Plan Your Weekend: April 19 to 22, 2018

Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2018. 

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Bask in the sounds of soaring movie scores by John Williams, spend a night at the zoo, channel your inner ’80s high school kid with free screenings of Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, join Bay Day festivities in Kemah, get an up-close look at humongous aircrafts, celebrate Earth Day, and more.  

Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2018.

Things to Do All Weekend

• Cleo at Alley Theatre | Daily – Enter the scandalous disaster that was the filming of the 1963 film, Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Directed by Bob Balaban, this live performance reveals the dramatic, real-life romance that launched the age of paparazzi and tabloid celebrity. Tickets start at $26. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm.
• The Escape Game Houston at CityCentre | Daily – Newly opened this week, the Escape Game Houston entertains and delights as it puzzles its players. Four distinct 60-minute games and experiences offer you the chance to be an art thief (or catch one), find a prospector’s hidden gold, break out of prison, or get out of a 5th grade classroom early on the last day of school. Click here to reserve your game time, book online or learn more. $31.99 per person, but you can save $5 per person with promocode “Houston365” on games played from now through Tuesday, May 15, 2018. 7am to midnight daily.
• Cabaret at Obsidian Theatre | Thursday to Saturday – Travel back to 1930s Berlin at the Kit Kat Club, where the Emcee’s bawdy songs and wry commentary allow its guests to forget the looming darkness arising throughout the country. Enjoy a night of Tony Award-winning music, impressive sets, and a spellbinding story in Cabaret.  Tickets are $40, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $20. 8pm every night.
• Galveston Island Wine Festival | Friday and Saturday – Sip fine wines, dine at an elegant dinner, run a champagne 5K, and attend a grand food and wine tasting during the ninth annual Galveston Island Wine Festival at Saengerfest Park. Tickets start at $72. Times and locations vary.
• ComedySportz Match Improv Show at CSz Arena | Friday and Saturday – Crack up as you participate in this interactive improv show from ComedySportz. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $14. 8pm both nights.
• The Twilight of the Golds at Theatre Suburbia | Friday and Saturday – Follow the dramatic story of a family that’s forced to confront issues that arise following an unexpected and revealing prenatal test in The Twilight of the Golds at Theatre Suburbia. Tickets are $16, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $8. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 8:30pm both nights.
• 51st Annual WorldFest-Houston at The Memorial City Cinemark Theatre | Friday to Sunday – Let your inner film buff roam free with 10 days of 200 screenings, award ceremonies, galas and more at the 51st annual WorldFest-Houston, happening at The Memorial City Cinemark Theatre. Tickets for the opening night start at $25. Tickets to individual movies, Film Buff passes; week-long passes or tickets to other special events may be purchased online or in person at The Memorial City Cinemark Theatre. Times vary.
• West Side Story at HGO Resilience Theater | Friday to Sunday – Snap your fingers and head on down to HGO Resilience Theater for a dramatic performance of forbidden love in the classic musical, West Side Story. Tickets start at $25. Friday and Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm.
• Daisy at Main Street Theater | Friday to Sunday – Take a seat for Main Street Theater’s newest production, Daisy, a play inspired by the infamous advertisement from the 1960s. Based on real people and events, Daisy explores the impact of the media and that unforgettable commercial now known as the origin of negative ad campaigns. Tickets start at $36. Friday and Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 3pm.
• The Catastrophic Theatre presents Small Ball at MATCH  | Friday to Sunday – Pique your interests of both sports and musical theater with The Catastrophic Theater’s performance of Small Ball at MATCH. Commissioned by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, Small Ball follows a group of Lilliputians who form a FIBA basketball team in hopes of gaining international recognition. Tickets start at $10. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2:30pm.
• University of Houston Cougars vs. Wichita State at Schroeder Park | Friday to Sunday – Watch as the Cougars take the field to play Wichita State at Schroeder Park. Tickets start at $6, but you may find better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Friday and Saturday 6:30pm; Sunday 1pm.
• Rice University Owls vs. Florida Atlantic at Reckling Park | Friday to Sunday – Take your seat to watch the Owls when they play Florida Atlantic on their home field. Tickets start at $15. Friday 6:30pm; Saturday 2pm; Sunday 1pm.
• Houston Texans Kids Triathlon at NRG Stadium | Saturday and Sunday – Cheer on young athletes as they swim, bike, and run their way through the world’s largest sanctioned kids triathlon at NRG Stadium. $50. 6am both days.
• Delicious Brunches Around Greater Houston | Saturday and Sunday – No matter what part of the city you live in, there’s a delicious brunch option near you. Click here to see our handy lists of Where to Brunch in Greater Houston, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Downtown, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, The Museum District, The East End, Memorial City, The Energy Corridor, Galveston, and many more.

• 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.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

• The Buzz Weekday Workout at Evelyn’s Park | FREE – Work up a sweat with The Buzz Magazine and Pledge To Fitness trainers at Evelyn’s Park Conservancy. The class consists of a 15-minute warm-up, 15 minutes of stretching, a 25-minute targeted workout, and a 5-minute cooldown. 8:30am.
• Kingwood Farmers Market at Town Center Park | No Cover – Shop for fresh homegrown fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods and more at the Farmers Market in Kingwood Town Center Park. 3pm.
• Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park – Pack up a blanket or some lawn chairs and head to Market Square Park for a relaxing evening of music and bingo. $10. 6pm.
• Black Restaurant Week presents Nosh: Culinary Showcase – Celebrate the flavors of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisine as the Houston Black Restaurant Week presents the Nosh: Culinary Showcase at Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Tickets range from $40 to $350. 6pm to 10pm.
• Foo Fighters in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion – Rock out to hit songs like “Everlong”, “Best of You”, or “The Sky is a Neighborhood” when the Foo Fighters perform at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in support of their ninth studio album, Concrete and Gold. Tickets start at $45. 7pm.
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Movie Screening at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch | FREE – Play hookie from your weeknight errands and catch a free screening of the 80’s teen classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, at LaCenterra Cinco Ranch. 7pm to 10pm.
• Turtle Racing: The 10th Season at Little Woodrow’s | No Cover – Root for your pick of several feisty turtles as they race across the finish line in the 10th season of turtle races at Little Woodrow’s. Toast your turtle’s victory (or defeat) with drink specials and beats from a DJ. 8pm.
• Bowling For Soup in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Sing along to early 2000s throwbacks like “1985” and “Girl All the Bad Guys Want” when pop-rock group Bowling for Soup brings their tour to White Oak Music Hall. Dollyrots and Not Ur Girlfrenz will open the show. Tickets start at $20. 8pm.
• Lee Ann Womack in Concert at The Heights Theater – See country singer-songwriter Lee Ann Womack perform a selection of songs from her latest album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone, when she takes the stage at The Heights Theater. Tickets start at $28. 8pm.
• Pretty in Pink Movie Screening at Bagby Park | FREE – Bring your brat pack to this free showing of Pretty in Pink, an ‘80s classic starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, and Andrew McCarthy. 8pm to 10pm.

• 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, April 20, 2018

• Axelrad’s Birthday Party | No Cover – Hang out in hammocks, listen to live music from local bands and DJs, and sip draft beer in celebration of Axelrad’s birthday. Friday night’s lineup features Bombón, Nico, Zoonido, and Charlee Brown. 6pm.
• Prom Night: A Chic Affair benefitting Teach For America at Life HTX – Party with Houston’s young professional leaders at a prom-themed party honoring Teach For America at Life HTX. This benefit will include a light dinner provided by Cordúa Catering, beats by DJ KidStylez and DJ Mr. Rogers, as well as spirits to keep the party going. General admission is $100. Tickets will be discounted to $65 for alumni and $80 for general admission from April 18 to April 19, 2018. 8pm.
• Nina Diaz and Wild Moccasins at Rockefellers – Check out Nina Diaz, a San Antonio native and former vocalist for Girl in a Coma, when she performs a show at Rockefellers. Local favorites Wild Moccasins will open the show. Tickets start at $12. 8pm.
• Da Camera Jam at Discovery Green | FREE – Enjoy a free, outdoor concert from Venezuelan jazz vocalist Raquel Cepeda and pianist Jose-Miguel Yamal as part of Da Camera’s Jam series at Discovery Green. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
• Broadway at the Box at The Music Box Theater – Experience a night of musical theater as performers The Great White Way return to The Music Box Theater. See Broadway classics from decades past, as well popular newcomers. Tickets are $29, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $14.50. 7:30pm.
• Rihanna Night Light Vibe at 3rd Ward Tours – Jam out to Rihanna songs as you cruise through the streets of Houston on bikes illuminated with colorful LED lights. Tickets start at $10. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
• HAYA Band: The Migration | FREE – Listen to the calming sounds of traditional and contemporary Chinese music when award-winning HAYA Band performs Migration, a moving concert that incorporates chants, the Mongolian horsehead fiddle, plucked string instruments, throat singing, and shaman drums. This is a free ticketed event. 8pm.
• Houston Symphony: The Best of John Williams at Jones Hall – Allow your ears to travel to a land far, far away, as the Houston Symphony performs scores by John Williams in honor of Star Wars’ 40th anniversary at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $26. 8pm.
• Chocolate and Art Show Houston at The Garage – Indulge in body painting, face painting, live portraits, music, and free chocolate as up-and-coming artists, photographers, and creators around Houston come together for The Chocolate and Art Show at The Garage. Tickets start at $15. 8pm.
• Jim Gaffigan at Smart Financial Centre – Laugh your socks off when stand-up comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan brings “The Fixer Upper Tour” to the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. Tickets start at $49.50. 8pm.
• The Government Inspector at Chelsea Market – Take a seat for Classical Theatre Company’s performance of The Government Inspector, which tells of a corrupt, small-town mayor who learns that an incognito inspector is heading to town for an anonymous inspection. $25; but limited discounted $15 tickets are available for select shows. 8pm.
• Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle Movie Screening at City Acre Brewing Co. | No Cover – Satisfy your munchies with mini hamburgers, cheese fries, and brownies on a stick while watching a free screening of Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle at City Acre Brewing Co. 8pm to 10pm.

• 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.

Things to Do on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2018.

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