Updated: Friday, July 31, 2020 at 3pm.
Find the perfect things to do in Houston this Weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2, 2020.
Fill up your beer fridge with loads of local craft goodness in the Houston Beer Run, delight in a family-friendly, outdoor movie screening; shop fine art at an artisan night market in the Heights; give back by giving blood to help fellow Houstonians; excite the kiddos with a four-day camp rooted in the history of flight; and more.
In addition to these great events, check back in the coming days, as more are sure to get added. If you know of a virtual event, please email us at events@365houston.com with a link to the official event details.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2, 2020.
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Things to Do All Weekend
- Landing Theatre Company presents New American Voices Playwriting Festival: Virtual Edition | Daily – Tune in to catch virtual productions of four new American plays from some of the top emerging playwrights in the country. Industry-minded folks will also want to tune in for the free discussion panels covering challenges and opportunities facing live theater today. Times vary.
- Love & Make’s In-Person DIY Workshops in Rice Village | Thursday and Friday – Try your hands at making your own candles, fragrances, virtual candle and soap making workshops, and more at the popular headquarters for stylish do-it-yourself crafting and gifting in Rice Village. Times and prices vary.
- #BlackLivesMatter – Time for Change! Virtual Exhibition at ArchwayGallery.com | Ends Friday | FREE to view – Browse paintings, illustrations, photography, fashion, and more from multiple Archway Gallery member artists in the final day of this online exhibition inspired by the current civil rights movement against racism.
- Save Texas Breweries: 10 Houston Beer Runs Around Greater Houston | Friday to Sunday – Grab a buddy and go on an old school day drive around your favorite or least known corner of the region, picking up beer and merch’ to-go from local craft breweries who’ve had to close their tap rooms. Each route is concentrated in a geographical corner of the metro and has four to six stops, where you can spread the love and pick up some liquid cheer to-go. Times vary.
- Kendra Scott Summer Spectacular Sale Around Houston | Friday to Sunday – Take advantage of Kendra Scott’s deepest discounts ever, including markdowns of up to 70% and added discounts for volume purchases, online at out their seven locations around Greater Houston. The sale lasts through Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
- Houston Restaurant Weeks 2020 Around Greater Houston | Starts Saturday – H-Town’s ever-popular monthlong dining event returns, complete with a new takeout option, offering up multi-course, fixed price menus at almost 200 establishments around Greater Houston. $20 lunches and brunches; $35 or $45 for dinners.
- Mohammad Ali Bhatti’s Roots to Revolution exhibition at Archway Gallery | Starts Saturday | FREE – Get your first look at Archway’s August exhibit, on view in the gallery itself. The show will be on view on weekends and by appointment for small groups through Thursday, September 3, 2020. 1pm to 5pm both days.
- Dining “Out” at Home in Houston: Must Try Takeout Meals & Dishes | Daily – Discover our favorite picks for delicious H-Town takeout spots for breakfast, tacos, vegan dishes, barbecue, desserts, lunch, sandwiches, burgers, locally-crafted beer, and many more.
- Fight to the Finish – 1945: The Final Year at Lone Star Flight Museum | Daily – Explore how Allied forces took to the air to bring an end to World War II and get a look at a collection of original war effort posters at this exhibition, open for summer and fall 2020. Times vary.
- Houston Street Art Explorations with Houston Mural Map | Daily | FREE – Find your favorite Houston murals or street art (online or socially distanced) with the newly launched Houston Mural Map website, featuring more than 850 murals pinned to an easy-to-navigate map.
- Stages Repertory Theatre presents Pieces of the Moon: Radio Play Live Stream | Daily | FREE – Blast off on an exploration of two Americas, as told through the true stories of Apollo 11’s three astronauts and the magnificent artistry of Gil Scott-Heron in an audio play, airing three times daily. Times vary.
- What’s New to Watch and New to Listen to This Week | Daily – Check out the latest shows and music you can check out this week.
- More Things To Do at Home | Daily | Many FREE – If you’re still looking to stay in, then you can tap into our wide-ranging lists of things you can do at home.
- Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources– Find face masks, more information about best practices, how you can help, and other details about response to COVID-19.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
- Discovery Green presents Online: Houston Animal Encounter with Wildlife Center of Texas on Facebook Live | FREE – Get an up-close look at magnificent creatures like the Barn owl, red-tailed hawk and others in an online presentation that will also share tips about how to co-exist peacefully with these fine-feathered friends. 10:30am to 11:30am.
- Harris County Public Library presents A Talk and Q&A with Picture Book author Chris Barton on Facebook Live | FREE – Tune into HCPL’s Facebook page for a fun talk from award-winning picture book author Chris Barton about his books and his experiences as an author. 11am to 11:30am.
- Asia Society Texas Center & Harris County Public Library presents Gloria Chao & Addie Tsai: YA Authors in Conversation on Facebook Live | FREE – Take in a talk from young adult authors Gloria Chao and Addie Tsai, as they discuss their most recent books and what it takes to write coming-of-age stories. Stick around after the discussion for a Q&A. 2pm to 3pm.
- Bayou Land Conservancy presents Ask an Ecologist on Facebook Live | FREE – This weekly series invites those with a nagging nature question to send in your query for guest ecologists to tackle. Tune into the Facebook page for the Q&A. 3pm.
- Houston Dash: NWSL Challenge Cup Champs Drive-Thru Celebration at BBVA Stadium | FREE – Join a reverse championship parade to celebrate the National Women’s Soccer League champions, the Houston Dash, at a drive-through saluting the team and coaches at BBVA Stadium. 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
- Bingo on the Lawn at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Hit the lawn for a fun-filled, family-friendly night of socially distanced bingo, complete with prizes and more. $25; $20 for members; $10 for ages 17 and under. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Do Something Trivia presents Virtual Charity Trivia Night on Zoom – Team up with as many as six people for an evening of virtual trivia to support the work of Sam Houston Trails Coalition. Suggested donation of $25. 7pm to 9pm.
- 14 Pews’ Anti-Racist Book Club on Zoom | FREE – Featuring Robin Diangelo’s book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, 14 Pews launches a monthly Anti-Racist Book Club discussion group. Participants are required to have read the book. 7pm to 9pm.
- 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, July 31, 2020
- Memorial City presents Kidtastic: Storytime with Jana Banana on Facebook Live | FREE – Featuring Ms. Jana Banana, kiddos can tune in as Jana acts out some of her favorite stories in a 30-minute show. 10am to 10:30am.
- Harris County Public Library presents Spoken Word Workshop: Hip Hop Roots in Storytelling Pt. II on Microsoft Teams | FREE – Write a rhyme or two at this 90-minute hip-hop workshop from former Poet Laureate, Deborah D.E.E.P Mouton. This online event is recommended for ages 13 and up. 2pm to 3:30pm.
- Friday Night Date Night Package To-Go from Backstreet Café – Plan a date night at home with a lip-smacking meal from Houston dining mainstay Backstreet Café, with watermelon salad, short ribs, and a choice of dessert. $68. Order in advance, pickup from 3pm to 9pm.
- Da Camera & Harris County Public Library presents Da Camera: On Virginia Woolf on Facebook Live | FREE – Join Da Camera pianist Sarah Rothenberg when she discusses Virginia Woolf’s life and diary. The discussion will also include a performance of Dominick Argento’s Pulitzer Prize-winning song cycle, From The Diary of Virginia Woolf. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Whiplash Drive-In Movie Screening at Shady Acres Saloon – Catch a live screening of the 2014 film that won actor J.K. Simmons an Oscar, from the safety of your car, at this week’s edition of the new live-music inspired music series from the Best Little Drive-In in HTX. Rescheduled from last weekend. $30 per vehicle. 7:45pm and 9:50pm.
- Cone Man Running’s Murder on the Deep Blue Sea Interactive Murder Mystery on YouTube Live | FREE with RSVP – Catch a live, interactive whodunit video conference performance, where you can weigh in with your own questions for the suspects in YouTube comments. 8pm.
- Opera on Tap Houston and Goethe Pop Up Houston presents Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Celebration on Facebook Live | FREE – Enjoy a special celebration commemorating Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a performance of pre-recorded art songs and arias from the celebrated composer, as well as performances by local musicians paying tribute to other notable German composers. 8pm to 9pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks on ATT Sportsnet-SW & ESPN – The first in an eight-game series to determine playoff seeds, the Rockets return to the court to take on rivals from Dallas, live from the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida. 8pm to 10pm.
- Classic Numbers Friday Live Stream on Twitch | FREE – Numbers’ popular virtual dance night continues, spinning ’80s, goth, industrial, new wave, and other favorites. 9:30pm to 1am.
- 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.
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