Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, November 1 to Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Head to Minute Maid Park for the Ed Sheeran concert; remember deceased friends and family at Day of the Dead celebrations around town; browse an all-anime art show in the East End; explore the scenic hiking trails of Grand Central Park with your pup in tow; hear a lineup of rock bands perform at Karbach Brewing Co and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, November 1 to Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Día de los Muertos Celebration at National Museum of Funeral History | Daily – Commemorate the lives of friends and family who have passed at a Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by the National Museum of Funeral History. Guests can view authentic altars created by local artists, leave a message for loved ones in a “Book of the Dead,” and enjoy a screening of Pixar’s animated film, Coco. $10. Times vary.
- Día de los Muertos Parties and Events Around Houston | Daily – Spend time with loved ones and remember deceased friends and family during a variety of Día de los Muertos celebrations around Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- 21st Annual Houston Polish Film Festival at AMC Studio 30 | Daily – Screen a selection of Polish films, including Every 21 Seconds, The Butler (Kamerdyner), and Back Home (Powrót) throughout the five-day annual Polish Film Festival. Tickets start at $10. 7pm to 10pm.
- TUTS presents The Wiz at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts | Daily – Hear showtune classics like “Ease on Down the Road” and “A Brand New Day” throughout The Wiz, the beloved retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, presented by Theatre Under The Stars. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale website. Showtimes vary.
- Chantal Warehouse Sale | Friday to Sunday – Get your holiday shopping done with up to 75% off on discontinued, overstocked, and one-of-a-kind cookware at the Chantal Warehouse Sale. Just in time for holiday shopping, Chantal’s Annual Warehouse Sale is here with something for everyone on your list at their once-a-year opening in North Houston at the corner of Hollister Road and the Beltway 8. Times vary.
- Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village | Friday to Sunday – Grab your friends or a date and head to this popular candle-making workshop as it continues into fall and the holiday season. BYOB encouraged. $45. Times vary.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sales | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on 2018 Texans games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
- 25th Anniversary Gala at Project Row Houses – Attend a swanky gala with drinks, dancing, dinner, an art auction, and live music from the TSU Jazz Quartet, all in celebration of Project Row Houses’ 25th anniversary. Tickets start at $250. 6:30pm to 10pm.
- Bollywood & Bhangra Dancing Class at Levy Park | FREE – Work your entire body while dancing to the powerful beats of Bollywood music at this free Bhangra dance class in Levy Park. 7pm to 8pm.
- The Secret Sisters in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Catch a free concert by the Grammy-nominated indie-folk duo, The Secret Sisters, when they perform as part of Discovery Green’s Thursday Concerts series. 7pm to 10pm.
- Christina Aguilera in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Hear the powerful voice of Grammy-winner and pop icon Christina Aguilera as she goes on tour for the first time since 2008, stopping in Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre. Tickets to the show include a copy of her latest release, Liberation. Tickets start at $29, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- CSz presents The EaDo Comedy Show – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. Full price tickets are $10, but limited, discounted $5 tickets available. 8pm.
- Thievery Corporation in Concert at House of Blues – Known for their infectious stage presence and unique sound, electronic duo Thievery Corporation will take the stage at House of Blues in support of their ninth studio album, The Temple of I & I. Julian Marley opens the show. Tickets start at $40, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8:30pm.
- 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, November 2, 2018
- Art Is An Outdoor Market at Greenway Plaza | FREE – Shop local artwork and unique finds at this European-style outdoor market in Greenway Plaza, where you can also enjoy live music and food truck eats. 11am.
- Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green | FREE – Gather with friends and family to remember the departed at this free Día de los Muertos festival on the lawn at Discovery Green. Featured attractions include art installations and demos, a local art market, a stilt walker, a contortionist, a living statue, art cars, face painting, and characters from Pixar’s Coco. 6pm to 10pm.
- Anime No Seikatsu: An Anime Art Show at Insomnia Gallery | FREE – Dress up in cosplay to browse an entire art show specifically dedicated to anime in the first-of-its-kind exhibit at Insomnia Gallery in the East End. 7pm to 11pm.
- Houston Grand Opera presents The Flying Dutchman at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts – See the opening show of Houston Grand Opera’s 2018 to 2019 season with a dramatic performance of the haunting love story, The Flying Dutchman, at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at $25. 7:30pm.
- Devin the Dude in Concert at House of Blues – Check out a rap concert by Houston’s own Devin the Dude when he performs at House of Blues downtown. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- 54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Transport to the ‘70s it-scene of Studio 54 as Rex Nightly hosts an evening of heart-pounding, booty-shaking music, and dance performances at Prohibition Supper Club & Bar. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 11pm.
- 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, November 3 and Sunday, November 4, 2018.
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