Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, March 30 to Sunday, April 2, 2017.
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Get outside and follow your favorite golfers at the Shell Houston Open, bring the whole family to the Houston Children’s Festival or leave the kids at home and enjoy wine or whiskey samplings, catch a concert, celebrate 5 years of Underbelly and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, March 30 through Sunday, April 2, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston | Daily – Top golfers from around the world will compete for the title of the 2017 Shell Houston Open at The Golf Club of Houston. Tickets start at $45, not including ticket fees. Times vary daily.
- Five Course Love at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Follow five different couples in various stages of their relationship, all played by three actors, in this play at Stages Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $34; limited discounted $16.50 tickets available. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2:30pm.
- Eat in Midtown Dining Specials & Gift Card Giveaways | Daily – Take advantage of special prices and dining options at more than 20 popular restaurants around Midtown through the end of the month. Check-in and share photos on social media to be entered into a contest for restaurant gift cards worth up to $50. Offers vary by restaurant, day of the week, and time of day. Click here for full details.
- Footloose The Musical at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – Cut loose at one of HITS Theatre’s productions of Footloose The Musical at the Miller Outdoor Theatre amphitheater. 8pm nightly.
- Tomball German Heritage Festival | Friday to Sunday | FREE to Attend – Get a taste of Oktoberfest in March when the city of Tomball hosts this annual festival with four stages, German food, beer, street performers, vendors and more. Friday 6pm to 10pm; Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm.
- McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival in Downtown Houston | Saturday and Sunday – Bring the whole family out for games, celebrity and character appearances at the McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival. Tickets start at $10. 10:30am to 6:30pm both days.
- Texas Wine and Art Festival in Old Town Spring | Saturday and Sunday – Sip on vino from Texas wineries as you stroll the grounds sampling food and shopping goods from Texas artists and vendors at the Texas Wine and Art Festival. $25. Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Dynamo games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
- Hats in the Park at Hermann Park – Put on your best springtime hat and head to Hermann Park for this lunch that raises funds for the green space in the heart of the Museum District. Tickets start at $500, not including ticket fees. 11:30am.
- The Dog House Extravaganza at Bayou City Event Center – Check out custom made dog houses, bid on items at the silent auction, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres at this event that benefits New Hope Housing. Tickets start at $30, not including ticket fees. 6pm to 9pm.
- An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Symposium at Rothko Chapel – Hear the opening keynote address from Margaret Burnham followed by a reception to kick off this three-day symposium exploring human rights issues associated with the criminal justice system in the US. $10 suggested donation. 7pm.
- Turtle Races at Little Woodrow’s Midtown | FREE to Attend – Take a seat in the bleachers and cheer for your favorite turtle with you jam to a DJ set at the Little Woodrow’s Turtle Races. 8pm.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race: The Shady Tour at House of Blues – RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Bob the Drag Queen, Jinkx Monsoon, Kim Chi, Phi Phi O’Hara and more will take over House of Blues for this roast-style performance. $22.50; limited discounted $14 tickets available. 8pm.
- The EaDo Comedy Show at CSz Arena – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $9; limited comped and discounted $4 tickets available. 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 31, 2017
- Odell Canned Food Drive at Southern Goods – Get a cold beer from Odell Brewery when you bring five cans of food to Southern Goods in The Heights. There will be live music by Brad Asberg Band. There are also group dinner specials in exchange for canned food and cash donations to Houston Food Bank. 5pm to midnight.
- HTX Boss Babes Spring Market at Summer Street Studios | FREE to Attend – Shop a collection of goods from female makers, bloggers, entrepreneurs, and creatives at this pop-up shop at Summer Street. 6pm to 10pm.
- Lee Ann Womack in Concert at The Heights Theater – Grammy-winning artist Lee Ann Womack will bring her country tunes to The Heights Theater for this concert. Tickets start at $32, not including ticket fees. 7pm.
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- Luck of the Draw at DiverseWorks – Join other art enthusiasts for this “luck of the draw” art raffle with jazz music and drinks at DiverseWorks. Tickets start at $100. 7pm to 10pm.
- Double Trouble Concert at The Woodlands United Methodist Church – Experience the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra’s newly commissioned work titled “ROCOmoji” by Alexander Miller at this concert in The Woodlands. Tickets start at $15. 7:30pm.
- Emmanuel and Mijares in Concert at Toyota Center – Latin pop stars Emmanuel and Mijares will perform in Houston for the first time together when their Two’r Amigos Tour comes to Toyota Center. Tickets start at $100, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8:30pm.
- 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, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, 2017.
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