharing daily updates on its furred, flippered, and feathered residents, plus sharing how zookeepers are caring for them while the zoo is closed. 11am to 11:30am.
- Pearland Library presents Virtual Storytime on Facebook Live | FREE – Pearland Library presents a virtual storytime, every Thursday morning in April, on Facebook Live. No in-person attendance. 11am to 11:30am.
- Main Course Cooking School presents Kids Virtual Cooking Class | FREE – Cook with the kiddos when Main Course Cooking School offers a virtual cooking class meant for children using items that can be found in most pantries. This event will be held online on Main Course Cooking School’s Facebook Page. No in-person attendance. Noon both days.
- Levy Park presents Bollywood & Bhangra Dance on YouTube | FREE – Instructor Dolly from Steps for Dancing brings the weekly Levy Park series online, with vibrant and entertaining dance classes suitable for all ability levels. These classes give a whole body workout while dancing to the rhythm of joy with the powerful nature of Bollywood music. 7pm.
- The Cottonmouth Club Nightly Livestream on Instagram & Facebook Live | FREE – Although the bar is closed, The Cottonmouth Club on Main Street is hosting a nightly one-hour live stream on social media from 9pm to 10pm. Virtual drink-serving may not be an option quite yet in the 21st century, but you can still tune in to watch The Cottonmouth Club’s core crew make cocktails, take questions, and generally doing what they can to remind Houstonians that there’s a bar out there that misses them. There is no in-person attendance. 9pm to 10pm each night.
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Friday, May 1, 2020
- ROCOreveal: Scott St. John & Robert Maggio Online | FREE – River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) hosts another performance and conversation, featuring featuring concertmaster Scott St. John with his friend, composer Robert Maggio, as they explore his ROCO-commissioned string quartet “thirty-two summers”. 1pm to 2pm.
- Galveston Island’s Virtual Happy Hour on RadioGalveston | FREE – Sign on to RadioGalveston every Friday at 5:30pm in April to enjoy music, special commentary, and happy hour drinks (those are on you) to wrap off the week. 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
- ComedySportz Houston: Online Improv Competition on Zoom – Catch an online improv battle as two teams duke it out for the biggest laughs in this family-friendly comedy show. $5. 7pm.
- Virtual DJ Set with DJ Dayta on Twitch | FREE – Known for spinning everything from hip-hop to house to disco, the local DJ, Dayta live streams a set on Twitch. This event will be held online on DJ Dayta’s Twitch account. 8pm to 11pm.
- Classic Numbers Friday Live Stream on Twitch | FREE – Dance from the comfort of your home to ’80s, goth, industrial, new wave and more, as Numbers Nightclub and resident DJ Wes Wallace hosts their long-running Classic Numbers Friday dance night on Twitch. Though free, an optional cover charge can be paid on Venmo with the Numbers300 username. No in-person attendance. 9:30pm.
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