Saturday, August 27, 2022
- Sixer Mixer: 6th Anniversary Party at Eureka Heights Brewing Co. | No Cover – The Heights brewery turns six, and celebrates with live music from Yacht Rock USA, merch drops and all-day giveaways. No cover, but VIP admission is $65 and grants you access at 10am. Noon to 6pm.
- Free Ice Cream & Story Time at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center | FREE – Beat the heat in Fort Bend with a free ice cream and story time session for kiddos, including a craft activitiy. $15 for ages 1 and up. 11am.
- Post Flea Market at Post Houston | No Cover – The Downtown food hall and event hub hosts an outdoor flea market in the Barbara Jordan Front Plaza. Swing by to shop everything from local honey to vintage fashion. 11am to 5pm.
- Ingenious Taco Wars 2022 at Ingenious Brewing Company – The Humble brewery hosts the 2022 edition of their taco competition with plenty of delicious tacos and salsas to sample, along with micheladas and preparadas available for purchase. $5 to sample. Noon to 5pm.
- Pils Celebration Day at B-52 Brewing Company | No Cover – Sip on crisp brews at the celebration of the Conroe brewery’s Pilsner, perfect to wash down grub from the food trucks, including Puerto Rican fusion and French cuisine and burgers. Noon to 10pm.
- Drop-In Experience: Dream Drawings at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | FREE – Explore CAMH’s exhibition, Mariah Garnett: Dreamed This Gateway, with a hands-on activity encouraging you to create a fantastical drawing that represents dreams you’ve had or invented. 1pm to 4pm.
- Houston Beer Block Party at Saloon Door Brewing – Sample the goods from 11 Houston-area breweries at a casual tailgate-style beer fest in the lot of Saloon Door Brewing in Webster. $40; $10 designated driver. 3pm to 8pm.
- Closing Reception: Weight on History by Baseera Khan at Moody Center for the Arts | FREE – Get a final look at the Rice University arts center’s summer exhibition, Baseera Khan: Weight on History, and enjoy DJ tunes and cocktails. 5pm to 7pm.
- National Battle of the Bands with Migos at NRG Stadium – Quavo and Take Off are your conductors for this energetic evening featuring some of the best marching bands in the nation, going head-to-head on the Texans gridiron. $20, not including parking. 6pm.
- Arboretum at Night: Frogs at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Jump into the amazing world of frogs and the efforts undertaken to save their populations at this night event at the Arboretum. $45. 7pm to 9pm.
- Homegrown Houston: A Tasting Tour with Chefs Evelyn García & Henry Lu at Asia Society Texas Center – Take an international tasting tour of Houston through Thai, West African, Filipino-inspired dishes and more, hosted by Chefs Evelyn García and Henry Lu of KIN HTX. $120; $210 for 2. 7pm to 10pm.
- Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit at PNC Stadium – The Dash host an Inspiring Women’s Night when they face the Spirit in a Saturday night matchup. $12 and up. 7:30pm.
- Lyle Lovett & His Large Band at Smart Financial Centre – Houston-area native Lyle Lovett once again graces the stage in Sugar Land to perform classic country hits and songs from his first album in a decade, 12th of June. $59.59 and up. 7:30pm.
- The Kid Laroi in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The Australian rapper stops by Post Houston for a night of his debut studio album, Kids Are Growing Up. $35 and up. 8pm.
- The Ladies R&B Kickback Concert at Arena Theatre – Groove to classic R&B with performances from Donell Jones, Dave Hollister, Lloyd and Bobby V in Southwest Houston. $67.28 and up. 8pm.
- Swedish House Mafia at Toyota Center – After releasing their first studio album since their reunion, house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia hits the road for their Paradise Again World Tour. $39.50 and up. 8pm.
- The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Fans of the Floyd are in for a treat when signature lighting, lasers and more hits the Woodlands stage for a night of classic Pink Floyd tunes in this tribute concert. $25 and up. 8pm.
- Black Chef Table featuring Chef Clinton Jackson at Kulture Restaurant – Another edition of the Black Chef Table series at Downtown’s Kulture near Discovery Green, this 6-course dinner is curated by Chef Clinton Jackson of CJ’s Masterpiece, and featuring courses like braised short ribs, jalapeno cornbread, Parmesan crusted lamb chops and more. “Sunday Best” attire recommended. $100. 8pm.
- The Spoiled Rotten Comedy Show at the Orange Show for Visionary Art – A new comedy show debuts at the mosaic-filled monument to the humble fruit, featuring sets from Julz Serrano, Kate Vance, Jessi Saldaña, George Brito, Victor Tran and Julie Talbert, hosted by artist Emily Peacock. $16. 8pm to 10pm.
- Texas Medical Center Orchestra presents La Zarzuela Viva at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – The acclaimed orchestra from right here in Houston joins with special guest vocalists for a night of Spanish baroque music that incorporates operatic themes. 8:15pm.
- Missio in Concert at Warehouse Live – The Austin synth pop duo lands in EaDo to perform new songs like “Say Something” and tracks from previous albums. $30. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
Sunday, August 28, 2022
- Sunday Funday in Clear Lake – Dig into live music, Boardwalk eats, creative craft brews, and more Sunday fun along the Bay in nearby Clear Lake.
- Bellaire Open Air HTX Market at Evelyn’s Park | No Cover – The monthly market returns to Evelyn’s Park in southwest Houston for an afternoon of local artisan and small business shopping. Noon to 4pm.
- Texas All Star Wrestling at Trader’s Village | No Cover – The popular market hosts an afternoon of live pro wrestling with appearances by Lucha Libre competitors. Free, though parking is $5. 1:30pm.
- The Divine Darlings Burly Soirée at 8th Wonder Distillery – Enjoy an afternoon of lace, leather, glitz and glamour with six incredible burlesque performers at the 8th Wonder Distillery in EaDo. $12 and up. 2pm to 4pm.
- HMNS presents Science on Stage: Motion Commotion at Levy Park | FREE – The Houston Museum of Natural Science brings a live demonstration to Levy Park, offering the young and young-at-heart a chance to witness Newton’s laws in motion. 2pm to 4pm.
- Endless Summer Paint Party at No Label Brewing Co. – The Katy brewery hosts an early evening paint party led by Chris Hernandez, with all canvas and art materials provided. $35. 3pm to 5pm.
- Bun B’s Trill Burgers Pop-Up at Houston City Hall – Fresh off a crowning of “Best Burger in America” by Good Morning America, Bun B’s smashburger pop-up comes to Houston City Hall for a Bun B Day celebration. Prices vary. 3pm to 7pm.
- 12th Annual Feast of Saint Arnold at Saint Arnold Brewing Company – The 12th annual fundraiser for Texas Children’s Hospital returns to Saint Arnold with five courses of seafood, pork, poultry, beef and dessert, served family-style. $135. 5pm to 8pm.
- Comedians Earthquake & Donnell Rawlings at Hobby Center – Stepping up to the big stage at Hobby Center, classic Def Jam comedian Earthquake joins forces with Donnell Rawlings for the Legendary Tour as it swings through Downtown Houston. $55 and up. 7pm.
- OneRepublic at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Pop rock band OneRepublic headlines in the Woodlands with Needtobreathe as the opener. $30 and up. 7pm.
- Shordie Shordie in Concert at House of Blues – The Baltimore hip-hop artist arrives in Downtown while on his On The Block Tour. $17. 8pm.
- The Lab at Leon’s Lounge | FREE – The Midtown bar plays host to a weekly comedy open mic event featuring hot six-minute sets from a variety of local comics. Sign-ups start at 7:30pm. 8pm to midnight.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
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