Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, March 8 to Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Skateboard with the pros, sing and dance to Britney Spears music, admire the acrobats of Cirque du Soleil, delight in French food and music, race down Buffalo Bayou in a canoe, see a concert at the rodeo, cheer on the Dynamo, and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, March 8 to Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park | Daily – Dust off your boots and head to NRG for the Rodeo, complete with carnival rides, rodeo competitions, and fried food, as well as nightly concerts from acts like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Cody Johnson, and Calibre 50. Tickets start at $18, but you may find tickets on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Thursday and Friday 6:45pm; Saturday and Sunday 3:45pm.
- Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo at Toyota Center | Daily – Enter a dream world of playful music, spellbinding acrobatics, dazzling costumes, and Cirque du Soleil’s trademark surrealism in Corteo at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $57, but you may find limited discounted tickets starting at $48. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. Thursday and Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 3:30pm and 7:30pm; Sunday 1pm and 5pm.
- 40th Anniversary Celebration at Treebeards (Market Square) | Daily – Feast on traditional Southern foods at a discounted price in honor of Treebeards’ 40th-anniversary celebration. The cafeteria-style eatery’s Market Square location will offer its original menu with its original prices from 1978 throughout the first two weeks of March.
- Men on Boats at Main Street Theater | Daily – Take your seat for a performance of Men on Boats, a story about 10 explorers traveling the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon on 4 boats, playing at Main Street Theater. Tickets start at $39. Thursday to Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 3pm.
- Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead at Theatre Suburbia | Friday and Saturday – Watch a mystery unfold as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson attempt to solve a slew of murders in Suburbia Theatre’s performance of Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead. Tickets are $16, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $8. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 8:30pm both nights.
- It’s Britney, B*tch: A Tribute to Britney Spears at Art Factory | Friday to Sunday – Pay homage to the ‘90s pop princess with an explosive performance of her greatest hits at Art Factory. Expect show-stopping choreography, talented local artists, and of course, an array of Britney’s iconic, midriff-exposing costumes. Tickets are $20 but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 5pm.
- Home & Garden Show at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center | Saturday and Sunday – Peep the latest products and trends in the world of home decor and gardening at the 16th annual Home and Garden Show in the Woodlands. Network with fellow home and garden enthusiasts and hear from industry experts throughout the event at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Tickets start at $10. Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm.
- Spring Break Daily Flight Plan at Lone Star Flight Museum | Saturday and Sunday – Bring the kids to this week-long interactive event, featuring daily demonstrations and activities at Lone Star Flight Museum. Kids can meet real-life pilots, view drone-racing demonstrations, take the wheel in a flight simulator, and more. Tickets start at $16. Saturday 11am to 2pm; Sunday noon to 3pm.
- International Watermedia Exhibit 2018 at Watercolor Art Society | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Experience stunning paintings from 100 artists as the Watercolor Art Society Houston presents their 41st Annual International Watermedia Exhibit in the Museum District. Featuring many watermedia artists from all around the world, art collectors and enthusiasts alike can enjoy this month-long fine arts exhibit. Gallery hours are Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm and Sundays from 2pm to 4:30pm.
- Delicious Brunches Around Greater Houston | Saturday and Sunday – No matter what part of the city you live in, there’s a delicious brunch option near you. Click here to see our handy lists of Where to Brunch in Greater Houston, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Downtown, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, The Museum District, The East End, Memorial City, The Energy Corridor, Galveston, and many more.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
- Kingwood Farmers Market at Town Center Park | No Cover – Shop for fresh homegrown fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods and more at the Farmers Market in Kingwood Town Center Park. 3pm.
- St. Patrick’s Parade Weekly Happy Hour at Platypus Brewing | No Cover – Clink pints of beer and yell “Slainte” while watching Irish dancers with live music at Platypus Brewing. Proceeds go toward the annual St. Patrick’s Parade. 5pm.
- Tai Chi by the Reflecting Pool at the Rothko Chapel – Join instructor Henderson Smith for a 1-hour Tai Chi class, held on the Rothko Chapel grounds near the reflecting pool. Suggested donation of $15. 5pm to 6pm.
- Women in Bio Texas: Launch Event & Mixer at TMC Innovation Institute – Celebrate International Women’s Day as Women In Bio hosts the launch of WIB-Texas at TMC Innovation Institute. Network with women in sciences and then take in the WIB-Texas launch talk and learn about the chapter 2018 program of social, networking, and professional events. Free with RSVP. 5pm to 8pm.
- Thursday Night Take Over at Fluff Bake Bar – Join Fluff Bake Bar owner Rebecca Masson as she welcomes fellow chef Christine Rivera of Galaxy Taco, San Diego, for this week’s Thursday Night Take Over. Each chef will prepare a menu of three to four items available a la carte, with 10 percent of all proceeds benefiting Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry program. 6pm.
- Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour and Dinner – Get spooked during the tour as the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Tickets are $60 per person. 6pm.
- International Women’s Day Observance at The Rothko Chapel – The theme for the 2018 International Women’s Day at The Rothko Chapel is “Press for Progress”. Responding to this theme and the #MeToo movement, the Chapel will host a small display of The Monument Quilt, a quilted collection of stories from survivors of abuse. This event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $15. 6pm.
- Houston Rodeo: Luke Bryan in Concert at NRG Park – Check out country music star Luke Bryan as he makes his way to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for an energetic concert. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Click here for more information. 6:45pm.
- Flogging Molly in Concert at House of Blues – Channel your inner Irishman as Flogging Molly performs at House of Blues, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The Celtic punk group will perform classics like “Devil’s Dance Floor,” along with new songs from their upcoming album, Life is Good. Tickets start at $35. 8pm.
- The EaDo Comedy Show at CSz Arena – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $8; limited comped and discounted $4 tickets available. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, March 9, 2018
- Children’s Story Hour at Hermann Park | FREE – Bring your little ones to storytime at the park every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. Children are invited to participate in a fun activity after the reading. 10am to 11am.
- 2018 French Cultures Festival Kick-Off Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Kick off the French Cultures Festival with a free concert of local and international musicians presented by the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Houston. Hungry concertgoers can munch on a selection of crêpes, quiches, macarons, pastries, and other delicacies throughout the celebration. 6pm to 10pm.
- University of Houston Cougars vs. San Diego Toreros at Schroeder Park – Watch as the Cougars take the field to play the San Diego Toreros at Schroeder Park. Tickets start at $24, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:30pm.
- Dog Yoga at Under the Radar Brewery – Bring your best pup friend for an evening Dog Yoga class hosted by Yoga & Hops at Under the Radar Brewery. You must register for this class. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Houston Rodeo: Chris Young in Concert at NRG Park – Catch country singer Chris Young when he takes the stage as part of the 2018 lineup for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Click here for more information. 6:45pm.
- Capoeira Class and Circle at Midtown Park | FREE – Experience a fitness class that combines spins, turns, precisely aimed kicks, evasive defense moves, and acrobatics at Midtown Park. 7pm to 9pm.
- Wayne’s World Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Grab a blanket and enjoy the Spring weather at an outdoor screening of the ‘90s classic, Wayne’s World, where metalheads Wayne and Garth attempt to save their public-access show from a sleazy network executive. 7pm.
- Houston Scotch & Beer Fest at India House – Sample scotch, whiskey, beer, and other spirits from all over the world at Houston Scotch & Beer Fest, which benefits the Hurricane Harvey Relief Foundation. Enjoy live music and hors d’oeuvres while socializing with fellow enthusiasts in between educational seminars. Tickets start at $40 for presale, but you may find limited discounted tickets starting at $32.50. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 7pm to 10pm.
- Broadway at the Box at The Music Box Theater – Experience a night of musical theater as performers The Great White Way return to The Music Box Theater. See Broadway classics from decades past, as well popular newcomers. Tickets are $29, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $14.50. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 7:30pm.
- Classic Numbers: Every Friday at Numbers Nightclub – Dance your way back to the ’80s with hits from The Smiths, The Cure, Blondie and more every Friday night at the always-eclectic Numbers Nightclub in Montrose. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to Do on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, 2018.
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