The 20 Best Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: July 21 to 23, 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, July 21 to Sunday, July 23, 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 20 Best Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: July 21 to 23, 2023

• Latin Restaurant Weeks at Multiple Location | Ending Friday, July 21 – The two-week dining event comes to a close, offering one last chance to eat through dishes from a wide variety of cuisines, including Colombian, Ecuadorian, Mexican and across Central and South America. Prices and times vary.
• Kendra Scott x Hotel Zaza Summer Party in Museum District | Friday, July 21 | FREE with RSVP – Free with RSVP; limited space is available to first-come, first-served. Just in time for the peak of summer, Kendra Scott has teamed up with Hotel Zaza for a free poolside event that allows guests the chance to shop the new Summer Collection while enjoying complimentary cocktails, light bites, and live music. 4pm to 7pm.
• 2023 Women’s World Cup Watch Party at Social Beer Garden HTX | Friday, July 21 | FREE – Catch the opening match for the US women in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, live from New Zealand. This first group stage game sees the US play Vietnam, and Social Beer Garden will carry the action on their outdoor screen. 8pm.
• VryBilingual Dance Night at Warehouse Live | Friday, July 21 – DJ VryWvy returns to EaDo with a night of reggaeton, rap, hip-hop, R&B and more at this Warehouse set. $25. 9pm.
• TUTS presents 1776 at Hobby Center | Friday, July 21 & Saturday, July 22 – Straight from Broadway, this national tour makes a stop in Houston for a production that Variety called “exuberant” and “thought-provoking.” It’s the story of how the Declaration of Independence came to be, as performed by a cast comprised of female, transgender, and non-binary actors playing all of the roles.$40 and up. Showtimes vary.

• Explore Asia Grand Opening Weekend at Asia Society Texas Center | Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 | FREE – An exhibition several years in the making, Explore Asia sends visitors on a journey through the art, food and cultures of China, India, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam, while highlighting these communities that can be found in Houston and across the broader United States. The immersive exhibition will be open for free to the public during the grand opening weekend celebration, allowing guests a chance to check out the new permanent installation while taking in lion dances, delicious treats, and family-friendly activities. Times vary.
• 2nd Annual Wizard’s Summerfest at the Ballroom at Bayou Place | Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 – Returning to Downtown, A Wizard’s Summerfest invites avid fans of the wizarding world to embark on a limited-time magical journey with a whimsical marketplace, a four-course feast in the Great Hall with live performances, and a chance to win coveted prizes by playing a fan favorite wizarding sport. $79 and up. Times vary.
• The Murder of Roger Ackroyd at Alley Theatre | Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 | Opening Weekend – The Alley’s popular Summer Chills series is back with this Agatha Christie story that finds detective Hercule Poirot investigating secrets and blackmail to solve a murder. This production runs through Sunday, August 27. $46 and up. Showtimes vary.
• 15th Annual TraeDay Weekend at Aveva Stadium | Saturday, July 22 | FREE – Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth celebrates the 15th year of his TraeDay celebration with a free family festival in South Houston. Families can come by to get free school supplies, backpacks and other giveaways, plus everyone can enjoy games, rides, slabs and exotic cars, celebrity appearances, and more. 3pm to 8pm.
• IgboFest Houston at Discovery Green | Saturday, July 22 | FREE – Take part in a cultural folklore festival that promotes the music, culture and traditional dances of Igbo peoples from Nigeria. 3pm to 9pm.

• Block Party & Night Market at Art League Houston | Saturday, July 22 | FREE – Art League joins forces with Canary Coffee House for an evening block party and celebration of art and community. Get access to a special zine release by Ian Gerson, shop from local market vendors and loosen up those pipes for karaoke. 6pm to 9pm.
• Comedian Palmer Trolls at the Secret Group | Saturday, July 22 – Gaining popularity from his comedic videos on rising internet trends, his multiple appearances on court TV shows, and frequent Facebook trolling, Ben Palmer (a/k/a Palmer Trolls) heads to the Secret Group for two sets in one night. $20 and up. 7pm and 9pm.
• Shania Twain in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, July 22 – One of the best-selling artists of all time, Shania Twain makes Cynthia Woods her kingdom when she brings the Queen of Me tour to the Woodlands. $40.95 and up. 7:30pm.
• The Icons: Prince Tribute Concert at Sugar Land Town Square | Saturday, July 22 | FREE – Step back into the Purple Rain era and enjoy a night of electrifying Prince tunes as performed by the Breakdown Band HTX, in Sugar Land Town Square. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
• Sue Foley in Concert at the Heights Theater | Saturday, July 22 – The decorated Canadian blues guitarist and singer, Sue Foley brings songs from her 2021 album, Pinky’s Blues, along with other tunes by the 2023 Blues Foundation award winner. $22 and up. 8pm.

• Bollywood Party with Manj Musik RDB at Rise Rooftop | Saturday, July 22 – Prepare yourself for a high-energy Bollywood party featuring British Indian composer and singer Manj Musik of bhangra group RDB. DJ Vicky NYC joins for a fun night in Midtown. $20 and up. 9pm.
• Washed Out DJ Set at El Segundo Swim Club | Sunday, July 23 – The chillwave pioneer pulls up to Second Ward for a poolside set at El Segundo. $30. 11am.
• Tex-Mex BBQ Block Party 2023 at Saint Arnold Brewery | Sunday, July 23 – This second annual event celebrates the influence of Tejano and Tex-Mex cooking traditions in Central Texas–style craft barbecue. More than a dozen pitmasters will serve up bites of smoked brisket tacos and flautas, crispy prime brisket chimichangas con queso, and smoked pork shoulder pozole. ‘Que vendors include John and Veronica Avila (Henderson & Kane), Eudel Hernandez (Pizzitola’s Bar-B-Cue), Richard Orozco (Heights BBQ), Alec Varnell (J-Bar-M Barbecue), and several more. $70 and up. 1pm to 4pm.
• Meet & Greet “Lucy” from Peanuts at Houston Toy Museum | Sunday, July 23 – Melanie Kohn, one of the original voices of Lucy Van Pelt from Peanuts, pays the Houston Toy Museum a visit on 19th Street in the Heights. $18, including museum admission; pay-your-age for 17 and under. $10 for autographs. 2pm to 4pm.
• House Party Movie Screening at Houston Museum of African American Culture | Sunday, July 23 | FREE – The Beats on Screen series comes to a close with an outdoor screening of the ’90s classic film, House Party, preceded by a ’90s hip-hop DJ set. Limited seating available; guests are encouraged to bring their own. 7:30pm.