Make the most of your week with our top festivals, events, and things to do this week in Houston from Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2024.
This week, round out the Earth Day festivities, shuffle your boots at an Urban Cowboy screening in Downtown, take your pick from a busy Saturday of festivals, and catch the opening show of the new Rolling Stones tour.
We’ve whittled down all the happenings in H-Town to our picks for the week, but you can always check out the extended calendar for more things to do in Houston.
Top 20 Festivals, Events & Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Earth Day Mural Unveiling & Concert at Houston Botanic Garden | Monday, April 22 – The South Houston gardens celebrates Earth Day with the unveiling of their new “Wild Texas” mural by artist David Cobb, which stretches 300 feet along Sims Bayou. Stick around after the ceremony to catch a live set from Canadian pop singer Charlotte Cardin. $12.50; $8 for ages 3 to 15. 10am to 12:30pm (park hours are 9am to 5pm).
- 12th Annual Friends of Moody Gardens Herb Fair at Moody Gardens | Wednesday, April 24 | FREE – This annual Galveston event brings together more than 40 local vendors selling interesting crafts, art, food and other items. The day will also include a luncheon with guest speaker, poetry and musical entertainment, and a celebration of wines. 9am to 2pm.
- Mami Wata Movie Screening at Houston Museum of African American Culture | Wednesday, April 24 | FREE – HMAAC offers a screening of the 2023 black-and-white fantasy thriller film based on West African folklore. Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival (where it won an award for cinematography), the story revolves around an African village whose harmony is threatened by outsiders, and the two sisters who fight to save their people. 7pm.
- Chicano Batman in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Thursday, April 25 – Jam out to the Latin rock sounds of Chicano Batman when the LA-based rock band brings their fifth album, Notebook Fantasy, to Northside. $32.50 and up. 7pm.
- The Father at 4th Wall Theatre Company | Thursday, April 25 to Sunday, April 28 | Ongoing – This 2014 Moliere Award Winner for Best Play opens a three-week run, telling the story of Andre, who navigates aging as confusion sets in and his reality constantly shifts around him. $15. 7:30pm.
- 19th Annual Frida Festival at The Storyhive | Saturday, April 27 | FREE – Celebrate all things Frida Kahlo at an East End festival featuring lively music, performances, vendors, food trucks, and plenty of people dressed up as one of Mexico’s most beloved and legendary artists. 11am to 7pm.
- Houston Plant Swap at Eureka Heights Brewing | Saturday, April 27 | FREE – The monthly plant swap returns to the Heights brewery with free biodegradable seedling pots for you to take home, along with a variety of herb seeds for planting. Swing by and explore more than a dozen vendors, try your hand at plant raffles, and chill with tasty craft brews. Noon to 3pm.
- Houston Brew Fest at Discovery Green | Saturday, April 27 – Beer fans can enjoy an afternoon of craft beer tasting from over 50 breweries, plus food trucks, lawn games and live music at the Downtown park space. $50 and up. 1pm to 4pm.
- Kane Brown in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday, April 27 – The chart-topping country artist swings by Downtown with his In The Air Tour, celebrating his current No. 1 hit, “Thank God.” Special guests include Tyler Hubbard and Parma Lee. $49 and up. 7pm.
- Urban Cowboy Hoe Down at Sam Houston Park | Saturday, April 27 | FREE – Friends of River Oaks Theatre take to the historic Downtown park for a free screening of Urban Cowboy, along with pre-movie dancing and a performance by Sam Turner and the Cactus Cats. 7pm to 10pm.
- Philly Soul Sound Vol. 4 at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, April 27 | FREE – One of Miller’s most anticipated annual shows sees a collection of harmony groups bring to life the prominent music of the ’60s and ’70s, with hits like “Love Train,” “Me and Mrs. Jones,” and more. 8:15pm.
- Sugar Land Arts Fest at Smart Financial Centre | Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28 – Plan for a full day of all things art with more than 100 visual artist booths to shop from, plus excellent local food, wine and beer gardens, live music and more at this family-friendly weekend event. $10 and up. 10am to 4pm.
- Local Book & Author Fair at Houston Toy Museum | Sunday, April 28 – The Heights museum of toy history is a perfect setting for guests to meet and greet local authors in a Scholastic Book Fair vibe. Books are available for kids of all ages, complete with read-alouds throughout the day and other fun kids activities. $5; free for ages 5 and under. 11am to 4pm.
- MECA’s Dia del Niños Theater Festival at MECA Houston | Sunday, April 28 | FREE – The historic Sixth Ward school hosts a special theater fest for Día del Niños, featuring a lineup of children’s plays performed in English, Spanish and French. Plus, there’s art activities on hand, delicious snacks, bounce houses and an art showcase. 1pm to 8pm.
- Houston Zydeco Fest at Emancipation Park | Sunday, April 28 – The Third Ward park space hosts an afternoon of Zydeco tunes and food vendors that make up a Creole party with games, contests and more activities. $10 and up; free for 8 and under. 1pm to 9pm.
- Chicago at the Grand 1894 Opera House | Sunday, April 28 – This iconic award-winning showstopper is set to deliver fame, fortune and all that jazz at the Galveston opera house, showing why it has claimed multiple Tony Awards, two Oliver Awards and a Grammy. $34 and up. 2pm and 7pm.
- USPA Western Challenge at Houston Polo Club | Sunday, April 28 – Don your best straw hat as these high-goal teams go head-to-head in this highly anticipated match. Stick around for the champagne divot stomp at halftime, live music, player parade, a special trophy presentation, and the crowning of the winner of the Best Straw Hat contest. $18 and up. 5pm.
- Jazzy Sundays: Chief Adjuah with Sal Capone at Buffalo Bayou Park | Sunday, April 28 | FREE – Groove to the sounds of live jazz music at this closing concert at the Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park. Chief Adjuah and Sal Capone will deliver the tunes while you take in the Houston skyline. 5pm to 7pm.
- Bronco in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Sunday, April 28 – One of Nuevo León’s finest grupero bands, the legendary Mexican regional music makers Bronco will take over the Sugar Land stage. $56 and up. 7pm.
- Rolling Stones in Concert at NRG Stadium | Sunday, April 28 – The legendary rock ‘n’ roll band with nearly 2,000 concerts under their belts celebrate almost 60 years together with music from their latest, Hackney Diamonds. $69 and up. 8pm.
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