Things to do in Houston this weekend this Labor day weekend – August 29th – September 1st
THURSDAY – AUGUST 29
Astros vs Royals @ Minute Maid Park @ 7:10PM Promotion: Coca-Cola Ballpark Bundle
Dustin Nickerson Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM
Thirty Seconds to Mars @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With AFI, Poppy, & KennyHoopla
Squeeze + Boy George @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM
Shenseea @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Young Jas & Brook B.
Bear Grillz @ Stereo Live @ 8PM
7evin7ins @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Patrick Squier Band @ The Continental Club @ 9PM With The Deadly Daggers
FRIDAY – AUGUST 30
Astros vs Royals @ Minute Maid Park @ 7:10PM Promotion: Friday Night Fireworks, Pregame Happy Hour, Astros Players & Dog Calendar
‘School of Rock’ Screening @ POST @ 8PM
Transcending Borders: The Ramayana Project @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Presented by the Asia Society Texas Center, this smash hit production brings to life the legendary story of Prince Rama through music and dance traditions of South and Southeast Asia.
Candlelight: Classical Music on Strings @ The Bell Tower on 34th @ 6:30PM Hear selections from Vivaldi, Debussy, Dvorák, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, & more!
Los Angeles Azules @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8:30PM
Falling In Reverse @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 6:15PM With Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides, Tech N9ne, & Jeris Johnson
Chase & Status @ Bayou Music Center @ 9PM
Crown The Empire @ House of Blues @ 6PM With Dark Divine, Capstan, Oni, & Lagrimas
Bent Knee @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Megafauna
Fantastic Negrito @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With The Mighty Orq
Lowdown Drifters @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM
LOUIEJAYXX @ Stereo Live @ 10PM *Free Show
South TX Homies & Los Desperadoz @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
Sam Turner and the Cactus Cats @ The Continental Club @ 9PM With Sergio Trevino & Friends
Ty Myers @ The Rustic @ 9:30PM
SATURDAY – AUGUST 31
Astros vs Royals @ Minute Maid Park @ 6:10PM Promotion: Justin Verlander & Dogs Bobblehead
Dash vs Utah Royals @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 8:30PM Promotion: Pups at the Pitch Night
Galveston Island Labor Day Fireworks Bring your family down to Galveston Island for a fun-filled Labor Day Weekend firework show.
Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Vivaldi, Handel, & Telemann in Concert @ Miller Outdoor Theatre @ 8PM Enjoy Baroque gems by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel in a dynamic concert by the distinguished Mercury Chamber Orchestra.
Donna Summer Experience @ Wortham Theater Center @ 7:30PM Celebrate the timeless legacy of the Queen of Disco on a mystical journey to the 70’s.
Omar Dillard: Soul Violinist @ The Hobby Center @ 8PM Nationally-acclaimed Omari Dillard is back with an all-new captivating, soul-satisfying, and simply unforgettable show!
Sexyy Red @ Toyota Center @ 7PM
Dan + Shay @ Woodlands Center @ 7PM With Jake Owen & Dylan Marlowe
Phenix Comes Alive: Peter Frampton Tribute @ House of Blues @ 8PM
JPEGMAFIA @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Jane Remover
Shinyribs @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
Elephante @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
cupcakKe @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
AJ Vallejo’s Brodie Lane + Jeska @ The Continental Club @ 9PM
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 1
Astros vs Royals @ Minute Maid Park @ 1:10PM Promotion: Dog Day, Kids Run the Bases, Family Sunday
‘Seven Samurai’ Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM Seamlessly weaving philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions, and relentless action, don’t miss the chance to see Akira Kurosawa’s epic on the big screen!
AMERICA @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM With Al Stewart
Timmy Trumpet @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
BLK ODYSSY @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Powerslave: Iron Maiden Tribute @ Warehouse Live @ 3PM
The Hunger @ Scout Bar @ 8:30PM
All Weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – ‘Nostalghia’ Screening @ MFAH Shown in new 4K restoration, this cult favorite is a mystical and mysterious collision of East and West, shot with the tactile beauty that only Andrei Tarkovsky can provide.
All weekend – Houston Restaurant Weeks LAST CHANCE – 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.
All weekend – Big Salsa Festival @ Hilton Anatole Resort Being the salsa dancing capital of the south, Houston annually welcomes all salsa lovers to enjoy a weekend of performances, classes, and community building.
All weekend – Galveston Island Wine Festival @ Moody Gardens
Enjoy an exquisite wine and fine dining weekend at the beautiful setting of the Moody Gardens.
All weekend – Aries Spears Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend – ‘Esther’ Musical @ The George Theater This new, visceral rendition of the story of Esther reimagines the tale with a modern and authentically alluring flavor, incorporating multiple dance forms and production elements.
All weekend – ‘Miss Rhythm: The Legend of Ruth Brown’ Cabaret Show @ Stages Repertory Theatre This intimate cabaret experience explores the life and times of R&B legend Ruth Brown through story and song, accompanied by a five-piece jazz band.
All weekend – Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ Play @ Alley Theatre LAST CHANCE – 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 – ‘Papa Où T’es?’ Play @ MATCH This coming-of-age story set in Houston, Texas, follows four second-generation American teens as they grapple with identity crises, cultural expectations, and their personal aspirations.
Ongoing Special Events and Museum Exhibitions
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 – ‘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 9/30.
Ongoing – ‘Quiet Ensemble: Solar Dust’ Immersive Experience @ POST This immersive, state-of-the-art laser show offers a blend of light and sound while exploring the interconnectedness of nature and technology. Ends 10/2024.
Ongoing – ‘Jurassic World’ Exhibition @ Katy Mills The limited-time globally sold-out exhibition immerses audiences of all ages in scenes inspired by the beloved film. Discover the science of jurassic world and walk in the land of jurassic giants, closer than ever before!
Ongoing – Dinosaurs @ Houston Zoo LAST CHANCE – 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 – ‘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 – ‘Ken Mazzu: Points of Interest’ Exhibition @ MFAH NNEW – A Texas artist painting in Houston, Ken Mazzu’s works are rooted in the natural ecosystems of the Texas Chenier Plain, drawing inspiration from coastal marshes, inland waterways, timeless beaches, and coastal prairies. Ends 10/25.
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.
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.
