Make the most of your week with our top 12 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, October 24 to Sunday, October 30, 2016.
Happening in Houston This Week
Also in October 2016
Enjoy a locally sourced dinner from Houston chefs, hear about the wild adventures of National Geographic photographer, gear up for Halloween at a bar crawl or party, get loud at a football game and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 12 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Photographer Talk at Jones Hall | Tuesday, October 25 – National Geographic photographer Steve Winter will share his stories of capturing images of mountain lions in California, rhinos in India, jaguars in Brazil and more during this artist talk at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $15, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Flight of the Conchords in Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Tuesday, October 25 – Take your seat for a hilariously entertaining performance from New Zealand’s Bret & Jermaine as they take to the stage in The Woodlands. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Houston’s Startup Demo Day at Start Houston | Wednesday, October 26 | FREE – See local start-ups pitch their businesses to Houston-based entrepreneurs at Start Houston’s monthly Demo Day in EaDo. 5pm to 8pm.
- Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer in Concert at Revention Music Center | Wednesday, October 26 – Sing along to hits from artists Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer when their international tour lands in Houston for a show. Tickets start at $43.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Halloween Parties for Big Kids & Halloween Events for Families Around Greater Houston | Thursday, October 27 to Sunday, October 30 – Get spooked on a Ghost Tour in Galveston, let loose at the HMNS Spirits & Skeletons party or bring the whole family to Scream on the Green at Discovery Green at one of the 40-plus Halloween events happening this weekend.
- University of Houston Cougars vs. UCF Knights at TDECU Stadium | Saturday, October 29 – Watch as the Cougars take the field to play UCF at TDECU. Tickets start at $24, but you may find better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 11am.
- Heights Fright Night Part 2 | Saturday, October 29 | FREE to Attend – Shuttle between various bars in The Heights at this Halloween-themed evening featuring costume contests, live music, drink specials, and games. 7pm.
- Something Wicked Festival at Sam Houston Race Park | Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 – Dance all night to beats from artists like Diplo, Hardwell, and Deorro during this Halloween-themed electronic music festival. Tickets start at $129, not including ticket fees. Saturday 2pm to midnight; Sunday 2pm to 10pm.
- 4 Wheels Food Fest at Town Green Park | Sunday, October 30 | FREE to Attend – Eat your way through more than 15 Houston food trucks at this festival with live music, drinks, and family fun. 11am to 7pm.
- Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium | Sunday, October 30 – Watch the Houston Texans take on the Lions on their home turf at NRG. Tickets start at $100, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.
- Sunday Supper at Weights + Measures Sunday, October 30 – Support Urban Harvest during this special dinner where local chefs like Kevin Naderi and Bobby Matos will team up with local farms and producers to create a farm fresh meal. 6pm to 9pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center | Sunday, October 30 – You can get a taste of the Rockets’ during a handful of preseason games earlier in the month, but the regular season will start with a game against the Dallas Mavs. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for October 27 to 30, 2016 and top things to do in Houston in October 2016.
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