Make the most of your week with our top 13 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, September 5 to Sunday, September 11, 2016.
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Spend your Labor Day at a concert, sipping beer or Rosé, kick off the NFL season at the Texans’ first home game, get loud at a concert, start your Saturday snapping photos of animals at the Houston Zoo, remember those lost on 9/11 and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 13 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Labor Day Weekend Events Around Houston | Monday, September 5 – Spend your Monday off at the Labor Day Rosé Party at Brasserie 19, singing at the Fifth Harmony Concert, sipping on a cold one at Galveston Bay Beer, getting in an hour of Free Yoga and more.
- Rock ‘n Roll Bingo at House of Blues | Tuesday, September 6 | FREE to Attend – Get your groove on while trying to win a game of Bingo during this event in the Foundation Room at the House of Blues. 8pm.
- Wine Tasting at Hunky-Dory Tavern | Thursday, September 8 – Sip on wines and small bites during this tasting event at Hunky-Dory. $35. 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
- Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas in Concert at Toyota Center | Friday, September 9 – Jam all night with Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, and special guest Mike Posner during the Future Now Tour at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $29.95, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- The Kills in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Friday, September 9 – Rock out with American-English duo Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince – known as The Kills – during this show with opening act Kim and The Created. Tickets start at $23.50, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park | Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 11 – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Cubs 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 12:05pm; Sunday 7:05pm.
- Photo Day at the Houston Zoo | Saturday, September 10 – Calling all photographers to the Houston Zoo for a unique opportunity to capture images of animals at the zoo before it opens to the public. Tickets start at $32, not including ticket fees. 7am to 9am.
- Beyond the Pines Music Fest in The Woodlands | Saturday, September 10 – Get your tickets now to see Reckless Kelly, Aaron Watson and more during this family-friendly music festival that supports multiple charities. Tickets start at $45, not including ticket fees. 10am to 11pm.
- Glaciology Lecture with Kurt Cuffey at the CAMH | Saturday, September 10 | FREE to Attend – Hear all about glaciers – their dynamics, effect on landscapes, and relation to climate – during this lecture from glaciologist Kurt Cuffey. Get there early as seating is limited. 2pm.
- Lewis Black Live at Revention Music Center | Saturday, September 10 – Laugh out loud at the crude humor of comedian Lewis Black when The Emperor’s New Clothes: The Naked Truth Tour rolls through Houston. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- 15th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 at Market Square Park | Sunday, September 11 – Remember those lost on September 11, including Houstonian passenger Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, during this commemorative event with Mayor Turner at Market Square Park’s Lauren’s Garden. 10am.
- Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium | Sunday, September 11 – Watch the Houston Texans kick off their season with a noon game against the Bears on home turf. Tickets start at $100, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.
- Cyndi Lauper in Concert at Revention Music Center | Sunday, September 11 – Cyndi Lauper’s Detour Tour will hit Revention Music Center on Sunday night. Get ready to sing along to hits like “Time After Time”, “True Colors”, and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” from the award-winning artist. Tickets start at $61, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for September 8 to 11, 2016 and top things to do in Houston in September 2016.
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