Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, January 18 to Sunday, January 21, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Dine out for a good cause at Galveston Restaurant Week, shop directly from jewelry wholesalers, meet the cast of The Sandlot, see your favorite artist perform live, cheer on the Rockets, meditate and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, January 18 to Sunday, January 21, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Galveston Restaurant Week at Participating Restaurants Around Galveston | Daily – Eat your way through the Galveston restaurant scene by dining on prix fixe menus in support of Access Care of Coastal Texas during Galveston Restaurant Week. Prices, times and locations vary.
- Israeli Folk Dance Workshop at Evelyn Rubinstein Jewish Community Center | Thursday to Sunday – Israeli dance choreographer and teacher Ohad Atia visits Houston for Tirkedu Houston!, a weekend full of Israeli dancing. Tickets start at $50. Times vary each day.
- 9th Annual YAGA Chili Quest & Beer Fest | Friday and Saturday – Sip on cold beer and sample chili at this annual Chili & Beer Festival in Galveston with live music, a washers tournament, 5K fun run, and vendors. Tickets start at $10. Times vary.
- Kinky Boots at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Sing along to this Tony Award-winning musical about a man who inherits his father’s shoe factory, playing five shows at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $34, but limited discounted premium tickets are available starting at $34. Showtimes vary.
- International Gem & Jewelry Show at NRG | Friday to Sunday – Shop for diamonds, gemstones, vintage jewelry, watches and more directly from designers, wholesalers, and manufacturers at this three-day show at NRG. $6; but limited comped (you just pay the ticketing fee) and discount tickets are available for select days. Times vary.
- The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert at The Grand | Saturday and Sunday – Award-winning country group The Oak Ridge Boys will perform live at The Grand in Galveston. Tickets start at $37. Times vary.
- Hello Trees! at Discovery Green | Daily | FREE – Stroll through Discovery Green’s temporary art installation Hello Trees! and watch/listen as your voice message is transformed into light and music.
- The Ice at Discovery Green | Daily – Lace up your skates and take to The Ice rink at Discovery Green to show off your moves. $14 to rent skates. Times vary.
- 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 more.
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Thursday, January 18, 2018
- Taste of the Town 2018 in The Woodlands – Sample your way through drinks and bites from more than 50 local restaurants as they compete for the best appetizer, entree, dessert, and people’s choice awards at the Waterway Marriott in The Woodlands. Tickets start at $15. 4pm to 9pm.
- Happy Hour Thursday at MFAH – Browse the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and enjoy a cash bar, local DJ, and grub from a local food truck. 5pm to 9pm.
- Third Thursday Social at Houston Bicycle Company – Enjoy refreshments and get to know the owners of the Houston Bicycle Company before going on a bike ride through the area with Bike Houston. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Mexican Citrus Celebration Cooking Class at Central Market – Learn how to make cilantro-lime rice, citrus ceviche, and conchinito pibil at this citrus-themed cooking class at Central Market. $60. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Miracle Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Get amped up for the 2018 Olympics with this free showing of the film Miracle about the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team at Discovery Green. 7pm to 9pm.
- Ravioli Cooking Class at Italian Cultural & Community Center – Learn how to make authentic ravioli from scratch in this class at the Italian Cultural & Community Center. Tickets start at $50. 7pm to 9pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center – Get your tickets to see the Rockets face off against the Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $19, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale website. 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, January 19, 2018
- Yoga in the Park at Evelyn’s Park | FREE – Kick off your Friday with a free morning yoga class led by Define Bellaire at Evelyn’s Park. 8:30am.
- Bring Your Own Craft at Sugar Land Branch Library | FREE – Share ideas, show off your work, and try your hand at projects with other creatives at the Bring Your Own Crafts event at Sugar Land Branch Library. 1pm to 3pm.
- Panel Discussion: Joseph Cohen at The Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University | FREE – Hear artist Joseph Cohen speak about the research he did during his residency at Rice University at this artist talk. 6:30pm.
- 2017 Year in Review at The Music Box Theater – Laugh and reminisce as the cast of Music Box Theater highlights the most memorable moments of 2017 at their theater in Upper Kirby. Tickets start at $29, but limited discounted $14.50 tickets are available. 7:30pm.
- Steel Magnolias Movie Screening Party at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park – Tease up your hair and grab your bestie for this special interactive screening of Steel Magnolias at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park. Tickets are $12.99. 7:30pm.
- Loretta Lynn in Concert at Arena Theater – Country music legend Loretta Lynn brings her twang to Arena Theater for a Friday night concert. Tickets start at $90, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s 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.
- Pinback in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Indie rock group Pinback will perform downstairs at White Oak Music Hall with openers Major Entertainer Mike H. Tickets start at $18. 8pm.
- 75th Birthday Party for Janis Joplin Concert at Fitzgerald’s – Celebrate rock singer Janis Joplin’s 75th birthday with music from Kozmic Pearl at Fitzgerald’s in The Heights. Tickets start at $10. 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.
Things to Do on Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21, 2018.
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