Things to do in Houston this weekend
RODEO
THURSDAY – Jon Pardi @ NRG Stadium @ 6:45PM
FRIDAY – Journey @ NRG Stadium @ 6:45PM
SATURDAY – Warren Zeiders @ NRG Stadium @ 2:45PM
SUNDAY – Grupo Frontera @ NRG Stadium @ 2:45PM
Ongoing – Carnival @ NRG Park See the rodeo from the 130-feet ferris wheel, enjoy carnival rides and games, taste the best traditional foods, and take advantage of unique shopping opportunities!
Ongoing – AGVENTURE @ NRG Center See nearly every species of livestock inside this fun and educational area – enjoy a petting zoo, ride ponies, and learn about agriculture.
THURSDAY – MARCH 13
Andy Grammer @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Sheppard
Reverend Horton Heat @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Camping In Alaska @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Silver Fern & Sinema
Stoned Immaculate: The Doors Tribute @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM
Angelo Moore of Fishbone @ Continental Club @ 8:30PM
FRIDAY – MARCH 14
Rockets vs Mavericks @ Toyota Center @ 7PM Promotion: Anime Night – First 3000 Fans In Attendance Receive Rockets Ninja Headband
Dash vs Washington Spirit @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7PM
Ongoing – 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.
‘The Princess Bride’ Screening @ MFAH @ 8PM
Trisha Paytas Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM
Candlelight: Tribute to A.R. Rahman @ Majestic Metro @ 6:30PM / 8:30PM
Party101 ft. Matt Bennett @ House of Blues @ 8PM
Make Them Suffer @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6PM With Like Moths To Flames, Windwaker, & Aviana
Emo Night Brooklyn @ White Oak Music Hall @ 9PM
Jacquees @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
Lil Flip + Lil Keke @ Scout Bar @ 10PM
Chandler Pearson @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM
VORTXZ @ Continental Club @ 9:30PM
SATURDAY – MARCH 15
Rockets vs Bulls @ Toyota Center @ 7PM Promotion: Noche Latina Celebrating Colombia
Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM
Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
64th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown @ 12PM
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ POST @ 11AM Enjoy games, food, Irish performances, an indoor curated market, a live bands, and more at this free celebration!
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl @ Washington Avenue @ 6PM Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in style by exploring the hottest bars in town, plus enjoy drink specials and discounts!
Houston’s Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl @ Angel Share @ 4:30PM
Flea By Night @ Discovery Green @ 6PM This open-air market features local artisans and small business owners selling vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and local goods.
Star Party @ Memorial Park @ 7PM Join Houston Astronomical Society astronomers and fellow astro enthusiasts to view constellations, planets, and other celestial objects in the night sky.
Ancient Games Tournament @ Market Square Park @ 10AM Enjoy food and music from around the world, and try out games from different historical eras.
‘Hidden Figures’ Screening @ Discovery Green @ 7PM
Eddie B Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM
Itati & Dona Silva Live Show @ House of Blues @ 7:30PM
Confidence Man @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Afrobeats to the World @ White Oak Music Hall @ 9PM
Broadway Rave @ White Oak Music Hall @ 9PM
Idiginis @ Scout Bar @ 5:30PM With Ras I-Dre, Royal Freq. Band, & more
Skyrocket! @ Last Concert Cafe @ 9PM
The Footnotes @ Continental Club @ 6:30PM
Blues & Soul: Keeshea Pratt Band @ Continental Club @ 9:30PM
U2 Tribute Band Rooftop Concert @ POST @ 6PM
SUNDAY – MARCH 16
‘Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter’ Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM
Chris Franjola Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 7PM
Fairytales Festival @ Jones Hall @ 6:30PM Let your imagination take flight in this chamber music performance featuring music inspired by popular fairy tales and legends.
Deftones @ Toyota Center @ 7PM With The Mars Volta & Fleshwater
Tito Double P @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM
Donavon Frankenreiter @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Bird and Byron @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Kenny Sharp
Renegades HTX @ Warehouse Live @ 3PM
Hollow @ Scout Bar @ 6PM With Crushing Planes, Padlock, Chris Garcia, & more
All Weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Pedro González Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Comedy Allstars @ Punchline Houston
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Oddities & Curiosities Expo @ George R. Brown Convention Center Visit the largest internationally traveling oddities expo showcasing unique oddities vendors and dark artists.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – ‘The Great Gatsby’ Ballet @ Wortham Center Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production from the World Ballet Company.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Texas Bridal & Wedding Expo @ George R. Brown Convention Center Discover regional vendors, latest ideas & inspiration, and limitless possibilities to make your unique wedding a reality!
All weekend – Strawberry Festival @ Froberg’s Farm Enjoy family fun, good food, and strawberry picking! Ends 3/30.
All weekend – Moon 2 Mars Festival @ Space Center Houston This festival is for explorers of all ages! With a galaxy of concerts, DJ sets, activations and immersive experiences, there’s something for everyone. Ends 3/22.
All weekend – Nick Swardson Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend – ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Ballet @ Brown Theater Become spellbound by the captivating allure of one of ballet’s most cherished romantic fairy tale classics, ‘Sleeping Beauty.’ Ends 3/23.
All weekend – Prokofiev, Korngold, & Al-Zand in Concert @ Jones Hall Hear fairy tale romance in Prokofiev’s ‘Cinderella,’ Korngold’s breathtaking Violin Concerto, and world-premiere of innovative ‘Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks.’
All weekend – ‘Hamilton’ Musical @ The Hobby Center Don’t miss the chance to see this epic saga about the life and legacy of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and find out why it has made a profound impact on the way we think about our history. Ends 3/23.
All weekend – ‘The Wedding Singer’ Musical @ Stageworks Theatre LAST CHANCE – Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, this musical takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Ends 3/16.
All weekend – ‘Games Women Play’ Play @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM This laugh-out-loud, emotionally charged play takes you on a journey through the complexities of modern relationships—and the games we play to win at love, power, and self-discovery.
All weekend – ‘The Ripple, The Wave That Carried Me Home’ Play @ Stages Houston From Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson comes a new poignant play that delves into themes of injustice, forgiveness, and familial ties. Ends 3/23.
All weekend – ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Play @ Alley Theatre A family drama of great tenderness, charm, and beauty, ‘The Glass Menagerie’ is an icon of the American theater. Ends 3/16.
Ongoing
Ongoing – Cirque du Soleil: ECHO @ Sam Houston Race Park In ECHO, poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology come together to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world. Ends 3/23.
Ongoing – The Rink: Rolling @ Discovery Green This spring, Discovery Green visitors can enjoy roller-skating fun at Houston’s only outdoor roller rink. Ends 5/5.
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 3/31.
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.
Ongoing – ‘Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis’ Exhibition @ Asia Society Texas LAST CHANCE – Featuring over 30 artists, the exhibition travels through art, science, and human curiosity, inviting visitors to embark on an imaginative journey through the cosmos. Ends 3/16.
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 – ‘Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream’ Exhibition @ CAMH Considered to be one of the most important American painters working today, multidisciplinary artist Valdez’s works address the failings and triumphs of contemporary American society. Ends 3/23.
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.
