Plan Your Weekend: September 29 to October 2, 2022

• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Sam Houston Park – The annual breast cancer awareness event returns, raising donations and sending walkers and runners to the track to represent those who can’t. Registration is $45; $30 for ages 17 and under. 7am.
• Zoo Boo 2022 at Houston Zoo – The annual Halloween-themed event opens at Houston Zoo, providing a month of fall festivities, a pumpkin lantern tunnel, photo ops across the grounds, and more, in addition to all the zoo fun you’ve come to know and love. $20 and up. 9am to 5pm.
• Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival at Root Memorial Square | FREE – Celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day at the annual parade that begins at Root Memorial Square, just outside of Toyota Center. Dish on jollof rice, and enjoy afrobeats and a cultural procession through the streets of Downtown. 10am to 4pm.
• Black Swan Free Yoga on Skylawn at Post Houston | FREE – Black Swan Yoga hosts a free session atop Post Houston, with stunning skyline views for you to take in as you hit all your poses. 11am.
• Hands-On Houston: Papermaking in the Craft Garden at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | FREE – Find inspiration from paper-making plants in the garden, and learn how to use recycled paper and plant fibers to form a sheet of paper at HCCC. 11am to 3pm.
• 8th Annual Houston Creole Heritage Festival at Emancipation Park – Third Ward welcomes the return of the Creole Heritage Festival, which packs a day full of live music—including Ruben Moreno and the Zydeco Re-Evolution—as well as delicious food, dancing, a special Mardi Gras punch, and a VIP Creole tasting experience with Chef Gason Nelson out of NOLA. $10 and up; free for ages under 12. VIP tickets are $50. 11am to 10pm.
• Oktoberfest 5k Pub Run/Walk in Montrose | FREE – Soak in the great weather and join a Montrose pub crawl starting at the Phoenix on Westheimer and proceeding to West Alabama Ice House, Poison Girl, and Penny Whistle—followed by a stein hoisting competition—at a fundraiser to support Friends of the Phoenix’s Bike Around the Bay Team. Free to join; $10 donation is suggested. 1pm to 5pm.
• KTX Market Day at No Label Brewing Co. | No Cover – The Katy brewery hosts another edition of the KTX Market Day, featuring local vendors, live music and food trucks on the grounds of the spacious No Label Brewing. 1pm to 5pm.
• Oktoberfest: Music to My Beers at Pearland Town Center | FREE – The big beer fest extravaganza returns to Pearland with a full day of music performances from Morgan Ashley, the Hamilton Loomis Duo, and the Stringbenders, plus, you can sample seasonal offerings from nine of the region’s tastiest craft breweries. 2pm to 9pm.
• 2022 H-Town on Tap Beer Fest at the Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park – Local and national breweries gather at the Water Works for a crisp fall day of beer sampling and local chefs, live bands, games, giveaways and more. $15. 2pm to 9pm.
• Battle of the Piney Woods: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats at NRG Stadium – The oldest college football rivalry returns to NRG, notching its 96th meeting between the two regional colleges. $15 and up. 2:30pm.
• Frida Love Market at the Esplanade at Navigation | No Cover – At the East End Esplanade, this special pet-friendly market gathers local vendors for a community event that celebrates culture and the legacy of Frida Kahlo. 3pm to 9pm.
• Oktoberfest at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Flying Saucer Biergarten opens more than 50 taps for a Bavarian celebration in Sugar Land, featuring a vintage and crafts market, live music and dance, and traditional German foods with roaming jugglers, stilt walkers, tarot readers and other special surprises. 4pm to 9pm.
• Voyages, Paysages, Visages Opening Reception at Archway Gallery | FREE – Check out the debut of a new exhibit pairing original international travel photos by Isabelle Perreau with the U.S. photography of Gary Watson—wine and light bites will be served. 5pm to 8pm; artists talk at 6:30pm.
• Everybody’s Favorite Barbecue & Hot Sauce Festival at Discovery Green – Eat some finger-lickin’ traditional barbecue and enjoy hot sauces while taking in tunes from Mark May, Dirty Red & the Soul Shakers, and Kerri Lick in Downtown. $20 and up. 5pm to 9pm.
• Fall Market & Concert at Kings Harbor | No Cover – The Kingwood destination space hosts an evening of local vendors and boutiques with live music from Jon David Finney Band. 5pm to 9pm.
• Friendswood Dance Festival at Centennial Park | FREE – Back for a second year, the Friendswood Contemporary Ballet brings their pieces to the stage in Centennial Park, joined by other performing groups, semi-professional companies and dance professionals for a night of celebrating the arts. 6pm.
• Grito Fest 2022 at Bicentennial Park | FREE – The all-day Grito Fest returns to Baytown’s Bicentennial Park, featuring a full slate of performances from mariachi, ballet folklórico, an accordion competition, jalapeño eating contests, and more. 4:30pm to 10:30pm.
• Rockin’ The Park Gala at Evelyn’s Park – The Bellaire parkspace hosts its annual fundraising gala, providing dinner, dancing, drinks and an auction. $250. 6:30pm to 11pm.
• Shinedown in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The mainstream rockers take to the Woodlands’ pavilion to perform songs from the band’s seventh studio album, Planet Zero. $29.50 and up. 7pm.
• Salsa y Salud at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Take in a high-energy night of salsa performances, dance theater, visual arts and more in celebration of Foundation for Modern Music’s 10th anniversary. 7:30pm.
• Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan presents 13 Tongues at Wortham Center – This dance theater group from Taiwan offers a night of music ranging from Taiwanese folk songs and Taoist chants to electronica paired with projections of brilliant colors, shapes and images that recall the clamor of street life. $39 and up. 7:30pm.
• Weird Al Yankovic in Concert at Cullen Performance Hall – The beloved American singer and satirist is performing original, non-parody songs when he graces the stage at Cullen Performance Hall with support from Emo Phillips. $44.50 and up. 8pm.
• Houston Pride Brand presents Anime-zing at MATCH – The Houston Pride Band performs music from beloved video games and animated series in a concert that celebrates the worlds of gaming, anime and cartoons. $15. 8pm.
• Mary J. Blige in Concert at Toyota Center – Touring behind her latest release, Good Morning Gorgeous, the iconic R&B powerhouse takes the stage in Downtown, joined by Ella Mai and Queen Naija. $69.50 and up. 8pm.
• Sabaton in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The Swedish metal band hops across the pond for a concert that supports the 2022 release, The War to End All Wars. $32.50 and up. 8pm.
• Carlos Vives in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Rescheduled from an earlier date in January, the Colombian pop artist brings his take on regional folk music to the Sugar Land stage while on his Después de Todo Tour. $61 and up. 8pm.
• Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll at the Grand 1894 Opera House – This Broadway-inspired show takes to the Galveston stage, featuring a huge cast of rock and roll singers belting out the hits as Neil Berg tells the 50-year history of this world-changing music. $22.50 and up. 8pm.
• Greggie & the Jets: Elton John Tribute Show at Dry Creek Social Club – In Richmond, this easy-going bar hosts the acclaimed Elton John tribute act, Greggie and the Jets, for a night of the piano man’s iconic hits. $50 for 2, and up. 8pm to 11pm.
• Gimme Gimme Disco at White Oak Music Hall – The ABBA-inspired disco dance night returns to White Oak, where you can take your crown as the rightful Dancing Queen. $15. 9pm.
• Night Drive in Concert at the Secret Group – The Austin-based electronic music duo is joined by the Factory Party and Jumprope for a concert at the EaDo venue. $15 and up. 9pm.
• The Return of Trash Disco at Numbers Nightclub – DJ AC takes over the decks at the always-eclectic Numbers in Montrose for a night of disco and funk. $10. 9pm to 2am.
• Deorro DJ Set at Stereo Live Houston – The Mexican American house DJ is welcomed to the West Houston stage for a night of pulse-pounding fun and late night dancing. $22 and up. 10pm to 2am.

• 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.

• Sunday Funday Destinations Around Greater Houston – Not sure where to get your midday Sunday good vibes on? Find the best daytime destinations to wrap up your weekends—or keep them going in this case of this long Labor Day Weekend around the H-Town metro—in EaDo and the East End, Montrose’s Westheimer Curve, Garden Oaks/Oak Forest, Lazybrook / Timbergrove, Shady Acres, Arts District Houston, River Oaks District, The Woodlands, Clear Lake, the “Gayborhood” and other LGBTQ+ favorites, and more. Times vary.
• Space City Weather presents Fall Day Celebration at Houston Botanic Garden | FREE – In celebration of Houston’s first bout of fall weather, local meteorologists extraordinaire Space City Weather host a family-friendly celebration with a meet-and-greet and hands-on activities. 10am to noon.
• Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium – The Texans look to get their season on track with a home field defense against the Chargers. $69 and up. Noon.
• Yoga on Tap with Ascent Yoga at Eureka Heights Brew Co. | No Cover – Join the Ascent crew for a 60-minute yoga session and then stay for a beer and receive $2 off drafts after class. Noon to 1pm.
• Witchy Market at B-52 Brewing | No Cover – The Conroe brewery hosts a local market bustling with Halloween-themed art, candles, food, clothing and more. Plus, enjoy other activities like face painting, flash tattoos, a costume contest, cocktails and more. Noon to 5pm.
• Sweeping the Savannah at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Discover the diversity of grassland insects and practice your sweep netting techniques along the Arboretum’s trails. $40. 1pm to 3pm.
• Chefs for Farmers at Autry Park – Celebrate Houston’s homegrown culinary talent with savory bites from over 20 of the top chefs from the Space City, who will be partnering with a variety of regional farms to curate one-of-a-kind dishes for this event. $115; ages 21+ only. 2pm to 5pm.
• Gordo DJ Set at Clé Day & Night – The LA-based DJ (who formerly goes by Carnage), brings his set from global festivals to the Midtown nightclub. $30. 2pm to 8pm.
• USPA Master’s Cup at Houston Polo Club – The fall polo season keeps rolling with the USPA Master’s Cup, featuring world class polo, a player parade, expert announcing, live music and more. $35; $15 for ages 12 and under. Boxes for 2 to 20 guests are $89 to $895. 4pm.
• Preseason: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center – The Rockets step on the court for the first time this season, facing longtime rivals from San Antonio in their opening preseason game. $10 and up. 6pm.
• Ladygang Podcast at House of Blues – From the minds and mouths of Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek, the Ladygang podcast makes its way to House of Blues for the Lady Secrets Tour. $30. 7pm.
• Yung Bae in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The dance musician and producer recently released Groove Continental: Side A, which he brings to White Oak’s downtown stage, joined by Saint Pepsi and Vantage. $25 and up. 7pm.
• Comedian Nick Guerra at the Secret Group – Seen in his HBO comedy special, Love Me At My Worst, the fan-favorite comedian grabs the mic for a set at the EaDo comedy club. $17. 7:30pm.
• The Beach Boys in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The legendary band comes to Sugar Land while celebrating the Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer tour. $54.50 and up. 7:30pm.
• Channel Tres in Concert at Warehouse Live – The rapper and producer out of Compton brings his latest EP release, refresh, to the Warehouse stage. $25. 8pm.

• 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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