Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, August 3 to Sunday, August 6, 2017.
Weekend Shortcuts
Kick off Houston Restaurant Weeks, cheer on the ‘Stros, hear artists like James Taylor and Lionel Richie perform live, taste authentic Indian street food, celebrate National Root Beer Float Day and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Restaurant Weeks 2017 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.
- Godspell at A.D. Players | Daily – See the musical hit based on the Gospel of Matthew with a dash of ‘70s music at A.D. Players Theater. Tickets start at $24. Thursday to Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2:30pm.
- The Last Wife at Main Street Theater | Daily – Sit back and watch this story of a woman and her violent husband at Main Street Theater. Tickets start at $36; limited discounted $18 tickets available. 7:30pm Thursday to Friday; 3pm on Sunday.
- Twelfth Night and Richard III at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Daily | FREE – Love Shakespeare? Make plans to go to Miller Outdoor Theatre to see performances of Twelfth Night and/or Richard III from Houston Shakespeare Festival. 8:15pm nightly.
- 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.
- Dead Rock Star Sing-A-Long Club Concert at Rec Room | Thursday to Saturday – Some of Houston’s best singers will come together to honor artists George Michael and Sharon Jones in this sing-a-long concert at the Rec Room. $20. 8pm both nights.
- Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park | Friday to Sunday – Celebrate Jeff Bagwell’s Hall of Fame Weekend by cheering loud for the Astros when they play the Blue Jays 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.
- Delicious Brunches Around Greater Houston | Saturday and Sunday – Find a delicious place to brunch near you this weekend. Click here to see our handy lists of Where to Brunch in Greater Houston, including Downtown, The Energy Corridor, Galveston, Memorial City, Midtown, The Heights, The East End, Montrose, The Museum District, The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and many more.
- 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 3, 2017
- King’s Cares Fundraiser at King’s BierHaus – Eat out and enjoy brews at King’s BierHaus and 20% of the proceeds will go to a charity selected by customers. 5pm to 10pm.
- 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.
- Danny Ray and the Acoustic Production in Concert at Hughes Landing | FREE – Head to The Woodlands and stroll along restaurant row to take advantage of food and drink specials and hang out at Hughes Landing for a free concert from Danny Ray and the Acoustic Production. 7pm to 9pm.
- Culture & Cuisine 7: Appreciation of Vietnam Dinner at Kim Son Downtown – Nosh on authentic Vietnamese dishes like cha goi trieu chau (shrimp roll) and bo luc lac (flame broiled filet mignon) as you learn more about the Vietnamese culture at Kim Son in Downtown. $29. 7pm to 9pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Tampa Bay in the last 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.
- 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 4, 2017
- Yoga Class at CAMH | FREE –Take a deep breath as you take part in a one-hour yoga class, led by Salt Power Yoga, at CAMH. Registration required. 9:30am.
- Incubus in Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Incubus, Jimmy Eat World, and Judah and the Lion will take the stage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for this summer concert. Tickets start at $29.50. 6:45pm.
- Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey in Concert at Toyota Center – Music icons Lionel Richie and special guest Mariah Carey are touring together for the first time and bringing their All The Hits Tour to Houston for a show. Tickets start at $39.95, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Youth Performance Poetry at Levy Park Conservancy | FREE – Enjoy this open mic where young writers will craft original poems, meet other young writers and work with professional performance poets to explore their creative voices at Levy Park. 7pm to 8:30pm.
- Cool Nights at the Houston Zoo – Stay late at the Houston Zoo for cooler after-hours admission and dance to music from Ziggy Band and the Djembe Drummer, listen in on a meet the keeper talk, and sip on an ice cold beer. Included with admission. 7pm to 8:30pm.
- Indian Summer Pop Up at Pondicheri – Be transported to India at this Pondicheri pop-up where you’ll feast on authentic Indian street food. $135. 7pm to 9pm.
- Provocateur Show Premiere at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Get ready for a seductive show from the Moonlight Dolls as they premiere their new show Provocateur at Prohibition. Tickets start at $20. 7pm and 9:30pm.
- Wall Hanging Craft Class at Insomnia Gallery – Make your own modern macrame wall hanging at this DIY workshop hosted by Pop Shop America. $48. 7pm to 9pm.
- Circo Avenida at Discovery Green | FREE – Witness acrobats and contortionists perform weekly along the Avenida. 7pm to 10pm.
- 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.
- 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 5 and Sunday, August 6, 2017.
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