Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10, 2016.
Weekend Shortcuts
See the musical Wicked, celebrate Christmas in July, shop around at a market, watch the Astros play, catch a concert on the beach and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10, 2016.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Little Women, the Musical at A.D. Players | Daily – Follow Louisa May Alcott’s story of Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg March as they grow up during the Civil War during this musical adaptation from A.D. Players. Tickets are $40; limited discounted $20 tickets available. Thursday 7pm; Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2:30pm.
- Wicked at The Hobby Center | Daily – Experience the story of Glinda and the wicked witch of the West when the musical Wicked comes to the stage of The Hobby Center this summer. Tickets start at $40, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Thursday 2pm and 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday 2pm and 8pm; Sunday 2pm and 7:30pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park | Daily – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play Oakland in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Thursday and Friday 7:10pm; Saturday 3:10pm; Sunday 1:10pm.
- Bands on the Sand in Galveston | Friday and Saturday – Head to Galveston’s Palm Beach to enjoy fireworks and live music from Kaos and Cody Hodges during this summer concert series. Tickets are $15, not including ticket fees. 6pm both nights.
- Destroying Texas Fest at Walter’s Downtown | Friday and Saturday – More than 20 heavy metal bands will perform during the 12th annual Destroying Texas Fest hosted at Walter’s Downtown. Tickets start at $82.99 for two-day passes. 4pm to midnight both days.
- Suplex presents Garage Sale, and So Can You | Saturday and Sunday – Come out to Suplex HQ to buy a cool artwork for an affordable price at Garage Sale, And So Can You as they showcase the act of resisting to allow artwork and personal artifacts to collect dust. All artworks range from $5 to $200 and artists receive 100% from the sale of artworks. 10am to 6pm both days.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Dynamo games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
- Gulf Coast Regional Center Blood Drive at CityCentre | FREE – Visit The Blood Center’s mobile clinic – which will be stationed at CityCentre for the morning – to donate blood. 9:30am to 1pm.
- Summer Art Explorers at MFAH | FREE – Bring the kiddos to MFAH for this free weekly program that includes games, arts and crafts, storytime and more. 11am to 2pm.
- Juice & Olo in Concert at Warehouse Live – Jam to music from artists like Matthew, Hawleyhood, Gurilla Gang, Ray Jones and more during this Afton Live hosted concert at Warehouse Live. Tickets are $15, not including ticket fees. 6pm.
- Texas Hill Country Wine Dinner at Central Market – Whip up a meal of marinated skirt steak, mashed potatoes, and peach ice cream with Texas wine pairings in this guided cooking course featuring culinary instructor Elizabeth Escobedo. Tickets are $60, not including ticket fees. 6:30pm.
- Robert Ellis in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Singer-songwriter Robert Ellis is bringing his folk-country sound to Discovery Green for a free concert. This event is part of the UHD Thursday Concert series. 7pm.
- Pop Up Dinner at Ecclesia Church – Chef Hong Thaimee will prepare a meal of mango and crab salad, braised pork belly and coconut goat cheese cheesecake during this special dinner at Ecclesia Church. This event is a fundraiser for The Common Well. Tickets are $100, not including ticket fees. 7:30pm.
- Couple’s Therapy Comedy Show at The Houston Improv – Laugh out loud as you get a dose of hilarious relationship therapy from comedian Alan Adams during this improv show. Tickets start at $15, but you can score $5 tickets with promocode Couples365. Click here or call 713-333-8800 to order tickets. 8pm.
- Secret Group Satellite Annex at Avant Garden | FREE to Attend – Nom on tacos from a food truck and enjoy drink specials during this part comedy, part live music show at Avant Garden. 9pm.
- 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, July 8, 2016
- Dino-mite: Dinosaur Night at the Houston Zoo with Jurassic Park Screening – Roam around the Zoo’s dinosaurs exhibit and watch a screening of the film Jurassic Park on the giant movie screen during this Dino-mite night at the Zoo. Tickets start at $9, not including ticket fees. 5pm to 10pm.
- Art Show presented by Insomnia Video Game Culture at East End Studio Gallery | FREE to Attend – Check out art – all of which will be available for sale and priced at $20 or less – from local artists during this show in EaDo at the East End Studio Gallery. 7pm to 11pm.
- Time Warp Concert Series in Sugar Land | FREE – Enjoy a free Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute concert from Nightbird on the plaza in Sugar Land’s Town Square. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Halsey in Concert at Revention Music Center – Electronic pop artist Halsey is making her way to Houston for a concert at Revention Music Center. Get your tickets now before this must-see performance sells out. Tickets start at $14, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- ’80s Tribute Band: The Molly Ringwalds in Concert at House of Blues – The Molly Ringwalds are a ’80s musical tribute act extraordinaire. With a setlist that recalls the good old days when MTV actually played music videos, The Molly Ringwalds are back from the past to blast you with the music that ruled the airwaves during the decade when neon was our national color. Tickets start at $16, but limited discounted tickets are $11. 8pm.
- ’80s Flashback Party at Henke & Pilot | FREE –Wear your best ’80s attire to party retro-style at Henke & Pilot. Live music will be provided by The Thunderpants. 9pm.
- It’s Just Rap Fest at Warehouse Live – Head to Warehouse Live for a lineup of twelve rappers including JC Seals, Penny Boi, Mike Maze, and Matic Jonez during the 2nd Annual Its Just Rap Fest. Tickets are $10, not including ticket fees. 9:30pm.
- (713) at Queensbury Theatre – Laugh out loud when The CSz Houston players crack jokes at H-Town’s expense when prompted by audience suggestions during this improv show. $14, limited comped and $7 tickets available. 10:30pm.
- 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, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2016.
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