Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Jam out to your favorite bands at In Bloom Music Festival, celebrate German heritage in Tomball, raise funds in a floppy hat at Hats in the Park, cheer on a hilarious performance of Doomsday Wrestling, see Bon Jovi in concert at Toyota Center, climb the stairs of Houston’s tallest building, stuff your face with crawfish, and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Just Dance Live at Revention Music Center | Daily – Watch your favorite interactive dance game come to life, as more than 15 costumed dancers perform in Just Dance Live at Revention Music Center. Before the show starts, walk down the red carpet to the “Get Ready for It” zone, where you can transform yourself into a brightly colored character from the game. Tickets start at $23.50, but you may find limited discounted tickets. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets.
- The Exonerated at MATCH | Thursday and Friday – Experience a moving performance based on the true stories of six criminally convicted men and women wrongly sentenced to death in The Exonerated at MATCH. Tickets are $22 but you may find limited discounted tickets for $11. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm.
- TUTS presents Bright Star at the Hobby Center | Thursday to Saturday – Catch this new Broadway musical directed by Grammy-winners Steve Martin and Edie Brickell when the tour makes a two-week stop at Houston’s Hobby Center. Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption set in the American South during the 1920s and 1940s. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 2pm.
- The Merry Wives of Windsor at Queensbury Theatre | Thursday to Saturday – Watch and laugh along during this all-female production of the Shakespearean comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, when Boiling Point Players performs at Queensbury Theatre. In the play, Falstaff attempts to seduce two wealthy women of Windsor in hopes of stealing their fortune. However, the women quickly turn the tables on him, wreaking havoc throughout the city. Tickets are $20; limited discounted $10 tickets are available. 8:30pm every night.
- Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead at Theatre Suburbia | Friday and Saturday – Watch a mystery unfold as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson attempt to solve a slew of murders in Suburbia Theatre’s performance of Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead. Tickets are $16, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $8. 8:30pm.
- Register Now to play in a Sportsmonkey League | Friday through Sunday –Sportsmonkey, the premier sport and social club located in Houston, Katy, The Woodlands and Sugar Land, is offering adult intramural sport leagues for players of all levels. No matter what level you are, you can participate in sand volleyball, flag football, soccer, kickball, softball and more at participating locations. Prices vary per tournament. Times vary per location.
- Tomball German Heritage Festival in Old Town Tomball | Friday to Sunday – Eat, drink, and celebrate all things German at the German Heritage Festival in Old Town Tomball. Beer, wine, and plenty of food will be available for purchase, along with a petting zoo, live music, and more than 200 vendors. Friday 6pm to 10pm; Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm.
- Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park | Friday to Sunday – Appreciate the work of more than 300 artists spanning 19 disciplines during the three-day Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park. The annual event also features music, local food vendors, beverages, entertainment, and a creative zone for kids. 10am to 6pm every day.
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Blessington Farms | Saturday and Sunday – Bring the family for a festive day of Easter egg-hunting, strawberry-picking, hay rides and more at Blessington Farms’ Easter Eggstravaganza. After redeeming their eggs for candy and prizes, kids can also enjoy barrel trains, giant slides, and meet animals like chickens, goats, and camels. $20. 10am to 5pm.
- In Bloom Music Festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park | Saturday and Sunday – Boasting a new name and earlier dates, what was formerly Free Press Summer Fest is now In Bloom Music Festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park. This year’s lineup features more than 50 artists, including Incubus, Beck, and Martin Garrix. Tickets start at $79, but you may find cheaper or better tickets on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 11am both days.
- International Watermedia Exhibit 2018 at Watercolor Art Society | FREE | Saturday and Sunday – View and purchase the watercolor artwork of painters from across the globe at Watercolor Art Society’s International Watermedia Exhibit 2018. Watercolor demos and workshops are available throughout the month as part of the exhibition. Saturday 3pm to 6pm; Sunday 2pm to 4pm.
- Delicious Brunches Around Greater Houston | Saturday and Sunday – No matter what part of the city you live in, there’s a delicious brunch option near you. Click here to see our handy lists of Where to Brunch in Greater Houston, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Downtown, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, The Museum District, The East End, Memorial City, The Energy Corridor, Galveston, and many more.
- 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.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
- Hats in the Park at Hermann Park – Pop on a big, flowery hat to raise funds for Hermann Park and its daily volunteer and stewardship programs at Hats in the Park. Sip champagne during the opening reception in the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, then dine al-fresco on the Centennial Green. $500. 11:30am.
- Tai Chi by the Reflecting Pool at the Rothko Chapel – Join instructor Henderson Smith for a 1-hour Tai Chi class, held on the Rothko Chapel grounds near the reflecting pool. Suggested donation of $15. 5pm to 6pm.
- Disney Junior Dance Party Tour at Smart Financial Centre – Take the kids to see Mickey Mouse and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor and more of their favorite Disney characters during this interactive concert at Smart Financial Centre. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 6pm.
- Keels & Wheels Uncorked at the Bentley Showroom of Post Oak Motor Cars – Taste fine wines and food pairings from six of Houston’s best restaurants at the 23rd annual Keels & Wheels Uncorked fundraiser, which benefits Today’s Harbor for Children. Hosted by Master of Ceremonies and longtime radio personality Sam Malone, the fundraiser invites each restaurant to design a wine and food pairing inspired by an assigned classic automobile or vintage wooden boat. Guests can also participate in a live and silent auction. Tickets start at $75. 7pm to 10pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Pistons at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $22, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- The Bronze Gold Speakeasy at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Watch the dazzling Moonlight Dolls in a joint performance with the five-piece Bronze Gold Band at Prohibition Supper Club & Bar. You’ll see breathtaking aerial performances and dance numbers, accompanied by original musical arrangements. Tickets are $15, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $7.50. Click here for more information. 8pm.
- CSz presents The EaDo Comedy Show – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $8; limited comped and discounted $4 tickets available. 8pm.
- Thursday Night Dart Tourney at Rudyard’s British Pub – Play darts and win cash during the Houston Darts Associations’ weekly Blind Draw Doubles tournament at Rudyard’s British Pub. $7. 8pm.
- 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, March 23, 2018
- University of Houston Cougars vs. University of Memphis Tigers at Schroeder Park – Watch as the Cougars take the field to play the University of Memphis Tigers at Schroeder Park. Tickets start at $24, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:30pm.
- Doomsday Wrestling Live at Market Square Park | FREE – Hoot and holler while costumed wrestlers perform body slams and headlocks in an intentionally comedic wrestling match at Market Square Park. Enjoy lawn games and music from DJ Dayta prior to the show. 7pm.
- Mark C. Austin’s 41st Birthday Party & Charity Concert at The Heights Theater – Celebrate the local band manager Mark C. Austin’s birthday with music by Los Skarnales, Buxton, Vodi, and more and a silent auction with local art at The Heights Theater. All proceeds will benefit LifeGift of Houston. Tickets are $20. 7pm.
- Pop Shop America presents Watercolor + Salt Painting Art Class Houston in Energy Corridor – Learn how to add texture to your own watercolor creations at this BYOB Pop Shop America art class in the Energy Corridor. Participants will leave with a new artistic skill and professional-quality designed goods of their own design. $35. 7pm.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Movie Screening at Memorial City | FREE – Grab your mateys and enjoy a free outdoor screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales on The Square at Memorial City Mall. 7pm to 9pm.
- Sticky Fingers 4: A Sticker Art Show at Insomnia Gallery | FREE – Stick it to the man and shop for locally made stickers at Insomnia Gallery’s fourth installment of Sticky Fingers: A Sticker Art Show. Local street artists will present their own sticker designs available for purchase, and guests can enjoy light bites and refreshments from Eureka Heights. 7pm to 10pm.
- Sounds of Scotland at Smart Financial Centre – For one night only, see some of the world’s best bagpipers, drummers, and Highland dancers take the stage for Sounds of Scotland. This performance offers a rare and extraordinary glimpse into the best of Scottish music and dance. Tickets range from $30 to $60. 7:30pm.
- Broadway at the Box at The Music Box Theater – Experience a night of musical theater as performers The Great White Way return to The Music Box Theater. See Broadway classics from decades past, as well popular newcomers. Tickets are $29, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $14.50. 7:30pm.
- Flashlight Egg Hunt in The Woodlands – Light the way to candy and prizes during this after-dark Easter egg hunt in The Woodlands. Participants will receive a special snack and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Tickets start at $15. 7:45pm to 8:45pm.
- Bon Jovi in concert at Toyota Center – If you just want to live while you’re alive, don’t miss pop-rock icons Bon Jovi in concert at Toyota Center. In their fourth decade in the industry, the iconic group will stop in Houston as part of its This House Is Not For Sale tour. Tickets start at $29.50, but you might find cheaper or better tickets using the TicketNetwork online market. 7:30pm.
- The Houston Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Warehouse Live – Eat pancakes and listen to live music while viewing the work of more than 120 emerging artists during the Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Warehouse Live. Tickets start at $10. 8pm.
- Classic Numbers: Every Friday at Numbers Nightclub – Travel back to the ’80s with hits from The Smiths, The Cure, Blondie and more every Friday night at the always-eclectic Numbers Nightclub in Montrose. 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.
Things to Do on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, 2018.
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