Saturday, July 26, 2025
First Annual Galveston Pickleball Championship at McGuire-Dent Recreation Center – Prove your pickleball prowess in a morning tourney featuring single-elimination rounds. Teams are also invited to a Friday happy hour at Beerfoot Craft & Draft. $35+. 8am to noon.
Morning Sessions Volume 003 at The Mood Room | FREE with Early RSVP – The upbeat coffee and cocktail bar behind the Ironworks in Second Wards welcomes a morning, midday mashup with drinks, global music, run club, and more. 10am to 3pm.
Friends of Maud Marks Library Book Sale – Explore a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, plus kids books and paperbacks. 10am to 4pm.
Main Street Theater for Youth: Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in A Play at MATCH | Last Day – Mo Willems’ beloved best friend duo, Elephant and Piggie combine forces to put on a hilarious show. Pre-K+. $32+. 10:30am and 1:30pm.
Basement to Attic Tour of Bishop’s Palace – See one of Galveston’s most-loved historic homes on a guided tour exploring the home’s history and relationship to the island. $40. 11am.
Astros Mercado at The Esplanade on Navigation | FREE – This shopping event features plenty of Astros spirit, photo ops and more. 11am to 4pm.
Vintage Toy & Doll Show at Houston Toy Museum – Girls toys take center stage, with an array of vintage dolls of all eras on display—Barbies, Bratz, Monster High, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s pop culture-inspired goods—plus 20+ Texas doll community vendors. $5 includes museum admission; free ages 13 and under. 11am to 5pm.
Boo’s Burgers Opening on Navigation Boulevard | No Cover – The popular H-Town burger pop-up created by self-taught Chef Joseph Boudreaux opens officially opens its first brick-and-mortar location to the public, with Ice House Radio providing tunes, and giveaways from Equal Parts Brewing and Topo Chico. Noon to 9pm.
Layering Textures at CAMH | FREE – Be inspired by the exhibition Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe and layer decorative paper and found objects to create a unique textured collage. 1pm to 4pm.
Shark Week at The Admiralty | No Cover – The ocean-forward Galveston gift shop welcomes a Texas A&M shark scientist who tags the creatures with Fahlo bracelets at an event with giveaways and goodies. 1pm to 4pm.
Summer in Capri at Pizaro’s Pizza | No Cover – Savor the flavors of Italy’s Amalfi coast at an afternoon of music, delicious food and good vibes at the West Gray restaurant. 1pm to 5pm.
VHS Swap Meet at Equal Parts Brewing | No Cover – Expect around 3 dozen local tape heads and collectors buying, selling and swapping VHS, Betamax, DVDs, vinyl records, posters, toys and more. 2pm to 6pm.
Houston Symphony: The Music of Journey at The Hobby Center – The symphony pays tribute to the band’s greatest hits, including “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Open Arms.” $67+. 2pm and 7:30pm.
DaCamera Young Artists Concert at HCCC | FREE – Inspired by Sonya Clark’s exhibition We Are Each Other, DaCamera Young Artists perform a concert at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft in Midtown. 3pm.
Craft Session at Loose Cannon – Sip in-fused drinks and paint or sticker by numbers at a hands-on crafting session at the Spring Branch bar. Prices TBA. 3pm.
Silent Reading Party at Blue Willow Bookshop | FREE – Mix and mingle, then settle in with a book. 3pm.
Foraging: Taste a Bite of Nature at the Houston Botanic Garden – Embark on a guided foraging journey discovering indigenous flora, learning about the plants’ medicinal and culinary uses. $12+. 5:30pm.
Beats on the Beach: Live Music & Fireworks at Moody Gardens – Make a summer night of it at a family-friendly evening of live music by Citywide Funk, dancing and beachfront fireworks. Prices vary. 5:30pm to 9:30pm.
Architects in Concert at House of Blues – The metalcore band from Brighton, England comes to Houston on their North American Tour. $58+. 6pm.
Ballyhoo Summer 2025 at The Secret Group – Ballyhoo headlines a night of music also featuring Cydeways and Beachfly in EaDo. $31+. 7pm.
Karaoke Night: Saturday Mic Fever at The Docks at Post Houston | FREE – Join a special Saturday night karaoke under the glistening disco ball installation at the Docks behind Post. 7pm to 10pm.
Vinyl Record Pop-Up at the Finn – Experience a pop-up with DJ Good Grief, along with eclectic drinks at the Downtown cocktail lounge. 7pm to 11pm.
The Spirit of Punjab: A Folk Music Journey with Riyaaz Qawwali at Asia Society Texas Center – Celebrate the rich heritage of Punjabi Sufi music, featuring centuries-old folk songs with contemporary works. $30. 7pm.
Comedian Mo Amer at The Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues – Houston’s beloved comic performs an impromptu set to hone his material for an upcoming Netflix special taping. $52+. 7:30pm.
Strand Summer Series: Jaws Movie Screening at Hendley Green | FREE – Mark the 50th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster (PG, 1975) at an outdoor screening in historic downtown Galveston. 8pm.
Westend DJ Set at Bauhaus – The NYC-based DJ makes his long-awaited return to Downtown. $20+. 9pm to 4am.
Ficheras Latin Band & Burlesque at Social Beer Garden | No Cover – Get ready for a night of sultry Latin rhythms and captivating burlesque performances at the Midtown spot. 10pm.
Rauw Alejandro in Concert at Noto – Get ready for a night of reggaeton, Latin hits, classics, and perreo when the Puerto Rican singer makes a stop in Houston for a live show. $7+. 10pm.
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at 1904 GH&H Depot | FREE – Get your Sunday started out right at the market dedicated to connecting good folks with good food and each other. Shoppers of all ages can mingle and find fresh local produce, croissants, coffee, spices, meat, eggs, and more. 9am to noon.
Harvest Celebration Grape Stomp at Chapelton Vineyards – Schedule a time to take a vineyard tour and stomp some grapes at the Washington, Texas winery—northeast of Brenham. $105+. 11am to 4pm.
Nightmare Book Market: Pearls & Portals Pop-Up Market at The Decoy | FREE – Ghoulish vibes meet beachy dreams at a Spring Branch shopping event with a live DJ, volleyball, great drinks, and more. Noon to 5pm.
Plants ‘N Pints at Bad Astronaut Brewing Co. | No Cover – Sip on craft beer at a curated market featuring 20+ vendors offering plants, candles, art, handmade artisanal products and more. Noon to 5pm.
Paella Sunday at Mutiny in the Heights – Chef Eduardo Alcayaga slow-cooks his signature seasonal paella Valenciana on the patio for a laid-back summer afternoon. $38 paella plate, $15 optional Spanish wine pairing by the glass. Reservations required. 1pm and 4pm.
Dog Days Puppy Foam Party at Little Woodrow’s | No Cover – The Midtown outpost invites pooches and their parents for an afternoon of DJ tunes, drinks and bites, and—for the doggos—pup cup snacks and pools filled with foam for furry friends. 2pm to 8pm.
13th Anniversary Bash at Emmit’s Place | No Cover – The Meyerland neighborhood bar and live music HQ marks 13 years with a day of awesome music, barbecue, vendors and more. 2pm to 2am.
Walkabout Movie Screening at River Oaks Theatre – Catch Nicholas Roeg’s 1971 film about a brother and sister who learn to cope with the natural world when they’re abandoned in the Australian Outback. $12. 3:15pm.
Larry Gatlin in Concert at Main Street Crossing – Tomball’s live music destination welcomes the oldest of the 3 Gatlin brothers for an afternoon of classic hits and stories. $88+. 4pm.
M.O.D. in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The American crossover thrash band known for songs like “Don’t Feed the Bears” and “Spandex Enormity” performs live. $20+. 4pm.
Lego Build Party at Eureka Heights Brew Co. – Order your Lego set in advance and then show up to build it solo or with a friend at a social build party organized by Houston Toy Museum. $17+ for Lego sets. 4pm to 7pm.
Dr. Brady’s Oral Fixation Tour at House of Blues – The dentist turned comic brings real tales of dentistry to Downtown. $29+. 6:30pm.
The Fray in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The ‘00s favorites return to Houston celebrating their 2005 hit, and others, on the How To Save A Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour. $59+. 7pm.
Comedian Danny Jolles at Punch Line Houston – The actor and comic best known for his role on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend takes to the comedy stage to close out the weekend. $32+. 7pm.
The Blacksmith Screening with Boomtown Bass Band at Cullen Hall at UST | FREE – Houston’s own Boomtown Brass Band performs their original score for the 21-minute, 1922 Buster Keaton silent comedy classic. 7pm.
Comedian Sara Weinshenk at The Riot Comedy Club – The L.A.-based comic lights up the stage with her quirky, confident, and unapologetically original mix of personal storytelling, absurd observations, and fearless takes on modern life. $26+. 8pm.
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