Updated Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:05pm

Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with events and things to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, January 9 to Sunday, January 12, 2025.

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Plan Your Weekend: January 9 to 12, 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

Bumper Cars on Ice at Discovery Green | Daily | Closed Saturday – Slip, slide, spin and crash on a 7-minute ride in big round bumper cars added to the Ice. Ice skating remains open daily. Ends Sunday, January 19. $20, advance booking required and likely to sell out. Nightly starting at 6pm.

Galveston Restaurant Week on Galveston Island | Daily – Try top dishes from dozens of the island’s best eateries on fixed price breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at pocketbook-friendly prices. Locations, prices, and times vary.

Art Week Galveston in Historic Downtown Galveston | Daily | Ends Sunday | Some FREE – While you’re dining in Galveston, take advantage of free events and exclusive paid experiences highlighting local art talent and culture. Expect gallery showcases, workshops, performances, and more. Places, prices and times vary.

The Book of Mormon at the Hobby Center | Daily | Ends Sunday – If Cards Against Humanity was a musical, this NSFW show could be it. When 2 Mormon elders go to Africa to spread the gospel, things quickly spiral out of hand. $60 and up. Showtimes vary.

Radiant Nature at Houston Botanic Garden | Daily – Now in its second year, the glowing Lunar New Year-themed Chinese lantern fest features towering ginkgo and pine trees, a majestic Chinese temple, a geometric dome, pandas and more. $28.50; free for ages 3 and under. Times vary by date and sunset.

Shabach Enterprises: Fade to Black Reading Series at MATCH | Daily – Experience new plays at Houston’s first and only short play festival to showcase the new works of Black playwrights.$30 and up. Showtimes vary.

Comedian Lucas Zelnick at Punch Line Houston | Thursday to Saturday – Hailing from NYC and holding an MBA from Stanford, Zelnick challenges his cushy upbringing with punch-heavy material, which has attracted hundreds of thousands of views on Instagram and TikTok in a short time. $32 and up; 2 drink minimum. Times vary.

Comedian Steven Ho at the Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – The hilarious mastermind behind the “Tips from the ER” series brings his “Is It Emergency” show to Houston for three performances across two nights. $120 and up for a table of 4. Times vary.

Gary Vider at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – Vider’s subtle humor and dry style brought him up the ranks of America’s Got Talent, earned him spots on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan, and slayed audiences across North America. $25 and up; 2 drink minimum. Times vary.

Ishida Dance Company: As Long As There Is In Me at the Hobby Center | Friday & Saturday – Featuring dancers from across Europe and North America, the show includes the company-created world premiere Soul-Writer. $38 and up. 7pm.

The Music Box Theater: Best Of Music Box 2024 at Queensbury Theatre | Friday & Saturday – Experience hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s in this performance that includes songs like “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Heard it Through the Grapevine,” and more. $55. Showtimes vary. 

Emilia Pérez Movie Screening at MFAH | Friday & Sunday – The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston hosts a screening of the film (R, 2024) starring Selena Gomez. Through a vivid mixture of liberating song, dance, and bold visuals, it follows four remarkable women in Mexico as they pursue their own happiness. $9; $7 students with ID, members, ages 65+. Times vary.

New Era Theatre: Tabatha Winbush’s Novel at MATCH | Friday to Sunday – This dramatic thriller takes you on a journey through the memories of Tabatha Winbush, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. $35. Showtimes vary.

The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Saturday & Sunday – Embark on On Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet in front of Day 6 Coffee Co. at 910 Prairie St. Pay What You Wish. 10:30am both days.

Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green | Daily – Lace up your skate rentals and head out onto the ice at the beloved winter tradition in the heart of Houston’s official front yard. $18 includes skate rentals for 75 minutes. Stand by for 2 weeks of bumper cars dropping on the Ice next week.  Tickets must be ordered in advance online. Times vary.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Children’s Bingo at Levy Park | FREE – Ages 4 to 12 can join a 30-minute game of bingo, designed for ages 4 to 12, encouraging kids to practice letters and numbers while vying for exciting prizes. 4:30pm.

Walkthrough with the Artists at Lawndale Art Center | FREE – Join artists Roslyn M. Dupré, Jean Shon, and Ariel Wood for a walkthrough tour of their 3 solo exhibitions, newly displayed in the Midtown museum. 6pm.

Extreme Pain, Extreme Joy Book Launch & Signing at HCCC | FREE – Authors Maggie Shannon and Angela Garbes discuss their book about the intersections of motherhood, caregiving and labor at the event in conjunction with the current Designing Motherhood exhibit. 6pm to 8pm.

Author Alafair Burke at Murder by the Book | FREE – The best-selling author discusses her latest novel, The Note with Crime by the Book’s Abby Endler. 6:30pm.

Indigenous Faith Practices: Vietnamese Folk Religion at MFAH – Houston faith leaders from different spiritual traditions come together for an engaging conversation exploring how beliefs connect with the objects and themes. Included with $10 admission. 6:30pm.

Friends Trivia at Lake Houston Brewery | No Cover – Test your knowledge of all things Central Perk and beyond by the lake over some brews. 6:30pm.

Candlelight Concert: Mozart, Bach & Timeless Composers at the Bell Tower on 34th – Take in a live concert by candlelight as the Listeso String Quartet performs classic works from history’s legendary composers. $45 and up. 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

Ronny Quevedo Artist Talk at the Menil Collection | FREE – The artist talks about the inspiration and ideas behind his wall drawing, C A R A A C A R A, 2024, the sixth in an ongoing series of ephemeral, site-specific installations at the Menil Drawing Institute. 7pm.

Author Gregg Jones at Asia Society Texas | FREE with RSVP – Jones discusses his latest book, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II, telling the story of war hero Ben Kuroki, the only Japanese American in the U.S. Army Air Forces to serve in combat operations in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific theater during World War II. 7pm.

Kill Dyll in Concert at White Oak Music Hall  – Known for a genre-bending style blending everything from hip-hop to pop, the artist is known for songs like “JFK,” “God’s Failed Experiment” and “Cat Nap.” $20. 7pm.

Kindred Stories: Author Irvin Weathersby, Jr. at Hogan Brown Community | FREE with RSVP – The cultural commentator discusses his book, In Open Contempt, which explores the specter of white supremacy in our art, monuments, and public spaces, and its effects on our society. 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 where you’ll be paired with your table mates based on your advance questionnaire. $21 entry; food and drink paid after the meal. 7pm.

Old School R&B Night in Houston at Caps Supper Club & Bar – Groove to timeless hits and soulful rhythms that’ll take you back in time as you enjoy nostalgic vibes, delicious food and drinks. $7 and up. 7:30pm to 11:30pm.

Karaoke Night at True Anomaly Brewing | No Cover – The national award-winning brewery in EaDo hosts its weekly night of karaoke in the barrel room. 8pm to 11pm.

Friday, January 10, 2025

Now That’s What I Call My 30s: An Early Night Dance Party at Warehouse Live | No Cover – The Midtown club hosts an evening of dancing and music designed to have you grooving to your faves – and be home before bedtime. 6pm.

Score for Transitional Times at the Moody Center for the Arts | FREE with RSVP – The Rice campus art center hosts a dance performance and installation by Hope Mohr and Ranu Mukherjee inspired by the forthcoming exhibition, Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice. 6pm to 8pm.

Fries Opening Reception at Box 13 Art Space | FREE – Be among the first to see an interactive ceramic exhibition by artist Michael Guerra Foerster that wrestles with identity and self actualization. 6pm to 9pm.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at The Bell Tower on 34th – Hear the music of beloved animated films created by Japan’s Studio Ghibli performed on strings by candlelight, with a playlist pulling from favorite films like Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and My Neighbour Totoro. $60 and up. 6:30pm.

Dining in the Dark: A Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures – Savor a secret three-course meal while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. Meals include an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Select a meat, fish or vegan menu when booking your spot. Future dates available. $64. 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

16th Annual BowiElvis Fest at Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar – The annual music fest and party returns, now in the Heights, honoring the 2 music legends who almost have a shared birthday Catch tribute tunes from bands, burlesque, food, birthday cake, a costume contest, prizes and more. $25 and up. 6:30pm to midnight.

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at House of Blues – The world’s top Michael Jackson tribute returns to HTX on its 20th anniversary tour performing The King of Pop’s best-known songs. $19 and up. 7pm.

Sketch ‘Em All: A Pokémon Art Show at Insomnia Gallery in Hardy & Nance Studios | FREE – Celebrate almost 30 years of the expansive kingdom of monsters as Houston artists pay homage to their favorites. Expect music, chill vibes, a food truck, and free beer from local breweries. 7pm to 10pm.

Laudate Dominum at Harmonia Stellarum Houston – In 1779, Mozart became organist at the court and cathedral of Salzburg’s archbishop Colloredo. Among the few compositions he created then will be performed, along with his Organ Solo Mass. 7:30pm.

Terry Allen with Jo Harvey Allen Live at the Grand 1894 Opera House – Coinciding with Art Week Galveston, the songwriter, visual and recording artist, and playwright performs songs from his albums, shares stories, and will be joined by his wife, performer and poet Jo Harvey Allen. $35 and up. 8pm.

The Taylor Party: Taylor Night at White Oak Music Hall – Shake it off at the touring evening of Swifties, singing and dancing through all of Taylor’s iconic Eras. $15 and up. 8pm.

​​The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show featuring local talents and a special guest in elaborate costumes, high production quality and more. Future dates available. $35 includes your first drink. 8pm and 10pm.

East of Eado in Concert at the Continental Club – Catch the band that’s had an incredible ascent to popularity over the last 18 months, thanks to two EP releases with songs like “Ghost Motion” and “Ocean Waves.” $10 and up. 8:30pm.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Metallica at Majestic Metro – The Listeso String Quartet performs Metallica classics like “Nothing Else Matters,” “One,” and “Enter Sandman” on strings by the glow of candlelight at the enchanting venue in Garden Oaks. $60 and up. 8:30pm.

Capricorn Birthday Bash Sip & Paint at Belle Station – The Midtown bar invites you to unleash your inner artist while sipping on your favorite drinks. Suitable for all artistic levels. $18 and up. 9pm.

Mia Borders in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – The New Orleans native, heralded locally and nationally as one of the city’s best talents, brings her powerhouse vocals to HTX. $30 and up. 9:30pm.

Payton Howie at Rowdy’s Dance Hall – The Texas singer, recently nominated for New Female Vocalist of the Year by Texas Regional Radio, brings her country music act to Spring in a live performance. $12 and up. 10pm.

Moojo Live Set at Noto – The French DJ comes to Houston to spin an eclectic mix of original songs inspired by TV shows and movies blended with timeless gems. $10 and up. 10pm to 2am.

Maxi Meraki DJ Set at Bauhaus – Belgian-born Maxi Meraki makes his Bauhaus debut, spinning electronic sounds into the morning. 10pm to 2am.

Things to Do on Saturday, January 11 & Sunday, January 12, 2025

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