Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with events and things to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, February 6, to Sunday, February 9, 2025.
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Plan Your Weekend: February 6 to 9, 2025
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody at Silver Street Studios | Daily – After performing to sold out crowds in Seattle, Portland, Chicago, New York, LA, and Detroit, the 18+ parody drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque—scantily clad and seriously sultry. Future dates available. $54 and up. Showtimes vary.
Monthly Tasting Menu Series: Veracruz at Caracol | Ends Saturday – Uptown’s coastal Mexican eatery continues its monthly tasting menu series with a focus on Veracruz, the Gulf of Mexico region known for vibrant cuisine with European, Afro-Cuban and indigenous influences. $70; optional beverage pairings for $30. Times vary.
Comedian Kyle Kinane at Punch Line Houston | Thursday to Saturday – Seen on Conan, The Tonight Show, Netflix’s The Standups, and 3 of his own hour-length specials on Comedy Central, the comic brings his wit and observations to Downtown for 5 shows. $38 and up. Times vary.
Cirque du Soleil: Echo at Sam Houston Race Park | Opens Thursday | Ongoing – The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil debuts Echo, a brand-new production blending its signature acrobatics, captivating visuals, and enchanting characters. $60 and up, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale market and save 20% off your tickets with promo code HOUSTON20. Showtimes vary.
Comedian Ismo at Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – “The most insightful comic in Finland”, and now-U.S. resident, brings his Woo-Hoo! World Tour to the Improv stage for 4 shows. $50 for 2 shows. Times vary.
ROAD TRIP! | Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Northwest Austin | Friday & Saturday | Final Weekend – Step into the depths of a dark forest to discover fantastic illuminated beasts and iconic wizarding world moments, coming face-to-face with some of your favorite characters and magical creatures like a hippogriff, unicorns, nifflers, and more. Future dates available through next Saturday, February 8. $36.40; $25.90 ages 3 to 12 and up. Times vary.
The Big Swim at Asia Society Texas Center | Friday to Sunday – The live show celebrates Lunar New Year with a witty, heartwarming one-act designed for families and opera lovers alike. $40. Showtimes vary.
Houston Home & Garden Show at NRG Park | Friday to Sunday – Browse and meet with more than 250 exhibitors to find the perfect answers for your home improvement projects. $10. Times vary.
Mulholland Drive Movie Screening at MFAH | Friday & Sunday – The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston pays tribute to the recently departed filmmaker David Lynch, screening one of his most acclaimed films (2001, R) on 35mm in tribute. $9; $7 students with ID, ages 65+, and members. Times vary.
Houston Symphony: Viva Italia! Opera Beyond Words at Jones Hall | Friday & Sunday –The symphony presents a treasure trove of overtures and interludes from Madama Butterfly, Macbeth, and more, capped off by Rossini’s famous William Tell Overture. $55 and up. Showtimes vary.
PeliCon: A Celebration of All Things Board Gaming at Galveston Island Convention Center | Friday to Sunday – Roll the dice at a 3-day family-friendly celebration of board, card, role playing, trading card, miniature, and other games in a welcoming atmosphere. $25 and up. Times vary.
The Catastrophic Theatre: Miss LaRaj’s House of Dystopian Futures at MATCH | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Catastrophic rolls out post-apocalyptic riff on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, featuring Miss LaRaj, a wise and wisecracking Mutha of the New World Order. Showtimes vary.
Seared at The Alley Theatre | Opens Friday | Ongoing –Alley serves up a spicy comedy of culinary chaos when artistic vision clashes with the hard realities of the restaurant business. $53 and up. Showtimes vary.
Brick Fest Lego Fan Experience at NRG Center | Saturday & Sunday – With hands-on Lego attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate, and entertain, the crowd-pleasing Brick Fest returns to NRG. First run tickets are sold out, but you can likely find reasonably priced resale tickets and also save 20% off your tickets with promo code HOUSTON20. Times vary.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company: The Wanderers at ERJCC | Opens Saturday | Ongoing – Mildred’s Umbrella closes out its 2024-25 season with a funny, moving, and thoughtful play that follows 2 Jewish marriages—1 orthodox and 1 secular—tracing the similarities and differences as both couple explore their identities. Showtimes vary.
Drunk Shakespeare at the Emerald Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – Five fearless actors take on a Shakespearian classic after downing several shots of assorted liquors, sending the show in unexpected directions. Guests can order cocktails delivered directly to their seats. $29 and up. Future dates available. Showtimes vary.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Children’s Bingo at Levy Park | FREE – Kiddos are welcome for a fun-filled 30-minute session of bingo, designed for ages 4 to 12. 4:30pm.
Hope, Resistance & Torture: The Role of Music During the Holocaust at Holocaust Museum Houston | FREE with RSVP – American flutist and sociomusicologist Dr. Christine Beard presents a talk and recital highlighting how music was used as both a strength for and a weapon against interned prisoners in WWII concentration camps. RSVP required. 6:30pm.
Zine Falastini presents Palestinian Poetry Reading at Basket Books & Art | FREE – The Montrose shop hosts an evening of Palestinian poetry readings with Ibrahim Badshah and Dr. Fady Joudah, presented with support from Houston Jewish Voice for Peace and Palestinian Youth Movement. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
To Go Past Slavery: Rupture & Rapture in Joe Overstreet’s Senegal Paintings Talk at The Menil Collection | FREE – Dr. Richard Hylton of SOAS, London, discusses how Joe Overstreet’s work intertwines abstraction with themes of liberation and the Black Diasporic experience. 7pm.
Imperfect Strangers: Meet, Dine, Connect at a Secret Location – Dine with like-minded strangers, play icebreaker games, enjoy tasty food, at a meal meetup paired with table mates based on your advance questionnaire. $21 entry; food and drink paid by you after the meal. 7pm.
Dragon Resort in Concert, with Midnight Beverage and Fern & Rocket at Dan Electro’s – Houston rock outfit Dragon Resort headlines a night of local talent at this week’s Thirsty Thursday in the Heights. 7pm to 11pm.
Zoë Keating in Concert at The Heights Theater – The Canadian-born composer and cellist performer, known for “swoon inducing” music mixing old with new, including samples of her own works, performs an intimate show on the Heights stage. $22 and up. 8pm.
BayFaction in Concert at The Secret Group – After a pandemic-prompted hiatus, “your favorite band you haven’t heard of yet” began touring again last year, selling out shows across the U.S. $20 and up. 8pm.
Short Film Screening & Filmmaker Mixer at Brasil | No Cover – Houston Film Commission hosts an evening of short films on Brasil’s back patio in Montrose. 8pm to 10pm.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Black History Month Celebration at Trebly Park | FREE – Enjoy an evening of art, music, and culture, featuring African Arts: The Re-Education Project workshops by Dance Afrikana and Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company’s Pan-African Passport performance. 6pm to 8pm.
Candlelight: Tribute to Luis Miguel on Strings at Resurrection MCC – Hear the music of Luis Miguel in an all new light as the Divisi String Quartet quarter performs his hits lit by hundred of glowing candles in the Heights. $30 and up. 6:30pm.
Houston Choral Society: Moonlit Soirée—A Prelude to a Night of Jazz at Saengerbund Hall – HCS hosts a dazzling night of entertainment in support at a date night fundraiser for upcoming concerts. $100 and up. 6:30pm.
An Evening with Caifanes Concert at House of Blues – The Mexican rock band originally formed in Mexico City in the ‘80s comes to Downtown Houston for one night only. $59.50 To $129.50. 7pm.
Christian Lee Hutson in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The alternative indie singer-songwriter known for his albums, Beginners, Quitters and Paradise Pop, performs upstairs at WOMH. $18. 7pm.
Mixers & Elixirs: Atoms & Attractions at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Chemistry sparks connections when the HMNS’ popular mixer returns for February, welcoming singles to mingle in an electrifying atmosphere, with cocktails, food, dancing, movies, and more. $25; $20 members. 7pm to 11pm.
Love You to Death: An Art Show Dedicated to Love & Loss at Insomnia Gallery in Hardy & Nance Studios | FREE – Back for its eighth year, the art show is dedicated to love, loss, and everything in between with works by 40+ local artists and photographers. Explore Hardy and Nance’s many curious open studies while you’re there. 7pm to 11pm.
Shake Russell Live Set at Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant – The Texas singer-songwriter brings his Americana folk rock to Montrose for an intimate night of live sets. $25. 7pm to 11pm.
DaCamera: New York Philharmonic String Quartet in Concert at The Hobby Center – Long time DaCamera favorites return to Houston for a rare quartet performance. $46 and up. 7:30pm.
Viva el Amor Concert at MECA – MECA hosts an evening concert of classic Norteño songs that shaped generations, including timeless hits like “La Puerta Negra,” “Alma Enamorada,” and “Hay Ojitos.” $20. 7:30pm.
Sinach in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Africa’s most-streamed gospel artist, best known for her song “Way Maker,” comes to the Sugar Land stage for one night only. $96 and up. 8pm.
An Evening with Jason Wade of Lifehouse at The Heights Theater – The L.A-based band’s frontman comes to Houston for an evening of acoustic tracks both familiar and lesser heard. $34 and up. 8pm.
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Rihanna at Resurrection MCC – The Listeso String Quartet plays a 60-minute tribute to the legendary Barbadian pop star, featuring “Umbrella,” “We Found Love,” and “Pon de Replay.” $34.50. 8:30pm.
Emo Nite at Warehouse Live Midtown – Get in mood mode at a night of showcasing emo classics, dancing, and more. $16. 9pm.
Love Club at Barbarella – Fall in love on the dance floor at a night of 2000s and 2010s party anthems, club hits, pop bops, and more. $13. 9:30pm to 2am.
Things to Do on Saturday, February 8 & Sunday, February 9, 2025
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