Plan Your Weekend: August 20 to 23, 2020

Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 2:30pm.

Find the perfect things to do in Houston this Weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide from Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2020. 

Revamp your wardrobe with a fashion forward summer soiree; enjoy a Disney animated film under the stars in Kingwood; bike around Downtown on a glowing LED bike while enjoying the sounds of hip-hop; cheer on the Dynamo and more.

In addition to these great events, check back in the coming days, as more are sure to get added. If you know of a virtual event, please email us at events@365houston.com with a link to the official event details.

Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Click here for health guidelines, recommended actions, ways to help, restaurants offering curbside service, things to do at home with the kiddos, and more.

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Things to Do All Weekend

• Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres: Live from Petco Park in San Diego on ATT SportsNet-SW | Friday to Sunday – The Astros look to get their season back on track in San Diego during this three-game weekend series against Manny Machado and the Padres. Times vary.
• Walmart Drive-In Theater Pop-Up in Spring | Friday and Saturday | FREE – Reserve your spot to catch film screenings of Men in Black: International and Wonder Woman in the Walmart parking lot on Kuykendahl Road in Spring. Advance RSVP required. 7:30pm both nights.
• Sugar Land Skeeters: League Competitions Games at Constellation Field | Daily – See the Skeeters fend off professional teams at a local tournament that also features the Sugar Land Lightening Sloths, Team Texas, and Eastern Reyes del Tigre at socially distanced ballgames throughout the weekend. Prices and times vary.
• Houston Restaurant Weeks 2020 Around Greater Houston | Daily – Houston’s beloved charity dining event continues with new takeout options and plenty of multi-course, fixed-price menus at almost 200 establishments around Greater Houston. For every meal sold, $1 will be donated to Houston Food Bank. $20 lunches and brunches; $35 or $45 for dinners.
• Mohammad Ali Bhatti’s Roots to Revolution exhibition at Archway Gallery | Friday to Sunday | FREE – Get a look at Archway’s August exhibit from Mohammad Ali Bhatti that touches on themes inspired by Bhatti’s interests in mysticism, people, our current social issues and more. Though the event is free and on view through Thursday, September 3, 2020, you must make an appointment in advance. 1pm to 5pm daily.
• Dining “Out” at Home in Houston: Must Try Takeout Meals & Dishes | Daily – Discover our favorite picks for delicious H-Town takeout eats for Thai, Italian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, breakfast, tacos, vegan dishes, barbecue, desserts, lunch, sandwiches, burgers, locally-crafted beer, and many more.
• Fight to the Finish – 1945: The Final Year at Lone Star Flight Museum | Daily – Explore how Allied forces took to the air to bring an end to World War II and get a look at a collection of original war effort posters at this exhibition, open for summer and fall 2020. Times vary.
• What’s New to Watch and New Music This Week | Daily – Check out the latest shows, movies and music hitting the internet this week.

• More Things To Do at Home | Daily | Many FREE – If you’re still looking for things to do as you stay in, then tap into our wide-ranging lists of things you can do at home.
• Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources– Find face masks, more information about best practices, how you can help, and other details about response to COVID-19.

Thursday, August 20, 2020

• Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University presents Impossible Light: Instagram Live Q&A | FREE – Check out an online conversation between director Jeremy Ambers and Ylinka Barotto of the Moody Center for the Arts about Ambers film Impossible Light and artist Leo Villareal. 2pm to 2:30pm.
• Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 2 on ESPN – The NBA playoffs carry on in the Disney World bubble, where James Harden faces his ex-teammate Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a best-of-seven series. 2:30pm.
• Bayou Land Conservancy presents Ask an Ecologist on Facebook Live | FREE – If you’ve ever had a question regarding nature, this series from Bayou Land Conservancy is your perfect chance to send in a question for guest ecologists to tackle. 3pm.
• Bars Across Houston Patio Pop-Up Series at Lucille’s – With bars across Houston closed up to patrons, a weekly series launched by Chef Chris Williams, of Museum District eatery Lucille’s, is a great way to support local mainstays and find new favorites. Folks can hit their Patio Pop-Up series where each Thursday, bar teams from across Houston will take over the patio for a full evening of service and collect 100-percent of the sales and tips generated by their curated cocktails. Reservations are required. 6pm.
• Women of Wardrobe present Virtual Tootsies Summer Soiree | FREE – Hear from local designers Christy Lynn and Claudia Lobão about the inspiration behind their fall collections before doing some online shopping at the 17th annual Tootsies Summer Soiree benefiting Dress for Success Houston. You must register for this webinar. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Market Square Park presents Virtual Blanket Bingo on BingoMaker.com | FREE – Hosted by local comedian Mills McCoin, this virtual edition of Market Square Park’s always popular event series offers up $50 gift cards to beloved eateries in Downtown. 7pm to 9pm.
• Lone Star Flight Museum’s Plane Awesome Trivia Nights on Zoom – Flex your aviation knowledge while supporting Lone Star Flight Museum in this fun-filled virtual game night filled with prizes. This week’s topic will be on WWII History. Tickets start at $250 for a single player, with additional options for teams of four, for one or more trivia nights. 7pm.
• Movies Under the Moon: Disney’s Moana Movie Screening at Kings Harbor | FREE – Grab your lawn chairs, a blanket, and answer the ocean’s call while watching Disney’s epic animated film, Moana, at Kings Harbor in Kingwood. 7:30pm.
• Couples Therapy Comedy Retreat at Houston Improv – Bust a gut at this relationship-fueled comedy show filled with hilarious local comedians and hosted by Improv favorite Alan Adams, known for his sharp tongue and sharper wit. Tickets are available by table only. General admission tables are $40 for two people; $80 for four people; $150 for six people. 7:30pm.
• Roma’s Virtual Wine Dinner on Zoom – Local wine guru Jeremy Parzen hosts a decadent virtual wine dinner from Roma, the popular Italian restaurant in Rice Village. Pick up your meal and wine from 5pm to 7pm. $119 couples; $89 individuals. Virtual dinner starts at 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, August 21, 2020

• Houston Dynamo vs. FC Dallas: Live from BBVA Stadium | FREE – Hold it down for H-Town when the Dynamo take the field for their first home match since pausing the season in March. They’ll face their rivals from up north, FC Dallas, in a no-fans match at BBVA Stadium. The game will be broadcast on QuestTEXAS channel 55. 7pm.
• Insomnia Gallery presents Summer Slashers: Online Horror Art Show on Youtube | FREE – Featuring original works by local artists, Summer Slashers is an online-only art show with works inspired by many of pop culture’s stone cold killers. Artwork on view can be purchased, with proceeds supporting participating artists, as well as the gallery. 7pm to 10pm.
• Letsdothishouston presents Da Baby & Lil Baby Night Light Bike Ride – Cruise the city streets on a beginner-level biking event, featuring LED bikes and a playlist dedicated to hip-hop artists Da Baby and Lil Baby, as you travel to select destinations in Downtown and the Museum District. $27.60 to rent an LED bike; $11.37 if you bring your own bike. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
• Drive-In Movie Screening of Relic at Shady Acres Saloon – Catch a film screening of Relic, a slow-burning horror flick that chronicles Kay and her mother’s increasingly volatile behavior, which may be linked to an evil presence at their family’s country home. $30 per vehicle. 7:30pm and 9:55pm.
• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Movie Screening at City Acre Brewing Co. | FREE with RSVP – City Acre Brewing Co. hosts an outdoor socially distanced movie screening of the hilarious 2004 movie statting Will Ferrell, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. They will also be offering the themed cocktail special, Scotch Ale and a Scotchy Scotch ButterScotch. 8pm to 10pm.
• Orange Show Drive-In: Rushmore Movie Screening at Orange Show Center for Visionary Art – Laugh your way into the weekend while catching a drive-in screening of Wes Anderson’s 1993 kitschy film Rushmore, shot here in Houston and starring Jason Schwartzman as wide-eyed teenager Max Fischer who befriends a rich industrialist named Herman Blume (Bill Murray). In addition to the film, Arnaldo Richards’ Pico’s will be on-site serving food for purchase. $30 per vehicle. 8pm.
• McGonigel’s Mucky Duck presents Jeff Daniels Online & Unplugged | FREE – Enjoy an intimate, online-only performance from Emmy award-winning actor and singer-songwriter Jeff Daniels in a set filled with original songs, personal stories and an audience Q&A following the show. $15. 8pm to 9:30pm.

• 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 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2020.

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