Plan Your Weekend: June 1 to 4, 2023

Things to Do
All Weekend Long

• Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park | Daily – Cheer on the World Series champs as they take on the Angels in a four-game series in Downtown. $24 and up. Times vary.
• Galveston Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty at the Grand 1894 Opera House | Thursday & Friday – Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet is brought to life in this production with beautiful choreography and a moving score, presented in the historic opera house of Galveston. $67 and up. 7pm.
• Special Offer at Sisu Clinic in Montrose Collective | Thursday to Saturday – The only Texas location of Europe’s largest medspa, the brand new Sisu Clinic at the sleep Montrose Collective is offering a special treatment that includes three areas of Botox and a free lip flip for $495. Plus you can find fillers, skin boosters and other exclusive aesthetic treatments as well. Hours vary.
• Go Bananas! at Houston Botanic Garden | Friday & Saturday – The annual celebration of the world’s most popular tropical fruit returns to the South Houston botanical gardens, offering a day of educational offerings on banana-related topics, cooking demonstrations with Chef Keisha Griggs, a farmer’s market, kid’s zone and more. $145 for Friday’s pop-up dinner; $65 for Saturday’s brunch; $15 for the Saturday festival. Times vary.
• Comedian Nimesh Patel at Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – The standup comedian and Emmy Award–nominated writer of Saturday Night Live performs in Houston. $120 for 4, and up. Times vary. 

Tattoo Arts Festival
NRG Center
^{Friday to Sunday}

This celebration of all things body art features special guests such as Holli Marie from Ink Master, Trocon Talhouk from VH1, and others, plus live entertainment, seminars and more.

$20 and up | Times vary

• The Riot Comedy Club presents Martin Amini at Rudyard’s Pub | Friday & Saturday – Known for his Kennedy Center special, Son of an Ice Cream Man, Martin Amini comes to Montrose for two nights, sharing the comedy he’s found in growing up with Bolivian and Iranian heritage. $20 and up. Times vary.
• 5th Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Festival at NRG Park | Friday to Sunday – This celebration of all things body art features special guests such as Holli Marie from Ink Master, Trocon Talhouk from VH1, and others, plus live entertainment, seminars and more. $20 and up. Times vary.
• Kimo Kawaii Anime Experience & Convention at Lone Star Convention Center | Saturday & Sunday – Cosplay, special guests from your favorite anime series, artisan shopping and more are part of the fun at this Conroe-area celebration of all things anime. $25 and up. Times vary.

Ongoing Live Theater & Performing Arts in Houston

• Wicked at Hobby Center | Daily | Opening Weekend – This re-imagined story of the witches from Oz has become one of Broadway’s most-loved stories. With themes of the power of friendship and the courage to be different, this musical is a modern classic. $54 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Fairview at 4th Wall Theatre Company | Daily | Ongoing – This winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama explores assumptions and biases on race and identity, seen through the lens of the Fraisers, a middle-class American family preparing to host a dinner party. $32 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Catastrophic Theatre presents A Maroon’s Guide to Time & Space at MATCH | Daily | Ongoing – Candice D’Meza’s play is a genre-bending experiential exploration of quantum mechanics that uses imagination to liberate oneself from the confines of linear time. Pay-what-you-can. Showtimes vary.
• The Best of Everything at Main Street Theater | Daily | Ongoing – Catch this new adaptation of Rona Jaffe’s 1958 bestseller about ambitious secretaries in the big city. $10 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Stages presents Drag Wonderettes at the Gordy | Daily | Ongoing – The Marvelous Wonderettes gets a new twist, with this high drag performance featuring songs you know and love from the 1960s like “Stupid Cupid,” “The Shoop Shoop Song” and more. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Music Box Theater presents The Greatest Hits Album Side B: Moving Boxes at Queensbury Theatre | Friday & Saturday | Ongoing – The cabaret troupe celebrates the move to its new home in CityCentre with an evening of jazz, pop, rock and Broadway tunes from the 1960s through the ‘90s. $38 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Dirt Dogs Theatre presents August: Osage County at MATCH | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Unsettling secrets and repressions rear their heads as the Weston family gathers in the wake of the disappearance of their patriarch—and harsh truths open old wounds. $30. Showtimes vary.
• Brother Toad at Ensemble Theatre | Daily | Final Weekend – Teenage Marques and his friend are sitting in their car one night when gunfire breaks out, killing Marques’ friend. When his uncle works to stage a march against gun violence, and Marques’ family doesn’t want to participate, tensions fly in this timely play. $34 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Torera at Alley Theatre | Daily | Final Weekend – This world premiere is the story of a Mexican girl who wants to be a bullfighter. But can she overcome entrenched societal traditions to achieve her dream? The play was part of the Alley’s All New Festival in 2022. $51. Showtimes vary.
• Houston Ballet presents Divergence at Wortham Center | Friday to Sunday | Final Weekend – Stanton Welch’s choreography is set against the music of George Bizet in a production that also includes Aszure Barton’s Angular Momentum, an homage to Space City. $25 and up. Showtimes vary.

Immersive Adventures & Other Destinations

• Department of Wonder in Sugar Land | Daily – Step into a an immersive mixed-reality fantasy that blurs the boundaries between physical and digital reality. Equal parts theater, arcade, art gallery, theme park, and escape room, the all ages experience is a collaborative quest that’s hard to put into words. You’ll also find a special 21+ and enhanced experience with cocktails on Friday and Saturday, and a toddler specific guided play session Thursday and Friday mornings. Starts at $39; $29 for ages 4 to 13 and 65+,
• Snow Cone Shops in Greater Houston | Daily – Chill out with a shaved ice treat from our 20+ picks for the coolest snow cone shops in Greater Houston this summer.
• Day Passes for Pools in Greater Houston | Daily – Pool weather is officially here and we have 10+ of the best hotel pools where you can spend a day making a splash.
• 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.

• Summer Block Party at the Stanaker Neighborhood Library in East End | FREE – Launch your summer with this family-friendly event hosted by Houston Public Library that offers an opportunity to celebrate diversity through craft-making, cultural activities and books. 2pm to 4pm. 
• Casamigos Tequila Dinner at Radio Milano – This three-course dinner pairs Casamigos Tequila cocktails with incredible food from Moran CityCentre’s Executive Chef Christian Cardenas. Look for dishes like coffee-rubbed Denver steak with seasonal veggies on ancho aioli, paired with a mole Old Fashioned, and more. $95 per person. 6pm.
• Zumba at Emancipation Park | FREE – End your day with this fun fitness class in Third Ward, perfect for all levels and ages. High-energy dance moves and upbeat music promise a workout that will leave you feeling powerful. 6pm to 7pm.
• Beetle Thursdays at Continental Club – The Mid-Main venue hosts one of Houston’s best Beatles cover bands in their weekly Fab Four concert series. $10. 7pm to 10pm.
• Fun After Five at the Shout House | No Cover – The Conroe Chamber of Commerce hosts this happy hour and networking event for business-minded folks in the area. 5pm to 7pm.

The Big Show 2023
Lawndale Art Center
^{Thursday, June 1}

The supersized annual exhibition at Lawndale returns, presenting new work by artists practicing within a 100-mile radius of the art space. Enjoy drinks and eats from Moon Rooster food truck as you take in an exciting show of thought-provoking artwork.

FREE | 7pm to 9pm

• Dining in the Dark: Global Tastes at Mastrantos – Surprise the senses by testing your taste buds at a unique Dining in the Dark experience, where guests will explore tastes from around the globe while blindfolded. The 90-minute sessions are $80 per person. 6pm and 8:30pm.
• Golden Dawn Arkestra in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Part of the Thursday Night Concert Series, this eclectic ensemble blends a variety of musical styles including punk, disco, soul and more. 7pm.
• The Big Show 2023 at Lawndale Art Center | FREE – The supersized annual exhibition at Lawndale returns, presenting new work by artists practicing within a 100-mile radius of the art space. Enjoy drinks and eats from Moon Rooster food truck as you take in an exciting show of thought-provoking artwork. 7pm to 9pm.
• Pat Bryne in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – The Upper Kirby pub celebrates its 33rd birthday with a performance by singer-songwriter Pat Byrne, winner of The Voice of Ireland. $30 and up. 7pm.
• Toy Story Screening & Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | FREE – Sing along to “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” as the Houston Symphony performs the full musical score by award-winning composer Randy Newman, alongside a complete screening of the Pixar classic at the Pavilion in the Woodlands. Free seating on the lawn and mezzanine; $25 for orchestra seating. 8pm.
• Clan of Xymox in Concert at Numbers Nightclub – The Dutch pioneers of darkwave music come to the iconic nightclub for a live concert. $25 and up. 9pm.

• 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.