Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29, 2015. [quote_box_right] Weekend Shortcuts
Sunday, March 29[/quote_box_right] From the Bayou City Art Festival in Memorial Park, the 2nd Annual Hermann Park Kite Festival the free Spring Night Market at Asia Society Texas Center, to special access events like the Chef Omar Pereney’s Kids Ice Cream Making Class at the soon-to-open Peska and the Speakeasy Supper Pop-Up at Yellow Rose Distilling, there’s a lot to keep you busy. Check below to find even more great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29, 2015
Things to Do All Weekend
Bill Watrous Jazz Festival at Sam Houston State University | Friday and Saturday – Get a dose of jazz music during this festival at SHSU where middle school and high school students will take the stage during the day and jazz legends along with the SHSU jazz ensemble take the stage in the evenings. Free admission from 9am to 7:30pm; 7:30pm concert tickets range from $5 to $15. 9am both days.- Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park | Friday to Sunday – The Bayou City Art Festival showcases pieces from over 400 artists, including works from featured artist Gregory Arth. Spend the weekend at Memorial Park observing fine art and enjoying the outdoors. $12 online until March 26; $5 children – good for one entry. Noon to 6pm Friday; 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.
- Houston Antiques + Art + Design Show at George R. Brown Convention Center | Friday to Sunday – Find furniture, decorative pieces and fine art from more than 80 vendors during the Houston Antiques + Art + Design Show. $16.75 including ticket fees. 11am to 7pm Friday and Saturday; 11am to 5pm Sunday.
- Houston Home Show at George R. Brown Convention Center | Friday to Sunday – Attend the Houston Home Show show and enjoy a foodie spotlight featuring cooking demonstrations from local chefs, and a kids zone with inflatables and a cooking school. $9.95; $7.95 military personnel and seniors; free for children 14 and younger. 2pm to 7pm Friday; 10am to 7pm Saturday; 11am to 5pm Sunday.
- Bluebonnet Wine and Cheese Trail Northwest of Houston | Saturday and Sunday – Enjoy the beautiful Texas wildflowers, wine and cheese from various wineries along Hwy 290. $30 includes a commemorative glass, wine and cheese pairings. 11am to 6pm both days.
- The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival Downtown | Saturday and Sunday – Bring the kids to the largest children’s festival in the country. See performances from Disney Channel star Jordan Fisher and American Idol runner up Jessica Sanchez, take photos with Minions Kevin, Stuart and Bob, participate in a hula hoop contest, get your face painted, jump around in a bounce house, and enjoy tons of food and games. $11.50 including ticket fee in advance; $12 at the door; free for children under 3. 10:30am to 6:30pm both days.
- Manready Mercantile 1-Year Anniversary Weekend | Saturday and Sunday – Sip, savor, and shop at the Heights Americana retailer’s one-year bash. Local vendors will be on-hand to offer up handmade goods along with free bites and drinks. Free. Noon to 7pm Saturday; Noon to 6pm Sunday.
- Texas Wine and Art Festival in Spring | Saturday and Sunday – Taste vino from wineries around Texas as they gather in Old Town Spring for the Texas Wine and Art Festival. Sample food and browse items like jewelry, photography and crafts from vendors. Tickets include a commemorative wine glass and 7 wine tastings. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 10am to 6pm Saturday; 11am to 5pm Sunday.
- Activities inside the Loop from BigKidSmallCity | Daily – Find events, recommendations and family-friendly activities from our favorite Houston mom-in-the-know Jill Jarvis of BigKidSmallCity.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Score tickets to Rockets home games. Don’t miss a game and grab hard-to-get seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
- Wild Wheels at the Houston Zoo – Stroll around the zoo with your child(ren) and learn about non-flying birds during this monthly program aimed at children from newborn to 3 years old. This event is part of the Wild Wheels series. $25 for first child includes 1 adult admission; zoo members: $10 children and $2 adults. 9:15am to 10:15am.
- Free Museum Thursday in the Museum District | FREE – Escape into the cool halls of some of Houston’s most popular museums including Museum of Fine Arts Houston (including James Turrell’s “The Light Inside” shown above), Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Children’s Museum of Houston and more. Times vary.
- Best Dressed Luncheon at Hilton Americas, Houston – Support March of Dimes and the Best Dressed women of Houston at this luncheon and fashion show at Hilton Americas-Houston. To see more galas happening this season, click here. Tickets start at $350. 11:30am.
- Entice with Spice Cooking Class at Savory Spice Shop – Prepare Indian dishes like Lemon Rice and Split Red Lentil Stew with cookbook author Shubhra Ramineni during this cooking class at Savory Spice Shop in Rice Village. Tickets include the cooking class, wine pairings and a signed copy of Entice with Spice, Easy Indian Recipes for Busy People. $30. 6:30pm to 8pm.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race at House of Blues – Catch RuPaul’s Drag Race on its “2015 Condragulations Tour: Battle of the Seasons” at House of Blues. The show will be hosted by Michelle Visage. Tickets start at $40. 8pm.
- Showtek in Concert at Stereo Live – Experience a show from producer duo – and brothers – Showtek at Stereo Live. $34.60; $40 VIP including ticket fees. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, March 27, 2015
- Little Art Adventures at MFAH – Bring your child to discover the MFAH, create an art project and enjoy storytime during this program designed for 3 to 5 year olds. Free with museum admission. 10:30am to 11:30am.
- Spring Night Market at Asia Society Texas Center | FREE – Mix and mingle at this evening, outdoor art market, with vendors, games, crafts, food truck treats and a sneak peek at Asia Society Texas Center’s newest exhibit. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- CHS Annual Gala at The Westin Memorial – Support the Center for Hearing and Speech at their annual Gala taking place at The Westin Memorial City. To see more galas happening this season, click here. 6:30pm.
- Cooking Demonstration from Back in the Day Bakery at Central Market – Learn a tip or two from Cheryl and Griffith Day – owners of Back in the Day Bakery in Atlanta – as they prepare dishes like devilish eggs, sweet potato hash hand pies and pimento cheese crackers during this demonstration at Central Market. Stick around after to have her sign your copy of the cookbook. $65; copies of their cookbook Made with Love will be available for purchase and signing at the event. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Speakeasy Supper Pop-Up at Yellow Rose Distilling in Uptown – Enjoy a decadent southern buffet from Ragin’ Catering, along with three craft cocktails, live 1920s music and more as this special party takes over the warehouse at the first legal distillery in Houston. $65; click here to purchase with ticketing fees waived. 7pm to 11pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center – Cheer for the Rockets as they play against the Timberwolves from Minnesota at the Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- CAMH Annual Gala and Art Auction – Enjoy a seated dinner, followed by an auction and dancing till midnight during this black tie event at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. To see more galas happening this season, click here. Tickets start at $1,000. 7pm.
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- Downtown Showdown at Discovery Green | FREE – See b-boys ad dance crews get down at this hip-hop dance competition. 7pm.
- Catherine Center Booksigning at Brazos Bookstore – Hear from author Catherine Center and have her sign a copy of Happiness for Beginners during an appearance at Brazos Bookstore. $15.99 for a paperback copy of the book. 7pm.
- Downtown Showdown at Discovery Green | FREE – Watch b-boys and dance crews battle in the pre-qualifier for H-Town Get Down at Discovery Green. 7pm to 9pm.
- Mary Chapin Carpenter in Concert at The Grand – Hear Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter in an intimate, acoustic show at The Grand in Galveston. 8pm
- Cody Canada in Concert at Firehouse Saloon – See Cody Canada – the former lead singer of Cross Canadian Ragweed – live in concert at Firehouse Saloon. $17 in advance; $20 at the door. 9pm.
- Hilary Kole in Concert at Jones Hall – Experience an intimate concert from Hilary Kole as she pays tribute to Judy Garland singing songs like Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Look for the Silver Lining on stage at Jones Hall. $63. 9:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
