Plan Your Weekend: July 21 to 24, 2022

Things to Do All Weekend Long

• Houston World Series of Dog Shows at NRG Center | Daily – See a field of four-legged friends compete in a series of events, across 150 different breeds, vying for the coveted “Best in Show.” Competitive events include flyball, creative grooming, a frisbee exhibition, and canine musical freestyle. $15; free for ages 12 and under. Discounted admission on select days. Times vary.
• 15th Annual Houston Palestine Film Festival at MATCH | Friday & Saturday – After a two-year break, HPFF returns with three screenings of films that tell stories of Palestine, reflecting its history, the lives of its peoples who have migrated around the world, culture, and more. Expect special filmmaker appearances at each screening. $10 per screening. Showtimes vary.
• The Riot Comedy Show presents Alex English at Rudyard’s British Pub | Friday & Saturday – The New York City–based comedian and new writer for Saturday Night Live takes the upstairs stage in Montrose for back-to-back nights of hilarity. $15 and up. Times vary.
• Houston Symphony presents Music from Final Fantasy at Hobby Center | Friday & Saturday – The Symphony performs songs from the globally beloved video game series, Final Fantasy, in a multimedia concert experience. $29 and up. 7:30pm.
• Banda MS in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Friday & Saturday  – The beloved Mexican band hailing from Mazatlán, Sinaloa—which puts the MS in Banda MS—returns to perform two shows in Sugar Land. $49 and up. 8pm.
• Houston Horror Film Festival at Houston Marriott of Westchase | Friday to Sunday – Get ready for a hair-raising convention of horror film icons with movie screenings, memorabilia vendors, panel discussions, cosplay, and meet-and-greets with horror film stars from Halloween Kills, Friday the 13th, Hereditary, and much more. $15 and up. Times vary.
• Comedian Mark Normand at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – Catch the New York-based comedian who’s had previous stops on Comedy Central, the late-night talk show circuit, and in his latest one-hour special, Out to Lunch on YouTube. Tickets are sold by the table; $60 for 2 and up. Times vary.
• Bridal Extravaganza Summer Show at George R. Brown Convention Center | Saturday & Sunday – Plan all aspects of your upcoming nuptials at the summer edition of this expo that features vendors, caterers, decor, floral, wedding dresses, and everything else from top to bottom for any bridal party. $5; $49 for VIP packages with additional perks. Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Must Do Things in Spring, Indian Eateries & Other Destinations

• Things to Do in Spring – From ghost tours to water parks, plot out a day of shopping, feasting and more with our guide to 5 Must Do Things in Spring, north of Houston.
• Must-Try Indian Restaurants in Greater Houston – Plan your next meal at one of the city’s rich, flavorful eateries for Indian, Pakistani, and fusion dishes with our guide to 7 can’t-miss spots.
• Summer Markets in Greater Houston – Shop local and fresh from the farm with our guide to weekly and monthly markets taking place in all corners of Greater Houston.
• Limited Time Museum Exhibits & Art Installations Around Greater Houston | Daily | Many FREE – Explore the many striking, stunning, and diverse exhibits exploring history, science, art, culture, and creativity around the Greater Houston metro area.

Ongoing Theater Shows & Arts Performances

Many plays, musicals, and other stage shows span multiple weeks. Scroll down to find new shows opening this week, then ongoing performances, followed by shows that are wrapping up this weekend.

• Clue at Alley Theatre | Saturday & Sunday | Opening Weekend – The Alley Theatre presents a live stage production inspired by the classic cult whodunit movie and board game, Clue. Murder and blackmail are on the menu at a dinner party when six guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget… if they make it out alive. Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? $30 and up. Showtimes vary. 
• Stages presents Dream: The Music of the Everly Brothers at the Gordy | Saturday & Sunday | Opening Weekend – With their tight harmonies and songs that unmistakably captured the innocence of young love, the Everly Brothers left an enduring legacy on music, which Dream explores through their story and 25 of their songs. $30 and up. Showtimes vary. 
• H.M.S. Pinafore at Hobby Center | Saturday & Sunday | Opening Weekend – Houston’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents the 70th anniversary of the hysterical love story H.M.S. Pinafore featuring the very last performance of English castmate Alistair Donkin. $29 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Sarah Sings a Love Story at Ensemble Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – This regional premiere celebrates the love of Elaine and Russell, married for 30 years, through the music and life of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan. $41 and up. Showtimes vary.
• AD Players presents The Sound of Music at the George Theater | Daily | Ongoing – The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is the story of a nun named Maria who is sent to be the governess for the von Trapp family in the last years before the Nazi invasion of Austria. Against a backdrop of the world changing, Maria finds love, holds fast to her faith and discovers her true purpose. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
• The Real Inspector Hound at Main Street Theater | Daily | Ongoing – Catch a performance of this new murder mystery play that spoofs Agatha Christie-style murders at the small but mighty theater in Rice Village. $39 and up. 3pm.
• Catastrophic Theatre presents Tamarie Cooper’s Live In-Person Sticky Sweet Summer Show at MATCH | Daily | Ongoing – The irrepressible, energetic, wild wit of Tamarie Cooper is back in this uproarious original production. Expect feral actors, dancing egg rolls and other hilarity across a show that delivers music and comedy in equal measures. Pay-what-you-can; suggested price of $35. Showtimes vary.
• Main Street Theater for Youth presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at MATCH | Saturday & Sunday | Ongoing – This family-friendly musical is the story of a magical car and a family that embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. Featuring songs by the Sherman Brothers (of Mary Poppins and other Disney classics), this is sure to delight young and young-at-heart alike. $20 and up. Showtimes vary.

Tickets to Houston Pro Sports Games

• Houston Astros Home Games at Minute Maid Park | 2022 Tickets on Sale | Sponsored − Save on 2022 Astros games with cheaper, better or hard-to-find seats on the online resale market.
• Houston Dynamo Home Games at PNC Stadium | 2022 Tickets on Sale | Sponsored − Save on 2022 Dynamo games with cheaper, better or hard-to-find seats on the online resale market.

• Art in the Park at Evelyn’s Park | FREE – Bring the kids to a family-friendly art class as Texas Children’s Hospital presents Art in the Park at Evelyn’s Park in Bellaire. 10am to noon.
• Shadow Puppet Theatre presents Underpants Wonderpants at the Woodlands Children’s Museum – Watch an enchanting reenactment of Peter Bently’s Underpants Wonderpants where children of all ages are introduced to storytelling elements during the animated show. $7.50 for ages 1 and up. 11am. 
• Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park – After a thrilling four-game series at Yankee Stadium, New York travels back to Houston for a doubleheader event and their final appearance of the season. Please note that tickets include admission to one game only. $45 and up. Games at noon and 5pm.
• Summer Cooking Class at Brennan’s of Houston – Learn from the best at Brennan’s of Houston when three chefs lead an interactive dine-in cooking demonstration. $125.  6:30pm. 
• Family Evening Explorations at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center – Spend the evening exploring the trails on a guided nature walk and learn more about the Houston Arboretum’s different habitats, as well as the local flora and fauna found there. $10 per person. 6:30pm to 8pm.
• Jacksfilms presents Yiay Live! Live! at House of Blues Houston – Popular comedian and YouTube star John Patrick Douglass makes a stop in Houston with a live set of YIAH! (Yesterday I Asked You), his hilarious interactive game show where audience members submit their silliest answers to questions and battle it out to see who is the funniest. $30. 7pm. 
• Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park – Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music, great prizes, and bingo in Downtown. $10. 7pm. 
• Reina Del Cid in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Los Angeles-based alt pop singer-songwriter stops by White Oak in support of her latest album, Candy Apple Red. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 7pm. 
• The Goonies Movie Screening at Bagby Park | FREE – Catch an outdoor screening of the 1985 comedy adventure classic, The Goonies, at Bagby Park in Midtown. Follow a group of hilarious misfits when they discover an old pirate map in the attic, following it into an underground cavern in search of lost treasure. 7pm to 9pm.
• Train, with Jewel & Blues Traveler in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Rock out to a triple bill of 2000s rock sensations as they co-headline at this festival-like concert in the Woodlands. $22 and up. 7:30pm. 
• Unity: Dress-scapes of Accra Film Screening at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | FREE – Centered around African fashion in the capital of Ghana, director Mara Lin Visser captures the reemergence of African print in fashion. Free with RSVP. 7:30pm.
• Brandon Rhyder in Concert at Main Street Crossing – Texas singer-songwriter Brandon Rhyder, known for his Red Dirt country music, stops in Tomball to perform tunes from his latest self-titled album. $28 and up. 8pm. 

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do are happening all weekend long. Scroll up and see our list, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.