Make the most of your week with our top event picks happening in Houston from Monday, July 27 to Sunday, August 2, 2015.
Whether you feel like stripping down to your skivvies for a run through Rice Village or belting out Let it Go with Idina Menzel, it’s all happening in Greater Houston this week. Make the most of your summer days by attending the annual White Linen Night in the Heights, checking out a magic show and shaking things up at a cocktail class.
Keep reading to see our favorite things happening this week in Houston. And if you’re looking for more great stuff to do this week, be sure to check out our lists of the top things to do with kids in Houston this week and our Weekend Guide for July 30 to August 2, 2015. If you’re still looking for ideas, then search our event calendar by date and category.
Top 12 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- The Curt Miller Magic and Comedy Show at Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston | Daily – Believe in magic as Curt Miller performs his grand illusions during this Vegas-style show at Moody Gardens. The show will be performed twice-a-day until August 2. $23; $16 for children aged 3 to 12. 1pm and 7:30pm daily.
- Summerfest at Rice University Farmers Market | Tuesday, July 28 | FREE to Attend – Shop for your typical farmers market finds while enjoying live music from Damien Breaux and A Fox And A Hound, a cooking demo, beer and more during Summerfest. 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
- Mixology Class at Milano Bar – Learn to make three cocktails while enjoying hors’d’oeuvres from chef Jose Hernandez at Radio Milano’s speakeasy-style bar. $40. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Bee Dinner at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar | Tuesday, July 28 – Guest chefs Jason Dady of San Antonio and Erin Smith of Main Kitchen will team up with Prohibition Supperclub & Bar’s Ben McPherson and Matt Wommack to create a multi course meal featuring the product of Houston beekeeper Sean Passara. The dinner will include wine and Riesling pairings suited for summer weather. $70. 7pm to 10pm.
- Glimpse at Stereo Live | Wednesday, July 29 – Experience music, film, photography, hair and makeup, fashion and art created by local artists as part of the national RAW: Natural Born Artists program. 7pm to 11:30pm.
- The Big Slide Show at Lawndale Art Center | Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30 | FREE – View works from Big Show artists as they give informal presentations during this event at Lawndale Art Center. 6pm both nights.
- Idina Menzel in Concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, July 31 – See Tony-winner and the voice of Frozen‘s Elsa as the Idina Menzel World Tour comes to The Woodlands for one night only. Adults will enjoy a live performance from this show-stopping performer, but will likely want to leave their young Elsa fans at home. Although Menzel is expected to perform hits from Frozen, among others, the language and comments in other parts of the show can be decidedly adult. Tickets range from $71.44 to $91.44 before ticketing fees. Limited discounted $30 to $45 tickets available and you may find cheaper or better seats on the resale market. 8pm.
- The Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Warehouse Live | Friday, July 31 –Snack on all-you-can-eat pancakes while jamming out to live DJs and viewing art from over 100 artists at Warehouse Live. $5 cover. 8pm to 2am.
- Hot Undies Run in Rice Village | Saturday, August 1 – Strip down to your skivvies and run through Rice Village for a good cause. The 2-mile pub run raises money for Undies for Everyone and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. $50 to participate; free to watch. 11am.
- White Linen Night in The Heights | Saturday, August 1 | FREE to attend – Don your lightest white apparel and take a stroll through the Houston Heights to browse and enjoy delicious bites, pop up shopping booths and live music from area businesses during White Linen Night. 6pm to 10pm.
- Make Cocktails Not War at Stone’s Throw | Sunday, August 2 | No Cover – Watch bartenders from around the city sling cocktails during this 70s-inspired competition at Stone’s Throw. Waterloo gin and Red Handed bourbon will be on special for $5 during the event. 8pm.
- Patti LaBelle in Concert at The Grand | Sunday, August 2 – Highly awarded singer-songwriter Patti LaBelle will bring her soulful voice to Galveston as she takes the stage at The Grand. Tickets start at $48. 7pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our our top 7 things to do with kids this week and our Weekend Guide for July 30 to August 2, 2015.
You can also search our new, interactive event calendar by date, location and category.
