Weekend Shortcuts
Saturday, March 10, 2018
- 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta at Buffalo Bayou Park – Race down 15 miles of the scenic Buffalo Bayou via kayak or canoe in the 46th annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta. Celebrate at the finish line with live zydeco music and food and drinks available for purchase. $50. 7am to 2pm.
- A Masters Session with the Pioneers of Skateboarding at North Houston Skatepark | FREE – Meet and skate alongside four skateboarding pioneers from the ‘70s and ‘80s at North Houston Skatepark. You’ll have two opportunities—one in the morning and one in the afternoon—for a two-hour session with Brad Bowman, Wally Inouye, Steve Olson, and Doug Saladino. 10am.
- The Market at Sawyer Yards | No Cover – Shop a curated selection of specialty foods, folk art, and artisan crafts during this market hosted by The Washington Avenue Arts District. 11am to 5pm.
- 21st Annual Irish Cook-off and Music Festival at Griff’s | No Cover – Snag free tastings as 18 teams compete in the 21st annual Irish Cook-off and Music Festival at Griff’s. Enjoy Irish stew, chili, chicken, desserts, and an Irish open dish while listening to live Irish music. 11am to 10pm.
- Alice! at Prohibition – Enter the fantastical world of Wonderland during Alice!, a newly adapted musical derived from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Arrive early for fun activities like face painting and balloon animals at Conservatory. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. Noon.
- 10 Year Anniversary Party at Southern Star Brewing Co. | No Cover – Celebrate 10 years of Southern Star Brewing with discounted craft beers, live music, a Bombshell Blonde look-alike contest, and prizes. To commemorate the occasion, Southern Star will release an imperial version of their popular IPA, Half Nelson. Noon to 10pm.
- Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver Whitecaps at BBVA Compass Stadium – Cheer on the Dynamo as they play the Whitecaps in a home game at BBVA Compass Stadium. Tickets start at $24, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 5pm.
- Houston Rodeo: Cody Johnson in Concert at NRG Park – Watch country singer Cody Johnson take the stage as part of the 2018 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo lineup. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Click here for more information. 6:45pm.
- Houston Rodeo-Themed Art Show at RockStar Gallery | FREE – RockStar Gallery presents their Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo-themed Art Show just in time for rodeo season. Show your Eventbrite ticket for this event and you can enter to win a Houston Rodeo carnival pack prize. 7pm to 10pm.
- Houston Rodeo: 2018 Go Tejano Committee Mariachi Invitational Showcase at Arena Theatre – See five professional mariachi bands from around Texas battle to earn their place in the semifinal and final competitions to be held at the Rodeo on Go Tejano Day on Sunday. This Saturday evening showcase will feature two rounds of competition. $35 to $45. 7pm to 10pm.
- Carmen at Jones Hall – Enjoy a minimalistic version of the classic tale of Carmen, with a theatrical performance from Madrid-based dance company Compañía Nacional de Danza and choreographer Johan Inger at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $34, but you may find limited discounted tickets starting at $17. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 7:30pm.
- Young Texas Artists Music Competition at Crighton Theatre – Watch local and international rising stars perform classical music at the Young Texas Artists Music Competition at Crighton Theatre in The Woodlands. Competitive categories include piano, voice, strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp, and guitar. Tickets start at $28. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- The Exonerated at MATCH – 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. 8pm.
- On Golden Pond at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston – See the classic American play, On Golden Pond, performed by Montana Repertory Theatre at The Grand 1894 Opera House. Written by Ernest Thompson, On Golden Pond explores themes of familial relationships, loss, and resolution. Tickets start at $25. 8pm.
- Los Lonely Boys and Los Lobos in Concert at House of Blues – Catch the popular American Chicano rock trio, Los Lonely Boys, in their performance at House of Blues. California-based rock group Los Lobos will open the show. Tickets start at $30. 8pm.
- Dope: The Headphone Experience (Silent Party) at Lion’s Heart Studios – Slap on a pair of headphones a get down to a wide selection of music from local DJs at Lion’s Heart Studios. Along with the headphone experience, you can enjoy live music performances, visual arrangements, and art exhibits. Tickets start at $25. 9pm.
- The Late Show: Bathtub Full of Gin at Prohibition Supperclub – You’re in for a sexy, booze-filled evening when the Moonlight Dolls take the stage for this 1920’s show at Prohibition Supperclub. Tickets start at $20, but limited, discounted $10 tickets are available. 11:30pm.
- 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.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
- East End Farmers Market | No Cover – Shop fresh fruits, veggies, and dairy products from seven local farms, along with other prepared foods and hand-crafted goods, at the East End Farmers Market on Navigation. 10am to 2pm.
- Free Play Sundays & All Day Happy Hour at Conservatory | No Cover – Get your game on for free while enjoying Conservatory’s all-day happy hour, including more than 60 types of draft beer, wine, and select whiskeys. 11am to 2pm.
- Eado Vintage Fest: 2nd Sundays | No Cover – Browse vintage clothing, antique furniture, decor, and handmade goods at this monthly festival in Eado. Noon to 6pm.
- Houston Rodeo: Calibre 50 in Concert at NRG Park – Celebrate Go Tejano Day with a concert from regional Mexican quartet Calibre 50 at the Houston Livestock & Rodeo. Tickets start at $18, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 3:45pm.
- University of Houston Cougars vs. San Diego Toreros at Schroeder Park – Watch as the Cougars take the field to play the San Diego Toreros at Schroeder Park. Tickets start at $24, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:30pm.
- PMT Pop Up: ’00s Cabaret at The Continental Club – Travel back to the first decade of the 2000s during Pitch Me This (PMT) Productions’ pop-up concert at The Continental Club. Dance all night to throwback hits performed by local talent backed by a live band. Tickets start at $5, but you may be able to find comp tickets. Click here to check for comp tickets. 8pm.
- Battle Station: Competitive Improv at Station Theater – Follow along as two expert improv teams are pit against one another in a no-holds-barred, cage-match style, head-to-head show at Station Theater. 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.
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