Take a tour of H-Town’s weekend highlights with the 365 Houston guide to the best things to do in Houston this weekend, from Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13, 2022.
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: March 11 to 13, 2022
- 2nd Annual Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival at MATCH | Daily – Exploring a variety of Latin dance performance styles, this weekend is a celebration of Latino/a/x culture, giving audiences a glimpse at dazzling artistry. Featured performers include Alas Dance Company, De La Rosa Dance Company, Mark Travis Rivera, Roberta Paixao Cortez and more. $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $30 for a three-day pass. 8pm daily.
- The Lawsons at Ensemble Theatre | Daily; closes Sunday, March 13 – This world premiere play with music tells the story of Bill and Audrey Lawson. Their love story is a Houston story, taking place against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement and the unfolding of their dream to start a church that would change the face of the city’s Third Ward. $44 and up. Showtimes vary.
- Bob Dylan in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, March 11 – The mythical songwriter (and Nobel Prize winner) stops by Sugar Land to perform songs from his 39th studio album, the introspective Rough and Rowdy Ways. $39.50 and up. 8pm.
- RodeoHouston: Bun B’s H-Town Takeover in Concert at NRG Stadium | Black Heritage Day | Friday, March 11 – Houston’s legendary rap scene takes center stage for one of the biggest bills at the Rodeo as Bun B joins with Tobe Nwigwe, Devin the Dude, That Girl Lay Lay, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Lil Keke, Lil’ Flip, Paul Wall and more on Black Heritage Day. $20 and up, but you may find better, cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8:45pm.
- Comedian Sugar Sammy at Rudyard’s British Pub | Friday, March 11 & Saturday, March 12 – The globally touring comedian is joined by Riot Show comedians on the stage at the Montrose British pub for a highly anticipated gut-busting set. $20 and up. 7:30pm and 10pm both nights.
- That Golden Girls Show at Hobby Center | Friday, March 11 & Saturday, March 12 – Relive Golden Girls goodness at this critically-acclaimed puppet parody show that graces the Hobby Center stage for back-to-back nights. $43.50 and up. Times vary.
- Rock the Block Street Festival at Children’s Museum Houston | Saturday, March 12 – Bring the kids to the Rock the Block Street Festival for a slate of activities like a live DJ, inflatable games, live performances, a dunk tank, and colorful Art Car parade cars. Included with general admission; $15 for ages 1 and up. 10am to 3pm.
- 61st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown | Saturday, March 12 | FREE – Line up for the return of the annual Irish celebration as the parade embraces a new route oriented around Historic Downtown. There’s also a free block party and celebration at Market Square Park, followed by a pub crawl around Historic Downtown. Noon to 3pm.
- BLCK Market at East River | Saturday, March 12 – Houston-based real estate investment and development firm Midway has teamed up with BLCK Market to host free monthly pop-up events on the site of its future East River development. Each event will feature live music, food trucks, and the opportunity to support over 50 Black-owned small businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans and vendors from around the country. 1pm to 5pm.
- RodeoHouston: Parker McCollum in Concert at NRG Stadium | Saturday, March 12 – The Conroe-native singer-songwriter headlines the start of the Rodeo’s second weekend, bringing songs from his mid-2021 release, Gold Chain Cowboy. $20 and up, but you may find better, cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 5:45pm.
- Houston SaberCats vs. Seattle Seawolves at Aveva Stadium | Saturday, March 12 – The revamped SaberCats continue their quick start to the season, hosting Seattle who themselves have started the year in winning ways. $15 and up. 7pm.
- 7th Annual Houston Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival at the Ballroom at Bayou Place | Saturday, March 12 – Savor and learn about the nuances of finely distilled whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and other fine spirits. There will be plenty of samples, a cigar lounge, and live music—including smooth jazz by Dean James, country tunes by Aaron Copeland, and the modern R&B of Alex Isley. $65; $125 VIP. Advance purchase only. 7pm to 10pm.
- Nicky Jam in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Saturday, March 12 – The reggaeton singer and rapper heads back out on the road to celebrate the release of his 2021 album, Infinity. $38 and up. 8pm.
- International Women’s Market at Karbach Brewing Co. | Sunday, March 13 | No Cover – Celebrate International Women’s Day at this local market taking place on the weekend at Karbach, offering visitors the chance to shop local artists, makers and foodies. 11am to 6pm.
- RodeoHouston: Dierks Bentley at NRG Stadium | Sunday, March 13 – With seventeen No. 1 singles to his name, one of the biggest country musicians touring today, Dierks Bentley, closes the second weekend of the Rodeo. $20 and up, but you may find better, cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 5:45pm.
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