Plan Your Weekend: September 15 to 18, 2022

• Houston Plant Market at A 2nd Cup | No Cover – Check out all manner of potted plants with knowledgeable local vendors that can help you be the plant parent you’ve always wished to be. 9am to 2pm.
• 1860s Garden Party at George Ranch Historical Park – Travel back in time to for a party on the lawn at the 1860s Prairie Home inside this frontier-focused park and living museum in Fort Bend County. $10 and up. 9am to 5pm.
• EcoFest & Arbor Day Celebration at League City Community Center | FREE – Check out the works of chalk artists, explore vendor goods, learn about ways to increase your sustainability and more in League City. 10am to 2pm.
• Squawk Walk with Houston Audubon at Exploration Green in Clear Lake | FREE – Spy local birds in time for Bird Week at the greenspace nature reservation in Clear Lake. 10am to 2pm.
• Bat Fest at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | FREE – Go batty at a deep dive into Houston’s 11 bat species and learn about how they help us while exploring local nature, vendor booths, activity options, and more. 10am to 2pm.
• Fiestas Patrias at Children’s Museum Houston – Take part in a Fiestas Patrias celebration in the Museum District, featuring traditional mariachi, a Grito ceremony, ballet folklórico, art activities and more. Included with admission; $15 for ages 1 and up. 10am to 3pm.
• Latin Festival 2022 at Pearland Town Center | FREE – The Pearland outdoor shopping destination hosts a Latin Festival with cultural dances, live music, small business shopping, and the presentation of Latino Hero Scholarships to local students and teachers. 10am to 8pm.
• Yoga at Axelrad – Grab your mat and some water and head over the garden at the beloved Midtown watering hole for an hour-long yoga class. $20. 11am.
• Paws Fest 2022 at Pucci Café in Katy | No Cover – Four-legged friends and their people are welcome to this parking lot party celebrating pups with activities, activations, and more. 11am to 4pm.
• First Saturday Arts Market in the Heights Rain Date on 19th Street | FREE – Browse original artworks and creations as the FSAM returns after its summer hiatus and an added two-week bump thanks to a rainy Labor Day Weekend. Noon to 5pm.
• End of Summer Wine Tasting at Bodega Bellaire | FREE – Natural wine guru Steve Buechner of Light Years Wines will be on hand for a tasting that also features a CBD bar, a Houston Dairymaids cheese tasting station, and fresh baked goods from Magnol Bakery. 1pm to 4pm.
• Houston Tacos & Margs Crawl on Washington Avenue – Join an afternoon bar crawl along the Rice Military stretch of Washington Ave, with stops and specials at Clutch Bar, Kung Fu Saloon, Bottled Blonde, Lincoln, and more. $19.99 and up. 2pm.
• Canvas & Cocktails at Houston Botanic Garden – H-Town artist and teacher Roberto Castilllo leads a three-hour cocktail-infused painting party based on plants found within Houston’s stunning gardens. $35. 2pm.
• Houston Cougars vs. Kansas Jayhawks at TDECU Stadium – After opening the college football season on the road, the Coogs head home for their first opponent on campus. $15 and up. 3pm.
• Texas Bonita Market at the Esplanade at Navigation | No Cover – Shop from a curated selection of local vendors at the East End Esplanade, while you take in DJs, ballet folklorico and photo backdrops. 3pm to 9pm.
• Carnatic Vocal Music Concert at MATCH – Leading artists from India—including the vocalist TM Krishna, Akkarai Subhalakshmi, and Praveen Kumar Sparsh—perform south Indian classical music, also known as Karnatic music, at the centrally located Midtown performance venue. $20 and up. 4:30pm.
• Grounded Opening Reception at the Orange Show & Smither Park | FREE – Explore the creations of several Houston artists combining soil, plants, and found materials at the evening event celebrating the new art installation, which will be on view through December 2022. 5pm to 8pm.
• The Abstract Art Show 2022 at Hardy & Nance Studios | FREE – Check out a collection of abstract art curated by Houston-based multi-media artist Liz Gates, on display at the ever cool and funky studio collective in Downtown’s Warehouse District. 5pm to 9pm.
• Alice in Chains & Breaking Benjamin in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Nineties rockers Alice In Chains joins up with rock band Breaking Benjamin for a double header in The Woodlands. $25 and up. 5:30pm.
• Soul Session with DJ Tempty at MKT Bar | No Cover – Get into the Saturday night spirit as a live DJ spins soul, funk, and ’60s tunes at hip cafe inside Downtown’s Phoenicia. 6pm to 8pm.
• All that Glitters is Gold Gala at The Post Oak Hotel – Celebrate success in the battle against lupus at a high fashion gala in Uptown, supporting the Lupus Foundation of America: Texas Gulf Coast. $500. 6:30pm to 11pm.
• Scorpions with Thundermother in Concert at Toyota Center – Get that leather vest ready because Scorpions are coming to rock Hou like a hurricane on their Rock Believer World Tour. $32 and up. 6:45pm.
• The Wizard of Oz Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Be transported over the rainbow to the Technicolor Land of Oz at a special outdoor screening of the classic 1939 MGM movie musical starring Judy Garland. 7pm.
• WhistlePig Whiskey Dinner at Hilton Galveston Island Resort – Get your lips smacking as you take your seat at a four-course dinner, expertly paired with WhistlePig Whiskey tastings by Chef Gus Cisneros. $122. 7pm.
• Rufus Wainwright in Concert at the Heights Theater – Start humming “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk” on your way to see the Canadian singer-songwriter perform at the intimate music venue in the Heights. $42 and up. 8pm.
• Boxing: Canelo Álvarez vs. GGG III Screening at Bagby Park – La Calle Tacos at Bagby Park hosts an outdoor screening of this highly anticipated matchup that caps a trilogy of controversial fights between the two boxers. A full cocktail menu and tasty tacos will be available for purchase on-site. Advance tickets are highly recommended, starting at $10, with tables available for reservation. 8pm.
• Taste of Soul Music Fest at Arena Theatre – Legendary performers Anthony Hamilton, Tank and LeVelle bring the soul and them some at a powerful one-night only show. $99.50 and up. 8pm.
• Three Dog Night in Concert at the Grand 1894 Opera House – Catch a rousing show from ’70s hit makers Three Dog Night—known for songs like “Joy to the World”, “Shamble”, and “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)”. $35 and up. 8pm.
• Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán in Concert at Cullen Performance Hall – With a history that dates back to 1897, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán celebrates its 125th anniversary with a stop at University of Houston’s Cullen Performance Hall ahead of tour stops that will take them to Europe. $45 and up. 8pm.
• Numbers’ 44th Anniversary Party at Numbers Nightclub – The iconic—and always eclectic—Numbers Nightclub in Montrose celebrates its 44th birthday with drink specials, big prizes and all-night dancing. Cover charge ranges from $5 to $15. 9pm.
• Boyz Noise DJ Set at Bauhaus – The German-Iraqi DJ dominates the decks at the Downtown hotspot. $25 and up. 10pm to 2am.

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.

• Sunday Funday Destinations Around Greater Houston – Not sure where to get your midday Sunday good vibes on? Find the best daytime destinations to wrap up your weekends—or keep them going in this case of this long Labor Day Weekend around the H-Town metro—in EaDo and the East End, Montrose’s Westheimer Curve, Lazybrook / Timbergrove, Shady Acres, Arts District Houston, River Oaks District, The Woodlands, Clear Lake, the “Gayborhood” and other LGBTQ+ favorites, and more. Times vary.
• Toughest 10K at Kemah Boardwalk – Show your mettle in a full 10K race in Kemah and support the Bridge Over Troubled Water Organization. $65 to $220. 7am.
• Yoga on the Lawn at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – All skill levels are welcome to an outdoor Vinyasa Flow class in the midst of Nature. $15. 9am to 10am.
• EPL Watch Party: Chelsea vs. Liverpool at Platypus Brewing | No Cover – Enjoy an English brekkie and some Premier League footy as Chelsea faces off against Liverpool, shown live at the Arts District Houston brewery. 10am.
• Richmond Pickle Fest at Fulbrook Ale Works – Pickle addicts will want to head to Richmond for this pickle-themed festival, featuring pickle-themed food and drink (including pickle beer and pickle margaritas), plus vendors, live music, live pro wrestling and more. $14.99; free for ages under 12. VIP tickets are $39 (21+ only). 11am.
• Karbach Vintage Fest at Karbach Brewing Co. | No Cover – Shop, browse, and be delights over found treasures at the Karbach’s vintage market. 11am to 6pm.
• The Godfather Trilogy Screening at Alamo Drafthouse – Settle in for a full day—nine hours before intermissions—and experience the saga of the Corleone family, at a screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s recut of his original three films, presenting the drama in chronological story order and included deleted scenes. $20. Noon.
• Sunday Brunch with Danielle Reich Trio at MKT Bar | No Cover – Austin-based jazz vocalist, Danielle Reich, sings while tasty brunch is devoured and drinks are poured at the Downtown eatery. Noon to 3pm.
• Sunday Funday: H-Town Proud at M-K-T | FREE – Take to the walkable Heights shopping district for a Space City–themed afternoon of complimentary sips, DJ tunes, sensory play boxes for kiddos, cookies and treats, games and more. Noon to 4pm.
• Mid Main Micro Marathon at the Continental Club – Explore Mid Main shops, restaurants and establishments, while stopping for drinks and tastings and more along the route. $17 and up. Noon to 5pm.
• Shop Fall Shop Small Art Market at Ingenious Brewing Company | No Cover – Toss back craft beer or vino while shopping for art, handmade items, and more at the the Humble brewery. Noon to 5pm.
• Family Day: Our Classical Past at Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens | FREE – The American Decorative Arts museum hosts an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun that explores the influences of the ancient world on early American art and design. Take in a performance of From India, with Love by Anjali Dance Theater, a musical program creating ekphrastic poetry with author and artist Hal Evans, giant puppets of figures from Greek mythology and more. 1pm to 5pm.
• Comedian Chinedu at Houston Improv – H-Town’s own presents an afternoon of new standup on the stage in Spring Branch. $70 for 2, and up. 3pm.
• Van Halen Tribute Concert at Rise Rooftop | FREE with RSVP – Dance to the tunes of Van Halen, not to mention those of U2 and Dokken, under the glass ceiling in Midtown; $10 day of. 3pm.
• Houston’s Gospel Music Extravaganza at Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church – Feel the spirit at an afternoon filled with music to move you, with performances by Paul Porter and The Christianaires, Apostle JK, and more. $20. 3:30pm.
• H. Ben Taub Memorial Cup at Houston Polo Club – The new polo season kicks off for the fall, featuring a world class polo match with player parade, live music, a Champagne divot stomp at halftime, and a best dressed contest. Starts at $35; $15.50 for ages 12 and under. 5pm.
• Houston Audubon: Purple Martin Migration Watch Party at Willowbrook Roost | FREE – Grab a spot to watch flocks of Purple Martins take flight together after a day of feasting on flying insects, while preparing for their fall migration to Mexico. 7:45pm.

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.

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