The 15 Best Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: January 20 to 22, 2023

Take a tour of H-Town’s weekend highlights with our 365 Houston guide to the best things to do in Houston this weekend, from Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Every weekend, Houston has plenty of happenings to be found around town—but which ones are the highlights that can help you plan an enjoyable weekend of outings?

We’ve whittled down our extensive Weekend Guide to offer you some of our favorite things to look forward to from Friday to Sunday.

Looking for more things to do? Dig deeper for all of our weekend picks with the 365 Houston Weekend Guide, or comb through our Calendar for even more events, activities, and things to do this weekend.

The 15 Best Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: January 20 to 22, 2023

• Broadway Across America presents Jesus Christ Superstar at Hobby Center | Daily | Closing Weekend – The Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice megahit comes to Houston in its 50th anniversary production. Telling the story of the last weeks of Jesus’ life, this musical created a smash when it debuted in 1971, and forever cemented the rock musical as a force to be reckoned with. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Comedian Russell Peters at Houston Improv | Daily – Seen in his Netflix specials, Notorious and Almost Famous, as well as the 2020 Amazon special, Deported, Russell Peters brings brand new material to the Houston Improv stage for four straight nights. Tickets are sold by the table; $110 for 2, and up. Times vary.
• 2023 Buffalo Cash Bash Cornhole Tournament at Moody Gardens Hotel | Friday, January 20 & Saturday, January 21 – With over $12,000 on the line, this cornhole tournament will also feature unique attractions for everyone in the family and vendors at Galveston’s Moody Gardens Hotel. Registration begins at $60. Times vary.
• Cambodian Rock Band at Alley Theatre | Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 22 | Opening Weekend – In this play that blends storytelling with music, we follow a Khmer Rouge survivor who travels back to Cambodia for the first time in decades, as his daughter is about to prosecute an infamous war criminal. Pulsing with music from Dengue Fever and Cambodian oldies, it takes audiences on a journey to a dark time in history to explore the triumph of the human spirit. Please note: this play contains violence, language, and descriptions and depictions of genocide. This production runs through Sunday, February 12. $26 and up. Showtimes vary.

• Arbor Day Celebration at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center| Saturday, January 21 | FREE – Study up with the family on the importance of trees at the Arbor Day celebration at the Arboretum, where you can also try your hand at lumberjack games, set out on a tree hike, watch tree-climbing demonstrations, and enjoy other family-friendly booths and activities. Plus, you can even bring a tree home from the on-site sale. 10am to 2pm.
• 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Chinese Community Center | Saturday, January 21| FREE – Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with the return of CCC’s annual Lunar New Year Festival, featuring a full day of family-friendly activities, dragon and lion dances, local vendors, merch, foods and live cultural performances. 10am to 4pm.
• Winter Street Studios Fire Relief Fund & Art Fundraiser at Silver Street Studios | Saturday, January 21 – Live music, food and coffee trucks, and beer by Holler Brewing are scheduled for this fundraiser to help the artists affected by the Winter Street Studios fire in December. Artwork will be available for sale, and donations are accepted. 11am to 3pm.
• Houston Astros FanFest at Minute Maid Park | Saturday, January 21 | FREE – Gather with fellow fanatics celebrating the Astros’ second World Series win at the annual FanFest held at Minute Maid. You’ll have the chance to meet favorite players, alumni and broadcasters, plus take advantage of photo ops with the World Series trophy, play games and more. Though free to attend, you must claim a voucher online to enter. 11am to 4pm.
• 7th Annual Hops ‘n’ Hot Sauce Festival at Humble Civic Center | Saturday, January 21 – Hot sauce enthusiasts should check out the 7th Annual Hops ‘n’ Hot Sauce Festival, featuring Spindletap Brewery and fun events like the Hot Pepper Eating Contest and Spicy Food Eating Challenge. Join in for unlimited samples of hot sauces, salsas, seasonings, jellies, jams, pickled products, and more; enjoy eats from popular food trucks; and sip Spindletap brews. The event is family-friendly and covered. $10; free for ages 12 and under. 11am to 5pm.
• Australia Day Party at Platypus Brewing | Saturday, January 21 | No Cover – The Washington Avenue brewery commemorates Aussie Day with a bash highlighted by special beer and cocktail releases, Aussie dishes, live music, contests and a climbing wall for kiddos. Noon to midnight.

• 14th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest at the Galveston Island Strand | Saturday, January 21 –The 14th Annual Chili Quest & Beer Fest returns to Galveston’s Historic Downtown Strand District for a day full of, you guessed it, chili and beer. Eat your weight in chili samples from the best cookoff teams around, then sip and stroll through 70+ brews and spirits from 1pm to 4pm. Chili tasting is $13; Beer tasting tickets are $35 and include 24 2-ounce samples and 4 spirit samples. Noon to 4pm.
• Unspeakable Live at Toyota Center | Saturday, January 21 – Have some fun with Nathan, James, and Gabe from the popular YouTube channel, Unspeakable, as they bring their high energy antics live to the stage, along with special guest Prestonplayz, and chances to win cool prizes. $39.99 and up. 5pm.
• The Bridal Extravaganza Show at George R. Brown | Saturday, January 21 & Sunday, January 22 – The largest wedding planning show in the U.S. returns to Downtown for two days of tastings, fashion shows, vendors of every discipline, goodies, photos ops, and everything needed for every bride-to-be and her bride squad. $1.99 for a single day; $49 for VIP packages. Times vary.
• Otaku Lunar New Year Food Festival at Karbach Brewing Co. | Saturday, January 21 & Sunday, January 22 | FREE – More than 50 vendors will set up for two days at the Spring Branch brewery, offering up all manner of goods and gourmet foods, along with lion dances, anime cosplay and artists, a limited car show, and more. Saturday noon to 10pm; Sunday noon to 7pm.
• Sunday Brunch at Lawndale Art Center | Sunday, January 22 – Enjoy brunch favorites from Mo’ Better Brews, plus signature cocktails. Take in the art and know your meal is helping to support one of Houston’s prominent arts organizations. You can also bid on items from the 2022 Art Lending Library. $100. 11am to 1pm.