Plan Your Weekend: September 7 to 10, 2023

Things to Do
All Weekend Long

• Remembering the 1917 Houston Mutiny & Riots at Memorial Park | Daily | FREE – Hosted by Memorial Park Conservancy and Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, this exhibit explores one of the darkest chapters in Houston and the nation’s history. Told through a series of audio installations, guests can walk through the former site of the Camp Logan military training camp and gain a deeper understanding of Houston history. On view through Tuesday, September 26. 7am to 8pm.
• Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers at Constellation Field | Daily – Cheer on the Space Cowboys as they play OKC in the second-to-last home series of the season. All week long, enjoy special events like Dollar Dog Wednesday, a pup-friendly game on Thursday, Friday fireworks, and giveaways like jerseys and bobbleheads. $9 and up. Times vary.
• DiverseWorks presents D.R.E.A.M = A Way to Afram at MATCH | Thursday to Saturday – This immersive performance and installation features the work of Houston’s Li(sa E.) Harris in collaboration with Alisha B. Wormsley. Using sound, movement and visuals, this experience explores how the universe reveals safe spaces for Black beings to exist in their bodies. Pay-what-you-can. Showtimes vary.
• Comedian Eddie Griffin at Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – From rave reviews for his appearance on Def Comedy Jam to an Ace Award–winning HBO special and his Showtime special Undeniable, Griffin has been a fixture in the comedy world for more than 30 years. He brings his observations on life and people to Houston for back-to-back nights at the Improv. $180 for four, and up. Times vary.

Astros vs. San Diego Padres
Minute Maid Park
^{Friday to Sunday}

Cheer on the reigning champs when they play the Padres across three nights of giveaways, including a Kyle Tucker bobblehead, an Astros Hawaiian shirt, and a challenge coin on First Responders Day.

$33 and up | Times Vary

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• The Riot Comedy Club presents Jourdain Fisher at Rudyard’s British Pub | Friday & Saturday – The comedian, writer and actor, who’s been seen on The Tonight Show and Comedy Central, comes to Houston for three shows at the Montrose pub. $20 and up. Times vary.
• Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Cheer on the reigning champs when they play the Padres across three nights of giveaways, including a Kyle Tucker bobblehead, an Astros Hawaiian shirt, and a challenge coin on First Responders Day. $33 and up. Times vary. 
• Vintage Market Days at L.D. Robinson Pavilion | Friday to Sunday – The Katy pavilion hosts a weekend of shopping upscale vintage-inspired goods like rugs, antiques, clothing, jewelry and more. Friday features an Early Buying Event, and shoppers can find original items all weekend long. $10 and up. Times vary. 
• Trucktoberfest at Truck Yard | Saturday & Sunday | No Cover – German food and drink are on tap for Truck Yard’s annual Trucktoberfest celebration. Break out the lederhosen to enjoy Oktoberfest beers, Pretzel Eating and Stein Hoisting contests for prizes, and more across two days of fun. All ages are welcome; 21+ after 9pm. Open at noon, contests start at 5pm.

Ongoing Live Theater & Performing Arts in Houston

• Classical Theatre Company presents Medea at the DeLuxe Theater | Daily | Opening Weekend – Euripides’ classic Greek tragedy is the story of Medea and her hero husband Jason. When Jason tires of their marriage, Medea vows revenge on him and his new bride. Her actions will leave audiences’ heads spinning. $30. Showtimes vary.
• AD Players presents Forever Plaid at the George Theater | Daily | Opening Weekend – The Plaids are on their way to a gig when they’re hit by a bus and killed instantly. What happens when they return from the afterlife for one final show? The answer lies in this beloved musical filled with barbershop harmonies and enchanting melodies. This production runs through Sunday, October 1. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
• The Greatest Play in the History of the World at Spring Street Studios | Friday & Saturday | Opening Weekend – A love story set in space, this play starring Kacie Adams asks profound questions with deep sincerity while balancing the human quest for meaningful connections. It’s also about shoes. $20. 8pm.
• Stages presents Always…Patsy Cline at the Gordy | Daily | Ongoing – Celebrating its 35th anniversary, this musical biography features 27 of the iconic country singer’s hits, while showcasing her rise to stardom in the 1960s. It’s also the story of the friendship between Cline and Houston native Louise Seger, who met the singer in a Bayou City honky tonk. $48 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Music Box Theater presents Back to the ‘80s at Queensbury Theater | Friday & Saturday | Ongoing – The cabaret group performs a concert of hits from the era of legwarmers, Members Only jackets and big hair. Expect your ‘80s favorites along with hilarity and hijinks. $38 and up. 7:30pm.
• POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at the Gordy | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – This feminist farce explores power, misogyny and how women both support and undermine each other. When the president makes an off-color statement including a certain four-letter word, all hell breaks loose. The women on his staff and in his family roll into action to contain the fallout, even as events spool out of their control. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
• TUTS presents Jagged Little Pill at Hobby Center | Daily | Final Weekend – Backed by the songs of Alanis Morrisette, this story of a perfectly imperfect American family explores the themes of love, heartache and strength, even as it tackles deeper issues of drug use and sexual violence. The New York Times called the show one that “stands alongside the original musicals that have sustained the best hopes of Broadway.” Houston native Liesie Kelly joins the ensemble. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.
• The Great American Trailer Park Musical at Art Factory | Friday to Sunday | Final Weekend – Come down to Stark, Florida and the mobile home community of Armadillo Acres where new resident and local stripper Pippi is about to seriously shake things up. $30. Showtimes vary.

Drinks in Montrose, Chill Summer Fun & Other Destinations

• The Best Bars in Montrose | Daily – Get up to speed on the eclectic nightlife scene in Montrose with out guide to the neighborhood’s must-hit cocktail bars, dives and watering holes.
• Local Spots for Fried Chicken Wings in Houston – From mouthwatering hot wings to international flavors of Korea, Vietnam and Greece, we’ve gathered ten of H-Town’s best spots for delicious fried chicken to satisfy your next craving.
• Things to Do in Houston When It’s Too Hot | Daily – Summer has firmly arrived in Houston, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of it. Check out our guide to more than 150 things to do and places to go when the temps top out in H-Town.
• Things to Do this Summer for Kids & Families in Houston | Daily – Enjoy the latest museum exhibits, head out on an outdoor adventure, make a splash, and savor much more that will make this summer one to remember with our guide to keep families entertained and cool 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.

• All-Day Happy Hour at Trez Art & Wine Bar | No Cover – Enjoy $8 cocktails and wine during operating hours at the Washington Avenue watering hole. While there, check out works available for purchase by local artists. 6pm to 11pm.
• Energy Transition Series: Low Carbon Emissions at Asia Society Texas Center – Join Asia Society Texas for a discussion about how technologies can help the world decarbonize, featuring Matt Crocker, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President for Low Carbon Solutions; Takajiro “Tak” Ishikawa, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America; and Charles “Chuck” McConnell, Energy Center Officer of the Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME) at the University of Houston, in conversation with Uday Turaga, founder and CEO of ADI Analytics. $25. 6pm to 9pm.
• Alice Feeney in Conversation with Abby Endler at Murder By the Book | FREE – Crime by the Book’s Abby Endler and best-selling author Alice Feeney discuss Feeney’s latest novel, Good Bad Girl, her writing process and more. To have a book signed, guests must purchase the book from the store. 6:30pm.
• Serious Fun Party at the Grand 1894 Opera House – This fundraiser benefiting the opera house’s education programs includes a buffet, open bar and silent auction. Head to Galveston to make merry for a good cause. 6:30pm.
• The Mapping of African American Travel Guide Sites in Houston at Holocaust Museum Houston – Historians Leslie Wolfenden and Daniele Rose Dixon present their research into African American Travel Guide Sites in Texas including hotels, restaurants, barber shops, and other businesses that welcomed African American travelers during the era of segregation and Jim Crow laws. This lecture is in conjunction with the museum’s The Negro Motorist Green Book exhibit. Suggested donations of $5 to $18. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
• Cheese & Beer Pairing at Great Heights Brewing Company – Adrianne Mingea, Head Curd Nerd of Curd Culture, and Great Heights Brewing owner Patrick Christian lead attendees through a tasting of delectable cheeses perfectly paired with Great Heights beers. $50. 7pm.
• Let it Rock: Bon Jovi Tribute at Heritage Park | FREE – You might be livin’ on a prayer when you arrive to Downtown Conroe, but you’ll go out in a blaze of glory when Heritage Park hosts an evening of Bon Jovi hits. 7pm to 8:30pm.

Gera MX & Nanpa Basico
Post Skylawn
^{Thursday, September 7}

Fresh off the summer collab release of “Prohibida,” the Latin rappers join forces for a tour stopping through Post Houston in Downtown.

$59.50 and up | 8pm

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• Cards Against Humanity at Ingenious Brewing Company | No Cover – Grab your friends and head the Humble brewery for the inappropriate hilarity of Cards Against Humanity. Who will assemble the raunchiest situations with the cards they’re dealt? 7pm to 9pm.
• David Harris presents An Evening of Original Jazz at MATCH – Featuring several of the city’s beloved jazz musicians and celebrating Harris’ release of You Loved Me Then, this benefit concert raises funds for ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival. $100 and up. 7:30pm.
• Gera MX & Nanpa Basico in Concert at 713 Music Hall – Fresh off the summer collab release of “Prohibida,” the Latin rappers join forces for a tour stopping through Post Houston in Downtown. $59.50 and up. 8pm.
• Yoke Lore in Concert at the Heights Theater – The indie multi-instrumentalist swings through the Heights ahead of his forthcoming September album, Toward a Never Ending New Beginning. $20 and up. 8pm.
• Man With A Movie Camera Movie Screening at MATCH – The 1929 Ukrainian documentary is shown with Montopolis’ score played live by cellist Sara Nelson, pianist and composer Justin Sherburn and guitarist Gunner Ross. The film gives historical context to the current Russian invasion and lays bare the costs of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. The joyful, original live score celebrates the beauty and resilience of Ukraine’s people. $15. 8pm.
• Pentatonix in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The award-winning a capella pop group takes the stage in the Woodlands. Their concerts explore a range of music, from hymns to pop standards, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution praised the ensemble for bringing “heart and fun” to their music. $29.50 and up. 8pm.
• Bonnie Prince Billy, with Myriam Gendron in Concert at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – With folk and country influences, Bonnie Prince Billy sings songs about what it means to be human at the intimate stage in Galveston. Myriam Gendron opens. $45. 8:30pm.

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