Make the most of your week with our top 11 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, August 22 to Sunday, August 28, 2016.
Happening in Houston This Week
Also in August 2016
Spend the day exploring Houston’s Theater District, shop around at fashion boutiques on wheels, wine and dine in Pearland, cheer on the Texans, Astros, and Dynamo, check out a live show and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 11 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Def Leppard in Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Monday, August 22 – Rock out with Def Leppard when their Summer 2016 Tour takes over The Woodlands amphitheater. REO Speedwagon and Tesla will open. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Alice Cooper in Concert at Revention Music Center | Tuesday, August 23 – Get your tickets to see the legendary Alice Cooper perform an over-the-top show at Revention Music Center downtown. Tickets start at $29.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Houston Dynamo Home Games at BBVA Compass Stadium | Wednesday, August 24 and Saturday, August 27 – Cheer on the Dynamo as they play in two home games – the first against Seattle on Wednesday and the second against Dallas on Saturday – at BBVA Compass Stadium. Tickets start at $24, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Fashion Truck Fest at 8th Wonder Brewery | Friday, August 26 | FREE to Attend – Shop around at the many fashion trucks parked at the brewery as you enjoy a few cold ones from 8th Wonder during Fashion Truck Fest. 5pm to 10pm.
- What’s Going On?: The Marvin Gaye Experience at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, August 26 | FREE – Soul man Brian Owen’s tribute to the legendary artist includes music selections that span Gaye’s music-making career. Early solo hits like “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” share space with “You’re All I Need to Get By” and other classic duets. And any Marvin Gaye song list would be incomplete without crowd-pleasers like “Let’s Get It On” or “Got To Give It Up”. 8pm to 10:30pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park | Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28 – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Rays in a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Friday 7:10pm; Saturday 6:10pm; Sunday 1:10pm.
- Pearland Wine and Food Festival | Saturday, August 27 – Sip on vino from Texas wineries during this annual festival in Pearland. Hosted by Dionisio Winery, the event features live music, local food, and award-winning wine. $30. Noon to 8pm.
- 23rd Annual Theater District Open House in Downtown Houston | Sunday, August 28 | FREE – Experience the thriving performing arts scene in Houston during this one-day, free and open to the public event showcasing live performances, discounted ticket offers and behind-the-scenes tours. Noon to 5pm.
- Houston’s 180th Birthday at Sam Houston Park | Sunday, August 28 | FREE – Celebrate 180 years of the Bayou City with family-friendly activities, live music from the Celtaire String Band, historic home tours, museum exhibits and more. 1pm to 3pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals Pre-Season Game at NRG | Sunday, August 28 – Gear up for the Texans’ upcoming season at this pre-season game against the Cardinals on their home turf. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 3pm.
- Last Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner at Holley’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar | Sunday, August 28 – Gather around the table and enjoy a fried chicken dinner with all the fixin’s family-style at Holley’s. $50. 5pm to 8pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for August 25 to 28, 2016 and top things to do in Houston in August 2016.
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