Find the perfect things to do in Houston this Memorial Day Weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, May 26 to Monday, May 30, 2016.
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Take advantage of your three day weekend by going to a rooftop crawfish festival in the Heights, seeing a magic show, learning helpful travel tips over brunch, geeking out at Space City Comic Con, honoring the individuals that have served our country and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this Memorial Day Weekend, from Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 30, 2016.
Things to Do All Memorial Day Weekend
- Chocolate and Art Show at Spring Street Studios | Thursday and Friday – Join artists at Spring Street Studios for face painting, body painting, live art and other vendors during the Chocolate and Art Show. Ticket are $5. 8pm to 2am both nights.
- Comic Nate Bargatze at The Houston Improv | Thursday to Sunday – Bust a gut at the wry, deadpan humor of Comedy Central star Nate Bargatze as he plays five shows at The Improv. Score 2-for-1 tickets for select shows on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday with promocode Bar365bogo. Click here or call 713-333-8800 to order tickets.
- Dancin’ in the Street… Motown & More Revue at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Sunday | FREE – Get down to Motown hits during this four night concert event featuring a Stevie Wonder tribute and soul music classics. 8:15pm nightly.
- Houston Symphony presents The Cosmos – An HD Odyssey at Jones Hall | Thursday to Sunday – Have an out-of-this-world experience when you witness the symphony’s performance to accompany a film screening at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $35. Times vary.
- Space City Comic Con at NRG Center | Friday to Sunday – Calling all fans of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and art to NRG for this weekend-long convention. Tickets start at $30. Times vary.
- Repticon Houston at Pasadena Convention Center | Saturday and Sunday – Slither on over to Pasadena for a two day reptile show featuring live reptiles and amphibians, presentations from experts in the field. $12; $5 for ages 5 to 12; free for 4 and under. Times vary.
- Memorial Day in The Woodlands | Saturday and Sunday | FREE to Attend – Soak up the outdoors with live music, concessions, children’s activities and a fireworks show during The Woodlands’ annual Memorial Day celebration. 6pm to 9pm both nights.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Dynamo games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Texans Discounted Preseason Home Game Tickets | Sponsored – Score discounted tickets to see the Texans face the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals in preseason play at NRG Stadium in August
Thursday, May 26, 2016
- Happy Hour Thursday at MFAH | FREE to attend – Browse the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and enjoy a cash bar, local DJ and food from Ladybird Food Truck. 6pm to 8pm.
- Helfman Maserati Levante Launch Event | FREE – Get a first look at the new Maserati Levante while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine during this party at the dealership in West Houston. This event is free with an RSVP. 6pm to 8pm.
- The Last Bandoleros in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Hear a blend of Tex-Mex, Brit-Pop and country rock when The Last Bandoleros take the stage at Discovery Green for a free concert. 7pm to 9:30pm
- Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Baltimore in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:10pm.
- Plenty of Time at the Ensemble Theatre – Set in the late 60s and spanning over three decades, this love story follows two people that come from conflicting worlds, but continue to come back to one another. Tickets start at $23. 7:30pm.
- San Holo in Concert at Stereo Live – Dance all night to beats from Dutch DJ San Holo during this show at Stereo Live. Tickets are $10. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial 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, May 27, 2016
- Midtown Yappy Hour in Bagby Park | FREE – Bring your furry friends to Midtown’s Bagby Park for a pet-friendly yappy hour. 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit at BBVA Compass Stadium, plus Alvin & The Chipmunks Movie Screening – Cheer on the Dash as they play Washington in a home game at BBVA Compass Stadium. Stick around after the game for a screening of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip as part of Movie on the Pitch. The first 250 people to claim wristbands at the game can watch the movie from the field. Tickets start at $15. 7:30pm.
- Dancing Under the Stars in Sugar Land | FREE – Get your groove on under the stars during this free event led by instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. 7:30pm to 9pm.
- Houston Grand Opera presents Tosca at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | FREE – Follow the story of a glamorous opera singer during Houston Grand Opera’s performance of Tosca at Miller Outdoor Theatre. This show is for mature audiences. Select seating is free. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial 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.
