Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, May 12 to Sunday, May 15, 2016.
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Spend some time at the zoo, check out a new art exhibition, rock out at one of many concerts, support a charitable organization and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Greekfest 2016 at St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church | Daily – West Houston’s Greek festival features four days of Greek foods, pastries, shopping, dancing and children’s activities. Prices and hours vary.
- Comic John Caparulo at Houston Improv | Daily – The blue collar comedian, best known for his appearances on Chelsea Lately and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, entertains audiences daily. Tickets start at $17; Use promocode Cap365bogo for 2-for-1 tickets on Thursday and Sunday. Showtimes vary.
- Sculpted in Steel Exhibition at MFAH | Daily – Check out the Sculpted in Steel: Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles exhibition, which showcases 14 cars and 3 motorcycles from the innovative Art Deco period. Included with museum admission. 10am to 7pm.
- Zoobilee at the Houston Zoo | Thursday and Friday – Zoo members (and their guests) are invited to spend the evening enjoying inflatables, a DJ, carousel rides and free ice cream at the Houston Zoo. Free for members. 5pm to 8pm both days.
- The Puffed-Up Prima Donna at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday and Friday | FREE – Houston Grand Opera brings the musical The Puffed-Up Prima Donna to the stage of Miller Outdoor Theatre for two nights of free performances. 11am both days.
- The Giant Inflatable Bunnies of Amanda Parer’s Intrude in Downtown Houston | Thursday through Saturday | FREE – All ages will marvel at the massive white bunnies, sewn from nylon and lit from within, on display in front of 1600 Smith Street in Downtown. 11am to 9pm.
- Mamma Mia! at The Grand | Friday and Saturday – Follow ABBA’s timeless songs through the musical Mamma Mia playing for three shows at The Grand in Galveston. Tickets start at $25. 8pm Friday; 3pm and 8pm Saturday.
- Embraceable You at the Ensemble Theatre | Saturday and Sunday – Catch Bayou City Concert Musicals’ production of Embraceable You, a cabaret featuring songs like “I Got Rhythm,” “You Can’t Take That Away from Me” and “Embraceable You”. Tickets are $25. 7:30pm Saturday; 4pm Sunday.
- 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, May 12, 2016
- It’s About Time Opening Reception at Silver Street Studios | FREE – Houston artist Justin Garcia will present his work in an exhibition titled It’s About Time. Check it out during the opening reception at Silver Street Studios. 5pm to 9pm.
- Wine. Dine. Design. on Wheels at Evelyn’s Park – Tour four Bellaire homes while enjoying cocktails and bites from food trucks at each location. There will be shuttles between stops and a pop-up whiskey bar from Reserve 101. Tickets are $100. 6pm to 9pm.
- STAG Houston One Year Anniversary Party at STAG: Provisions for Men | FREE – Drop by the popular men’s fashion, lifestyle, and home store in Upper Kirby for complimentary cocktails and cold beer, plus special anniversary deals. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Urban Green’s Spring Event at Hermann Park – Don your best nautical attire and head to Hermann Park to fundraise with the Urban Green Young Professionals group. Tickets start at $30. 7pm to 10pm.
- Beyonce Sing-Along at Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park – Belt out your favorite hits from Beyonce during this sing along party dedicated to Queen B. Tickets are $9. 7:30pm.
- An Evening with the Houston Ballet at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Witness a free performance from the Houston Ballet under the stars at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Select lawn and mezzanine seating is free; tickets are $20. 8pm.
- 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, May 13, 2016
- Live at Lunch in Bagby Park | FREE to Attend – Spend your lunch hour in Midtown’s Bagby Park listening to live music from Brant Croucher. Noon.
- Self-Portrait Photo Series Opening Reception at HCP | FREE – 2016 HCP Fellowship recipient Samantha Geballe will present her exhibition – a series of self-portraits on view at HCP – during this opening reception. 5:30pm to 8pm.
- Opening Receptions at Houston Center for Photography | FREE – See the debuts of Eric Kayne’s and Samantha Geballe’s photo exhibits. 5:30pm to 8pm.
- Next City Big Idea Challenge at Discovery Green – Watch urban innovators present their prototypes while enjoying an open bar and hor d’oeuvres. Tickets are $25. 6pm to 9pm.
- Taiwan’s MAD Theater presents Taiwan So Beautiful in West Houston – Houston Taiwanese Heritage Week kicks off with the first ever Houston appearance of Taiwan’s acclaimed dance troupe MAD Theater. The performance blends traditional Taiwanese culture and folk elements with modern rap, jazz, rock and roll, opera, puppetry and more. Tickets start at $10. 7pm.
- Dave Matthews Band in Concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Jam to songs from Dave Matthews Band when they play live in The Woodlands. Tickets start at $40.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Zelary Screening at the Czech Center Museum | FREE – Watch a free screening of Zelary – a Slavic film about a nurse and her surgeon-lover who must flee Czechoslovakia – at the Czech Center Museum. 7pm to 9pm.
- Houston Music Festival at NRG Arena – NRG hosts a lineup of Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Ginuwine, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick for the Houston Music Festival. Tickets start at $49.50. 8pm.
- Las Cafeteras in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Listen to alternative Latin beats from Las Cafeteras during this free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8pm.
- 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, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, 2016.
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