Events for Friday, July 27, 2018
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Texas Playwright Festival at Stages Repertory Theatre
Wordsmyth Theater presents the Texas Playwrights Festival 2018 at Stages Repertory Theatre. Enjoy three plays, each given two readings with an audience talkback and a day in between so the playwright may revise. There will be moderated talkbacks after each reading; the playwright will then be given at least a day in between readings to
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The Catastrophic Theatre presents The Tamarie Cooper Show: Field Trip! at MATCH
Tamarie Cooper is back in with another entirely original, full-scale, musical comedy extravaganza. This summer, Tamarie is going on a field trip. But don’t expect to board a bus and take in the sights. This is a metaphysical field trip and the summer's funniest existential crisis. Go along for the ride as Tamarie questions the meaning of life, unpacks personal baggage, voyages
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Listen Local: Music on the Plaza with Da Camera at The Brown Foundation Plaza
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) hosts a new summer music series on Friday evenings in their newest outdoor space, The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza. This week, Da Camera of Houston artists will be performing live jazz on the plaza. Grab a bite from the night’s food carts, Popston and Spicy Dog, and check out
Find out more »Evening Chill at Houston Zoo
Scope out your favorite animals without melting from the summer heat when the Houston Zoo extends its hours for the Evening Chill. Zoo-goers can also enjoy live music and family-friendly activities after sundown. Admission Tickets start at $11. Click here for more information.
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Fourth Friday Night Market in the East End
Fourth Friday Night Market is a monthly outdoor small business event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists and craft vendors. Located in the Historic East End, the market showcases paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and handcrafted items. Admission No cover. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Sawyer Yards Summer Series: July 2018
Celebrate summer with great local art, live music, shopping, and a refreshing sip at one of the nation’s largest working creative communities. The artists at Sawyer Yards continue their annual Summer Series, where art aficionados can view the work of local artists from the Sawyer Yards North Yard studio buildings – Spring Street Studios and Sabine Street
Find out more »Craft + Wine Night: Tea Towel Embroidery at TX/RX Labs
Learn to embroider the design of your choice on a tea towel at TX/RX Labs. You can bring your own wine, beer, and snacks to the class. Admission Tickets are $45. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Turnpike Troubadours in Concert at White Oak Music Hall
See the country music group from Oklahoma, Turnpike Troubadours at White Oak Music Hall. Admission Tickets are $30. Click here for more information.
Find out more »7:00 pm
Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park
Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. This event happens on the last Friday of every month. All cyclists are welcome. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Bill Burr at Revention Music Center
Crack up at a hilarious show from stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Bill Burr when he takes the mic at Revention Music Center. Admission Tickets start at $48. Click here for more information.
Find out more »’80s Night at Howl at the Moon
Practice your "Thriller" dance and head to Howl at the Moon's '80s party for dancing, drink specials, prizes and more. Admission No cover. Click here for more information.
Find out more »7:10 pm
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park
Get loud for the Astros as they hit the field to play against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Admission Tickets begin at $25 up to $150, but you might find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace.
Find out more »7:30 pm
God’s Favorite at The George Theater
A.D. Players stage a modern production of Neil Simon's reimagining of the Bible's Book of Job. Successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a God-fearing man with a high-maintenance wife, ungrateful children and wisecracking household help. He may think his life has reached an all-time low, but he'd be wrong. A visit from a messenger of
Find out more »Buyer & Cellar at Main Street Theater
A struggling actor takes on a day job working in the home of Barbara Streisand. One day, the superstar herself descends to his basement enclave and he thinks the two have really bonded over the encounter. But, then again, maybe not. This outrageous comedy explores the love/hate relationship between gay men and divas against the
Find out more »Feeling Groovy 4 at Music Box Theater
The Music Box is celebrating their fourth summer of love in a row by bringing you the music and culture of the '60s and '70s. Feelin' Groovy 4 is an all-new show that will take you back in time and have you rocking and rolling in the aisles. It features classics by Simon & Garfunkel,
Find out more »Party on the Plaza: NOLA Nights at Sugar Land Town Square
Sugar Land Town Square hosts a weekend-long party to celebrate their newly renovated Plaza. The renovations have turned the Plaza into a key hangout location that’s perfect for families, workers, and shoppers alike. The family-friendly grand opening party will feature fun free events including live music, a luau, and yoga. For NOLA Nights on Friday, enjoy a
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Sistas: The Musical at the Ensemble Theatre
When a group of family members come together after the death of their matriarch, this energetic and poignant musical tells the story of what we keep from our past and how we turn to face the future. Packed with songs from greats like Billie Holiday and Beyoncé, this multi-generational show is a memorable tale of
Find out more »The Landing Theatre presents Oleanna at 14 Pews
In David Mamet’s play Oleanna, a college professor meets with one of his female students in his office for a routine conference about his class. Distracted and pompous with the student, he's later accused of sexual harassment in the meeting, which threatens his pending tenure and his life as a professor. The efforts to prevent that
Find out more »ComedySportz Match Family-Friendly Improv Show at CSz Arena
If you like the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? then you'll enjoy ComedySportz Houston, a fast-paced comedy show that's suitable for the whole family, now running at the CSz Arena in EaDo. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games, and songs on the spot with audience participation and suggestions
Find out more »Critters Uncorked: Moths in the Moonlight at Houston Arboretum
Celebrate National Moth Week with the Arboretum’s young professionals group, Evergreen. Enjoy beverages and dessert bites while learning all about moths and their nighttime habits. Admission Free for members and $25 for nonmembers. Click here for more information.
Find out more »18th Annual Rock Baby Rock It at The Continental Club
Jam out to rockabilly music at the 2-day 18th Annual Rock Baby Rock It at The Continental Club on Mid Main. This fest will feature music from Dale Watson, The Paladins, The Return of the Modern Don Juans, and more. Admission Tickets are TBA. Click here for more information.
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Houston Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston Shakespeare Festival hosts their 44th season with Shakespeare's gripping masterpiece, Hamlet at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
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Bliss Fridays at Henke & Pillot
Experience Bliss Friday, a night specifically designed to cater to all the ladies with DJs, drink specials and more Henke & Pillot. Admission No cover. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Rich Homie Quan in Concert at Satellite Bar
The Atlanta-based rapper has had his ups and downs over the last few years, but his mid-March release, Rich as in Spirit, aims to reclaim his position amid a crowded rap scene. He'll be performing an intimate set at Satellite Bar in the East End. Admission Tickets are $15.
Find out more »9:30 pm
Blacklight Party at Barbarella Houston
Break out your party monster costumes as the Barbarella nightclub decks out their venue in blacklight for the night. Admission Cover charge at the door. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Kevin Galloway in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
Singer and frontman of the group Uncle Lucius, Kevin Galloway, takes the stage at McGonigel's Mucky Duck. Admission Tickets start at $20. Click here for more information.
Find out more »10:00 pm
Mary’s Comedy House at Hamburger Mary’s
Get your laugh on at Hamburger Mary's as drag queen Blackberri hosts a comedy show with a talented rotating cast of comedy queens each week. Admission Menu prices vary. Click here for more information.
Find out more »11:00 pm
54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar
In the late 1970s, disco reigned supreme and Studio 54 was the place to be and be seen! You had to be in to get in, and the who's who of Hollywood were on the scene. 54 is hosted by Rex Nightly and features acts that will get your heart pounding and your butt shaking. Boogie
Find out more »11:55 pm
Midnight Madness: The Terminator at River Oaks Theatre
See the 1984 sci-fi hit starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Terminator at this midnight screening at River Oaks Theatre. Admission Tickets are $11.99. Click here for more information.
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