Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, August 17 to Sunday, August 20, 2017.
Weekend Shortcuts
Kick off the Texans’ preseason, see a theatrical performance, get your hands dirty helping to beautify Buffalo Bayou Park, see the ‘Stros play, rock out at a concert, dress up and watch the latest Game of Thrones episode with a room full of fans and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Comic Ian Bagg at Houston Improv | Daily – Best known for his appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Comedy Central Presents, the Canadian comedian is notorious for his “no topic spared” sets. $17 to $30; and you can 2-for-1 tickets to Friday and Saturday shows with promocode IAN365. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Restaurant Weeks at Participating Restaurants Around Houston | Daily – Dine out for a good cause all month as part of this annual city-wide fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank. Restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Times, prices, and locations vary.
- Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps at The Alley Theatre | Daily – The Alley Theatre is putting a comedic twist on the classic film Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps by casting 4 actors to play 150 characters. This show is part of their Summer Chills series. Tickets start at $26. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday 2:30pm and 8pm; Sunday 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
- Always…Patsy Cline Musical at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Get a glimpse into the life of legendary country singer Patsy Cline in this musical paying tribute to her friendship with Louise Seger at Stages Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $43, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $21.50. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8:30pm; Saturday 2:30pm and 8:30pm; Sunday 2:30pm.
- Church at the 1891 St. John Church | Daily – Catch the Houston Premiere of Church, a play from Horse Head Theatre Co. that will challenge audience members’ concept of self, at Heritage Society’s 1891 St. John Church. Arrive early for an immersive pre-show. Tickets start at $24. 7:30pm nightly.
- The Bodyguard at the Hobby Center | Daily – The National Tour of The Bodyguard, a Broadway show about a superstar and her hired bodyguard, is coming to Houston for a run at The Hobby Center. Tickets start at $34. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday 2pm and 8pm; Sunday 2pm and 7:30pm.
- L’Italiana in Algeri at The MATCH | Friday and Saturday – Experience the opera L’Italiana in Algeri in an intimate setting at The MATCH when Operativo Houston performs a new take on this piece from Rossini. Tickets are $27. 7:30pm both nights.
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the A’s in three games fresh off a two-game series against Arizona at Minute Maid Park. Arrive early for special freebies as part of Legends Weekend celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 1997 Division Champion team. 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.
- Flea at Silver Street | Saturday and Sunday – Shop at the Summer Flea at Silver Street, an upscale flea market featuring an eclectic mix of vintage, handmade, original design, jewelry, art, home decor, and local foods. Tickets are $5 and kids 12 and under get in free. 10am to 6pm each day.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Texans home games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-get 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, August 17, 2017
- Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Arizona 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. 1:10pm.
- Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park – Lounge out on lawn chairs or blankets while enjoying a historic night out filled with music, fun, and bingo. Admission includes a packet of bingo cards, which are good for about ten games. $10. 6pm to 9pm.
- Salsa Dance Classes at Discovery Green | FREE – Get a lesson in Latin dancing from Strictly Street Salsa in this free class at Discovery Green. 7pm to 8pm.
- Rock the Row at Hughes Landing | FREE – Bring your blankets and lawn chairs out to Hughes Landing in The Woodlands for an evening of live blues music from The Sugarland Brass Company. This event is part of the Rock the Row free concert series. 7pm to 9pm.
- Too Marvelous For Words: A Celebration of Nat ‘King’ Cole at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Go on a journey through the life of Nat ‘King’ Cole in this performance from Keith David at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8:30pm.
- Latin Thursdays at Belvedere Lounge – Head to Uptown Park to mix and mingle at Belvedere Lounge while DJ Little Martin, DJ Pollo and DJ Mishka spin. 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.
Friday, August 18, 2017
- The Dalmore Tasting at Reserve 101 – Join Reserve 101 and Master Blender Richard Paterson for a tasting of The Dalmore single malt whisky. $20. 5pm to 8pm.
- Deep Purple & Alice Cooper in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Get ready to rock out with Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, and special guest The Edgar Winter Band when they take the stage for their Long Goodbye Tour at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Tickets start at $18, but you may find limited discounted tickets. 6:30pm.
- Circo Avenida at Discovery Green | FREE – Witness acrobats and contortionists perform weekly along the Avenida. 7pm to 10pm.
- Date Night Cooking Class at Brennan’s of Houston – Plan your next date night at Brennan’s, where you’ll cook dishes inspired by the 2000’s. The menu is TBD, but come hungry. $150 per couple. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Feelin’ Groovy 3 at The Music Box Theatre – Groove to songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s with covers of Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones and more at Music Box Theatre. $29; limited discounted $14.50 tickets available. 7:30pm.
- The Avett Brothers in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Folk group The Avett Brothers will bring their unique sound to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre for a show. Tickets start at $49.50. 7:30pm.
- J. Cole in Concert at Toyota Center – Dance at this concert featuring hip hop artist J. Cole on his 4 Your Eyez Only Tour at Toyota Center in Downtown. Tickets start at $29.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Classic Albums Live Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Relive Creedence Clearwater Revival’s live album Chronicles as Classic Albums Live performs it note for note on stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 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, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, 2017.
Be sure to subscribe to our free Weekend Planner email and receive a round-up of great things to do this weekend in Houston in your inbox every week. Click here to sign up.
