Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, January 24 to Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Weekend Shortcuts
Get riled up at the Ring of Honor wrestling match; score a great deal at top-notch restaurants during Galveston Restaurant Week; dance along to a live show by Earth, Wind, and Fire at the Astros’ annual Diamond Dreams Gala; sample creative offerings made with Saint Arnolds beer; celebrate Clutch’s birthday when the Rockets take on the Toronto Raptors and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, January 24 to Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Things to Do All Weekend
- The Catastrophic Theatre presents Wakey, Wakey at the Quintero Theatre | Daily – Featuring a man near death named Guy, Wakey, Wakey calls to mind a stand-up routine performed at the edge of death. It grapples inventively and honestly with the human impulse to express itself, even as nearing its inevitable end. The result is joyous, surprising, frequently funny, and ultimately rapturous. Tickets are pay what you can. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Auto Show at NRG Center | Daily – Scope out the auto industry’s latest offerings at the 36th Houston Auto Show in NRG Center. More than 30 of the world’s top automakers will feature their latest models, allowing visitors to see, hear, touch, and even drive the cars themselves. $12 plus fees. Times vary.
- Too Heavy for Your Pocket at the Ensemble Theatre | Daily – Explore the themes of love, justice, and responsibility in Too Heavy for Your Pocket, Ensemble Theatre’s latest production set in rural Tennessee during the Civil Rights Movement. Tickets start at $30. Showtimes vary.
- The Secretary at Main Street Theater | Daily – Take a seat for Main Street Theater’s second production of their recent offbeat comedy, The Secretary, which follows the owner of a small-town gun company that specializes in firearms for women. Tickets start at $42. Showtimes vary.
- Comedian Drew Lynch at Houston Improv | Thursday to Saturday – Catch the clean, upbeat comedy of former America’s Got Talent finalist, Drew Lynch when he brings his cackle-inducing hilarity and positive musings about everyday life to H-Town for five shows. 20 to $30, but you can score 2-for-1 tickets for the Thursday performance only with promocode DREW365. Showtimes vary.
- 4th Wall Theatre Co. presents Rapture, Blister, Burn at Studio 101 | Thursday to Saturday – Follow the story of two women as they part ways after school and fall into drastically different paths, only to find that decades later, they’re both left unfulfilled and coveting each other’s way of life. Presented by 4th Wall Theatre Co, Rapture, Blister, Burn, adds a comedic twist to this daring look at gender politics. Tickets start at $17. 7:30pm daily.
- 8th Wonder Pizza Pairing at Your Pie | Thursday to Saturday – Treat yourself with a tasty, ten-inch pizza taster – with each slice paired to a different, delicious 8th Wonder beer – at Your Pie’s special 8th Wonder Pizza Pairing. Each ten-inch pizza will contain a slice each from four different pizzas. A flight of four, 4-oz beer tasters will be paired with the pizza, all for just $20. Times vary per day.
- HGO presents The Pearl Fishers at Wortham Theater Center | Friday and Sunday – Make your way to Downtown’s Wortham Theater Center for the Houston Grand Opera’s production of The Pearl Fishers, a rarely performed gem that tells of two best friends who become wrapped up in a love triangle. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Showtimes vary.
- 8th Annual Galveston Restaurant Week | Begins Saturday – Dine out for a cause in 25 of Galveston’s hottest eateries throughout Galveston Restaurant Week, a sixteen-day affair that benefits Access Care of Coastal Texas. Restaurants will feature two- and/or three-course dinners priced between $20 and $35. Two-course lunches, breakfasts, and brunches will cost between $10 and $20. Times and locations vary.
- Love & Makes Candle-Making Workshop in Rice Village | Saturday and Sunday – Design and create a personalized wax candle with help from the team at Love & Makes in Rice Village. The BYOB workshop also features handmade goods from local artisans to shop while your candles set. $45. Times vary.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sales | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
- Midday Kidcuts with Birds Barbershop’s “Earlybird” Special | $5 Off – Bring the kiddos to Bird’s Barbershop for a fresh new ‘do at a discounted price every Monday through Thursday throughout January. Normally priced at $21, kids’ cuts are $5 off with promo code “Earlybird” during the selected dates and times. 10am to 3pm.
- Proprietary Bourbon Dinner with Morgan Weber at Revival Market – Join Agricole Hospitality’s Morgan Weber as he shares his expertise and love of bourbon during this special dinner at Revival Market. You’ll get to check out some of Weber’s favorite barrels, enjoy a cocktail with light bites, then finish off with a family-style food and drink pairing that features Agricole’s proprietary bourbons. $95 per person, plus gratuity. 5:30pm.
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Watch a free screening of the 2018 science fiction adventure, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, starring Jeff Goldblum, Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard, on the lawn at Discovery Green. 7pm to 9pm.
- Los Lonely Boys in Concert at Revention Music Center – Jam out to feel-good music by the San Angelo-based Chicano rock trio, Los Lonely Boys, when they take the stage at Revention Music Center. Los Lobos will open the show. Tickets are $35, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Concert at Wortham Theater Center – Don’t miss your chance to see a legendary New Orleans mainstay as the Society of Performing Arts welcomes the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Houston’s Wortham Theater Center. Tickets start at $45, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Chippendales at House of Blues – Fawn over the rock-hard abs and swoon-worthy dance moves of the Chippendale dancers during a live show at House of Blues. Tickets are $22.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- 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, January 25, 2019
- Diamond Dreams Gala at Minute Maid Park – Slip on your dancing shoes for a spectacular performance by Earth, Wind & Fire, followed by The Astros’ fourth annual Diamond Dreams Gala in Minute Maid Park. Guests may purchase tickets for the concert only, or for both the concert and gala. Tickets for just the concert start at $50. Gala tickets cost $1,000. 5:30pm.
- The Greatest Showman Movie Screening at Levy Park | FREE – Slip on your dancing shoes, sparkling costume, or fedora hat and head to Levy Park for a free screening of the Golden Globe-winning musical, The Greatest Showman. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center – Celebrate Clutch’s birthday and cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Raptors at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Harry Potter Trivia Cup at Caffé Di Firenze | No Cover – Test your knowledge of quidditch, spells, muggles, and more when Caffé Di Firenze hosts its monthly Harry Potter trivia cup, complete with specialty drinks for each Hogwarts house.
- Tom Segura at Revention Music Center – Burst out laughing during a stand-up show by comedian, actor, and writer Tom Segura, who’s starred in three Netflix specials, including his latest release, Disgraceful. Tickets start at $31.25, but you may find better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Funfetti Fridays on The ICE at Discovery Green – Skate around The ICE at Discovery Green while jamming out to a colorful light show with beats from DJ Mohawk Steve during Funfetti Fridays. Tickets are $11. Skate rentals cost $4. 7pm to 9pm.
- Ring of Honor Wrestling at NRG Arena – For the first time in nine years, Ring of Honor Wrestling will head to Houston for an evening of breathtaking brawls and in-ring action, as well as meet-and-greet sessions before the show. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
- CNCO in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Rock out to your favorite songs by Latin American boy band CNCO during a live show at Smart Financial Centre on the band’s first-ever U.S. tour. Tickets start at $55.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- 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, January 26 and Sunday, January 27, 2019.
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