Plan Your Weekend: March 24 to 27, 2022

Things to Do All Weekend Long

• Houston Latino Film Festival 2022 at MATCH | Daily – The sixth annual festival screens more than 80 features and short films across five days from emerging and established filmmakers based in the United States and Latin America. Screenings are $12; All Access passes are $45 and include access to all workshops, panels and film screenings. Times vary.
• Comedian Felipe Esparza at Houston Improv | Daily – The Mexican stand-up comic—and winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing—can be seen most recently in his 2020 Netflix special, Bad Decisions, and the network’s series, Gentefied. Now, he performs four straight nights of his hilarious material at the Improv. Tickets are sold by the table; $90 for 2 and up. Times vary.
• 47th Annual Houston Fishing Show at George R. Brown Convention Center | Daily – Gear up when the long-running Houston Fishing Show returns to Downtown, featuring everything you need—from rods and reels to boats and workshops—for your next fishing expedition. $15; $3 for ages 6 to 12. Times vary.
• Two Star Symphony at Montrose Collective | Friday & Saturday | FREE – The CAMHLAB artists-in-residence take to the new development near Montrose and Westheimer for a final performance of new works produced during their residency. 7pm to 8pm.
• Comedian Steve Gillespie at Rudyard’s British Pub | Friday & Saturday – The L.A. comedian, who most recently performed on Conan and topped the charts with his second album, Alive on State, performs back-to-back nights at the Montrose British pub. $15 and up. 7:30pm.
• Lyle Lovett & his Acoustic Group at the Grand 1894 Opera House | Friday & Saturday – The legendary Texas country musician (and Houston native) performs two nights at the Grand in Galveston, bringing a slew of his career-spanning hits to the stage. $30 and up. 8pm.
• 50th Bayou City Art Festival in Memorial Park | Friday to Sunday – Take to Memorial Park and stroll more than 300 artists and their unique works on display at the 50th celebration of the Bayou City Art Festival. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, live music and other family-friendly fun across three days. $15; $5 for ages 6 to 12. 10am to 6pm.
• Tomball German Heritage Festival at Historic Train Depot Plaza | Friday to Sunday | FREE – Get down at the annual German Festival in Tomball, featuring three days of live music, games and competitions, folk dances, dozens of local vendors, and plenty of polka. Times vary.
• Harbor Lantern Festival at Popfancy Dessert Bar | Friday to Sunday – The Bellaire sweets destination offers up an experience infused with a themed menu, live music, cosplay contest, games, photo-ops, and more. $2 reservations required. 1pm to 10pm daily. 
• College Baseball: Houston Cougars vs. Western Carolina University at Schroeder Park | Friday to Sunday – It’s Kids Weekend in this three-game series at the UH baseball field, where kids can also score a free replica jersey at the Saturday matchup. $10 and up for adults; $5 and up for ages under 12. Friday and Saturday 6:30pm; Sunday 1pm.
• Katy Home & Garden Show at Katy ISD Ag Center | Saturday & Sunday – Plot your next remodeling plan at this two-day show that features everything dedicated to home improvement, decor, landscapes and outdoor entertainment. In addition to the Spring Gift Market which will also take place, you can enjoy food sampling, special guests and more. $7; free for ages 12 and under. Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm.
• Crosby Zydeco Festival at Crosby Fairgrounds | Saturday & Sunday – In Crosby, catch back-to-back days of Zydeco celebration at this festival filled with live concerts, delicious foods, games, and more. Tickets are $25 each day; $5 for ages under 13. Doors at noon, performances start around 3pm.

More Destinations

• Larry Garmezy’s Stuck at Archway Gallery | Daily – Check out Garmezy’s clever, swimming pool-submerged and Downtown reflective photos on display at the Montrose Gallery. Times vary.
• Alley Theatre Exhibition at Heritage Society Museum | Daily – The Heritage Society Museum celebrates the 75th year of Alley Theatre productions with an exhibit that brims with props, set pieces and costumes of past performances. $5; $2 for ages 6 to 12. 10am to 4pm.
• Top Restaurant & Bar Patios in Houston | Daily – When the good weather hits, we’re picking from these dozen spots across Houston to enjoy the outdoors while dining, drinking and catching some stunning views.
• Outdoor Markets & Pop-Up Shopping Events Around Greater Houston | Daily | Most No Cover – With so many to choose from these days, you can browse, explore, and shop at one or all of Houston’s multiplying outdoor markets, many with live entertainment, food trucks, and other distractions.
• 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.

Ongoing Theater Shows & Arts Performances

Many plays, musicals, and other stage shows span multiple weeks. Scroll down to find new shows opening this week, then ongoing performances, followed by shows that are wrapping up this weekend.

• TUTS presents Come From Away at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts | Daily | Opening Weekend – On 9/11, airspace around the U.S. was closed, forcing the relocation of multiple planes. This is the extraordinary story of some of those planes, rerouted to a tiny Canadian town, and how, in the days that followed, uneasiness turned to trust and lasting friendships. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.
• 4th Wall Theatre Company presents Gloria at Spring Street Studios | Opens Thursday, March 24 | Opening Weekend – The first of 10 shows begins this weekend, when 4th Wall Theatre presents this workplace comedy that follows the adventures of an ambitious group of editorial assistants at a notorious New York magazine. $32 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Sense & Sensibility at Alley Theatre | Daily | Ongoing Show – A fresh look at Jane Austen’s deep and humorous classic—with surprising modern relevance—follows the story of sisters Marianne and Elinor Dashwood, left socially vulnerable in the wake of their father’s death. $30 and up. Showtimes vary.

Tickets to Houston Pro Sports Games

• Houston Rockets at Toyota Center | 2022 Tickets on Sale | Sponsored − Save on 2022 Rockets games with cheaper, better or hard-to-find seats on the online resale market.
• Houston Dynamo at PNC Stadium | 2022 Tickets on Sale | Sponsored − Save on 2022 Dynamo games with cheaper, better or hard-to-find seats on the online resale market.

• Houston Art Car Parade Kickoff Party at the Ion | FREE – Ahead of the annual Art Car Parade on Saturday, April 9, you can get a sneak peek at the cars featured in this year’s event, plus enjoy live music, light bites and beverages, and a tour of the new Ion Houston building. 6pm to 8pm.
• Core Program Lecture Series: Artist Jamal Cyrus at MFAH Glassell Studio | FREE – The multi-faceted Houston-based artist will talk about his work in collage, sculpture and assemblage as part of a lecture series presented at MFAH’s Glassell Studio on Montrose Boulevard. 7pm.
• Almond Blossom Festival Wine Dinner at Grotto – The Uptown Italian restaurant presents a 4-course menu crafted by Chef Ricky Cruz, paired with a curated wine selection. $80 per person. 7pm.
• Throwback Thursdays at The Rink at Discovery Green – Strap on a pair roller skates and hit the rink while DJ Mohawk Steve plays hits from decades past at this weekly event in Discovery Green. $12; includes skate rental. 7pm to 9pm.
• Subtronics in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The dubstep DJ from Philly stops by Downtown’s concert venue by the bayou to perform his latest work, Fractals, which released in January. $35 and up. 8pm.
• Ray Wylie Hubbard in Concert at the Heights Theater – The legendary Texas country singer-songwriter plays a night in the Heights, joined by opener Kelley Mickwee. $26 and up. 8pm.
• Kyle in Concert at House of Blues – The rapper and frequent collaborator with hip-hop heavy hitters, Kyle arrives at House of Blues’ Bronze Peacock Room to perform songs from his latest album, 2022’s It’s Not So Bad. $32.50. 8pm.

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do are happening all weekend long. Scroll up and see our list, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.