Weekend Shortcuts
Saturday, September 12, 2015
- Photo Day at the Houston Zoo – Snap a photo of some of the Houston Zoo’s most incredible creatures from the African Forest. Enjoy breakfast and the cooler weather as you take snapshots of giraffes, chimpanzees, gorillas and more before the zoo opens to the public. $49 in advance; $54 the day of; $37 for members; free for children under 2. 7am to 9am.
- Farmer’s Market Bike Ride starting at Onion Creek Cafe | FREE – Meet BCO at Onion Creek and then hop on your bike to ride to various farmers markets on this 12 to 15 mile bike ride. 8am to noon.
- Houston Tech Fest 2015 at NRG | FREE – This annual conference brings Internet and technology professionals, hardware and software vendors and recruiters together under one roof for a free event that is open to the public. All day.
- Houston History Conference at M.D. Anderson Library – Attend the annual History Conference presented by the Houston History Alliance for presentations and discussions around the topic of Houston in the 1860s. $50. 9am to 3:45pm.
- Saturday Morning Cartoons at Aurora Picture Show – All ages are welcome to this screening of shorts from Czech animators Karel Dodal, Hermina Dodalova and Irena Dodalova. Guests will enjoy refreshments and Czech breakfast bites. $10; free for members. 10am to noon.
- Blood Drive at Dave and Busters on Richmond | FREE – Donate blood and then stick around to play a few games during the Sickle Cell Association of Houston Blood Drive at Dave and Busters. Blood donors will receive a free t-shirt and Dave and Busters game card. 11am to 3pm.
- National Chocolate Milkshake Day at Bernie’s Burger Bus in Bellaire – Take advantage of a nonsensical national day and save on sweet tasty milkshakes at the popular brick-and-mortar burger stop in Bellaire. 11am to 9:30pm.
- Creation Station: Himalayan Masks at Asia Society Texas Center | FREE – Create your own Himalayan folk mask and learn about cultural and religious practices throughout the Himalayan region during Asia Society Texas Center’s Creation Station event. While this event is free, you must have a reservation. To make reservations, click here. 12:30pm.
- Community Block Party at Bear Creek Pavilion | FREE – Bring the whole family to Bear Creek Pavilion for music, games, local art, food and more during the 11th Annual Community Block Party. 1pm to 8pm.
- Grand Opening of Making a Mark at Texas Children’s Hospital | FREE to Attend – View the traveling Making a Mark exhibit – which displays artwork from children in treatment centers around the world – on its first stop at Texas Children’s. This exhibit will be displayed on the 3rd floor auxiliary bridge of the Clinical Care Center and will be on view through October 9. 2pm to 4pm.
- Untapped Festival Houston at Discovery Green – Enjoy lots of live music and craft brews during the Untapped Festival at Discovery Green. Over 200 beers will be available for sampling during this event. $32 to $60. 3:30pm.
- Taste of Town Square in Sugar Land – Bring your appetite to Sugar Land’s Town Square to sample food from area restaurants, sip on libations, and enjoy live music from Joe Carmouche Band and Moodafaruka. $10; $25 VIP. To purchase tickets, click here. 4pm to 9:30pm.
- Music Night on the Strand in Galveston | FREE – Hear live music from Beatles tribute band The Fab 5 during this free event in Saengerfest Park. 6pm to 9pm.
- Developments in Literacy Gala at Hilton Post Oak – Join the Developments in Literacy Houston chapter for an Arabian Nights themed fundraising gala at the Hilton. Proceeds from the event support the education of underprivileged children in rural areas of Pakistan. $200; sponsor packages start at $2,500. To purchase tickets, click here. 6:30pm.
- Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake at BBVA Compass Stadium – Cheer on the Dynamo as they play the Real Salt Lake from Utah in a home game at BBVA Compass Stadium. Tickets start at $24. 7:15pm.
- Bollywood Blast at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Witness a mesmerizing Bollywood saga featuring breathtaking dance, beautiful costumes, and jaw-dropping acrobatics. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8pm.
- Pedro Fernández at Arena Theatre – Latin Grammy winner, telenovela star and one of Mexico’s favorite heartthrobds performs in support of his album Hasta el Fin del Mundo. Fernández $77.50; limited discounted $38.75 tickets available. 8:30pm.
- Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
- Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs at NRG – The Houston Texans 2015 season has finally arrived. Get loud at their first game against the Kansas City Chiefs at home. Tickets range from $75 to $390, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale site. Noon.
- Gospel Brunch at House of Blues – Chow down on an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet and enjoy live gospel music during this Sunday staple at House of Blues. $48; limited discounted $27.50 tickets available. 1pm.
- Sunday Garden Photography at Rienzi | FREE – Capture the natural beauty of the Rienzi Gardens by snapping a photo or several during Sunday Garden photography. 1pm.
- Judy! Judy! Judy! My Life as Judy Garland at The Kaleidoscope – Revisit the life and music of Judy Garland at this show focusing on a male Judy Garland impersonator, blending an intimate concert with a look into the beloved icon’s tumultuous life and career. $30; limited discounted $15 tickets available. 2pm.
- Lend Me a Tenor at Houston Family Arts Center – Laugh your way through a performance of Lend Me a Tenor at the Houston Family Arts Center. $23; limited discounted $11.50 tickets available. 3pm.
- Autumn Hunt at the Hobby Center – Head to the Hobby Center for a special performance from Ars Lyrica Houston featuring mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and violinist Adam Lamotte as soloists. Tickets start at $37; limited discounted tickets start at $22. 6pm.
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