Find the perfect things to do in Houston over the weekend with events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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Plan Your Weekend: August 13 to 16, 2026
Events listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. The are not ranked. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
The Big Show Closing Weekend at Lawndale Art Center | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – Closing weekend for the open-call juried competition of artists practicing within a 100-mile radius of the center. 11am to 5pm. Learn more.
The Conjurer: An Intimate Magical Experience with Master Magician Curt Miller in League City | Friday & Saturday – The family-friendly magician brings his close-up magic, clean comedy, and interactive theatrical show to South Shore Harbour Resort. $50. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park | Friday to Sunday – The ‘stros host the boys from Seattle in a 3-game series, each with special merch and giveaways. $14+. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Garden Theatre: Xanadu at MATCH | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Based on the movie starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, the roller-skating wild ride follows a Greek muse who descends from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in the 1980s to help inspire a struggling artist. $30. Times vary. Get tickets.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at The Players Theatre Company | Opens Friday | Ongoing – The classic musical explores the absurdities of the corporate world through the eyes of an ambitious young man. $21+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston City Tours: Open-Top Double Decker Bus in Downtown | Daily | Ongoing – Spy iconic Houston destinations, photo opps, and more on a fun, 90-minute guided tour of Downtown and beyond. $40; $35 ages 11 and under. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Girl on the Train at Alley Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – The Alley’s Summer Chills mystery series returns for 2026 with a modern psychological thriller. A woman struggling with dependency must put together her fragmented memories to help find a missing girl in this play based on Paula Hawkins’ international bestselling novel and film. $32+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Horizon by Olivier Landreville at Avenida Houston | Daily | Ongoing | FREE – Ignite imaginations, gently rocking in an interactive egg-shaped dome plussed with a light and sound experience. 6am to 11pm daily. Learn more.
Drunk Pirates at Emerald Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – Five actors take on Captain Flint’s hunt for lost treasure, after 1 of them tosses back 5 shots of rum. High seas hi-jinks ensue. $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.
23rd Annual Houston Restaurant Weeks in Greater Houston | Daily | Ongoing – Benefiting Houston Food Bank, Houston’s signature dining continues with multi-course, prix-fixe meals for brunch, lunch and dinner—dine-in and to-go—at 350+ restaurants across the metro area. $25 brunch and lunch; $39 or $55 dinner. Times vary. Learn more.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Happy Hour on Main Promenade in Downtown Houston | No Cover – Enjoy live street performances and food and drink specials from the 300 block to 700 block. 4pm to 7pm. Learn more.
Michter’s Cocktail Hour at Bar Moon – Sample Michter’s through a specialty cocktail menu highlighting the American-made whiskey. Prices vary. Seatings from 5pm to 7pm. Reserve.
Taste of the Town Lake Houston at Humble Civic Center – Top restaurants from the Lake Houston area showcase their tasty bites at the most popular annual foodie event in northeast Houston. $17+. 5pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
A Taste of CityCentre in West Houston – Houston Hotspots hosts an evening of tasty food and drink samples from participating restaurants. $45. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Vini Italiani & Cicchetti Summer Wine Tasting at Mimo – The East End’s hidden Italian gem hosts a guided evening tasting of favorite summer vinos and tasty cicchetti by Chef Fernando Rios. $40. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Houston Saxophone Quartet Summer Concert at Scenic Woods Regional Library | FREE with RSVP – The group that’s been performing across the city since 1987 brings a lineup of sax music to the Northeast library. 6:30pm. RSVP.
NFL Preseason: Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers at Reliant Stadium – The Texans return to their recently rechristened home stadium—on its third name this summer—to battle the SoCal visitors. $13+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Poppy in Concert at House of Blues – The singer-songwriter, performance artist and satirist brings her Constantly Nowhere Tour to the music hall stage. $62+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Little Stranger in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The alt-indie hip-hop duo out of Charleston, South Carolina play the downstairs stage. $51+. 7pm. Get tickets.
The Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Concert with a Live Jazz Quartet at Echoes – Angel Garcia on drums, Jeremy Nuncio on keyboard, Jesse Ward on guitar, and Itay Porat on bass pay tribute to the jazz legend. 7pm to midnight. Get tickets.
In Good Company Podcast Preview at Aurora Picture Show | FREE – Houston artists Tay Butler and Jeremy Samuel Johnson discuss their work and art. 7:30pm. Learn more.
Ratatouille Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Grab some tasty French food from the newly opened French-inspired bistro Petite Lucie, or other nearby eateries, and settle in for the beloved Pixar film (G, 2007) about a French rat with a passion and talent for cooking. 8:30pm. Learn more.
Comedian Mark Normand at The Secret Group – The comic and New Orleans native brings his sharp observational humor and tightly written jokes to EaDo. Andrew Youngblood opens. $34+. 11pm. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Fatherhood Effect Opening Reception at The Health Museum – Soak up live music, light bites, and drinks, then meet the 13 local artists whose works make up the new exhibition exploring fatherhood. $20. 6pm. Get tickets.
Sunset Bingo at Levy Park – Play bingo in the park for fantastic prizes with DJ Del Sur spinning soulful tunes. $10 cash for 8 games; $1 dauber or bring your own. 7pm. Learn more.
Author Kemper Donovan at Murder By The Book | FREE – The author and host of the All About Agatha podcast signs and discusses Sweet Spot, his latest in the Ghostwriter mystery series. 6:30pm. Learn more.
Murder in Maui Mystery Dinner at Messina Hof Winery – The Bryan winery hosts an evening of murder mayhem and mystery over luau-inspired food. $75. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Train with Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The pop band celebrates 25 years of their hit ”Drops of Jupiter” with a headline tour with other ‘90s faves. $44+. 6:45pm. Get tickets.
Clarent in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Puerto Rican barber turned Latin trap singer and producer plays the downstairs stage. $58. 7pm. Get tickets.
Noname in Concert at House of Blues – The rapper takes over the music hall stage in the heart of Downtown Houston. $48+. 7pm. Get tickets.
HTX Rising: Sorry Sarah, with Forever Miles & Bipolar Joyride in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Houston’s dreamy alternative rock quartet headlines a night of local music. $18+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Mixers & Elixirs: Latin Night at Houston Museum of Natural Science – HMNS’s after-hours party’s August edition offers live music from Houston Quimbara Band, DJs spinning Latin beats, dancing through the museum halls, cocktails and more. $30+. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
The H-Town Disco Show at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Boogie down to favorite hits from ‘70s disco heavyweights like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, KC and the Sunshine Band, and more—all performed by live local vocalists and backed by the H-Town Orchestra. 8pm. Learn more.
Ricardo Montaner in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The legendary Latin pop singer-songwriter whose heartfelt ballads have captivated audiences across generations brings his El Último Regreso Tour to the Sugar Land stage. $70+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Mamma Mia Movie Screening on the Skylawn at Post Houston | FREE with RSVP – Sing along to ABBA’s hits in the 2008 sun-drenched movie musical set on a stunning Greek island. (PG-13). 8pm. RSVP.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show with local talents, elaborate costumes and high production quality in Montrose. $35 includes 1 drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
Miss the Rage at Warehouse Live Midtown – The electronic/hip-hop party night takes over Midtown’s enclosed rooftop nightclub. $13+. 9pm. Get tickets.
Sounds from the Underground at Henke & Pillot – Dance to bass music in a real underground rave scene experience. $7+. 9pm to 4am. Get tickets.
Jollof & Afrobeats with White Money Live at Crave Lounge – The Nigerian singer-songwriter and reality TV star performs his latest single live, while DJ Trell spins Congolese, Ivorian and hip hop music. Jollof rice available for sale; free for VIP. $12+. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
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