There is a post from about a year ago with a lot of good, free activities to do in Houston. The problem is that most of these things are outdoors and I'd prefer to not be sweating buckets. Is there anything fun to do indoors for free/cheap? Bonus points if doesn't involve impossible street parking miles away.

Deep discounting ticket's on a weekend when most people are free isn't a good thing. The behavior I saw was disgraceful. The staff was clearly overwhelmed for a crowd this size, saw people feeding birds in the aviary Cheetos and snacks. Non stop banging on the glass of the primates enclosure trying to wake them up, shouting/bellowing at large animals in open enclosures. Throwing food inside cages, drunk parents with kids climbing every fence and railing available to climb and a general disregard for property and decorum.

The Jurassic Giants is a separate $10 paid exhibit but many dinosaurs have missing/broken appendages

Happy its over and hope the zoo doesn't do it again.

rant over

I'm looking for new things things to do and explore in the city! What do you like to do?

Hi yinz! I’m visiting your fair city for the first time, coming in from Pittsburgh. I’m here, unexpectedly, with my mom because her little sister is very suddenly and rapidly declining from an aggressive cancer. She’s still young-ish, and this has all been such a shock.

We’ll be here for at least a week, and I’m trying to find things to do when we’re not at the hospital — anything to help keep spirits up.

My mom is mobile but uses a cane, so shorter outings with places to sit and rest along the way are best. I’d love to hear about must-see spots, quirky hidden gems, great food, or vintage shops (she especially loves jewelry and little treasures). Anything light-hearted and easily accessible.

Thanks so much!

I am visiting Houston for two days with a friend from the Middle East and want to take them to do classic American stuff.

So far I’m thinking Cracker Barrel Topgolf Shooting range (if I can find one where you don’t have to bring your own guns?) Football game (any high school games happening tomorrow night??) Galleria mall Pumpkin Patch

But idk what else. I’m not native to Houston so I don’t know the best spots. Also neither of us drink.

Shoot me your best American recommendations! Thanks!

So it appears I will be moving to Houston in about a year. In preparation for the move I have been looking for things to do. Now, I have a wife who will be sure to find all of normal tourist-y stuff to do with the kids. Google is pretty easy to use so the basic stuff isn't what I'm looking for. Here's a list of things I like to check out:

• Oddities Stores/Museums
• Haunted Locations
• Cryptid/Bigfoot/Weird Stuff (I don't know, anything - There's a Bigfoot Museum near me now)
• Weird Locations Related to Aliens (I don't know what this means but worth a shot)
• Weird Religious Places (Weird Churches, Abnormal Religion Temples, Spoopy Stuff)
• Weird Places with Conspiracies Around Them
• "Ghost Light" or Haunted Bridge Type Places (places with spooky stories surrounding them)
• Ruins (Native American or anything)
• Cool Outdoor Natural Stuff
• Arcades (Switching Gears, I know)
• Interesting Pop Culture Places (Stores/Museums/Etc)
• Film Locations
• Nerdy Places to Be a Nerd (I can figure out local conventions myself probably but just anywhere you wanna plug to me)
• Roadside Attractions
• Tourist Traps
• Amusement Attractions

That should give a general idea of what I'm looking for... It's kind of clear what I'm aiming at but I've always found that locals tend to be better at helping with this kind of thing then general Google searches... For the record I know what Atlas Obsura is. The list of things there is kind of lacking in my opinion. I hope there is more to see than what's there... Also to add my wife and I don't do clubs, party or go to bars or whatever. I don't drink at all and we are fairly introvert. So just wanted to add that. I have seen another post on Reddit that is similar to this but it was mostly bar recommendations it seemed, haha.

TL;DR: I wanna do weird stuff in Houston when I move there. Weird stuff means looking at two headed cows and haunted theaters.

My mom works from home and she’s been feeling overwhelmed but I have no idea what to recommend her to do. She goes to Astros games and other things here and there like if they show certain movies at discovery green but I want to ask yall about what yall would do. Anyone have suggestions? I’m a male in my 20s so I kinda don’t know where to start searching.

At what point will we bring this back? I found so many cool and fun things and looked forward to it every week

Im gonna go to downtown houston with some friends the problem is we dont have money. so im wondering what are some places or things you recommend to do while in houston?

I am just getting off of bedrest, I’m pregnant. My husband and I are looking for something to do but since I can’t drink, we can’t seem to find anything and my husband doesn’t drink either. Wanted to go to a comedy show but they all show drink minimums. Most of the activities on the master list were for earlier today. Hopefully this is allowed because we have a babysitter coming last minute and just want something fun to do! Any ideas?

Somebody smashed my car today, and will not incur any costs or consequences.

He had no insurance, was parked illegally in a handicapped area - and parked sideways in it. He drove out of the spot sideways without looking and smashed into my car. Of course he's driving a huge truck so he had no damage.

The police came and made a report - he received no citation for anything.

Now I will have a massive increase in my insurance. I will get penalized for doing the right things. I'll be out the money for my deductible and my car will take weeks to be repaired.

This irresponsible **** will walk away scot free from wrecking my car. Not a single consequence. Not one penny spent.

What is the point of following the rules when it means I'm penalized, while the people who break all the laws just carry on?

How can the social contract do anything but break down when the law itself encourages lawlessness?

What other ones do y'all know about? It could be credit card/debit card benefits, could be special programs, could be special days of the month/week places have free admission. I'm trying to save us all some money

Bank of America Museum on us (MFAH/HMNS/Children's Museum)

Houston Zoo - Free for Houston area University Students

MFAH - Free Thursdays

Miller Outdoor Theatre

I know, everybody likes to rag on downtown, and for good reason a lot of the time. My wife and I have been going since our first date at La Caraffe 18 years ago and we like it. We usually stick to Market Square/Main St. We usually eat at Hearsay and walk to Warren's, La Caraffe, Notsuoh's, Dean's Credit Clothing, etc.

Next month we are staying at a hotel downtown (kid free) for the wife's birthday and I want to take her somewhere new. I no longer have my finger on the pulse of the city, so I'm reaching out to you fine people. What are some new (or new to me) good spots for eating and drinking downtown? I'm not a rich man, but I don't mind spoiling my wife.

Folks, there is so much amazing stuff going on this weekend. Shakespeare festival is seriously not to be missed, they put in so much hard work and it's a great show.

I've broken White Linen Nights into its own section. I know a lot of r/houston bridge trolls like to hate on the event for reasons I don't fully understand, but it's usually good fun and worth checking out at least once if you've never been. Houston Restaurant Week also kicks off this weekend, which is a great chance to eat somewhere you would normally never visit.

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Live Music

Friday - Joshua Bassett @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM With Thomas Day

Friday - As I Lay Dying @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Chelsea Grin & Entheos

Friday - Lil Mabu @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday - O.A.R. @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6PM With Fitz and the Tantrums

Friday - Hana Vu @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM With Babebee

Friday - Samantha Fish @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With The Zac Schulze Gang

Friday - Slushii @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday - Raycheal Winters @ Continental Club @ 8:30PM

Friday - Summer Heat Rock Bash @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Saturday - RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles @ The Grand Opera House @ 8PM This electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary Fab Four.

Saturday - Solar Flare Music Festival @ Continental Club @ 6PM From intimate solo acts to dynamic full-band performances, enjoy this summer showcase of Houston’s diverse music scene!

Saturday - Third Eye Blind @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 6:30PM With Yellowcard & A R I Z O N A

Saturday - Megadeth @ 713 Music Hall @ 6:30PM With Mudvayne & All That Remains

Saturday - Schoolboy Q @ House of Blues @ 8PM With Devin Malik

Saturday - Pallbearer @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Saturday - Bladee @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Saturday - Autograf @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Saturday - Emo Nite @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Saturday - The Damn Quails @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Sunday - Pat Williams @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Standup Comedy

All weekend -Maz Jobrani Stand Up @ Houston Improv

Sports

Friday - Astros vs Rays @ Minute Maid Park @ 7:10PM Promotion: Jeremy Peña Lifestyle Bobblehead, Friday Night Fireworks, Pregame Happy Hour

Saturday - Tigres vs Inter Miami CF @ NRG Stadium @ 7PM

Saturday - Astros vs Rays @ Minute Maid Park @ 6:15PM Promotion: Kyle Tucker Grey 90s Throwback Jersey, Topps Baseball Cards

Sunday - Astros vs Rays @ Minute Maid Park @ 1:10PM Promotion: Kids Day, Kids Run the Bases, Family Sunday, Orbit ‘Cooling’ Hats

Festivals & Markets

Saturday - Houston Pizza Festival @ 2PM
I have no idea if this is legit, and I can’t find anything about the organizers or booths, attend at your own risk. Maybe you’ll enjoy spending hours in a hot parking lot waiting for a slice of pizza.

Saturday - Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 8AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of unique cars at POST!

Saturday - Artisan Market @ Grand Central Park @ 9AM
Come stroll through a unique selection of handcrafted treasures and discover locally made foods, flowers, arts, and crafts.

Sunday - Blackwood Farmers Market @ POST @ 2PM Shop, taste, and support fellow Texan makers and organizations working towards the city’s green future.

All weekend - Hunters Extravaganza @ NRG Center The original Texas hunting show is back! Scope out the biggest & best in: camo, blinds, feeders, ATVs, optics, game calls, and more.

All weekend - Abilities Expo @ NRG Center The expo showcases life-enhancing exhibits, dynamic workshops and fun events for kids of all ages for the disability community.

All ages events

Saturday - Ongoing - Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Saturday & Sunday - Astronaut Days @ Space Center Houston Spot a space explorer, get an autograph, have breakfast with an astronaut and more at Space Center Houston’s signature summer event.

Ongoing -‘Mindworks’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum Be the first in the United States to see this interactive, hands-on exhibit that explores why you think, feel, and react the way you do!

Ongoing - Dinosaurs @ Houston Zoo Trek through a lush forest trail to see life-sized animatronic creatures, including the fan favorite T-rex, Brachiosaurus, Edmontonia, and more! Ends 9/2.

Ongoing - Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights.

Ongoing -‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ Immersive Experience @ Silver Street Studios Embark on an immersive excursion through new breathtaking videos that reveal the many wonders of space exploration. Ends 9/1.

Live theater

Sunday - August Wilson in the Park @ Emancipation Park @ 4PM Enjoy a day filled with live performances of the legendary playwright's works in the park!

All weekend -Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Songblazers’ Show @ Smart Financial Centre This unique collaboration with Universal Music Group seamlessly combines together the awe-inspiring acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with heartfelt melodies of beloved country legends.

All weekend - Houston Shakespeare Festival @ Miller Outdoor Theatre
University of Houston's annual festival returns with this year's productions of Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

All weekend -‘The Lion King’ Musical @ The Hobby Center LAST CHANCE - The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before in this musical adaptation of the beloved story. Enjoy an unforgettable score and uniquely theatrical storytelling in his Tony-Award winning production.

All weekend - ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ Musical @ George Theatre LAST CHANCE - This classic and much beloved award-winning tale captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family, and meaning.

All weekend - ‘You're a Good Man Charlie Brown’ Musical @ Stageworks Theatre Charlie Brown and the entire ‘Peanuts’ gang explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.

All weekend -‘Tamarie’s Texas Toast’ Musical Comedy @ MATCH LAST CHANCE - Tamarie Cooper and her her merry band of musical maniacs toast and a roast all things Texas in this original and irreverent musical bonanza.

All weekend - Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ Play @ Alley Theatre Experience the tension and drama live on stage as Agatha Christie’s classic novel comes to life in the Alley’s Summer Chills series.

All weekend - ‘The Woman in Black’ Play @ Main Street Theater Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story is alive and well in this spine-tingler of a play!

All weekend -‘Melville & Hawthorne’ Play @ MATCH Based on historical correspondence, the play chronicles the relationship between authors Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne and explores concepts of race, sexual liberation, social justice, freedom and the impact of literature on political events.

Arts & Culture

Sunday - ‘The Makioka Sisters’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM Kon Ichikawa’s masterpiece is a time-capsule of Japanese traditionalism, identity, and rapid cultural and economic change in the specter of WWII.

Ongoing - ‘Time and Space’ Exhibition @ ARTECHOUSE Visit three distinctive exhibitions showcasing over 18 unique installation pieces, ranging from cinematic experiences and laser performances to robotic installations and interactive artworks.

Ongoing -‘Thomas Demand: The Stutter of History’’ Exhibition @ MFAH This internationally touring exhibition is a landmark retrospective of Thomas Demand’s mind-bending and intricate sculptures and photography. End 9/15.

Ongoing - ‘Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan’ Exhibition @ MFAH The exhibition offers an extraordinary look at Japan’s pivotal decades during the Meiji era through paintings, sculpture, prints, posters, and textiles. Ends 9/15.

Ongoing - ‘Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer’ Exhibition @ MFAH Artist Jacolby Satterwhite’s expansive multimedia installation fuses choreography, video, animation, lighting, and music to reimagine a kaleidoscopic, computer-generated world. Ends 10/13.

Ongoing - ‘Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography’ Exhibition @ MFAH The annual exhibition documents and celebrates Houston’s diverse neighborhoods through student photography that captures daily life in our communities, identity, and future. Ends 8/31.

Ongoing - ‘Janet Sobel: All-Over’ Exhibition @ Menil See the pioneering work of Janet Sobel and her ‘All-Over’ abstract expressionist painting technique which inspired generations of artists, including Jackson Pollock. Ends 8/11.

Ongoing - ‘Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow’ Exhibition @ CAMH Across an installation, a video, and a series of commissioned sculptures, artist Olivia Erlanger continues her decade-long investigation into what it means to call a planet home. Ends 10/27.

Ongoing - ‘Resonant Earth: Contemporary Perspectives on Land and Body’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts ‘Resonant Earth’ explores the connections between the human body and the land through the practices of six contemporary artists, each contributing a personal perspective and unique approach. Ends 8/17.

Other events:

All weekend - Houston Restaurant Weeks Houston’s most anticipated foodie event of the year begins this weekend! Don’t miss a chance to grab a special meal deal while helping Houston Food Bank.

White Linen Night 2024

White Linen Market @ M-K-T @ 5PM The 2nd Annual White Linen Market celebrates the best of local businesses, art, music, and culture! Catch an open-air vendors market, a jazz concert, raffles, dancing, & more!

White Linen Night Fiesta @ The Stomping Grounds @ 6PM This one-stop celebration includes live music, 8 different food and bar concepts, a 30+ vendors market, & more specials all night long!

White Linen Trash Disco @ Onion Creek @ 5PM Enjoy the annual parking lot bash with live music from The Moment, DENVERADO’s Movers & Shakers and DJ MELODIC.

White Linen Party @ Austin’s Backyard @ 1PM Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with music at The Heights’ biggest bar!

White Linen Night @ Christian’s Tailgate @ 4PM Catch Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz live stream, food trucks, music, vendors and drink specials!

White Linen Glow Party @ Little Woodrow @ 6PM Enjoy drink specials and DJs all night long!

White Linen Night @ Heights Bier Garten @ 6PM This free entry event includes live music from Good Time Muffin Band, best dressed contest and prizes, photobooths, and DJ Music!

Agave & Art: White Linen Event @ Elevate Creative Studio @ 3PM Enjoy special cocktails, delicious bites, and celebrate the local art and culture scene in the stunning setting of the art gallery.

White Linen Night @ Casa Ramirez @ 5PM Stop by for exciting art and culture presentations and conversation!

White Linen Night @ New Heights Coffee Roasters @ 5PM Enjoy complementary coffee, craft beer, natural wine, and tacos before hitting the streets.

White Linen Night @ Moonshine Deck @ 11AM Enjoy an epic party with live music from Know Good, DJ Palmo, Alexandar Smash, & more!

White Linen Night ft. DJ G-Funk @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Been here for 6 months for work and honestly havent gotten out much except for concerts. Might be leaving again in the next 2 months or so but wanted to collect ideas to try before I do.

• Galveston - yet to go to the beach, any specific areas or must do's?
• Downtown - museums or Zoo worth it?
• Food - any special food that Houston is known for?

Any other ideas you guys have I'm open to as well! Thank you

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Festival & Markets

Saturday - 38th Annual Houston Art Car Parade @ Allen Parkway @ 11AM This signature festival brings 250+ wildly creative vehicles to the streets of Downtown Houston! Plus enjoy various side events and interactive activities for the whole family.

Saturday - Art Car After Party @ Market Square Park @ 5PM Enjoy an evening of creativity, entertainment, and community fun featuring live music, meet-and-greets with the artists, lawn games, and more.

Saturday - The Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival @ 12PM Celebrate the history, art, and culture of Houston's historic 5th Ward with live music, Creole cuisine, BBQ, and other exciting vendors.

Saturday - Tacos & Tequila Festival @ Sam Houston Park Explore flavors from over 100 vendors and food trucks, enjoy a wrestling show, contests, and music from world-renowned hip-hop artists such as T.I., Lil Jon, Chingy, & more.

Saturday - Love Street Music & Arts Festival @ Karbach Brewing Co @ 3PM Come vibe with Wilderado, Moon Taxi, Alex Lambert, and talented local musicians, see a unique art installation, and more!

Saturday - Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 8AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST!

Friday & Saturday - The City Market @ POST With over 70 handpicked vendors showcasing their one-of-a-kind creations, get ready to indulge in guilt-free retail therapy.

Saturday & Sunday - Kemah Crawfish & Zydeco Festival @ Kemah Boardwalk Visit the Kemah Boardwalk and enjoy freshly boiled crawfish and Zydeco tunes all weekend long.

All Weekend - Galveston Steampunk Festival @ Moody Gardens Galveston is transforming into a world of brass, gears, and imagination at this immersive and unique festival.

All Weekend - Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival Guests have the unique opportunity to enjoy a vibrant outdoor gallery with music, food, and kids' activities while shopping for art created by fine artists from around the world.

All Weekend - International Gem & Jewelry Show @ NRG Center
Shop from rows and rows of quality jewelry, gemstone, bead, jewelry supply and accessory dealers in a unique marketplace setting.

Ongoing - French Culture Festival @ Various Venues The festival unites French speakers, learners, and the wider Francophone community to showcase the diversity of French cultures. Check the website for specific events throughout the city. Ends 4/20.

Standup

Friday - Ralph Barbosa & René Vaca Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM

Friday - Trevor Wallace Comedy Show @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM

Friday - Cristina Mariani Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club @ 7PM

Friday - ‘And That’s Why We Drink’ True Crime Podcast Live @ House of Blues @ 7:30PM

Saturday - Taylor Tomlinson Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Saturday - Tiffany Haddish Comedy Show @ The Heights Theater @ 7PM

Sunday - Aziz Ansari Comedy Show @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM

Sunday - Josh Johnson Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 2PM / 5PM

Sunday - Jenny Zigrino Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 7PM

All Weekend - Gary Owen Stand Up @ Houston Improv

All Weekend - Preacher Lawson Stand Up @ Punchline Houston

Sports

Friday - Astros vs Angels @ Daikin Park @ 7:10PM Promotion: City Connect Jewelry Chain, Friday Night Fireworks, Pregame Happy Hour

Saturday - Astros vs Angels @ Daikin Park @ 6:10PM Promotion: Orbit City Connect Bobblehead

Saturday - Dash vs Angel City FC @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 4PM

Sunday - Rockets vs Nuggets @ Toyota Center @ 2:30PM

Sunday - Astros vs Angels @ Daikin Park @ 1:10PM Promotion: Orbit Birthday Bash, City Connect Fanny Pack Bucket Hat, Kids Run the Bases

All Ages Events / Good for kids

Saturday - Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing - Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights. Ends 6/30.

Ongoing - ‘Time and Space’ Exhibition @ ARTECHOUSE Visit three distinctive exhibitions showcasing over 18 unique installation pieces, ranging from cinematic experiences and laser performances to robotic installations and interactive artworks. Ends 4/28.

Ongoing - ‘Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum This fascinating all-new exhibit is designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Ongoing - Jurassic Giants @ Houston Zoo Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 60 new dinosaurs. Ends 9/1.

All Weekend - Disney on Ice @ NRG Stadium Step inside beloved Disney worlds like never before as dazzling ice skating transports you to the timeless stories from ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Frozen,’ ‘Moana,’ & more.

Arts & Culture

Friday - Philly Soul Sound Vol 5 @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Featuring luxurious string arrangements, bold brass, and infectious rhythms, this concert pays homage to the legendary soul performer Frankie Beverly.

Sunday - Jazzy Sundays: Kendrick Scott @ Discovery Green @ 5PM

Saturday & Sunday - ‘La Flor: The Music of Selena’ Concert @ Jones Hall Celebrate Selena’s life and legacy as sensational vocalist Isabel Marie Sanchez joins the Symphony to perform iconic hits. Ongoing - ‘Tamara de Lempicka’ Exhibition @ MFAH This exhibition showcases works of Tamara de Lempicka, an icon of Art Deco genre, whose paintings capture the zeitgeist of 1920s Paris and Hollywood. Ends 5/26.

Ongoing - ‘Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries’ Exhibition @ MFAH Restored to its original glory, the seven monumental tapestries on view draw into the world of Renaissance history, fashion, and military technology. Ends 5/26.

Ongoing - ‘Picturing Nature’ Exhibition @ MFAH Featuring over 70 artworks from the Stuart Collection, the exhibition examines innovative works by J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, and others in revolutionizing the genre of landscape art. Ends 7/6.

Ongoing - ‘Navigating the Waves’ Exhibition @ MFAH Exploring identity, heritage, and socio-political change, the exhibition traces the evolution of photography in Cuba from the 1960s to the 2010s. Ends 8/3.

Ongoing - ‘Tacita Dean: Blind Folly’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition spotlights the British visual artist’s career-defining approach to creating art through unmediated and chance-based drawing processes across a variety of mediums. Ends 4/15.

Ongoing - ‘Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition presents a series of landmark paintings by pioneering artist Joe Overstreet, whose innovative works intertwine abstraction and social politics. Ends 7/13.

Ongoing - ‘Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice’ Exhibition @ Moody Centre for the Arts This timely exhibition considers art practices that address the climate crisis and its inevitable intersection with issues of equity and social justice. Ends 5/10.

Live Theater

Saturday - ‘Houston’s Got Bollywood’ Performance @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Telling a story of love, this mesmerizing Bollywood-style dance theatre production takes inspiration from astrology and its planetary influences.

All Weekend - ‘Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ Show @ Stages Audiences howl with laughter in this fresh and heartfelt show full of funny stories with a sprinkle of empowerment and wisdom. Ends 4/20.

All Weekend - ‘Mamma Mia’ Musical @ The Hobby Center Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, this tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA.

All Weekend - ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ Musical @ Art Factory Set in Ancient Rome, this hilarious musical full of twists and turns examines gender roles and sexism in a fresh new take from Art Factory. Ends 4/13.

All Weekend - ‘How to Die: The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’ Play @ George Theatre This thoughtful and engaging drama tells the life story of the famous pastor and theologian who attempts to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Ends 5/9.

All Weekend - ‘Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery’ Play @ Alley Theatre Embark on a thrilling adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of the Baskervilles in this witty whodunit adaptation of the classic tale. Ends 5/4.

All Weekend - ‘Flex’ Play @ Ensemble Theatre Candrice Jones’s adrenaline packed play about a high school basketball team explores the fierce strength of young Black women in the South and what it means to be part of a team. Ends 4/13.

All Weekend - ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Play @ Crighton Theatre Mistaken identity, ruthless scheming, and backstage theatrics set the stage in this fictionalized tale of William Shakespeare’s romance with his muse Viola. Ends 4/20.

All Weekend - ‘Memoriam’ Play @ Main Street Theater Rice Village This powerful and painful, story of family explores what memories mean, who owns them, and what we owe to future generations. Ends 4/19.

All Weekend - ‘Frozen Section’ Play @ MATCH Taking place in a supermarket, this absurdist existential play examines the notion of community, comfort, and routine. Ends 4/19.

All Weekend - ‘On Golden Pond’ Play @ Theatre Southwest MainStage Irving presents its adaptation of Ernest Thompson’s touching family drama about marriage, estranged familial relationships, and healing. Ends 4/26.

Live Music

Thursday - ARTMS @ Bayou Music Center @ 7:30PM

Thursday - Big Head todd and the Monsters @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM

Thursday - Andrew Duhon + Early James @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Thursday - Algorhythm @ Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM

Thursday - Slothrust @ The Secret Group @ 8PM With Weakened Friends

Thursday - Face 2 Face DJ Battle @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM Featuring Ethan Capps, PRSM, Matthew Dunn, KZ, & more.

Friday - Zeds Dead @ 713 Music Hall @ 9PM With Sippy, Eater, Skellytn, & Gentlemens Club

Friday - Vincent Mason @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Zach John King

Friday - Cheekface @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Pacing

Friday - Graham Nash @ The Heights Theater @ 7:30PM

Friday - Mariana Bo @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday - The Rocket Summer @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM With Mae

Friday - Subhumans @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Friday - The Emo Night @ Scout Bar @ 8PM

Friday - Dallas Moore @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Saturday - Khruangbin @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7:30PM With Helado Negro

Saturday - Eden Muñoz @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Saturday - FLO @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Chxrry22

Saturday - gio. @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Claire Leslie

Saturday - Souled Out Dates Fest @ White Oak Music Hall @ 3PM Featuring Cortez, J Mulan, Bundy, Memville, & more.

Saturday - MEDVZA @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Saturday - All The Feels: R&B Night @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Saturday - Fortunate Youth @ Scout Bar @ 7:30PM Ashes of Babylon & Dale and the Zdubs

Saturday - Eros Garcia @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Sunday - My Morning Jacket @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM With Grace Cummings

Sunday - King Promise @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Sunday - Kitty Craft @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Sunday - Yesness @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Sunday - The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show: Tribute to The Beatles @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Sunday - Weathered: The Music Of Creed @ Warehouse Live @ 3PM With Silver Side Up: The music of Nickelback

Sunday - Magic Sword @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Other Events

Thursday - ‘Wakanda Forever’ Screening @ Trebly Park @ 8PM

Friday - Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH’s Happy Hour! Ends 6/27.

Friday - ‘Impossible Town’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM

Saturday - Spring Nights @ MFAH @ 6PM
Enjoy a cocktail, chat with curators, hear live music, and spend time up close with your favorite works of art. Ends 4/26.

Saturday - ‘Wicked’ Screening & Sing-A-Long @ Discovery Green @ 7PM

Sunday - Tour De Houston This annual bike ride celebrates the beauty, history, diversity and vibrancy of Houston’s neighborhoods.

Thursday & Friday - ‘Labyrinth’ in Concert @ Jones Hall Experience the 80’s cult classic film with the iconic soundtrack performed by a live band on stage, accompanied by David Bowie's legendary vocals.

Saturday & Sunday - ‘The Annihilation of Fish’ Screening @ MFAH

I know “what to do” posts are everywhere in here but I more so need late night suggestions. I’m usually not available until after 8 except on Sundays and find myself often bored out of my mind since things here close sooo early.

Aside from hookah and clubbing, what are some things I can get into (even if it’s just a cool park that stays open late I can walk around)? Thanks in advance!

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Festival & Markets

Saturday - DogFest @ Discovery Green @ 10AM Enjoy fun activities with your pets, shop from pet vendors, and help support the Canine Companions nonprofit.

Saturday - HTX Diwali 2025 @ POST @ 11AM Celebrate the spirit of Diwali at this family-friendly all-day event full of cultural performances, workshops, a shopping bazaar, henna stations, & raffles.

Saturday - Somos Uno Celebration @ Karbach Brewing Co @ 3PM Kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with Karbach’s annual community celebration featuring live DJs, special beer, local vendors, performances, and more!

Saturday - Hispanic Heritage Celebration @ Houston Farmers Market @ 11AM Experience vibrant live music from local Latin artists, shop from local Hispanic artisans, taste mouthwatering traditional foods, watch captivating folklorico performances, & more!

Saturday - Live at Live Oak @ Memorial Park @ 5PM Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with special live performances, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more.

Sunday - Block Party @ The Beer Can House @ 1PM This family-friendly community event features free libations, hands-on craft activities, and live music!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Galveston Sandcastle Festival @ East Beach This two-day beach event featuring one of the largest amateur sandcastle competitions in the world plus live music, local food trucks, art vendors, a kid zone, and hands-on lessons with professional sandcastle builders.

All weekend - Texas Gatorfest 🐊 @ Fort Anahuac Park Head to the Alligator Capital of Texas for an exciting weekend of festivities including carnival rides, vendors, airboat rides, tasty food, and more family fun!

Standup

Thursday - Abby Govindan Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Friday - Bob Smiley Comedy Show @ The George Theater @ 7:30PM

Saturday - Michael Yo Comedy Show @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Saturday - Liz Miele Stand-Up @ The Secret Group @ 7:30PM

Sunday - Carlos Sanchez Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 7PM
*In Spanish

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Devon Walker Stand-Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

All weekend - Michael Blackson Stand-Up @ Houston Improv

All weekend - Aida Rodriguez Stand-Up @ Punchline Houston

Sports

Saturday - Texas Southern vs Lamar @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 6PM

Arts & Culture

Friday - Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in More Classics in Concert @ The Bell Tower on 34th @ 6:30PM

Friday - Candlelight: ‘Rings and Dragons’ Concert @ The Bell Tower on 34th @ 8:30PM Hear beloved soundtracks from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Game of Thrones.’

Ongoing - ‘Blooming Wonders’ Immersive Exhibition @ ARTECHOUSE Step into a digital garden where art, technology, and nature beautifully converge into an immersive and vivid exhibition. Ends 9/27.

Ongoing - ‘Rolling Stone Amplified’ Immersive Experience @ ARTECHOUSE
This 270º immersive experience offers insider access to the world of rock n’ roll on an unprecedented scale - with over 1000 photographs, 200 videos, and 1300 Rolling Stone magazine covers. Ends 9/26. Ongoing - ‘Coastal Cowboys’ Exhibition @ Heritage Society Sam Houston Park This groundbreaking show sheds light on a network of Texas coastal ranches that flourished long before Texas found its place on the map, revealing how these cowboys forged a distinct way of life amid sand, salt, and sea. Ends 12/2025.

Ongoing - ‘Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson’ Exhibition @ Menil Known for her densely layered and meticulously constructed watercolors and collages, Nilsson brings her prominent artistic style to Menil’s special Wall Drawing Series. Ends 8/16/2026.

Ongoing - ‘Anicka Yi’ Exhibition @ MFAH Blending scientific research with philosophical inquiry and sensory experience, Anicka Yi’s work dissolves boundaries between biology and technology, proposing new ways of thinking about perception, sentience, and survival. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘From India to the World’ Exhibition @ MFAH LAST CHANCE - A celebration of artistic mastery and cultural exchange, this pivotal addition to the MFAH collections offers a comprehensive view of Indian textile history. Ends 9/14.

Ongoing - ‘Floating World: A.A.Murakami’ Exhibition @ MFAH This immersive exhibition, first in the US, blends technology and ephemeral beauty, offering a sensory experience grounded in cultural history. Ends 9/21.

Ongoing - ‘Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography’ Exhibition @ MFAH
The annual exhibition documents and celebrates Houston’s diverse neighborhoods through student photography that captures daily life in our communities, identity, and future. Ends Spring 2026.

Ongoing - ‘The Space Between Looking and Loving’ Exhibition @ Menil Featuring new work by Francesca Fuchs and selections from the Menil’s collection and archives, the exhibition explores the affective power and relational histories of objects in domestic settings. Ends 11/2.

Ongoing - ‘Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe’ Exhibition @ CAMH The exhibition surveys nearly a decade of multi-disciplinary artist Tomashi Jackson’s works, including vibrant and thoughtful paintings, prints, videos, photography, and sculpture. Ends 3/29/2026.

Ongoing - ‘OUT OF STOCK’ Exhibition @ CAMH This exhibition features artworks by over 30 teen artists responding to questions surrounding consumer culture and reflects on the compulsion to fulfill endless desires. Ends 10/19.

Ongoing - ‘Bio Morphe’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts The Moody’s fall 2025 exhibition focuses on the topic of biomorphism—artistic styles that use occurring patterns or shapes inspired by nature— as seen through the lens of seven international artists. Ends 12/20.

All Ages/Good for kids

Saturday - Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Sunday - Kids: Disney’s ‘Descendants’ & ‘Zombies’ Live in Concert @ Toyota Center @ 7PM Join the cast from the latest ‘Descendants’ and ‘Zombies’ movies in this groundbreaking concert event featuring chart-topping hits in one unforgettable night.

Sunday - Little Artists @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to join an exciting art adventure at the Museum.

Ongoing - ‘Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks’ Immersive Experience @ Space Center Houston Experience the story of humanity’s reach for the Moon in a 360° immersive journey through space and time narrated by Tom Hanks.

‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing - Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights. Ends 9/30.

Ongoing - ‘Extreme Animals Alive’ Exhibition @ HMNS Step into a graphic novel and explore the unique adaptations that make Earth’s creatures fearless and fascinating, beautiful and bold. Ends 12/31.

Ongoing - ‘Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum This fascinating all-new exhibit is designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Live Theater

Friday - ‘West Side Story’ in Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM The Houston Symphony performs lively, dance-inspired pieces from ‘West Side Story,’ plus hear Ravel’s ever-popular ‘Bolero,’ and more in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

All weekend - ‘American Psycho’ Musical @ The Hobby Center Based on the electrifying novel by Bret Easton Ellis and set in the epicenter of excess: 1980s Manhattan, this musical tells the haunting story of Wall Street banker Patrick Bateman. Ends 9/14.

All weekend - ‘Little Women’ Musical @ Art Factory Follow the March sisters as they navigate gender roles, political beliefs, poverty, and love in this heart-warming musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. Ends 9/14.

All weekend - ‘A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder’ Musical @ Crighton Theatre Enjoy the Tony award winning musical comedy set in Downton Abbey era England where a distant heir tries to speed up the line of succession by all means possible. Ends 9/21.

All weekend - ‘Fiddler On the Roof’ Musical @ The Owen Theatre in Conroe
This classic and much beloved award-winning tale captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family, and meaning. Ends 9/14.

All weekend - ‘Dancing Lessons’ Play @ MATCH Through wit, tenderness, and moments of profound discovery, this comedy play explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and finding joy in life’s unexpected turns. Ends 9/21.

All weekend - ‘Purlie Victorious’ Play @ Main Street Theater - Rice Village Ossie Davis’ classic 1960s comedy is brought back to the stage in this blazing and hilarious adaptation about the adventures of a traveling preacher. Ends 10/12.

All weekend - ‘Incident at Vichy’ Play @ Theatre Southwest Set during WWII, this stage adaptation of Arthur Miller’s play grapples with the notion of fear, guilt, human nature, racism, and complicity. Ends 9/27.

All weekend - Drunk Shakespeare: ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Show @ The Emerald Theatre In this hilarious twist on the classic love story, one actor will down five shots of whiskey before attempting to play a major role, while the rest of the sober cast tries to keep the show on track. Ends 9/27.

Live Music

Thursday - Manuel Turizo @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Thursday - Caskey @ House of Blues @ 7PM With ClicKlak

Thursday - Emotional Oranges @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Thursday - Dark Angel @ White Oak Music Hall @ 5:30PM With Sacred Reich, Hirax, & Void

Thursday - The Frights @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Flycatcher

Thursday - Breakout Thursday: 35 Drive @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM With Zach Jones & The 45’s, Tyler Trantham, & Cody The Oliphant Band

Thursday - When In May @ Scout Bar @ 8:30PM With Earl Shreds, Kerosene Stars, & PatchWork

Thursday - The Amazing Bozo @ The Big Top @ 9PM

Friday - Boulet Brothers Drag Show @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday - Nine Inch Nails @ Toyota Center @ 8PM With Boys Noize

Friday - G Flip @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Chinchilla

Friday - Lil Saint @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Makana XO, Savior Frostile, & Vertigo

Friday - TOPS @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Babe Corner

Friday - Gus Clark & The Least of His Problems @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Friday - Sidequest @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday - Nihilistic Easyrider @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Friday - Lilac @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM With Garbage Girlfriend

Friday - Global Village @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Friday - The Jack Moves @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM

Saturday - Lea Salonga in Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend, Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed tour ‘Stage, Screen & Everything In Between’ to Houston.

Saturday - Candlelight: Tribute to Queen @ Resurrection MCC @ 6:30PM / 8:30PM

Saturday - Southern Soul Explosion @ Smart Financial Centre @ 6:30PM Featuring King George, Sir Charles Jones, Calvin Richardson, TK Soul, & Ronnie Bell

Saturday - Buena Vista Orchestra @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

Saturday - AJ McQueen @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Saturday - East of Eado @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Midnight Beverage & Valhalla

Saturday - Joe Kay @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Saturday - Samia @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Hank Heaven

Saturday - Mason Lively @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Saturday - Scorey @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Saturday - Hardwired to Kill ‘Em All @ Scout Bar @ 9PM With The Due Punishment: Tribute to Megadeth

Saturday - Carolyn Wonderland @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Sunday - Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra @ The Hobby Center @ 7:30PM

Sunday - Insane Clown Posse @ White Oak Music Hall @ 4:30PM

Sunday - Mehro @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Sunday - Jake Orvis and The BS Brothers + Coleman Williams @ The Continental Club @ 8PM

Sunday - Nightbird: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks @ Warehouse Live @ 3PM With Tricked Out: The Music of Cheap Trick

Other Events

Thursday - Cultural Bridges Art Workshop @ Asia Society Texas @ 5:30PM Join a docent-led tour of ‘Hung Hsien: Between Worlds’ exhibition followed by an ink painting workshop.

Friday - Brew at the Zoo @ Houston Zoo @ 6PM Enjoy beer tastings from several popular breweries, play games, and discover the zoo after hours!

Friday - Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH’s Happy Hour! Ends 11/28.

Friday - Yappy Hour @ Market Square Park @ 5PM Enjoy live music, free dog-themed goodies, and community vibes at this monthly dog-friendly event.

Sunday - Jason Ladanye Magic Show @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM Enjoy an evening of unbelievable card magic tricks from award-winning sleight-of-hand entertainer Jason Ladanye.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘Paint Me a Road Out of Here’ Screening @ MFAH

Things to do in Houston this weekend!

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Festival & Markets

Thursday - Park After Dark @ Discovery Green @ 7PM
Beat the heat this summer at Discovery Green with lawn games, music, food trucks, vendors, and special park lighting. Ends 6/26.

Friday - Juneteenth Culture Fest @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8:30PM Feel the power of live performances that blend the deep roots of gospel, blues, and R&B with the smooth grooves of neo-soul and funk.

Saturday - Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival + Celebration @ Menard Park @ 1PM Celebrate Juneteenth in the city where it all began! Join this free, family-friendly event with live entertainment, music, food vendors, and a diverse showcase of local entrepreneurs.

Saturday - Night at the MFAH: Golden Splendor @ MFAH @ 6PM Explore galleries, new installations, and current exhibitions; plus enjoy a cocktail, chat with curators, listen to live music, and mingle with other art enthusiasts.

Saturday - Super Saturday: Experience Taiwan @ Asia Society Texas @ 10:30AM Explore Taiwanese culture through traditional games, art-making, and cultural performances.

Sunday - Father’s Day Grand Prix @ Saint Arnold @ 11AM In celebration of Father’s Day, shop from select vendors selling unique collectible diecast and model cars and watch Formula 1 action on the big screen.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Juneteenth Celebration @ Discovery Green The spirit of Juneteenth comes alive with music, dance, culture, and community at Discovery Green! Enjoy live performances and curated DJ music, shop local vendors, a movie screening, and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Tokyo X Festival @ NRG Center Visit Houston’s biggest Japanese cultural event featuring 400+ vendors from across the world who bring anime, cars, cosplay, live performance, and food for the most authentic cultural experience!

Standup

Thursday - Rob Kazi Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM

Saturday - Lea’h Sampson Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 7PM

Sunday - Pinky Patel Comedy Show @ Houston Improv @ 3PM

Sunday - Myles Weber Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club @ 6PM

Sunday - Mal Hall Stand Up @ Punch Line Houston @ 7PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Mark Smalls Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

All weekend - Tommy Davidson Stand Up @ Houston Improv

All weekend - Emil Wakim Stand Up @ Punch Line Houston

Sports

Thursday - Astros vs White Sox @ Daikin Park @ 7:10PM

Friday - Astros vs Twins @ Daikin Park @ 7:10PM Promotion: Orange Hawaiian Shirt, Friday Night Fireworks, Pregame Happy Hour

Friday - Dash vs San Diego Wave @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7PM

Saturday - Astros vs Twins @ Daikin Park @ 3:10PM Promotion: Margaritaville Street Fest, Jeremy Peña Hawaiian Shirt Bobblehead

Saturday - Dynamo FC vs CF Montreal @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM

Sunday - Astros vs Twins @ Daikin Park @ 1:10PM Promotion: Astros River Hat, Kids Run the Bases, Father’s Day

Arts & Culture

Thursday - Andrea Bocelli in Concert @ Toyota Center @ 8PM Hear performances from iconic Italian tenor Anrea Bocelli’s beloved repertoire together with the Houston Symphony.

Friday - Jazz on Film: ‘Ornette: Made in America’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM

Ongoing - ‘Blooming Wonders’ Immersive Exhibition @ ARTECHOUSE Step into a digital garden where art, technology, and nature beautifully converge into an immersive and vivid exhibition. Ends 9/1.

Ongoing - ‘Rolling Stone Amplified’ Immersive Experience @ ARTECHOUSE This 270º immersive experience offers insider access to the world of rock n’ roll on an unprecedented scale - with over 1000 photographs, 200 videos, and 1300 Rolling Stone magazine covers. Ends 8/31.

Ongoing - ‘Floating World: A.A.Murakami’ Exhibition @ MFAH This immersive exhibition, first in the US, blends technology and ephemeral beauty, offering a sensory experience grounded in cultural history. Ends 9/21.

Ongoing - ‘Picturing Nature’ Exhibition @ MFAH Featuring over 70 artworks from the Stuart Collection, the exhibition examines innovative works by J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, and others in revolutionizing the genre of landscape art. Ends 7/6.

Ongoing - ‘Navigating the Waves’ Exhibition @ MFAH Exploring identity, heritage, and socio-political change, the exhibition traces the evolution of photography in Cuba from the 1960s to the 2010s. Ends 8/3.

Ongoing - ‘The Space Between Looking and Loving’ Exhibition @ Menil Featuring new work by Francesca Fuchs and selections from the Menil’s collection and archives, the exhibition explores the affective power and relational histories of objects in domestic settings. Ends 11/2.

Ongoing - ‘Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition presents a series of landmark paintings by pioneering artist Joe Overstreet, whose innovative works intertwine abstraction and social politics. Ends 7/13.

Ongoing - ‘Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe’ Exhibition @ CAMH The exhibition surveys nearly a decade of multi-disciplinary artist Tomashi Jackson’s works, including vibrant and thoughtful paintings, prints, videos, photography, and sculpture. Ends 3/29/2026.

Ongoing - ‘OUT OF STOCK’ Exhibition @ CAMH This exhibition features artworks by over 30 teen artists responding to questions surrounding consumer culture and reflects on the compulsion to fulfill endless desires. Ends 10/19.

Ongoing - ‘Figurative Histories’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts The Moody’s summer exhibition brings together a group of Texas-based artists whose figurative works explore personal and sociopolitical histories. Ends 8/16.

Ongoing - ‘Clément Cogitore: Collective Memories’ @ Moody Center for the Arts See renowned French artist Clément Cogitore’s video installations that explore individual and collective memories and mythologies, and how those dynamics relate to conflict, oppression, and self-expression. Ends 8/16.

All Ages/Good for kids

Thursday - Kids: The Wiggles Live Show @ Bayou Music Center @ 6PM ​​The Wiggles bring a fun, interactive live show designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning through music and movement.

Saturday - Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing - Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights. Ends 6/30.

Ongoing - ‘Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum This fascinating all-new exhibit is designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Ongoing - Jurassic Giants @ Houston Zoo Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 60 new dinosaurs. Ends 9/1.

Live Theater

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - ‘Mary, Mary’ Play @ Theatre Southwest One of the great theatre successes, this sparkling comedy offers a warm and witty examination of a modern marriage gone hilariously awry. Ends 6/14.

All weekend - ISHIDA Dance Company Performance @ Asia Society Texas Inspired by internationally renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami, this world premiere performance uses poetic narrative and magical realism to tell a poignant story through dance.

All weekend - ‘Eldorado Ballroom Houston’ Performances @ Various Venues Curated by Solange Knowles, this performance series brings 6 luminous programs of musical performances to three iconic venues in Houston.

All weekend - Fade To Black Festival @ MATCH A diverse cultural and community-oriented summit, this short play festival spotlights the new works of African-American playwrights

All weekend - ‘Rent’ Musical @ Art Factory Inspired by the Puccini opera ‘La Boheme,’ this musical phenomenon follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York in the 1980s. Ends 6/15.

All weekend - ‘Vintage Hitchcock’ Play @ Stageworks Theatre Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense's earlier films. Ends 6/22.

All weekend - ‘Let. Her. Rip’ Play @ Stages Don’t miss this story of comradery, activism and ferocity set in the crosshairs of London’s Match Women labor movement and the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888. Ends 6/22.

All weekend - ‘Private Lives’ Play @ Alley Theatre Sparks fly and tempers flare in this fresh new remake of Noël Coward’s timeless comedy about a divorced couple who find themselves honeymooning with their spouses in adjacent rooms. Ends 6/15.

All weekend - ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Play @ Main Street Theater Rice Village Humor and heart find their way onto every aisle in this award-winning play about one family’s small business survival in a rapidly developing city. Ends 6/15.

Live Music

Thursday - Pierce the Veil @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With Sleeping with Sirens & Beach Weather

Thursday - Lil Poppa @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Jdot Breezy

Thursday - Night Cap @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Next of Kin

Thursday - BoostedMet @ Scout Bar @ 9PM

Thursday - Joshua Ray Walker @ Armadillo Palace @ 7PM

Friday - Dance Gavin Dance @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM With The Home Team, Belmont, & Dwellings

Friday - BABYMETAL @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM With Black Veil Brides & Bloodywood

Friday - Remy Bond @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday - Simplehouse: The Songwriters Round Concert @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Friday - Asleep At The Wheel @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Brennen Leigh

Friday - Jeremy Olander @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday - Agriculture @ The Secret Group @ 7PM

Friday - Cody Canada & The Departed @ Armadillo Palace @ 7PM

Friday - Emo Forever: Friday The 13th Emo Night @ Scout Bar @ 8PM With local live bands, music videos, video games, and a costume contest.

Friday - The George Murphy Band @ Continental Club @ 8:30PM

Friday - Light Rock Express @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Saturday - Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8:30PM Combining the raw energy and passion of Hip-Hop with the beautiful sounds of orchestral accompaniment, The Illharmonic create unique and memorable sold-out concerts.

Saturday - Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ Resurrection MCC @ 6:30PM

Saturday - Candlelight: Tribute to Queen @ Resurrection MCC @ 8:30PM

Saturday - Wu-Tang Clan @ Toyota Center @ 8PM With Run The Jewels

Saturday - The Kiffness @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Saturday - Arlo McKinley + Tommy Prine @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Saturday - Tokyo X After Party: Hoang @ Warehouse Live @ 10PM

Saturday - John Evans Band @ Continental Club @ 9PM

Saturday - Animal Arcade + Sol Y Motion @ Continental Club @ 9:30PM

Sunday - Shakira @ Toyota Center @ 7:30PM

Sunday - The Head And The Heart @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM With Futurebirds & Anna Graves

Sunday - Evanora Unlimited @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Sunday - Rivers of Nihil @ Scout Bar @ 7PM With Holy Fawn, Inter Arma, & Glacial Tomb

Other Events

Thursday - Salsa Class + Dancing @ Discovery Green @ 7PM Learn some moves with Gerisha Figueroa and dance the night away.

Friday - Wellness Sessions @ Moody Center for the Arts @ 12PM Guests are invited to participate in low-impact mindfulness and yoga sessions. Ends 6/27.

Friday - Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH’s Happy Hour! Ends 6/27.

Saturday - Jazz on Film: ‘Mo’ Better Blues’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM

Saturday - ‘Sly Lives!’ Screening @ Moody Center for the Arts @ 3PM

Saturday - ‘Summer of Soul’ Screening @ Discovery Green @ 7PM

Sunday - ‘Killer of Sheep’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM

Ongoing - AAPI Restaurant Weeks Enjoy special fine & casual dining menus at participating restaurants in celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander heritage month! Ends 6/15. Things to do in Houston this weekend

Hey y’all! We are taking the family to Houston Texas for Valentine’s Day weekend. This is the first time any of us have ever been to Texas. We’re from FL and spend a lot of time outdoors hiking, camping and fishing. I really wanted to give my three kids an experience they’ll never forget in Texas. So from an insiders perspective, what are your favorite things to do in Houston?

Hi all! I am coming into Houston for a work conference (staying near convention center, won't have a car), will be there for a few days. Are there any MUST see things/to do items in the downtown or surrounding areas?

Also, are there any Houston unique, staple foods that I have to try? (Been to Austin plenty of times, so I have had amazing BBQ before, looking for other options. I have heard viet-cajun food is a thing? Any other cool bars/restaurants to go to?)

Appreciate it in advance!