Make the most of your week with our top 22 festivals, events, and things to do this week in Greater Houston from Monday, February 9, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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Top 22 Festivals, Events & Things to Do This Week in Houston
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Bumper Cars & Ice Skating on Ice at Discovery Green | Daily | Ends Next Monday – Spin and bump across the icy rink on bumper cars, or skate on the bifurcated rink for the last time this season. $20 for a 7-minute bumper car ride; $18 for skate rental and 75 minutes of skating. Times vary. Learn more.
Real Women Have Curves at Alley Theatre | Tuesday to Sunday | Final Week – It’s the last chance to catch the comedy play that inspired the film, following 5 Latina women navigating pressures of body image, expectations and immigration. $36+. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Smart Financial Centre | Thursday – The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. $31+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Live at the Founders Club: Love Always: Celebrating the Romance of Nat King Cole at The Hobby Center | Thursday & Friday – Jazz trumpeter, composer and singer Jumaane Smith performs iconic songs like “Embraceable You,” “Unforgettable” and more. $35+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Houston Islamic Film Fest at MATCH | Friday – Rooted in the theme “Beyond Stereotypes,” these short films move past tired tropes and portray Muslims with truth, depth, dignity and lived reality. $15. 5pm. Get tickets.
Mixers & Elixirs: Atoms & Attractions at HMNS | Friday – Mingle with a date or other singles with tasty bites, themed cocktails, sounds by DJ Q and DJ SkaDean, and a continuous showing of When Harry Met Sally (R, 1989), a night under the stars in the planetarium. $25+. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Club ’90s: Heated RivalRave at House of Blues | Friday – It didn’t take long for the soundtrack bangers from the Canadian gay hockey TV phenom to hit the road for a night of ‘90s+ dancing. $17. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas at Doggett Ford Park in Beaumont | Friday to Sunday – The weekend-long, family-friendly festival boasts 9 different parades and marches, live music, and special headliner concerts. Plus, expect 3 days of festive foods and attire, a big arts and crafts vendor market, a free Kidzland Inflatable Kingdom kids zone with giant inflatables and a petting zoo, a magic show, a fire eater, royalty and second line marches, wiener dog races, and more. $10+. Times vary. Get tickets.
115th Annual Mardi Gras! Galveston: Weekend 2 in Downtown Galveston | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Catch parades, live music and festivities at the second weekend of the annual bash in historic downtown. $24+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Steph Tolev at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – Recognized by Vulture as one of Toronto’s funniest exports, that nationally headlining comic plays 5 shows in Spring Branch. $31+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Catastrophic Theatre: Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene at MATCH | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Join Sophia on a madcap romp through the modern entertainment industry in her quest to write the perfect song with the perfect hook and timing in a tribute to Katy Perry. Pay-What-You-Can. Times vary. Get tickets.
Lunar New Year Festival 2026 at Chinese Community Center of Houston | Saturday | FREE – In its 23rd year, the long running Asiatown tradition celebrates both the Lunar New Year and the beauty of Houston’s vast cultural diversity. Expect performances from across the cultural spectrum, dragon and tiger dances, Valentine’s-inspired crafts, a food and goods market, fashion, and more. 10am to 4pm.
You Look Like You Love Me Rodeo Cookoff Market at the Esplanade on Navigation | Saturday | FREE – Get Rodeo ready at a mix of boutique shops selling western duds and accessories alongside a mechanical bull, petting zoo, and more. 11am to 4pm. Learn more.
Houston Wino Festival at Houston Railhouse | Saturday – Sample 40+ Texas and regional wines, browse vendor goods, and more in the East End. $25. Noon to 9pm. Get tickets.
5th Annual Queso Bowl at Eureka Heights Brewing | Saturday | No Cover – You’re the winner as you taste 20 queso dips for free and vote for your favorite—over tasty brews and drinks. 1pm to 6pm. Learn more.
Night at the MFAH: Love, Louvre | Saturday – Have a cocktail, enjoy live music and stroll through open galleries as you explore the exhibition Louvre Couture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. $40. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Fantasia in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday – The powerhouse singer and American Idol season 3 winner takes the stage in the Downtown arena. $95+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Los Bukis in Concert at Daikin Park | Saturday – The massively popular Mexican grupero band who’ve been playing since 1973 play Astros’ stadium.$67+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Asia Society Texas’ Lunar New Year 2026 at The Galleria | Saturday & Sunday – The museum brings free all-ages arts and crafts activities, games, and festive performances to The Galleria’s Level One. 3pm to 5pm both days. Learn more.
24th Annual Rockets Run at Toyota Center | Sunday – Runners of all levels can join a 5K race, 2 miler run/walk or Kids 1K—all finishing on the Rockets’ center court. All registrations include a Rockets home game ticket, swag, and more. $65. 7:45pm. Register.
Lunar New Year’s Celebration at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market | Sunday | FREE – Catch a lion and dragon dance at 10am, a Red Envelope of Wishes where you can create a wish of good luck for loved ones, a Chinese Zodiac booth, and more—while shopping for fresh produce and foods. 9am to noon. Learn more.
Galentine’s Tea Party at Path of Tea | Sunday – Enjoy a charming indoor tea experience with 2 premium teas of your choice, an assortment of sweet treats, for a morning outing celebrating friendships. $45. 10am to 11:30am. Get tickets.
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