Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Weekend Shortcuts
Explore the various spaces of the museum district, nosh on crawfish, see a show, go out to eat for a good cause, check out exotic reptiles, learn how to make sushi and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- WorldFest-Houston Independent Film Festival at AMC Studio 30 | Daily – Catch one of the many independent films being showcased at the 50th Annual WorldFest-Houston. Prices and times vary.
- Latin Wave Film Festival at the MFAH | Daily – Explore the world at screenings of nine remarkable films from and about Latin America at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s 12th Annual Latin Wave film festival. General admission is $10. MFAH Members, students with ID, and ages 65 and up receive a $2 discount. Students with ID receive complimentary admission to films screening on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Times vary each day.
- Da Camera Mix at The MATCH | Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 – Da Camera is teaming up with The MATCH to put on ten concerts over five days that will showcase a mix of jazz, classical and contemporary music from artists around the globe. Tickets for individual sets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door; tickets for both sets on the same evening are $30 in advance, $35 at the door; all access passes are $120 7:30pm to 9pm each day.
- Outdoor Frida Festival at Navigation Esplanade | Friday and Saturday – Stop by the Navigation Esplanade for loteria games, an art exhibition, and outdoor market at this festival celebrating iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Friday 5pm to 10pm; Saturday 10am to 10pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Oakland in a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Friday 7:10pm; Saturday 6:10pm; Sunday 1:10pm.
- Preservation Houston’s Good Brick Tour 2017 | Saturday and Sunday – Join Preservation Houston and discover some of Houston’s hidden historic treasures during the 2017 Good Brick Tour. $25. Noon to 5pm both days.
- BP MS150 | Saturday and Sunday – Bike from Houston to Austin with more than 10,000 other cyclists in this annual fundraiser supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $130. 6:45am both days.
- Texas Crawfish Festival at Preservation Park | Saturday and Sunday – Head to Old Town Spring for weekend-long festival full of country music, activities for the kids, Zydeco acts and lots of crawfish. Tickets start at $5. Saturday noon to midnight; Sunday noon to 6pm.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets 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 Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
- Dining Out for Life at Restaurants Around Houston – Eat out at participating Houston area restaurants to support AIDS Foundation Houston through the annual fundraiser Dining Out For Life. Prices and locations vary. All day.
- Freedom Train at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Watch this play based on the true story of a woman and her son’s journey to escape a Texas plantation via the Underground Railroad at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 11am.
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Concert at Market Street in The Woodlands | FREE – Head to The Woodlands to hear a free show from Breakfast at Tiffany’s cover band at Market Street. 6pm to 8:30pm.
- Red Baraat in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Attend a free concert from eight-piece Brooklyn band Red Baraat at Discovery Green. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Masks and Modernité: Dogon Now at The Menil Collection | FREE – Curator Paul R. Davis presents film excerpts of dances performed during agricultural, funerary ceremonies and performances for tourists with the surreal and colorful masks of Dogon people. 7pm to 8pm.
- Bond & Beyond Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Houston Symphony will bring the sounds of the James Bond film series to The Woodlands’ outdoor amphitheater. $20; select seats are free. 8pm.
- 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 28, 2017
- Yappy Hour at Bagby Park | FREE to Attend – Bring your doggie to make friends and enjoy treats, giveaways, contests, and prizes at the Bagby Dog Park. 4:30pm.
- Atlas, Plural, Monumental Exhibition Opening Reception at CAMH | FREE – Get the first glimpse of artist Paul Ramírez Jonas’ multi media exhibition Atlas, Plural, Monumental at CAMH. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Yoga & Hops at Bakfish Brewing Co. – Relax, energize, and have a cold brew when Yoga & Hops holds a yoga class at Bakfish Brewing Co. Tickets are $20 and include a class and a beer. Yoga mats are available for $3. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- Taste of Bordeaux Wine Dinner at Brenner’s Steakhouse – Enjoy five chef-crafted courses and wine pairings at this Taste of Bordeaux Wine Dinner at Brenner’s Steakhouse. $125 per person. 7pm to 9pm.
- Little Shop of Horrors at EaDo Playhouse – Catch a production of the 1980s musical Little Shop of Horrors, playing at EaDo Playhouse. $25; limited discounted $12.50 tickets available. 8pm.
- Dead Giveaway at Theatre Suburbia – Catch a showing of the play Dead Giveaway from Houston playwright Pat Cook playing at Theatre Suburbia. $16; limited discounted $8 tickets available. 8:30pm.
- 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.
Things to do on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2017.
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