Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 15, 2015.
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Sunday, February 15[/quote_box_right]Not only is it Valentine’s Day Weekend, with special menus, dinners, classes and events happening Thursday through Sunday, but it’s also the last weekend before Mardi Gras, with a number of special parties, events and activities to get you ready for Fat Tuesday. But if you want to skip both holidays all together, there’s still plenty to keep you busy.
And there’s a lot more great stuff to do in Houston this weekend, big and small. Check it out all of our favorites in our full Weekend Guide below.
Things to Do All Weekend
2015 Houston Early Music Festival | Daily – Enjoy four days of musical performances at venues across the cit during the Houston Early Music Festival. $90 three concert pass; $120 four concert pass; $195 festival pass plus. 7pm Thursday; 8pm Friday; 5pm Saturday; 3pm Sunday.- Valentine’s Day Dinners Around Houston | Friday to Sunday – Lock in your reservations at these restaurants around Houston to make the most romantic night of the year extra special for you and the one you share it with. Prices and times vary.
- Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna at Sam Houston Race Park | Daily – Head under the fanciful Grand Chapiteu tent erected especially for Cirque du Soleil for a fanciful story and stunning gymnastic performance based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Most tickets range from $50 to $130 but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. Times vary.
- Kinky Boots at the Hobby Center | Daily – Laugh along and tap your toes at TUTS performance of this infectious Broadway musical from Cyndi Lauper. Tickets range from $29.50 to $98.50 before ticketing fees. You may also find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.Times vary.
- Marvel Universe Live! at NRG Stadium | Daily – Take in an action-packed superhero production when Marvel Universe Live! takes over NRG Stadium. $20 to $235; limited discounted 50% off tickets available. 7:30pm Thursday and Friday; 11am, 3pm and 7pm Saturday; 1pm and 5pm Sunday.
- Sesame Street Live! Let’s Dance at NRG Arena | Daily – See your favorite Sesame Street characters, live and in the felt, at this interactive show that asks the kiddos to get up and dance along. You may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. Times vary.
- Menopause The Musical at Cullen Performance Hall | Thursday to Saturday – See this hilarious musical following four women who are dealing with hot flashes and mood swings. $39 to $49; limited discounted $29 tickets available. 7:30pm nightly.
- Tapas on the Trails at the Houston Arboretum | Friday and Saturday – Enjoy a five-course tapas dinner with wine pairings at the Houston Arboretum’s annual Tapas on the Trails event. $85; $75 members. 6pm to 10pm Friday; 5pm to 9pm Saturday.
- Mardi Gras in Galveston | Friday to Sunday – Laissez les bon temps roulez at the annual Mardi Gras celebration going on through February 17 in Galveston. Enjoy parades, tons of live music from stars like Danielle Bradbery, bead throwing, parties and Cajun food. Prices and times vary.
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] in the Heights | Friday to Sunday – See bits and pieces of Shakespeare’s 37 plays performed by three actors in just two hours. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets available. 8pm Friday and Saturday; 2pm 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, February 12, 2015
- UP Abilities: An Extraordinary Evening of Extraordinary Experts – Get inspired at the final event of the ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival. This event is part of the ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival. $100. 5:15pm.
- Vaccinations at Children’s Museum of Houston | FREE – Get your child’s vaccinations for free from the Texas Children’s Mobile Clinic when they park at the Children’s Museum of Hosuton. Stick around afterwards for free family night Thursday at the museum. Vaccinations available for children aged 6 months to 18 years; must have immunization records handy. 5pm to 7pm.
- Singles Bingo Bash at Hotel Derek – Join like-minded singles for an evening of cocktails, light bites, live music and bingo. Prizes include a weekend stay in a Hotel Derek suite, $200 bar tab at Revolve Kitchen + Bar and more. Your ticket scores you valet parking, a signature cocktail plus tastings and five games of Bingo. $35 per person. 6pm to 9pm.
- Pay-What-You-Want Movie Screening of David Cross’ HITS at Sundance Cinemas – Take part in the worldwide, cross-country premier of actor and comedian David Cross’s directorial debut. The dark comedy will be showing at Sundance through the next week, although at a standardized price. 7:30pm.
- Drunken Cupid at Yellow Rose Distillery – Sip on Yellow Rose cocktails and hear from Millionaire Matchmaker Jamie Rose as she shares dating misconceptions and advice. Sorry fellas, this event is for women only. $10. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Rice Owls vs. Middle Tennessee State at Rice University – Watch the men’s basketball team at Rice play against the MTSU Blue Raiders. Tickets start at $12. 7pm.
- Celtic Thunder at Bayou Music Center – Witness Irish singing group the Celtic Thunder perform live at Bayou Music Center. Tickets start at $53. 7:30pm.
- 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.
Friday, February 13, 2015
- Krewe du Blue Mardi Gras Bash – Snack on light bites, enjoy drink specials and live music, and go home with a lot of beads at this Mardi Gras Bash at House of Blues. $16.50. 7pm.
- Bernadette Peters at Houston Symphony – You won’t want to miss seeing Tony Award winning vocalist Bernadette Peters with the Housotn Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $39. 7:30pm.
- Moulin Rouge Sing-Along at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park – Compete in a cancan dance contest and sing along to your favorite Moulin Rouge songs at this karaoke style movie screening. $12. 7:30pm.
- Katt Williams at Toyota Center – Laugh at comedian Katt Wiliam’s stand up when he comes to the Toyota Center downtown. Tickets start at $67, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Sunny Sweeney at Firehouse Saloon – Hear Texan country singer Sunny Sweeney perform at Firehouse Saloon. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 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.