Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Texas Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up at Menard Park | FREE – Head to the Seawall with your gloves and water bottle to lend a hand beautifying the beach with other volunteers as the waves roll against the beach. 8:30am.
- Mystical Mermaids at Children’s Museum Houston – Take an undersea adventure with a meet and greet with Princess Ariel, three mystical storytimes, and an under the sea globe craft. Included with general admission; $17.95. 9am to 5pm.
- Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run on Seawall Boulevard – Grab your running shoes to start your journey from Beerfoot Beach Bar to head along Seawall Boulevard and back. All ages, fitness levels, and costumes are welcome. $47 and up. 9am.
- Market Square Park Farmers Market Block Party in Downtown | FREE – The weekly fall market, featuring fresh foods and produce thanks to Central City Co-op, levels up to a fall block party, with local artist and artisan pop-ups by Art Valet lining the Downtown streets and free live music by Rapture Quartet Band. 10am to 2pm.
- Bat Fest at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | FREE – Learn about local bat species, conservation efforts, and more while enjoying food truck bites, bat-themed activities and crafts for kids, and a blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. 10am to 2pm.
- True Anomaly Brewing Anniversary Party in EaDo | No Cover – The award-winning brewery—Texas Craft Brewers Festival voted them the best brewery in the state for the last 2 years, y’all—founded by 4 guys from NASA celebrates 5 years with a full day of beers, coffee, a market, live music, trivia, a pickleball competition, tunes by DJ Marc West, a comedy show, karaoke, and more. 10am to 1am.
- 3rd Annual Northside Festival at University of Houston-Downtown | FREE – The Latin-infused celebration of Houston’s Northside neighborhood will showcase local artists and vendors, a salsa tasting contest, local artists, live music and performances. 11am to 6pm.
- GroovFest ’24 at Tomball Depot Plaza | FREE – Travel back in time with a day of groovy entertainment, nostalgic photo opportunities with vintage Volkswagens, live throwback cover and tribute bands, and more. 11am to 6pm.
- Gumbo Stroll at Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival in Historic Downtown Galveston – Get tickets early for this as they are anticipated to sell out as you get the chance to sample from an array of award winning cooks, backyard roux roughnecks and seasoned cook teams. $13. Noon to 4pm.
- Sausage Fest at Heights Odd Fellows Lodge | No Cover – Expect drinks, sausage, music, fun and gemütlichkeit with like-minded foodies and friends for a day of celebration. Sausage options range from $6 to $20. Noon to 4pm.
- 3rd Annual War of the Wangs at Onion Creek Café – The Heights mainstay hosts the return of the tongue-in-cheek, no-holds-barred, sauced-up chicken wing smackdown, with killer cocktails, live music, DJ tunes, local vendors, people’s choice voting, and more at a kid- and pet-friendly celebration. $25 and up. 1pm.
- Heavy Metal Market & Oddities at Equal Parts Brewing | No Cover – Meet with vendors selling heavy metal adjacent goods, with an appearance by Tod Waters of DieFast and the band band Spunk. Food by Boombox Tacos. 2pm to 8pm.
- Oktoberfest at Eureka Heights Brewing Co. | No Cover – Get down for the popular drinking holiday and enjoy Von Wolfhausen beer, Cowboy Scientists cooking up traditional bratwurst, music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra, games, photo ops and more in the Heights. 2pm to 7pm.
- Oktoberfest at Saloon Door Brewing | No Cover – Imbibe German style beers and food, while enjoying live German music, games, and more. 2pm to 10pm.
- Oktoberfest at New Magnolia Brewing | No Cover – There’ll be stein hoisting, German chocolate cake, handmade bretzels, bratwurst and live music to pair with the beer. 3pm to 9pm.
- Bellaire Foodie Festival at Bellaire Town Center – Bellaire Business Association crafts a foodie paradise offering culinary delights, unlimited food samples from 20 local vendors, drinks, cooking demos, and more. $20 to $40. 5pm to 8pm.
- Live at Live Oak Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at Memorial Park | FREE – CTS Band: Queen of Tejano & Latin Tribute will perform cumbia, salsa, Tejano, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, pop, and Latin rock hits, while complimentary tacos and Eureka Heights brews will be served up while supplies last. 5pm to 8pm.
- Kidz Bop in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The talented Kidz Bop crew will sing and move to your favorite pop songs, including hits like “Shake it Off,” “Dance Monkey,” “Old Town Road,” and more. $29.50 and up, but you may find cheaper, better, or hard-to-get seats on the online ticket resale market. 6pm.
- HeartSpace: A Wellness Festival at TruFusion Post Oak – Embrace holistic living and community at an alcohol-free mini-festival offering an immersive experience with movement, art, music and education in 4 zones. $20. 6pm to 8pm.
- Cocktails, Canines & Cats Music Festival at 9PM Music Venue – Comic Adam Bob emcees an evening of live music from Step Rideau and The Zydeco Outlaws, Grupo Kache, and the Grooves at a fun celebration and fundraiser to support Emancipet’s mission to support affordable vet care. $10. 6pm to 11:30pm.
- Dave Daluca: Music of the Movies at EQ Heights | No Cover – Local singer and pianist Dave Daluca performs classic tracks and songs from the films at the charming Heights coffee shop. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Weezer in Concert at Toyota Center – Joined by The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr, the ’90s powerhouse pop rock group fronted by Rivers Cuomo brings their Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour—where Weezer will be playing 1994’s legendary self-titled Weezer, also known as the “Blue Album“, in full to honor its 30th anniversary. $39 and up. 7pm.
- West Side Story Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – In anticipation the upcoming production by Houston Grand Opera (HGO), Discovery Green screens the original movie musical West Side Story (1961, PG) under the stars. Before the movie, there will be a conversation about the context of the movie in the era it was made and a performance by HGO. Plus, if your name is Maria, you can get a a free soft-serve ice cream at The Lake House with ID. 7pm.
- Austin Music Presents: Motenko & Lew Apollo in Concert at Dan Electro’s – Showcasing a pair of rising local talent from the ATX, Austin Music Presents will be headlined by neo-retro R&B act Motenko, with soul singer Lew Apollo opening the show. $15. 7pm.
- Vino & Visionaries Wine & Art at Messina Hof Harvest Green – An evening of food, arts, wine tasting, and philanthropy offers guests great flavors, socializing, and more at the beautiful facility in Richmond. The event supports minority students in the fields of healthcare, medicine, biotechnology, and STEM. $50 and up. 7pm to 10pm.
- Salsa y Salud at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Hop to your feet or dance in your seat at an entirely new program featuring energetic salsa arrangements of hits from artists including Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Lionel Richie, and more. 7:30pm.
- Performing Arts Houston: Twyla Tharp Dance at Wortham Center – The revolutionary choreographer celebrates her 60th anniversary with a boundary-breaking program featuring new works, plus a revival of Ocean’s Motion featuring the music of Chuck Berry. $29 and up. 7:30pm.
- Inprint Houston & Musiqa: New Voices at MATCH – This blend of music and poetry introduces audiences to new works by composers Ben Morris and Marco-Adrián Ramos, plus Marcus Karl Maroney’s piano trio and new poetry by Justin Jannise. Pay-What-You-Can. 7:30pm.
- Fifth Turkish Music Festival: Sounds of Anatolia at Asia Society Texas Center – Experience an extensive set of Eastern European music styles including Kinetic Ensemble, composer Erberk Eryılmaz, virtuoso clarinetist Ismail Lumanovski, and vocalist Dilan Selek İlhan. $30. 7:30pm.
- Roman Holiday Movie Screening at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Movies on the Square presents a screening of timeless classic film Roman Holiday (1953, G), starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, that may also resonate with modern viewers of Netflix’s Emily in Paris’ most recent season. 7:30pm.
- ROCO Revelry Gala 2024 at Thompson Hotel Houston – Following ROCO’s performance of Remarkable at the Church of St. John the Divine, the innovative chamber orchestra throws a season starting party and gala at the shiny new Thompson Hotel by Buffalo Bayou Park. $500. 7:30pm.
- M. Ward in Concert at The Heights Theater – M. Ward brings his mix of folk and blues-inspired Americana to the intimate stage on 19th Street in the Heights. Folk Bitch Trio opens the show. $28 and up. 8pm.
- Zedd Live Set at 713 Music Hall – The German DJ and music producer brings the Telos Tour to the Post Houston stage in Downtown. $98 and up. 8:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum and brewery passes, tours, and more.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
- Free Yoga on the Lawn at Jubilee | FREE with RSVP – Sign up for a rejuvenating 60-minute morning yoga session led by Jessica from Chandra Yoga, designed for everyone from beginners to seasoned yogis. Stick around for free and tasty gourmet popsicles from FrioPops. RSVP required. 10am.
- Navigating the Waves: Contemporary Cuban Photography Opening Day Talk at MFAH – Hear from the exhibits curators who’ll talk about the evolution of photography in Cuba from the 1960s to 2010s, from its role in promoting the Cuban Revolution after Fidel Castro’s 1959 overthrew the Batista government to social and political critique after the Soviet Union’s collapse. Included with general admission; $24; $20 for ages 13 to 18 and 65+; free ages 12 and under. 11am.
- Bellaire Open Air Fall Market at Evelyn’s Park | FREE – Browse local vendors at this outdoor event to find unique and special products here in this family friendly environment. Noon to 4pm.
- Salsa Beats at Kemah Boardwalk | FREE – Dance along to the lively music and atmosphere with performances by Houston Salsa Band and Grupo Latitude. Noon to 9pm.
- Sesame Street Live! at Smart Financial Center – Little fans can hang with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their other favorite characters from Sesame Street at this playful song and dance show. $29 and up. 2pm.
- Fighting Hunger (Taylor’s Version) at Eureka Heights Brew Co. – Target Hunger hosts a Taylor Swift-themed fundraiser and food drive complete with Taylor trivia, a Taylor playlist, The Eras tour on screen, a fabulous photo wall, and more. $22 and up; $13 ages 5 to 13. 2pm to 5pm; trivia at 3pm.
- Curator Talk: Clare Elliott on A Neighborhood of Art at The Menil Collection | FREE – Walk the Menil campus’ green spaces and the outdoor sculptures by artists Michael Heizer, Ellsworth Kelly, and Mark di Suvero and more. 3pm.
- Paella Sunday at Mutiny Wine Room – Chef Eduardo Alcayaga will be cooking up his famous seasonal seafood paella over a live fire on the patio. Folks can pair the paella mixta priced at $38 with a Spanish wine pairing for $15 by the glass; $56 by the bottle. Seatings at 4pm and 6:30pm.
- Bourbon Fest Grand Whiskey Tasting at Julep – Savor 45 exceptional spirit tastings, live acoustic music by John Egan, interactive cocktail demonstrations, and chance to connect with experts in the brown water at each tasting table. $35. 4pm to 7pm.
- Texas Open at Houston Polo Club – Wear your finest boots and cowboy hat at a world class polo match, complete with player parade, live music, expert announcing, a Champagne divot stomp at halftime and more. $18 and up. 5pm.
- Boys of Summer in Concert at Grand 1894 Opera House – Reminisce with some of the best tunes from The Eagles when the Boys of Summer tribute band turns their clock to island time. $39 and up. 7:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
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