Plan Your Weekend: October 3 to 6, 2024

Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, October 3 to Sunday, October 6, 2024.

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• 58th Annual Original Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church | Thursday to Saturday – The beloved annual celebration returns to Montrose with traditional Greek dancing, music, food, wine, tours of the Orthodox church, a marketplace, and more. $8; free ages 12 and under. Times vary.
• Drunk Dracula at the Emerald Theatre | Thursday to Saturday – This limited-time-only, 21+ show in Downtown offers a unique spin on the classic horror tale. One actor takes five shots of whiskey, then attempts to tell the story of Count Dracula and his exploits. Performances continue until Saturday, November 5, 2024. $75 and up. 7pm and 9pm.
• 45th Annual Festival Chicano at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – One of the oldest, ongoing events of its type in the world returns to the Hermann Park stage, celebrating Chicano music—from Tejano and conjunto, to mariachi and orchestra—with Jay Perez and David Marez on Thursday, Little Joe y La Familia and Los Desperadoz on Friday, and Elida Reyna y Avante and Avizo on Saturday. 7pm nightly.
• Comedian Ian Fidance at Punch Line Houston | Thursday to Saturday – Brooklyn-based comedian Ian Fidance, who will bring his upbeat, offbeat comedic takes to Downtown’s newest comedy stage for 3 nights. $32.05 and up. Times vary.
• Oktoberfest Party at St. Arnold Brewing Company | Friday & Saturday | No Cover – The two week celebration of German beer and food concludes with two days of live music by Das Ist Lustig and Valina Polka, a dirndl and lederhosen costume contest, stein hoisting and pretzel eating, and more. 4pm to 9pm both days.
• InkSlingers Tattoo Show at Bad Astronaut Brewing | Friday & Saturday – The Near Northside brewery hosts live tattooing and body piercings, free giveaways, artist and vendor booths, and more. $10. Times vary.
• Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Greater Houston | Friday to Sunday | FREE or No Cover – Don your Dirndl or Lederhosen for the biggest Oktoberfest weekend of the season, with celebrations dotting the map from the Inner Loop to Conroe, Sugar Land, Beaumont, Katy, Porter, and more. Locations & times vary.
• Comedian Cipha Sounds at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – The Hot 97 Morning Show host, stand-up comedian and producer, also known as the host MTV’s Direct Effect and TruTv’s Laff Tracks. $25 and up. Times vary.
• 6th Annual La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts Festival at MATCH | Friday to Sunday – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring rich and inspiring short stories through live theater and cinema, with a variety of plays and movies that explore family dynamics in English, Spanish and sometimes both. Pay What You Can. Times vary.
• Houston Symphony: Dvořák’s New World at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Juraj Valčuha and the orchestra kick off the 2024-25 season with one of the world’s most-loved works. The evening also includes Martinů’s joyful Czech Rhapsody, written in celebration of Czechoslovakia’s 1918 independence. $42 and up. Times vary.
• Oktoberfest at Kemah Boardwalk | Saturday & Sunday | No Cover – Beer, live music, corn hole tournaments, stein holding competitions, costume contests and more highlight this fun fall festival. Guests can purchase a variety of beers, including Shiner Oktoberfest, New Belgium Atomic Pumpkin and others. $5 per beer ticket. Times vary.
• Tee Zee Productions: Papa Où T’es? at MATCH | Saturday & Sunday – Rescheduled from last month, this world premiere is a coming-of-age story set in Houston, following 4 high school friends—Ahmad, Aly, Zain, and Maaria, all second-generation Americans. They grapple with identity crises and the clash between cultural and religious expectations and their personal aspirations. $60. Times vary.
• Comedian Steve Treviño at Cullen Performance Hall | Saturday & Sunday – “America’s favorite husband” comes to Houston to share his signature relatability and comedic eye for the everyday. $37.50 and up. Times vary.
• Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green | Daily – Experience a day filled with family-friendly activities, photo opportunities and the world’s largest bouncy pumpkin. Other activities include a corn pit and, of course, pumpkin picking. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. $18 and up. Attendance windows vary. 
• DiverseWorks: River of Fire at the MATCH | Daily | FREE – This multidisciplinary exhibit blends the work of 14 artists whose creations explore climate change and environmental crisis. This is a chance for audiences to learn more about environmental activism and why it’s still needed. On view through Saturday, November 16, 2024. Times vary. 
• Broadway Across America: Peter Pan at the Hobby Center | Daily – This brand new production of the classic musical features a book by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, who wrote The Thanksgiving Play. When Peter Pan and Tinkerbell visit the Darling children one evening, it sets off a magical adventure the whole family will love. Audiences will instantly recognize songs like “I’m Flying” and “I Won’t Grow Up.” $40 and up. Times vary.
• Catastrophic Theatre presents Spirits to Enforce at the MATCH | Daily – When a group of tele-fundraisers try to raise money for a production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest performed by local superhero team “The Fathom Town Enforcers,” things get strange. Pay-What-You-Can. Times vary.
• 4th Wall Theatre Co: Swing State at Spring Street Studios | Ends Sunday – Making its regional premiere, Swing State explores the life of a widow who lives a quiet life on the prairie, but a call to the authorities ignites a chain of events that shatter the idea of trust. $15 and up. Times vary.
• Spring Awakening at The Rec Room | Daily | Extended Until Saturday, October 12 | Daily –  The smash Broadway musical is the story of adolescent anarchy, teenagers silenced and controlled by a censoring society, and the devastating consequences of the freedom students find outside of the classroom. $21 and up. 7:30pm.

Go boldly with George Takei at Apollo Chamber Players’ Liberty concert

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Friday, October 4, 2024

• Mommy Mingle at the Fort Bend Children’s Museum – Gather at the Tot*Spot Alcove for complimentary coffee and breakfast treats, and to connect with other parents and caretakers. Expect play activities for kiddos under 35 months. $15. 10am.
• The Shepherd School of Music: Lunchtime Opera Recital at the Alice Pratt Brown Recital Hall | FREE – Hear artists from Rice University’s opera program perform selections from some of the world’s most-loved operas. Noon.
• Sunset Sip, Spa & Shop at the San Luis Resort – The seaside Galveston resort hosts an evening of express spa treatments, live music, and access to a pop-up trunk show and Zen space. The first five attendees and renewing spa members receive a Kendra Scott rose quartz gift. $25. 4pm to 7pm.
• Cursed Cauldron Pop-Up Opening at Aero Cocktail Co. | No Cover – The Galleria / River Oaks area cocktail bar is taken over by an immersive experience blending magic and mystery in a realm where witches and cocktails collide. This spooky-themed pop-up lets you explore mysterious mixology in an atmosphere that matches the Halloween spirit. The pop-up will continue through Saturday, November 2, 2024. 4pm to midnight.
• Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play at Smart Financial Centre – Mickey and Co. bring the Let’s Play Live tour to Houston, with all your little ones’ favorite characters taking the stage, including Spiderman, Ariel, and SuperKitties Bitsy. $46 and up. 6pm.
• Performance at Jacolby Satterwhite’s A Metta Prayer at MFAH – Emerging performance artist Christopher Paul presents an immersive, participatory sound and meditative experience titled “Great Was the Ecstasy II” in response to Jacolby Satterwhite’s A Metta Prayer, on display through October 13, 2024. $24. 6:30pm.
• Authors Sophie Jordan & Angelina M. Lopez at Murder by the Book | No Cover – The two Houston authors talk about their respective current novels, Fire in the Sky and Full Moon Over Freedom, and answer fan questions. A signing follows their discussion. Guests wishing to have their books signed must purchase them from the bookstore. 6:30pm.
• Orin Swift Wine Dinner at Vine Memorial – The Katy Freeway restaurant hosts one of the country’s finest winemakers for a stunning 6-course dinner paired with selections from the winery. $150. 6:30pm.
• Houston Dash vs the Chicago Red Stars at Shell Energy Stadium – Cheer on Houston’s National Women’s Soccer League team as they defend their EaDo home pitch against the women of the Windy City. $12 and up. 7pm.
• Fly Dance Company: I Will Fly: A New Hip-Hop Experience at the Hobby Center – Blending symphonic heritage with the vibrant energy of hip-hop culture, the dance company offers an evening of high energy and incredible choreography, while Houston street-artist Gonzo247 creates a new mural live on stage. $22.50 and up. 7pm.
• Comedian Luis J. Gomez at The Secret Group – The New York-based comedian, writer, podcaster and producer is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. $20 and up. 7pm and 9pm.
• Joywave in Concert at Last Concert Cafe – Blending indie rock and pop, electronica, and alternative rock, the band from Rochester performs fan favorites and new tracks from their recent fourth studio album Cleanse. Hunny opens the show. $29. 7:30pm.
• DaCamera: Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Wortham Center – The 3-time Grammy Award-winning salsa and Latin jazz band comes to Houston for an unparalleled musical experience, with high energy precision playing and mesmerizing vocals. $51 and up. 8pm.
• Cash Cash Live Set at Stereo Live – The DJ trio of brothers from New Jersey come to H-Town for a live set at the Richmond Avenue club. Their chart-topping “Take Me Home” features vocals by Bebe Rexha, and their world-renowned electronic sound has been garnering fans and cementing their reputations as dominators of the dance floor. $49.99. 10pm to 2am.

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