Events for Saturday, September 15, 2018
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Houston Fringe Festival at MATCH
Experience a series of empowering and transformative dance, theatre, and visual art performances throughout Houston Fringe Festival, presented by Pilot Dance Project at MATCH. Showtimes vary per performance. Click here to check the schedule. Admission Tickets are $15. Click here for more information.
Find out more »7:00 am
Sista Strut at Memorial Park
Sista Strut aims to heighten awareness about the issues of breast cancer in women of color, as well as provide information on community resources. The rally begins at 7am, with the 3K walk at 9am. Admission Individual registration is $25, with team registration options available.
Find out more »8:00 am
Elephant Open House at the Houston Zoo
Get an inside look at Houston Zoo’s elephant quarters when guests are invited to an open house event. You can meet the newest member of the herd, baby Tilly, and learn all about the elephants’ daily lives, diets, care, and training. Admission Tickets are $65. Click here for more information.
Find out more »9:00 am
Duck Soup Softball Tournament at Memorial Park
Get your team together as Sportsmonkey presents its first Duck Soup Softball Tournament at Memorial Park. For Duck Soup, players wear costumes, rules are not what you might call “normal” and hilarity comes in all forms. The tournament will consist of pool play and the top three teams out of each pool move on to single-elimination bracket playoffs.
Find out more »Houston Center for Photography Workshop at Levy Park
Learn the basics of photography every first and third Saturday of the month at Levy Park. In this workshop, participants will focus on abstraction. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »10:00 am
Family Capoeira Class at Midtown Park
Bring the whole family and enjoy a Capoeira class together at Midtown Park. Students will learn the physical art, as well as how to play music on a variety of instruments used in the roda, or circle, between two players; and to sing and speak in Portuguese. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more
Find out more »Farmers Market at Baldwin Park
Shop from local farms and vendors and browse a fresh assortment of produce and prepared foods from a curated selection of Houston’s farmers, bakers, and chefs in Midtown. Admission No cover. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Fandemic Comic Convention at NRG Center
Geek out will fellow fans when the Fandemic Comic Con Tour, a comic pop culture convention experience, makes its Houston debut at NRG Center. The three-day entertainment extravaganza celebrates all things pop culture with celebrities, artists, illustrators, professional and amateur cosplayers, vendors and exhibitors with programming and panel discussions. Headlining celebrity guests include action star
Find out more »Fit & Fun Fair at Grand Central Park
Work up a sweat in a goat yoga, zumba, or bootcamp class during the Fit & Fun Fair at Grand Central Park. With a mission to promote health and wellness, the outdoor fair offers free health screenings, guest speakers, kids activities, food trucks, and live music. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »50th Annual Houston Fiestas Patrias Parade in Downtown
Celebrate the Mexican Independence Day, Fiestas Patrias, with dance performances, live music and more at this colorful parade through Downtown. Admission This event is free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »11:00 am
Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village
Spend an afternoon or date night learning how to make soy-wax candles. Attendees will get to design their very own signature candle fragrances. BYOB is encouraged. Guests will also have the opportunity to browse handmade wares from local artisans and socialize while waiting for their candles to set. Workshop Schedule Saturday, September 1 – Workshops at
Find out more »11:30 am
Houstonia’s Woman Up! at Sawyer Yards
Houstonia Magazine hosts a weekend of wellness and woman empowerment at Sawyer Yards with speakers, exercise sessions, a pop-up market, cocktails, and more. Admission Tickets start at $5 and range per event. Click here for more information.
Find out more »12:00 pm
Texas Taco Music Fest at Discovery Green
The Texas Taco Music Fest reboots as Texas Taco Mania at Discovery Green in Downtown, offering a unique celebration of fun, food, music, and Latin culture. The rain-or-shine event will feature a taco throwdown, live bands, cooking demonstrations, crafts booths, and tasty margaritas. Admission Tickets are $15 for general admission ($20 at the gate), with limited time
Find out more »Connect with Art Saturday at the Silos at Sawyer Yards
Artists from the Houston Art Connective open their studios and invite everyone to tour their diverse and contemporary spaces. The artwork presented represent a wide range of media and styles. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with and to collect works from local artists for their homes, offices, and other spaces. Admission The event
Find out more »Viva Venezuela Fest at Hermann Square Park
Viva Venezuela Fest celebrates the sights, sounds, and flavors of Venezuela in front of City Hall in Downtown. Nosh on traditional eats like hot and crispy tajadas (plantains) or an arepa stuffed with shredded beef as you enjoy entertainment from artists including salsa legend Oscar D'Leon, Gustavo Elis, Maguelito Diaz, Beet, and more. There will be
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Workshop: Visualizing Redlined Neighborhoods in Houston at CAMH
CAMH and AIGA Houston host a workshop titled Visualizing Redlined Neighborhoods in Houston where we will explore ways to map and visualize the long-term effects of redlining in Houston. Admission Tickets are $20. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Southern Living Showcase: Beyond the Storm in Braes Heights
The Stone Acorn Builders host the 2018 Southern Living “Beyond the Storm” Showcase Home event, featuring daily chef, gardening, and interior design demos. Check out the 6,076-square-foot three-story open floor plan that includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a media room, a game room, and a dining room and breakfast area centered by a gourmet kitchen. Each
Find out more »2:00 pm
Violet at Queensbury Theatre
Inspired by the short story The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts, Violet has astounded critics and audiences alike in two separate decades. As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward ax blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved, she's traveling across
Find out more »Oklahoma! at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
TUTS offers the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Oklahoma!, which was a game-changer for musical theater, at the Hobby Center. The story of Laurey and her would-be suiter Curly, it’s a nostalgic glimpse at life on the Oklahoma range at the turn of the last century. Done in collaboration with the Houston Ballet, the show opens
Find out more »2:30 pm
Around the World in 80 Days at The George Theatre
A.D. Players presents the classic story adventure Around the World in 80 Days with just five actors playing 39 different characters as they traverse four separate continents, dodging stampeding elephants, typhoons and runaway trains. The intricate stage production brings Jules Verne's famous adventure to life in a brand new way, following the fearless explorer Phileas Fogg as
Find out more »3:00 pm
Disney’s Alice In Wonderland Jr. at Playhouse 1960
Travel down the rabbit hole with Alice, as Playhouse 1960 presents Disney's Alice In Wonderland Jr. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, this production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. Admission Tickets start at $10. Click here for more information.
Find out more »5:00 pm
Forage & Gather: Dining on the Wild South at Finca Tres Robles
Finca Tres Robles kick-off their Fall Season of farm pop-ups with a special dinner that combines southern comfort food with the foraged flavor of the Houston area. Admission Tickets are $85. Click here for more information.
Find out more »6:00 pm
Summer Saturday Nights at The Blue Field Market
Head to Blue Field Market every Saturday night this summer for a variety of fun activities. Shoppers can enjoy local vendors, live bands, drink specials, sunset yoga, sand volleyball, and both sports and movie screenings on the big screen. Admission No cover. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Hasan Minhaj at Cullen Performance Hall
Comedian, actor, host, and writer, Hasan Minhaj comes to town for his Before the Storm tour at the Cullen Performance Hall. Admission Tickets range from $38 to $78. Click here for more information.
Find out more »6:05 pm
Sugar Land Skeeters vs. Long Island Ducks at Constellation Field
In the final series of their regular season, the Sugar Land Skeeters meet the boys from Long Island at Constellation Field. Themed Days Two for Tuesday – Get two field box tickets for the price of one. Kids in Free Wednesday – Ages 11 and under get in free. Thirsty Thursday – $2 beer and sodas. Post
Find out more »6:10 pm
Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park
Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Arizona Diamondbacks in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Admission Tickets start at $54, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site.
Find out more »7:00 pm
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tours
Watch 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Waugh Bridge at dusk while sitting comfortably on a boat during this tour offered by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Admission Tickets are $30. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Hypnotist Daniel James at Sugar Land Town Square
Sit back and be mesmerized by Daniel James, an acclaimed hypnotist who’s been featured on America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show, and The Ellen Show, as he brings his talents to Sugar Land Town Square. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Social Distortion in Concert White Oak Music Hall
With forty years of punk rock shows under their belt, Social Distortion is still going strong, with a rumored eighth studio album coming down the pipeline. You can see these punk legends at White Oak Music Hall. Admission Tickets start at $40.
Find out more »St. Paul & The Broken Bones in Concert at House of Blues
Just a week after releasing their third studio album, Young Sick Camelia, St. Paul & The Broken Bones bring a set showcasing their latest effort with some old favorites sprinkled throughout at House of Blues. Admission Tickets range from $30 to $49.50, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online market.
Find out more »7:30 pm
Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers FC at BBVA Compass Stadium
Cheer on the Dynamo as they play against the Portland Timbers FC at BBVA Compass Stadium. Admission Tickets range from $29 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork online marketplace.
Find out more »WWE Live at Toyota Center
The wrestling stars of Smackdown Live arrive back in Houston for a night featuring WWE champion AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Jeff Hardy, and more. Admission Tickets range from $20 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale market.
Find out more »Beyoncé & Jay-Z in Concert at NRG Stadium
Following the surprise album release of Everything Is Love, the Carters have reemerged for their next collaborative world tour, dubbed the On the Run II Tour. Featuring a double-date weekend engagement in Houston, hometown fans will get an extra chance to show Queen Bey some love. Admission Tickets range from $79 to over $320, but
Find out more »Jesus Hopped the A Train at Studio 101
4th Wall opens its season with Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis' stirring play, Jesus Hopped the A Train. On his second night of incarceration, Angel Cruz is transferred to a special lockdown wing of protective custody. His only source of human contact is a lone inmate—Lucius Jenkins, a.k.a. "the Black Plague"—a sociopathic serial killer who pauses
Find out more »Keep It Brassy 2 at Music Box Theater
The Music Box Theater band presents Keep It Brassy 2, a musical cabaret backed by a house band featuring a trumpet, sax, and trombone. This brassy addition will add extra flair to a hit parade that'll include classics by Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, Ella
Find out more »8:00 pm
The Moors at Chelsea Market
Mildred’s Umbrella presents this story about two spinster sisters, a governess, and a maid, making plays for love and power at a time when women had very little. An exploration of class and gender, this dark comedy is by turns fanciful and intriguing. Admission Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
Find out more »Houston Ballet Presents An Evening of Stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre
For three nights, the Houston Ballet will present An Evening of Stars, an evening-length gala-styled program featuring Houston Ballet's highest-ranking dancers at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Hannibal Buress at Revention Music Center
Bust a gut when comedian, actor, and writer, Hannibal Buress takes the stage at Revention Music Center. Known for his role on Comedy Central's Broad City, his appearances on The Eric Andre Show, and his podcast Handsome Ramble, the Chicago-native comes to Houston for a night of laughs. Admission Tickets start at $39. Click here
Find out more »A.R. Rahman in Concert at Smart Financial Centre
Hear a selection of refined, contemporary Indian music during a concert by Academy Award-winner A.R. Rahman at Smart Financial Centre. Admission Tickets start at $55, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site.
Find out more »9:00 pm
The Crystal Method in Concert at Warehouse Live (Studio)
One of the pioneering electronica duos, The Crystal Method has been churning out thumping rhythms since 1993. See them perform live at the Warehouse Live Studio room. Admission Tickets are $19 advance; $22 day of show.
Find out more »El Grito de Dolores at Tierra de los Artesanos
Tierra de los Artesanos hosts El Grito de Dolores 2018, a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day, in the East End. This event will feature authentic Mexican food, Latin music, ballet folklorico, and local vendors. Admission Free to attend. Click here for more information.
Find out more »11:30 pm
The Late Show: Bathtub Full of Gin at Prohibition Supperclub
Step into the Roaring 20s, when skirts were short and booze was a secret pleasure. Bathtub Full of Gin is Terrible Enfant Theatre Company's immersive dance party series, where evocative theatre performances combine with high energy electro swing music. The series features exclusive one-of-a-kind nightlife experiences with The Moonlight Dolls, inviting guests for a sexy,
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