Plan Your Weekend: January 26 to 29, 2023

• 2023 Hot Chocolate Run at Sam Houston Park – There’s still time to knock out one of your resolutions with this annual run through Downtown where you can cap it off with a sweet tooth–satisfying spread of chocolate treats. $51 and up. 7:15am.
• WWII Winter Encampment at George Ranch Historical Park – Get a glimpse into life on the front lines for soldiers during World War II at this winter encampment reenactment in Fort Bend. $15; $10 for ages 4 to 12; free for ages 3 and under. 9am to 5pm.
• 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Asia Society Texas Center | FREE – Welcome in the Year of the Rabbit with cultural performances, arts and crafts activities and globally-inspired foods at Asia Society in the Museum District. While free to attend and enjoy the festival, performances from the Huaxing Arts Group Houston are ticketed and cost $10. 11am to 4pm.
• Performing Arts Houston presents Gazillion Bubble Show at Jones Hall – The young and young-at-heart will be mesmerized by bubbles filling the air at this one-day only show that also features high-impact special effects, laser lighting, interactive performances and audience participation. $29 and up. 11am and 3pm.
• Post Flea at Post Houston | No Cover – Shop from local vendors and small businesses doling out wares in original art, jewelry, apothecary and more at the curated, indoor market at Post. 11am to 6pm.

LNY Festival
at Asia Society Texas
^{Saturday, January 28}

Welcome in the Year of the Rabbit with cultural performances, arts and crafts activities and globally-inspired foods at Asia Society in the Museum District.

FREE* | 11am to 3pm

• Cedric Backyard BBQ at Southern Star Brewing | No Cover – Savor some pulled pork and smoked deliciousness when Cedric Backyard BBQ pulls up to the Conroe brewery for a Saturday afternoon throwdown. Noon to 10pm.
• College Basketball: Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bears at Fertitta Center – The Coogs face a difficult conference opponent when Cincinnati rolls through the UH campus. $20 and up. 1:15pm.
• Festival of Films from Iran: The Runner Movie Screening at MFAH – The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston hosts a screening of this groundbreaking film, the first to emerge from postrevolutionary Iran, about an 11-year-old orphan looking for solace amid a landscape of survival. $10. 3pm.
• Houston’s History of Country & Western Dance Film Screening at Neon Boots – Learn a little about Houston’s fabled country and western dance scene with the debut screening of this documentary. Then, stick around to enjoy BBQ dinner, a Q&A and live music. $35 and up. 5:30pm to 10pm.
• Cumbia Night at Ingenious Brewing Company | No Cover – DJ Alex hits the decks in Humble for a night of Cumbia favorites, where you can also find that second wind with Nicaraguan foods from Marimba de Sabores. 6pm.

UH Cougars vs. Cincinnati
at Fertitta Center
^{Saturday, January 28}

The Coogs face a difficult conference opponent when Cincinnati rolls through the UH campus.

$20 and up | 1:15pm

• Say Girl Say in Concert at Heights Theater – The local duo and staple of Houston’s music scene, the entrancing multi-instrumentalists Say Girl Say are taking over the Heights Theater with support from Marley Moon. $18 and up. 7pm.
• A Flock of Seagulls in Concert at House of Blues – Bust out the hair spray—a lot of it—for a night of tunes from the English ’80s new wave band, A Flock of Seagulls. $25 and up. 7pm.
• High & Low Movie Screening at 14 Pews – Catch an Akira Kurosawa film noir classic when the Heights cinema art house screens High & Low, a film about a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a ruthless kidnapper. $10. 7pm to 9pm.
• ’80s Winter Prom Night at William Price Distilling – Grab your best polyester for a throwback prom night in Garden Oaks that features cocktails, photo ops and the crowning of the prom king and queen. $25; $40 for 2. 7pm to 11pm.
• Bohemian Studio Benefit Concert at Avant Garden – The storied Montrose venue hosts an eclectic, genre-spanning lineup of musical acts in support of Bohemian Studio, one of the artists whose studio was damaged in December’s Winter Street Studios fire. $10. 7pm to midnight.

Gazillion Bubble Show
at Hobby Center
^{Saturday, January 28}

The young and young-at-heart will be mesmerized by bubbles filling the air at this one-day only show that also features high-impact special effects, laser lighting, interactive performances and audience participation.

$29 and up | 11am & 3pm

• Comedian Jo Koy at Toyota Center – One of today’s premiere stand-up acts, Jo Koy offers a uniquely relatable blend of comedy that pulls inspiration from his colorful family and delights audiences at sold-out arenas around the world. $59.50 and up. 8pm.
• Interrogation: Comedians Tell True Crime Stories at the Secret Group – True crime meets comedy in this one-of-a-kind storytelling show with comedians Korey David and Andrew Youngblood at the EaDo comedy club. $10. 8pm.
• Paramount’s Laser Spectacular: Music of Pink Floyd at Bayou Music Center – Get the full spectacle of a Pink Floyd laser show when Downtown’s Bayou Music Center hosts the internationally touring performance. $49.50 and up. 8pm.
• Nu Poetree Era Vol. 9 at Rockefeller’s – Kanei hosts a night of spoken word poetry on the Rockefeller’s stage, with tunes from DJ Midas Touch. $30 and up. 8pm to 10pm.
• The Missiles 40th Anniversary Reunion Show at the Continental Club – Fans of old-school Houston won’t want to miss this big reunion show from one of the city’s rock and roll acts of yesteryear. $10 and up. 9pm.
• Taylor Rave at Rise Rooftop – The Midtown rooftop hosts a night of T. Swift hits and remixes. $20 and up. 9pm.
• Morgan Page in Concert at Stereo Live – DJ and producer Morgan Page makes a trek to the West Houston EDM venue. $5. 10pm to 2am.

• 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.

• Year of the Rabbit Hoppy Hour Social at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | FREE – Celebrate the Lunar New Year with your pet rabbit at this bunny-themed event where they can hop around with other buns while you enjoy crafts, a bunny boutique, food and drinks. Rabbits can also take part in bonding sessions and a bunny spa. Free to attend; parking is $5. Noon to 3pm.
• Bellaire Open Air HTX Market at Evelyn’s Park | No Cover – The Bellaire parkspace hosts an afternoon market of local artisans and small businesses. Noon to 4pm.
• Lunar New Year Festival & Fried Rice Cook-Off at The Phoenix on Westheimer – Try a wide array of interpretations of fried rice, pulling from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, at this 6th annual cook-off in Montrose. Plus, try your hand at games to win a red envelope, enjoy face painting and money trees for the kiddos, a ping pong tournament, and more. $25 and up. Noon to 5pm.
• Valentine’s Artisan Market at Megaton Brewery | No Cover – The Kingwood brewery hosts more than 75 local artists, creatives and makers for all your gift-giving needs ahead of Valentine’s Day. While there, enjoy live music, food trucks and tasty brews. Noon to 5pm.
• Pure Barre Pop Up Class at No Label Brewing Co. | FREE – Lift, tone and burn at a Pure Barre pop-up class, then enjoy $1 off beer at No Label Brewing Co. in Katy. 12:30pm.
• Ocky Way Pop-Up with TikTok Chef Rahim Mohamed at Burger Bodega – The Brooklyn-based, 4 million followers-strong TikTok influencer and bodega chef, Rah Mohammed, will be serving up his Ocky Way chopped cheese sandwiches—mixed with large portions of meat and fried food like burgers, chicken cutlets, mozzarella sticks, french fries, chicken tenders, pancakes, and more—for a single afternoon. 1pm to 7pm, while supplies last.
• Main Street Theater for Youth presents The Lightning Thief at MATCH | Opening Day – Based on Rick Riordan’s bestselling book, this musical finds a teenage Percy Jackson discovering he’s a demigod. Now, he must find Zeus’ lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. Recommended for fifth grade and older. This production rungs through Sunday, February 19. $20 and up. 2:30pm.
• Have a Nice Day presents Lunar New Year at the Ion | FREE – The Midtown hub for business and innovation hosts a Lunar New Year celebration from Have a Nice Day HTX, complete with dragon dances, a red envelope giveaway and local vendors to shop and eat from. 4pm to 8pm.

LNY Festival & Fried Rice Cook-Off
at The Phoenix on Westheimer
^{Sunday, January 29}

Try a wide array of interpretations of fried rice, pulling from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, at this 6th annual cook-off in Montrose. Plus, try your hand at games to win a red envelope, enjoy face painting and money trees for the kiddos, a ping pong tournament, and more.

$25 and up | Noon to 5pm

• Patio Sunday Funday at Bauhaus | FREE with RSVP – Get into a leisurely state of mind at the EDM club, which opens in the early evening with food options, fresh mimosas, cold beer and House music. 6pm ’til late.
• James Reid in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Filipino Australian pop singer hits the Downstairs stage at White Oak while on his first tour through the United States. Resale tickets only. 7pm.
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Paul Oddo at Rudyard’s – The Austin-based comic and self-taught artist takes the upstairs stage at Rudyard’s for a night of storytelling and laughs. $15 and up. 7pm.
• Oneus in Concert at 713 Music Hall – On only their second time through the United States, the K-pop 5-piece hits up Post Houston’s 713 venue to perform songs from the 2022 release, Dopamine. $29 and up. 7:30pm.
• Ashley Kutcher in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The upstairs stage welcomes pop singer-songwriter Ashley Kutcher while on her Survive My Own Mind tour. $15 and up. 8pm.
• Babytron in Concert at House of Blues – The hip-hop artist out of Michigan comes to Downtown, fresh off the release of his two-parter album, Bin Reaper 3: Old Testament & New Testament. $25. 8pm.

• 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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