Updated Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:20pm

Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 17, to Sunday, April 20, 2025.

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Plan Your Weekend: April 17 to 20, 2025

Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.

All Weekend Long

Comedian Gary Owen at Houston Improv | Wednesday to Saturday – Fresh off his fourth Showtime comedy special, the uber popular comic who Ebony magazine called “Black America’s favorite white comedian” wraps up his 12 Houston shows over 9 days. $90+. Showtimes vary.

420 Bashes, Celebrations, Events & Offers in Houston | Daily – Celebrate cannabis culture with pop-up markets, parties, celebrations, offers, and more around the city. Locations, prices and times vary.

Dixie’s Tupperware Party at The Gordy | Daily – It’s your final chance to hear the gum-chewing, redheaded Alabama gal regale you with laughs and pearls of wisdom, before the 25-year touring one-man (woman) show departs HTX for good. $45+. Showtimes vary.

TUTS: Waitress at The Hobby Center | Daily | Ongoing – The new production with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles tells the story of Jenna, a waitress who enters a pie-baking contest as a way out of her troubled marriage and into a better life. $40+. Future dates available.  Showtimes vary. 

Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet at the Emerald Theater | Daily | Ongoing – See the Bard’s tale like never before, when one of the lead actors takes 5 shots of whiskey before launching into the tale of the star-crossed lovers. Future dates available. $49+. Showtimes vary.

Catastrophic Theatre: Frozen Section at MATCH | Thursday to Saturday | Final Weekend – Set in an existential grocery store, Lisa D’Amour’s world premiere explores the ideas of community and how we got to where we are. Pay what you can. Showtimes vary.

Easter Fest at P-6 Farms | Friday & Saturday – The Montgomery farm wraps up the season with its final 2 Easter celebrations of 2025 with vintage amusement rides, fun farm attractions, and photos with the Easter Bunny. $10.95+. 10am to 5pm.

More Easter Celebrations, Egg Hunts & Events in Greater Houston | Friday to Sunday | Many FREE – Find Easter celebrations, family festivals, services, and more ways to celebrate across the entire metropolitan area. Locations, prices and times vary. 

Comedian Colum Tyrrell at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – The NYC-based Irish comic—known for his podcast appearances on The Legion of Skanks, You Know What Dude, Are You Garbage? and Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast—lands in Montrose for 2 shows. $20+. 7pm both nights.

10 Year Anniversary Weekend at Axelrad Beer Garden | Friday & Saturday | FREE – The neon tree lights up for 2 nights celebrating a decade of music, markets, hammocks, and good vibes. 7pm to 11pm both nights. 

Comedian Jon “Polar Bear” Gonzalez at Punch Line Houston | Friday & Saturday – The Texan comedian and podcaster takes up a weekend residency at Downtown’s newest laugh house, delivering his thoughts about life between cultures in 4 shows. $35.25+. Times vary.

Pilot Dance Theatre: 5th Annual Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival at MATCH | Friday & Saturday – Explore 20 original dance works representing local, regional, national, and international artists, with a full range of styles and stunning choreography. $15. 8pm both nights.

1877 Tall Ship Elissa Day Sails on the Gulf from Galveston Historic Seaport | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Become a trainee and join in a life-changing voyage as the historic 148-year old iron barque heads out onto the gulf’s wide open waters, powered entirely by the wind. Future dates available. $300. 10am each day. 

Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres at Daikin Park | Friday to Sunday – The Astros host the boys from San Diego for a 3-game evening series at Downtown ballpark formerly known as Minute Maid. Times vary. 

​​The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Saturday & Sunday – Embark on Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet in front of Day 6 Coffee Co. at 910 Prairie St. Pay What You Wish. 10:30am both days.

WWE Wrestlemania Nights at Social Beer Garden | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Step into an epic night of live wrestling action over 2 nights, on Midtown’s giant outdoor screen, complemented by cold drinks, tasty food, and an electric atmosphere. 6pm to 11:30pm both nights. 

The Great Elephant Migration at Hermann Park | Daily | Ongoing | FREE – Pose for photos and show some love for the 100 stunning, hand-crafted, life-sized pachyderm sculptures on display in the Museum District. This is the second-to-final weekend that the elephants will be in Houston before they move on to another major city. 6am to 11pm daily.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Texas Jazz Showcase at Julia Ideson Building | FREE with RSVP – View and listen to some of Texas’ biggest jazz legends, browsing flyers, booklets, posters, and signed performer photographs. Bring headphones to listen to songs and oral histories. RSVP required. 4pm.

Houston Toy Museum: Lego Night at Decant Urban Winery – Pick the Lego set you want to build in advance and build it yourself, with a date, or friends over vino in The Heights. $12.99+. 5pm to 8pm.

Laces Out Run Club at Eureka Heights Brew Co. | FREE – Join in a 2-, 3.5-, 5-, or 8-mile group run and enjoy $2 off your beers afterwards. Repeat runners can earn free swag. 5:30pm to 7pm.

​​Lane 8 in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The melodic, deep, and progressive house DJ and producer lands in The Heights on his Childish Tour. First run tickets are sold out, but you can likely find hard-to-get seats on the resale market and save 20% with promo code Houston20. 6pm.

Folk Florist: Egg Painting Party at The Union Kitchen Memorial – Traditional egg-painting meets artistic flair at an Easter pop-up where Folk Florist leads guests to create high quality egg designs. $40; $25 ages 8 to 12. 6pm.

Limitless Strength Class at Trebly Park | FREE – Enjoy a high-energy, one-hour class featuring Dynamic Strength Training and HIIT Cardio designed to build strength and endurance. 6:30pm.

Bullet for My Valentine & Trivium in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The Welsh metal band BFMV and Florida’s Trivium rock out in Theater District Houston for 1 night. $71. 6:30pm.

Carly Pearce in Concert at House of Blues – The Grammy-winning country and bluegrass star arrives in Downtown on her Hummingbird World Tour. $35+. 7pm.

Lunar Vacation in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The alt-indie rock quartet that emerged from Atlanta brings the music to White Oaks’ upstairs stage. $18. 7pm.

The First Round: Meet New People Every Week at a Secret Location – Bypass awkward small talk when you join a group that’s been matched to you, primed for good vibes and convos with games, ice breakers, and more. $21 entry; food and drink paid by you after the meal. Future dates available. 7pm.

Aura in Concert: Amplified at Moores Opera House –, UH’s Moores School of Music’s contemporary ensemble Aura is joined by 3 members of San Antonio’s Soli Chamber Ensemble for a live concert exploring the concept of amplification. $20; $15 for UH faculty, students, alumni, staff, and ages 65+, but you can save 20% with promo code MSM365. 7:30pm.

Salon Conversation with Guest Artist Cécile McLorin Salvant at The Menil Collection | FREE with RSVP – Join a conversation with the vocalist, composer, and visual artist—who holds 3 consecutive Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and was a 2020 MacArthur Fellow—about her Menil Collection residence. RSVP required. 7:30pm.

J Balvin in Concert at Toyota Center – The Colombian reggaeton superstar celebrates the success of his album Rayo when he brings his Back to the Rayo tour to the home of the Rockets. $46+, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the online TN resale market and save 20% with promo code HOUSTON20. 8pm.

Cheap Trick in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Anticipating their 50th anniversary, the indispensable band—known for enduring hits like “Surrender”, “I Want You To Want Me”, and “The Flame”—rocks the Sugar Land stage. $60+. 8pm.

ABBA Under the Stars Concert at Marriott Marquis Houston – Take in a night of iconic ABBA hits like “SOS”, “Money, Money, Money”, “Mamma Mia” and more by the Texas-shaped lazy river atop the Downtown hotel. Stick around and enjoy the rooftop views after the show. Other upcoming rooftop concerts available. $45+. 8pm.

Friday, April 18, 2025

Bach Society Houston: Erickson’s St. John Passion at Christ the King Lutheran Church | FREE – In collaboration with Christ the King Choir, Bach Society Houston’s marks Good Friday with a moving contemporary adaptation of the St. John Passion. Donations of $35 at the door encouraged. 3pm.

Dining in the Dark: A Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures – Savor a secret 3-course meal while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. Future dates available. $64. 6pm and 8:30pm.

Maddox Batson in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The up-and-coming, crowd-pleasing country singer-songwriter from Tennessee performs live on the downstairs stage. $56+, but you may find better or hard-to-get seats on the online resale market and save 20% with promo code Houston20. 7pm.

Napalm Death & Melvins in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The legendary pair of punk/metal bands bring a revival of their 2016 Savage Imperial Death March tour to Houston to dominate WOMH’s downstairs stage. $29.99+. 7pm.

Eyehategod in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – One of the better known bands to emerge from New Orleans’ metal scene, known for “Medicine Noose” and “High Risk Trigger” commands the upstairs stage. $22. 7pm.

10 Year Anniversary Night 1 at Axelrad | FREE – The celebration kicks of with a free night of live music, headlined by the Los Angeles Chicano soul band Los Yesterdays, joined by the heartfelt Tejano Gabriella Martinez Selena Tribute, and Houston’s own DJ collective Chicano Boulevard. 7pm to midnight.

Comedian Brad Williams at 713 Music Hall – The hit comic Brad Williams, best known from his Showtime specials Daddy Issues and Fun Size, brings his act to stage inside Post Houston. $41.25. 7:30pm.

H-Town Blues Festival at NRG Arena – Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms, electrifying melodies, and passionate blues performances by some of the most talented artists in the U.S. $59+. 8pm.

The Mavericks in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Known for blending stateside sounds like rock ‘n roll, country, and R&B with Tex-Mex twang, Cuban rhythms, Jamaican ska, and other Latin influences, the band brings their Moon & Stars tour to Sugar Land. Hogslop String Band opens. $49+. 8pm.

BoyWithUke in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The Korean-American singer, ukulele musician, and internet personality known for his Tiktok performances of “Two Moons”, “Toxic”, “IDGAF”, and “Understand” brings his skills to Downtown Houston. $48. 8pm.

The Sharpe Family Singers in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Broadway-star parents, Ron and Barbra—Les Miz’ original Marius and Cosette—and their kids Samantha, Logan, and twins Aidan and Connor perform a tightly choreographed, interactive, live multimedia show boasting Broadway showstoppers, Disney mega-hits, and pop hits. 8pm.

Vibra Latina with Jowell y Randy in Concert at Home Run Dugout – One of the most popular reggaeton acts the Puerto Rican duo headlines a show, joined by Amaak, DJ One Six, and Leosmany. $40+. 8pm.

​​The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show featuring local talents and a special guest in elaborate costumes, high production quality and more. Future dates available. $35 includes your first drink. 8pm and 10pm.

Swimwear Department in Concert at Bad Astronaut Brewing – H-Town’s own shopping mall and swimming pool-devoted pop outfit headlines a show including Loolwingen and Primaries. $16. 9pm. 

Da Combination Live Show at Emmit’s Place | No Cover before 8pm – Da Combination brings the funky groove—celebrating their 11th anniversary with live music, jam sessions, and more—at the Southwest Houston landmark. $10 starting at 8pm. 9pm.

Things to Do on Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20, 2025

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