
Updated Friday, April 7 at 4pm.
Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 6 to Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
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Things to Do
All Weekend Long
- U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club | Daily – Catch the final rounds of tennis play when the annual Clay Court Championship enters the Quarterfinals on Friday, leading up to Sunday’s Championship match. Standing Room tickets start at $110, but you may find cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Times vary.
- Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Round Rock Express at Constellation Field | Daily – The Sugar Land Triple A-affiliate comes home for their first series of the regular season, facing Round Rock for six straight nights. Giveaways at the ballpark include an Astros Jeremy Peña World Series ring on Friday and a Space Cowboys Lance McCullers road jersey on Saturday. $9 and up. Times vary.
- Comedian Maz Jobrani at Houston Improv | Thursday to Saturday – The Iranian comic and host of the Back to School podcast, Maz Jobrani can most recently be seen in his new stand-up special on Peacock, Pandemic Warrior. Now, he’ll take to the Spring Branch stage for five shows in three nights. $70 for 2, and up. Times vary.

Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Constellation Field
Daily
The Sugar Land Triple A-affiliate comes home for their first series of the regular season, facing Round Rock for six straight nights. Giveaways at the ballpark include an Astros Jeremy Peña World Series ring on Friday and a Space Cowboys Lance McCullers road jersey on Saturday.
$9 and up | Times vary
- Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Moody Gardens | Friday & Saturday – Pull up a seat with the Easter Bunny at this annual Galveston breakfast that also includes a train ride, animal presentation and a special souvenir photo. $42; $28 for ages 2 to 12. Times vary.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Goats at Rose Therapeutic Farm in Fulshear | Friday & Saturday – Have a fun and furry-filled day with adorable goats, chickens, piggies, rabbits and other farm animals at this Easter celebration that also features craft activities and an Easter egg hunt. $20 and up. Times vary.
- Blue October in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Friday & Saturday – The Houston rock band known for platinum songs like “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean” plays back-to-back nights at Post Houston’s music venue, supporting their 2022 release, Spinning the Truth Around. $29 and up. 8pm.
- Houston Symphony presents Mozart, Farrenc & Haydn at Jones Hall | Friday & Saturday – Concertmaster Yoonshin Song performs violin with members of the Symphony for an Easter weekend of works from legendary composers. $29 and up. 8pm.
Ongoing Live Theater & Performing Arts in Houston
- TUTS presents Legally Blonde at Hobby Center | Daily | Opening Weekend – It’s, like totally happening, you guys! The effervescent musical based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon hits the Hobby Center stage with a message about staying true to yourself and never letting others define who you are. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.
- Clyde’s at Ensemble Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – For the formerly incarcerated employees who work at Clyde’s, the truck stop is a place for them to find purpose. Can they rebuild their lives and dreams of more when a callous owner tries to keep them under her thumb? This production runs through Sunday, April 16. $34 and up. Showtimes vary.
- 4th Wall Theatre Co. presents Sanctuary City at Spring Street Studios | Daily | Ongoing – Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Martyne Majok explores the lives of two undocumented friends, trying to find a place for themselves and each other in a world filled with uncertainty. This production runs through Saturday, April 15. $32 and up. Showtimes vary.
- Stages presents The Bride Or: Does This Dress Make Me Look Married? at the Gordy | Daily | Ongoing – Beloved to Houston audiences for her role as Sister in Late Night Catechism, Denise Fennell offers her unique perspective on the institution of marriage. Mere hours before her wedding, a bride of a certain age questions everything, including whether she should get married at all. This production runs through Sunday, May 14. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
- The Oldest Boy: A Play in Three Ceremonies at Main Street Theater | Thursday to Saturday | Ongoing – In this regional premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s drama, an American mother and Tibetan father learn their three-year-old is believed to be the reincarnation of a Buddhist llama. $35 and up. Showtimes vary.
- The Greatest Hits Album: Side A at the Music Box Theater | Friday & Saturday | Final Weekend – The acclaimed cabaret is moving to CityCentre in May, and they’re bidding farewell to their Kirby and Richmond location with this concert featuring some of their favorites over the last dozen years. Expect a show with genres ranging from ‘50s hits to Disco jives and more. $35 and up. Showtimes vary.
- The Book of Mary at MATCH | Daily | Final Weekend – Written by and starring Mary Hooper, this world premiere is the story of the artist’s growing up in Beaumont to deaf parents, being part of Montrose in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and finding a career on stage. $40. Showtimes vary.
Easter Fun, Spring Markets & More Destinations
- Things to Do for Easter in Greater Houston – Dive deeper into more brunches, Easter egg hunts, and other family-friendly activities to do for the Easter holiday across Houston.
- 2023 Spring Markets in Greater Houston – Shop local vendors, craftmakers and more at over 20 spring markets across the Houston region.
- 2023 Spring Festivals in Greater Houston – Get a head start on your springtime planning with our guide to 50+ spring festivals taking place now through May 2023.
- Where to Eat Crawfish in Greater Houston – Make your shucking plans for mudbug season with our guide to more than 60 restaurants, bars and breweries that boil down throughout the season.
- 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.

THURSDAY
April 6, 2023
- Basics Fun Shops: Free Family Night at Children’s Museum Houston | FREE – Through a series of free “fun-shops”, new parents are encouraged to practice the basics and build an early foundation for their children to be able to read, speak, solve problems, do well in school, and have positive relationships later in life. 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
- WhistlePig Whiskey Dinner at Radio Milano – The CityCentre restaurant hosts a three-course dinner featuring whiskey pairings from WhistlePig. $95. 6pm to 8pm.
- Steak Night at Social Beer Garden – Pull up to the Midtown beer garden for a Thursday Steak Night, where you can grab steak from Boots BBQ (at least 18-oz.), loaded mashed potatoes and a side salad. $25. 6pm to 11pm.
- Zumba Class at Post Houston | FREE with RSVP – All fitness levels are welcome at this class that will get your cardio pumping to a Latin-inspired dance on the Skylawn. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Galveston’s Epicurean Evening: A Taste of the Gulf at Moody Gardens Convention Center – Get a taste of the Island when Galveston’s restaurants serve up samples at this event, which also features live music, a silent auction and a belly-filling good time. $45 and up. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Steak Night
Social Beer Garden
Thursday, April 6
Pull up to the Midtown beer garden for a Thursday Steak Night, where you can grab steak from Boots BBQ (at least 18-oz.), loaded mashed potatoes and a side salad.
$25 | 6pm to 11pm
- Norman Brown, Pieces of a Dream, & Mike Phillips in Concert at Arena Theatre – In Southwest Houston, take to grooving with jazz fusion greats like guitarist and singer Norman Brown, the R&B duo known as Pieces of a Dream, and sax player Mike Phillips. $59.50 and up. 7pm.
- Elderbrook in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The English multi-instrumentalist fills the downstairs at White Oak, opening up a dance floor for the Grammy-nominated musician and his many fans. $20 and up. 8pm.
- Watchhouse in Concert at the Heights Theater – Formerly known as Mandolin Orange, this folk duo out of North Carolina swings through the Heights for a highly anticipated show. $30. 8pm.
- Tink & Friends in Concert at Cullen Performance Hall – The multi-talented R&B musician and lyricist, Tink, performs at Cullen Performance Hall on the University of Houston campus following the release of her latest album, Thanks 4 Nothing. $30 and up. 8pm.
- Church of the Cosmic Skull in Concert at Warehouse Live – This British seven-piece makes the trip stateside for a performance in East Downtown, supporting their 2022 release, There Is No Time. $20. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Scroll up to explore events and shows spanning multiple days, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum and brewery passes, tours, and more.

FRIDAY
April 7, 2023
- Galápagos Islands Exhibit Opening Day at Houston Zoo – At long last, the Zoo unveils their latest exhibition, the major Galápagos Islands exhibit which showcases the remarkable wildlife of the legendary islands with new animal additions like a colony of Humboldt penguins. $22.70 and up. 9am to 5pm.
- Brunch with the Bunny at Brennan’s of Houston – The annual brunch event returns to the Southern Creole institution, serving up a three-course brunch alongside photos with the Easter Bunny. Prices vary; reservations required. 9:30am to 1pm.
- Strawberry Basil Release Party at City Orchard | No Cover – The Arts District cidery celebrates the release of its springtime arrival, the Strawberry Basil Cider, with a night of live music, chef concoctions, happy hour pricing and more. 2pm.
- Chris Bexar: Some Images May Be Disturbing Opening Reception at Reeves Art & Design | FREE – The Montrose art gallery hosts a co-headlining reception featuring the work of Bexar, who examines the relationship between physical and virtual landscapes; how a Houston skyline can resemble the intricate components of a PC, or how the guts of your iPhone can seem similar to aerial photos of the Metropolis. 6pm to 9pm.
- Max Kremer: Perfect Day Opening Reception at Reeves Art & Design | FREE – And elsewhere at Reeves, artist Max Kremer peers through the lens of landscape painting to explore the intricacies of individuality and community, offering a perspective that comments on agency of the land. 6pm to 9pm.
- All Access Art Market at Railway Heights | No Cover – Shop original works from local and regional artists at this monthly art market, held in April at Railway Heights on Washington Avenue. This month’s theme is plants and nature. 6pm to 10pm.
- Minions: The Rise of Gru Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Gather on the lawn in Downtown for a screening of the 2022 animated film that tracks the rise of Gru, voiced by Steve Carell. 7pm to 8:30pm.

Galápagos Islands Opening Day
Houston Zoo
Friday, April 7
At long last, the Zoo unveils their latest exhibition, the major Galápagos Islands exhibit which showcases the remarkable wildlife of the legendary islands with new animal additions like a colony of Humboldt penguins.
$22.70 and up | 9am to 5pm
- Artrageous at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Watch as artists create large-scale masterpieces before your very eyes, set to exciting music and captivating choreography. This multidisciplinary show celebrates the arts with a visual journey punctuated with passionate energy from the assembled artists, singers, dancers and musicians that make Artrageous come alive. 8pm.
- An Evening with Dawes at the Heights Theater – The Los Angeles folk rock band brings their 8th studio album, Misadventures of Doomscroller, to the Heights stage. $149. 8pm.
- Allstars Legends of Hip-Hop: Juvenile, 8 Ball & MJG, Ying Yang Twins, & Z-Ro at Arena Theatre – Southern hip-hop takes the stage in Southwest Houston with a night of rap legends, including Houston’s own 8Ball & MJG, and Z-Ro. $75 and up. 8pm.
- Comedian Nick Turner at the Secret Group – The New York-based comedian, who’s toured the talk circuit with stops at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Myers, swings through East Downtown for a one night–only performance. $15 and up. 8pm.
- Built To Spill in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The fabled indie rock band led by Doug Martsch returns to White Oak, performing songs from their latest, When the Wind Forgets Your Name, and other fan faves. $25 and up. 8pm.

Artrageous
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Friday, April 7
This multidisciplinary show celebrates the arts with a visual journey punctuated with passionate energy from the assembled artists, singers, dancers and musicians that make Artrageous come alive.
FREE | 8pm
- Skinny Puppy in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The ’80s Canadian industrial dance group, Skinny Puppy embark on their Final Tour with a stop through Downtown Houston. $35 and up. 8pm.
- Club ’90s: Lana Del Rey Night at House of Blues – Get moving to the sounds of pop artist Lana Del Rey, including cuts from her brand new album, Did You Know That There’s A Bridge Under Ocean Boulevard? $18 and up. 9pm.
- Michael Salgado in Concert at Rise Rooftop – The Latin Grammy–winning Norteño singer and accordionist, Michael Salgado graces the rooftop stage at the Midtown venue for a special birthday concert. $20 and up. 9pm.
- Madeon DJ Set at Stereo Live – The Grammy-nominated French DJ makes a trek to West Houston’s premier stage for EDM. $50. 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. Scroll up to explore events and shows spanning multiple days, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum and brewery passes, tours, and more.
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