Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, January 21 to Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Weekend Shortcuts
Eat out for a good cause during the conclusion of the two-week Galveston Restaurant Week, see a show, send the Astros off to Spring Training, play with legos and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, January 21 through Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Things to Do All Weekend
- The Bridges of Madison County at the Hobby Center | Daily – Delight in TUTS’ musical production of The Bridges of Madison County starring Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky at the Hobby Center. $37.75 to $89.50; limited discounted $21.13 to $64 tickets available. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Sunday 7:30pm
- The 39 Steps at Queensbury Theatre | Daily – Watch as four actors create a cast of more than 100 characters during the hilariously suspenseful play The 39 Steps at Queensbury Theatre. $48; limited discounted $24 tickets available. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
- Final Days of Galveston Restaurant Week | Thursday to Saturday – Order off special prix fixe menus at participating restaurants during the annual Galveston Restaurant Week to support Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc. (ACCT). Times, locations and prices vary.
- Comic Michael Palascak at Joke Joint Comedy Showcase | Friday and Saturday – Laugh along with the good-looking, nationally known Palascak as he performs four Houston shows. Jay LaFarr opens. $16; limited comped (you just pay ticketing fees) and $8 tickets available. 8pm and 10:30pm both nights.
- Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Take your seat for an emotional performance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 given by the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $25. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2:30pm.
- To MyPlate and Beyond at the Health Museum | Starts Saturday – Learn about the five food groups with your favorite kiddos in this new, engagingly interactive exhibit designed like a grocery store filled with games that teach about healthy eating, growing your own garden and more. 9; $7 for ages 3 to 11 and seniors 65; free for museum members. Hours vary.
- Brick Fest Live: Lego Fan Fest at the George R. Brown Convention Center | Saturday and Sunday – Bring the kiddos to Lego Fan Fest for hands-on activities, mini golf, video games, Lego mascots and more than one million lego bricks on display. $22; limited discounted $19 tickets with Brickswag Lego Ideas e-book available; free for children 2 and under. 10am to 6pm both nights.
- Monster Jam 2016 at NRG Stadium | Saturday and Sunday – See the ridiculously powered, oversized trucks of Monster Jam go head-to-head on a high-flying obstacle course. Tickets start at $22; $10 for ages 2 to 12. You may find cheaper and better seats via TicketNetwork’s resale market. Saturday 7pm; Sunday 4pm.
- The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert at The Grand | Saturday and Sunday – Don’t miss a concert from the recent inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame and five-time Grammy Award-winning group the Oak Ridge Boys during this appearance at The Grand. Tickets start at $35. 7:30pm Saturday; 3pm Sunday.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
- Commit to be Fit: Free Family Thursday at the Health Museum | Thursday, January 21 | FREE – Embrace health and fitness in 2016 with activities including Zumba, exercise tips and more. 2pm to 7pm.
- BCO Orientation Dinner at Beaver’s – Learn all about what it means to be a member of Bayou City Outdoors and get tips on some of the best upcoming events during this orientation dinner at Beavers. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Rocky Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Bring a blanket and snuggle up on the lawn or watch while you skate on The Ice during this screening of Rocky at Discovery Green. If skating, rental fees apply. 7pm.
- Rainbow on Ice at Discovery Green | FREE to Attend – This annual family-friendly LGBT celebration brings electrifying performances and entertainment to The Ice at Discovery Green. 7pm to 10pm.
- Margarita Madness at HCCC – The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is celebrating 15 years with a Quinceañera. Enjoy bottomless margaritas, Latin American food, a silent auction, live music, and more during this festive celebration. Tickets start at $125. 7pm to 10pm.
- 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, January 22, 2016
- Wild Kratts Live at Revention Music Center – Head to Revention Music Center to see a live version of the PBS Kids’ show “Wild Kratts” played by the show’s creators Chris and Martin Kratt. Tickets start at $27, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center – Cheer for the Rockets as they take on the Bucks at home. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- The ROCO Brass Quintet in Concert at the MATCH – Hear the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra’s Brass Quintet perform a program of 17 songs during this intimate concert at MATCH. $25. 7:30pm.
- Jon Pardi in Concert at House of Blues – Hear a concert of country music from Jon Pardi and special guests Brothers Osborne during this show on their All Time High Tour. $22.50; limited discounted $15 tickets available. 8pm.
- Mixed Media at MFAH – View the latest MFAH exhibition Mark Rothko: A Retrospective after hours while sipping on cocktails and enjoying music from a live DJ during the museum’s Mixed Media party. $20. 8pm.
- Lone Star Bizarre at Warehouse Live – Be amazed by performances from circus and burlesque acts during this festival at Warehouse Live. Tickets start at $20. 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, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, 2016.
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