Find the perfect things to do in Houston Father’s Day weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, June 15 to Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2017.
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Celebrate dad, head to Galveston for a crawfish festival, catch a movie screening, kick off your Juneteenth celebrations, give blood, sip on whiskey, watch a play and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston Father’s Day weekend, from Thursday, June 15 through Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Father’s Day Weekend Events & Activities Around Houston | Daily – Celebrate with Dad-friendly events, and activities on Sunday and throughout Father’s Day weekend. Click here for our favorite picks.
- Juneteenth Celebrations & Events Around Houston and Galveston | Daily – Find somber and celebratory events recognizing June 19, 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation first reached Texas. It was then read aloud in Galveston, two years after it had become U.S. law. Events continue through Monday, June 19, 2017. Click here for our favorite picks.
- Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code at The Health Museum | Daily – Get a glimpse of the 0.5% variation in human genetics, and its impact on human health, at the traveling exhibit Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code on display at the Health Museum. Tickets are $10; $8 for ages 3 to 12 and seniors 65 and older; free for members and children 2 and under; free on Thursdays from 2pm to 7pm for families. Hours vary by day.
- Reds, Whites or Brews Wine or Beer Pairing Dinner at Your Pie | Daily – Pair your pizza with tasty Saint Arnold’s beers or fine international wines at Reds, Whites or Brews, Your Pie’s first ever wine and beer pairing dinner. $20 for the pizza and beer pairing; $25 for the pizza and wine pairing. Hours vary by day.
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance at Stages Theatre | Daily – Catch the regional premiere of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, a story of a man who makes an enemy of the vicious outlaw Liberty Valance, playing at Stages Theatre. Tickets start at $21; limited discounted tickets starting at $17.50 available. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
- The World According to Snoopy at The Hobby Center | Daily – Watch the Peanuts characters come to life when The World According to Snoopy plays at The Hobby Center. Tickets start at $28.75, but you may find limited discounted tickets. Showtimes vary.
- 1984 at Obsidian Theater | Thursday to Saturday – See the Houston premiere of 1984, a play based on George Orwell’s novel of the same name, at Obsidian Theater. Tickets start at $15, but discounted $10 tickets are available for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Sister Act at Playhouse 1960 | Friday and Saturday – Playhouse 1960 brings the Tony-nominated Sister Act to the stage. Expect a lot of soulful gospel music in this performance. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets available. 8pm both nights.
- La Bayadère at the Wortham Theater Center | Friday to Sunday – Houston Ballet will perform its take on the classic Russian ballet La Bayadère at The Wortham. Tickets start at $25. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Red Sox in this three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Times vary.
- Galveston Cajun Festival at Kempner Park | Friday to Sunday – The flavors and sounds of New Orleans will come together in Galveston for this three-day festival of crawfish, live music, and kids activities. Tickets start at $10. Times vary.
- Delicious Brunches Around Greater Houston | Saturday and Sunday – No matter where in the city you call home, find delicious options for weekend brunches in your neck of the woods. Click here to see our handy lists of Where to Brunch in Greater Houston, including Downtown, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, The Museum District, The East End, Memorial City, The Energy Corridor, Galveston, The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and many more.
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
- Third Thursdays on 19th Street – This Third Thursday in the Heights will feature craft beer from local breweries so you can sip and shop with or for dad. 5pm to 9pm.
- Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park – Lounge out on lawn chairs or blankets while enjoying a historic night out filled with music, fun, and bingo. Admission includes a packet of bingo cards, which are good for about ten games. $10. 6pm to 9pm.
- Jurassic Park Film with Live Orchestra at Jones Hall – The Houston Symphony will perform John Williams’ score live as the film Jurassic Park plays at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $23. 7:30pm.
- A Song For You: The Austin City Limits Story Screening at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park – Experience ACL from the comfort of an Alamo Drafthouse theater seat when this screening airs for one night at the theater in Mason Park. $10. 7:30pm.
- Freaky Friday at Alley Theatre – The Mary Rodgers novel Freaky Friday comes to life as a hilarious musical on the stage of Alley Theatre. Tickets start at $33, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $26. 7:30pm.
- Jesse Dayton and Octanes Hot Tejas Rockabilly in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Enjoy a free concert from Jesse Dayton/ Octanes Hot Tejas Rockabilly at Discovery Green as part of the UHD Thursday concert series. 7:30pm to 10pm.
- CSz presents The EaDo Comedy Show at EaDo Playhouse – Crack up at this long-form improv show that draws from the Houston’s funky East Downtown neighborhood vibe. $8, but limited limited comped (you only pay the ticketing fee) and discounted $4 tickets are available for most shows. 8pm.
- Don’t Dress For Dinner at Chelsea Market Theatre – Laugh all the way through this comedic sequel to Boeing Boeing performed by Caduceus Theater Arts Company. $28; limited discounted $14 tickets available. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Father’s Day 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, June 16, 2017
- Workshop: Yoga at CAMH | FREE – Join the Contemporary Arts Museum for a 60-minute breath-based yoga flow class. You may bring your own mat, towel, and water. All levels are welcome. 9:30am to 10:30am.
- International Gem and Jewelry Show at NRG Center – Explore aisles of gemstones, jewelry, beads, minerals and more at InterGem at NRG. $6; limited comp tickets available. Noon to 6pm.
- Juneteenth Celebration at Bruno’s Triangle 7 Arena – Celebrate Juneteenth with music from Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band, DJ Big Baby and DJ Chad, and a cash bar at Bruno’s Triangle 7 Arena. Tickets are $10. 7pm.
- Demetri Martin Live at The Heights Theatre – Laugh all the way through stand-up comedian Demetri Martin’s show when his Let’s Get Awkward Tour makes a pit stop in Houston at The Heights Theatre. Tickets start at $36. 7:30pm.
- Dancing Under the Stars at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Brush up on your moves, or learn a few new ones, at this outdoor dancing event led by instructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Sugar Land. 7:30pm.
- Still Standing: The Music of Sir Elton John at EaDo Playhouse – In celebration of Sir Elton John’s first number one album Honky Chateau’s release, EaDo Playhouse will put on a concert of hits like “Rocket Man”, “Tiny Dancer” and more. $20; limited discounted $10 tickets available. 8pm.
- Heart By Heart in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Rock out to music from Heart when tribute band Heart By Heart performs under the stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8:30pm.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race Valentina at Scandalo Nite Club – RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 contestant Valentina will put on an 18 and up show at Scandalo. Tickets start at $10. 11:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Father’s Day 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.
Things to do on Saturday, June 17 and Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2017.
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