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 7 to Sunday, July 9, 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: July 7 to July 9, 2023
- Summer Literary Fest at University of St. Thomas | Thursday, July 6 & Friday, July 7 | FREE – Authors and scholars discuss their work across a wide variety of subject matter—from the importance of children’s literature to works of mercy—with each evening offering an opportunity to hear from a different writer. Registration is requested. 7:15pm to 8:45pm.
- Brick Rodeo at Houston Marriott Sugar Land | Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9 – Put your creative caps on and explore the world of LEGO creations at the annual Brick Rodeo event with hundreds of block-built masterpieces on display to marvel at across four days. Creators from all around the country will be present and excited to share their creations with you. $15 and up. Times vary.
- BLCK Market Pop Up: 6th Anniversary at Greenstreet | Friday, July 7 | No Cover – Celebrating its sixth year of pop-up vendor markets that highlight Black-owned small businesses and local vendors, this party features all the shopping you’ve come to know and love from the markets, plus live music, food and drinks. 6pm to 10pm.
- Comedian James Austin Johnson at the Secret Group | Friday, July 7 – The Saturday Night Live comedian known for his Donald Trump impressions comes to the East Downtown comedy club for a one-night only show. $25. 8pm.
- An Evening with Booker T. Jones at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, July 7 | FREE – The legendary Stax Records musician and frontman for Booker T. & the MG’s, Booker T. Jones headlines a free concert at Miller, showing why the prodigal talent has been showered with awards like a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. 8:30pm.
- Near Dark: A Black Light Art Show at Hardy & Nance Studios | Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8 | FREE – The near-Downtown artist studios hosts their annual exhibition of work that is black light–sensitive, promising a bright and neon-filled show—recently expanded to add a second night. 7pm to 11pm.
- Comedian Donnell Rawlings at Houston Improv | Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 – Featured on a long list of celebrated television programs like Chappelle’s Show, The Last OG, and Twenties, the comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings comes to Houston for a weekend of laughs at the Improv. $60 for 2, and up. Times vary.
- Art Park Players present The Music Man at Deer Park Municipal Court | Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 | Opening Weekend – Meredith Wilson’s classic musical comes alive at this dinner theatre in Deer Park, offering the tale of salesman Harold Hill who cons the people of River City into organizing a boys’ band—despite not knowing a trombone from a treble clef. This production runs through Saturday, July 22. $20; $40 with dinner. 8pm.
- In True Form with Sheila Hopkins at the DeLuxe Theater | Saturday, July 8 | FREE – In collaboration with CAMH, artist Sheila Hopkins leads a community dance and movement workshop intended to explore movement and interpret contemporary material through circular breathing and qualities of jazz music. 10am to 11am.
- Craft Pita Cookout at Craft Pita West University | Saturday, July 8 – Craft Pita’s owner and chef Rafael Nasr teams up with Burger Bodega’s Abba Dhanani, Josh Deleon of Underground Creamery, and Pastry Chef Christina Au of Blacksmith for a cookout celebration, featuring menu items like cheeseburger pitas, burger arayes, shish taouk sandwich, and labneh ice cream with olive oil cake. 11am to 2pm.
- The Big Slide Show at Lawndale Art Center | Saturday, July 8 | FREE – Artists featured in Lawndale’s annual The Big Show gather to give short presentations about their work on display. 2pm to 4pm.
- Sonido! A Live Music Event at Equal Parts Brewing | Saturday, July 8 | FREE – The Harrisburg brewery hosts a live music event with musicians Karina Nistal & the Cosmic Cats, DJ Daro and DJ Purplpitch. Folding chairs and blankets are encouraged. 4pm to 8pm.
- Texas Restaurant Awards & Lone Star Bash at 713 Music Hall | Sunday, July 9 – Foodies can enjoy the ultimate celebration of the Texas Restaurant industry, featuring tasty bites from 20 local restaurants, specialty cocktails from Houston mixologists, live music, and more. $150 and up. 5pm to 11pm.
- Brisket & Bourbon: Tina Turner Tribute Edition at Raven Tower | Sunday, July 9 | FREE – In Northside, take in a tribute concert to Tina Turner alongside smoked brisket, specialty drinks and a local vendor pop-up. 6pm to 10pm.
- Beats on Screen: Wild Style at Emancipation Park | Sunday, July 9 | FREE – Pull up for a DJ battle between renowned mixmasters DJ Aggravated and DJ Def Jam Blaster, where they’ll take you through a sonic tour of hip-hop. This event is in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and the Houston Museum of African American Culture’s Beats on Screen: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Cinema, a film series featuring classic films significant to the culture. 7:30pm.
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