Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, February 9 to Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Weekend Shortcuts
The big game has come and gone and so have all of the crowds. Fill your weekend with shows, a gumbo throwdown, artist talks, comedic acts, a Rockets game, the Cupid Undie Run and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, February 9 through Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Sesame Street Live at NRG | Daily – Bring the whole family out to NRG to see Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and the rest of the Sesame Street cast for Elmo Makes Music. Tickets start at $13, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Thursday 6:30pm; Friday 10:30am and 6:30pm; Saturday 10:30am, 2pm and 5:30pm; Sunday 2pm and 5:30pm.
- Kurt Vonnegut’s Who Am I This Time at Stages Repertory Theater | Daily – Playwright Aaron Posner adapts three Vonnegut short stories about couples navigating love for the stage in Kurt Vonnegut’s Who Am I This Time. Tickets start at $21, but limited discounted $16.50 tickets are available for select shows. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm.
- Dry Powder at the Alley Theatre | Daily – See the publicity nightmare unravel when a company announces massive layoffs and the boss throws an extravagant party in the same week. Tickets start at $30, not including ticket fees. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm.
- Passing Strange at Obsidian Theater | Thursday to Saturday – See this Tony award-winning rock musical about a young black man who goes on a journey to find out who he his. Tickets start at $27.50, not including ticket fees. 8pm nightly.
- Tapas on the Trails at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Friday and Saturday – Stroll through the Arboretum’s nature sanctuary enjoying five tapas stations with wine and beer pairings along the way. Tickets start at $75, not including ticket fees. Friday 6pm to 10pm; Saturday 5pm to 9pm.
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
- Yoga & Hops at Eureka Heights Brew Co. – Stretch out and wind down with a yoga class and then refuel with a cold beer at Eureka Heights Brew Co. $20. 6pm.
- Saving Banksy Documentary at The Secret Group – This documentary highlighting the relationship between street artists and the art market will make its Houston premiere at The Secret Group. $10. 6:30pm.
- KoumanKele Dance Company at The Children’s Museum – The KoumanKele Dance Company and Drum Ensemble will give the audience a taste of African culture in this performance at the Children’s Museum. Included with museum admission. 6:30pm.
- E.T. the Extraterrestrial Concert at Jones Hall – The Houston Symphony will play the award winning score from E.T. alongside a screening of the classic film from Steven Spielberg. Tickets start at $39, not including ticket fees. 7:30pm.
- Couples Therapy Comedy Retreat at the Houston Improv – Get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day with a twist. Club favorite comic Alan Adams, along with five other comics, as they riff on relationships and the foibles baked inside of them. After the show, Adams will lead a panel discussion with the comics and take relationship questions from the audience. $10 to $20, but you can score 2-for-1 tickets with promocode Couples365. 8pm; door at 7:15pm.
- Small Jokes about Monsters at the Docks – Landing Theatre Company presents this story of family secrets following the death of its patriarch. Intended for mature audiences. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. 8pm.
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Friday, February 10, 2017
- The Alberto Collections Trunk Show at Bailey Banks & Biddle at The Galleria | FREE – Luxury jeweler Bailey Banks & Biddle will showcase exquisite pieces from The Alberto Collections at the House of Tanzanite Trunk Show just in time for Valentine’s Day. Guests will shop colored diamonds and exotic gemstones at special prices for one-day-only. 10am to 7pm.
- Orbit Slams at Discovery Green | FREE – Learn how to write and perform original poetry at this WITS writing workshop and poetry slams for youths ages 13 to 19. 6:30pm.
- Leah Dickerman Talk at Menil Collection | FREE – Leah Dickerman, curator at MOMA will speak on the work of artist Robert Rauschenberg at this event at the Menil. 7pm.
- Katt Williams Live at Toyota Center – Actor and comedian Katt Williams is sure to entertain at this hilarious evening at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $52 but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 8pm.
- ComedySportz Match Improv Show at CSz Arena – Crack up as you participate in this interactive improv show from ComedySportz. $20; limited discounted $10 tickets available. 8pm.
- Harry Potter Costume Party at Avant Garden – Dress in your Hogwarts best and enjoy Harry Potter-themed cocktails at Avant Garden. Tickets start at $8, not including ticket fees. 10pm.
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Things to do on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, 2017.
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