Plan Your Weekend: March 16 to 19, 2023

Things to Do
All Weekend Long

• 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at NRG Park | Daily | Final Weekend – Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready for a Texas-sized good time. Houston’s signature annual event comes to a close over the weekend, offering one last chance to enjoy carnival bites, live music, rides, a petting zoo, market shopping, a wine garden, agriculture demonstrations and more. You can also catch performers like Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton, Brad Paisley and the Sunday finale concert from Luke Bryan. NRG Park admission is $20 for ages 13 and up; $10 for ages 3 to 12; free for ages 2 and under. Carnival rides, rodeo and concert admission is an additional cost. 10am to midnight; rodeo and concert performances begin at 6:45pm; 3:45pm on weekends.
• Moon 2 Mars Festival at Space Center Houston | Daily – The week-long celebration of space and NASA’s Artemis missions comes to a close with four days of headlining concerts from American Idol winner David Cook on Thursday; alt-rockers Sister Hazel on Friday; Grammy-winning artist Rick Springfield on Saturday; and Bidi Bidi Banda, a Selena tribute band, on Sunday afternoon. $44.95 and up; $39.95 for ages 4 to 11; free for ages 3 and under. Concerts at 5:30pm; Sunday at 3pm.
• 7th Annual Houston Latino Film Festival at MATCH | Daily – The annual film festival promoting Latino culture among Latinos and other communities has culled nearly 500 worldwide submissions down to an exciting festival lineup that features more than 70 short and feature-length films. Across MATCH’s several stages, the film festival will screen throughout five days, with several screenings accompanied by the filmmakers and directors in attendance. Single screenings are $14; all access passes are $55, $40 for students. Prices increase at the door. Times vary.
• Spring Break at Houston Toy Museum | Thursday & Friday – Houston’s newest museum, located in the heart of the Heights, offers special Spring Break pricing for kids, plus extended hours and gift shop discounts. Kids pay their own age; $18 for ages 13 and up. 10am to 6pm daily.
• Spring Break at Lone Star Flight Museum | Thursday to Saturday – Take flight all week long with daily activities at the aviation museum that include aircraft displays, talks with pilots and mechanics, hands-on demonstrations, NASA Day on Thursday, drones and more. $18; $15 for ages 12 to 17; $12 for ages 4 to 11; free for ages 3 and under. 10am to 5pm.
• Main Street Theater for Youth presents Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus the Musical at MATCH | Thursday to Saturday – This crowd-pleasing musical based on the popular children’s book explores what happens when a bus driver takes a break and an enthusiastic but odd volunteer steps in to take over. $18 and up. Daily at 1:30pm; Saturday at 10:30am and 1:30pm.
• The Savannah Bananas at Constellation Field | Thursday to Saturday – The viral sensations on the diamond, the Savannah Bananas bring three days of exhibition baseball fun that incorporates hilarious antics, TikTok dances, and more for an unforgettable night at the ballpark. Tickets are sold out at the venue, but you may find hard-to-find tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm daily.

Savannah Bananas
Constellation Field
^{Thursday to Saturday}

The viral sensations on the diamond, the Savannah Bananas bring three days of exhibition baseball fun that incorporates hilarious antics, TikTok dances, and more for an unforgettable night at the ballpark.

Resale Tickets Only | 7pm

• St. Paddy’s Pub Party & Crawfish Boil at SpindleTap Brewery | Friday & Saturday | No Cover – This family-friendly two-day party features Irish toasts on the hour, a crawfish boil, beer specials, table games and more. 11am to 10pm.
• 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Extravaganza at McIntyre’s Downtown | Friday & Saturday | No Cover – The Downtown drinkery offers three stories of partying along the bayou with festivities that include live music, DJs and more. 11am to 2am. 
• Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Midtown | Friday & Saturday – This annual pub crawl (not to be confused with Lucky’s Pub’s Minute Maid bash) will send festive crawlers through seven pit stops in Midtown, kicking off from the check-in at Front Porch Pub. Once you make your way through, swing by Playground for the official after party that kicks off at 10pm. $20 and up. 4pm to Midnight. 
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Carlos Santos at Rudyard’s | Friday & Saturday – The comedian, most recently seen in a lead role on Netflix’s Gentefied, performs live on the upstairs stage at the Montrose pub. $17 and up. 7pm and 9pm. 
• 20th Annual Seabrook Lucky Trails Celebration at Rex Meador Park | Friday to Sunday – The all-levels and all ages race weekend, including the “Luckiest Marathon in Texas”, returns to Seabrook for the 20th year, filled with a Kids K, 2 days of 5Ks and half marathons, a quarter-length and full marathon, plus a 4-person relay race. St. Pat’s costumes are encouraged and the after party will boast a costume contest, green beer, great food, and more. Times vary.
• Houston Symphony presents Let’s Misbehave: The Music of Cole Porter at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Tony DeSare and his guests Bria Skonberg and John Manzari offer their take on timeless Cole Porter classics such as “Night and Day,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top” and more. $35 and up. Times vary.
• Comedian Carlos Ballarta at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – The Mexico City comic can be seen recently in his Spanish-language Netflix special, Falso Profeta, and now takes the Improv stage for a weekend of his signature comedy and intuitive insights. This set will be performed in Spanish. $60 for 2, and up. Times vary.
• Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center | Friday & Sunday – The Pelicans from down I-10 find their way to H-Town for back-to-back games in Downtown over the weekend. $25 and up. Friday 7pm; Sunday 6pm.
• 45th Corvette Chevy Expo at the Galveston Island Convention Center | Saturday & Sunday – Check out stock, modified, pro-street, and custom cars and trucks, DJs and live entertainment, vendors, a swap meet and a craft show at this two-day event. $13 and up. Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm.
• 19th Houston Jewish Film Festival at the Evelyn R. Rubenstein JCC | Saturday & Sunday – The popular festival kicks off this weekend, ushering in a series of entertaining and exceptional award-winning films that showcase Jewish lives and stories. This event runs through Thursday, March 30. Individual screenings are $15 and up; pick-three films is available for $41. Times vary.
• Spring Vibe Market at Post Houston | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – This two-day artisan showcase lets you shop unique items from more than 300 vendors while enjoying complimentary cocktails, photo ops, music and more. 11am to 5pm.

Ongoing Live Theater & Performing Arts in Houston

• Stages presents The Bride Or: Does This Dress Make Me Look Married? at the Gordy | Daily | Ongoing – Beloved to Houston audiences for her role as Sister in Late Night Catechism, Denise Fennell offers her unique perspective on the institution of marriage. Mere hours before her wedding, a bride of a certain age questions everything, including whether she should get married at all. This production runs through Sunday, May 14. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Cowboy Bob at Alley Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – Loosely based on the story of Texas bankrobber Peggy Jo, this world premiere explores a Texas legend with genre-bending music. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Stages presents cullud wattah at the Gordy | Daily | Ongoing – This multi-generational saga unfolds against the backdrop of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The New York Times called it “haunting and eye-opening.” It follows a family’s quest for justice, going up against powerful entities, and how that quest could be its undoing. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Dirt Dogs Theatre presents Misery at MATCH | Thursday to Saturday | Final Weekend – Based on the Stephen King novel, this play follows the story of a romance novelist rescued by his “number-one fan.” When she finds out he’s about to kill off her favorite character, she holds him hostage. $30. Showtimes vary.

St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break & More Destinations

• St. Patrick’s Day Parties in Houston – Grab your green and head out to one of more than a dozen St. Patty’s parties happening across Houston.
• St. Patrick’s Day Food & Drink Specials in Greater Houston – Check out our picks for 10 of the city’s best food and drink specials taking place on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17.
• Spring Break Things to Do for Kids & Families in Greater Houston – Pack your Spring Break week with our picks for things to do with kids and families in Houston.
• Where to Eat Crawfish in Greater Houston – Make your shucking plans for mudbug season with our guide to more than 60 restaurants, bars and breweries that boil down throughout the season.
• Limited Time Museum Exhibits & Art Installations Around Greater Houston | Daily | Many FREE – Explore the many striking, stunning, and diverse exhibits exploring history, science, art, culture, and creativity around the Greater Houston metro area.

• Kids Pizza Party at Central Market – The Central Market Cooking School hosts this events for ages 7 to 9, where they’ll make their own pizza dough to turn into a tasty pie. $55. 10am to noon.
• Going Bananas Celebration & Scavenger Hunt at Sugar Land Town Square | Thursday, March 16 | FREE – Find bananas hidden around Sugar Land Town Square and you might win tickets to see the Savannah Bananas Exhibition Game, plus tickets to Space Cowboy games, shows at Smart Financial Centre, and more. Plus, see the unveiling of Shelbi Nicole‘s bananas-inspired pavement art, meet and greet some of the Savannah Bananas themselves, and more. 11am; scavenger hunt check-in starts at 10:30am.
• Mad Science Workshop at City Place | FREE – At this Spring shopping destination, kiddos will get a fun hands-on look at the science behind a series of chemistry, physics and nature experiments. 1pm to 2pm.
• Country Music Dance Lessons at Understory | FREE – Love Dance HTX will have you two-steppin’ in no time at the Downtown foodie destination, offering lessons for all skill levels that you can take with you to party at the Rodeo. 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
• 2023 Core Exhibition: The Opening at Glassell School of Art | FREE – In conjunction with MFAH’s annual core residency exhibition, artist-in-residence Erin Holland performs an original work based on 10 years of correspondence with her father. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Dinner with Uncle Nearest at Hull & Oak at the Laura Hotel – This evening event in Downtown features a three-course dinner with whiskey pairings from Uncle Nearest Distillery. $95 per person. 7pm to 9pm.
• Throwback Thursday Workout at Midtown Park | FREE – Music from the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s will keep you pumped while you take part in this full-body workout suitable for all fitness levels. 7:30pm.

Rodeo: Chris Stapleton
NRG Stadium
^{Thursday, March 16}

The country music superstar with hits like “Broken Halos” and “Tennessee Whiskey” returns to Rodeo for the fifth time.

$25 and up | 9pm

• New Order in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The new wave synth pop band from England comes to Houston for a set on the 713 stage. $99 and up. 8pm.
• Mike & the Moonpies in Concert at Dosey Doe: the Big Barn – The Americana five-piece performs live in the Woodlands, drawing from their recent 2021 release, One to Grown On. $20 and up. 8:30pm.
• RodeoHouston: Chris Stapleton in Concert at NRG Stadium – The country music superstar with hits like “Broken Halos” and “Tennessee Whiskey” returns to Rodeo for the fifth time. $25 and up, but you may find better, cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 9pm.
• Teachers Gone Bad at Houston Improv – Teachers head to the Spring Branch comedy club to share their hilarious stories about embarrassing and school-related incidents in this no holds-barred evening. $45 and up. 9pm.
• Kulture Klub at Rise Rooftop – DJ performances, dancing and more highlight the fun in this first edition of Kulture Klub at the Midtown rooftop. $20 and up. 10pm to 2am.
• Karaoke Night at the Secret Group | No Cover – Unleash your inner rock star and sing all night long at the East Downtown comedy club. Plus, find your courage with evening drink specials. 10pm to 2am.

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