Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 6 to Sunday, April 9, 2017.
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Get tickets for the Astros opening weekend at Minute Maid, line up for the Art Car Parade, sip and savor at a food and wine festival, belt out songs while Ariana Grande performs them live and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, April 6 through Sunday, April 9, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Sugar Land Food & Wine Affair | Daily – Nosh and sip your way through the many events of the annual weekend-long Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair. Tickets start at $65, not including ticket fees. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 3pm to 10pm; Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 11am to 2pm.
- Disney on Ice at NRG Park | Daily – Take the kids to see some of their favorite Disney characters and princesses like Dory and Hank, Anna and Elsa, Ariel, Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella and more on ice at NRG. Tickets start at $14, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 10:30am and 7:30pm; Saturday 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm and 5:30pm.
- FeatherFest in Galveston | Daily – Check out a raptor show, go on guided photography trips along the coast, tour the sea turtle facility, go bird watching via kayak and more at this weekend-long festival for bird lovers. Prices vary by event. Thursday 6:30am to 10pm; Friday 5:30am to 10pm; Saturday 5:30am to 8:30pm; Sunday 6am to 1:15pm.
- Comic Nate Bargatze at Houston Improv | Daily – Comedian Nate Bargatze, who has performed everywhere from SXSW to Comedy Central Presents and Bonnaroo, will take the stage at Houston Improv for a few performances over the weekend. Tickets start at $17. Score 2-for-1 tickets for select shows using promocode Bar365. Times vary.
- Footloose The Musical at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – Cut loose at one of HITS Theatre’s productions of Footloose The Musical at the Miller Outdoor amphitheater. 8pm nightly.
- Karbach Pizza Pairing Beer Dinner at Your Pie in Downtown | Thursday to Saturday – Dig in with four different tasty slices of pizza, each complemented with a four-ounce craft beer from Karbach for just $20. You can also score a free growler when you order a fill with a Karbach brew. 6pm to 11pm each evening.
- Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Astros 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.
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- Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Dynamo games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
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Thursday, April 6, 2017
- Art Car Sneak Peek at Discovery Green | FREE – Get a first glimpse of the works of art that will be driving through Downtown as part of the 30th Annual Art Car Parade at this preview event at Discovery Green. 6pm to 10pm.
- Texas Filmmakers Night at Aurora Picture Show | FREE – Take your seat to watch three award-winning short films created by Texas area filmmakers at this event at Aurora Picture Show. 6:30pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park – Get loud for the Astros when they play against the Mariners in the final game of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:10pm.
- Bastille in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Jam to the indie pop tunes of Bastille in this concert at Smart Financial Centre. Tickets start at $35, not including ticket fees. 7:30pm.
- Five Course Love at Stages Repertory Theatre – Follow five different couples in various stages of their relationship, all played by three actors, in this play at Stages Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $34; limited discounted $16.50 tickets available. 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, April 7, 2017
- Mike Vallely In-Store Performance at Cactus Music | FREE – Hear professional skateboarder, musician, and actor, Mike Vallely play a solo set and sign autographs at Cactus Music. 3pm.
- Music From the Americas Concert at The MATCH – Hear a concert of works from North and South America performed by the ROCO Brass Quintet. Guests will enjoy a complimentary Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail prior to the performance. Join other concert goers for dinner at Brennan’s afterward for an additional fee. Tickets start at $10. 6pm.
- Child Advocates Light of Hope at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE to Attend – Join Child Advocates of Fort Bend as they kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month with their Annual Light of Hope Ceremony, a night filled with blue balloons, information tables, blue ribbon t-shirts, live music from KDK Project, and more in Sugar Land. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Art Car Pinewood Derby at Saint Arnold Brewery – Build your own Pinewood Derby art car – kits available from the brewery – and race it in the derby at Saint Arnold. $25. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they take on Detroit in this game at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- The Legendary Art Car Ball at Hermann Square – Dress in your wildest costume to walk in the pageant, enjoy food from Picos Restaurant and music from Renegade Carnies, MDSO, SoulDig and more at this event hosted by Kam Franklin. Tickets start at $30. 7pm to 11pm.
- Dreamgirls at the Hobby Center – Sing along to your favorite tunes from the award-winning musical Dreamgirls at the Hobby Center. Tickets start at $58.50, but you may find limited discounted tickets starting at $47.70. 8pm.
- Steve Martin & Martin Short at Smart Financial Centre – Comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short share the stage for a one-night-only performance of their comedy show An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. Tickets start at $89.50. 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.
Things to do on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2017.
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