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    Here are the top 10 things to do in Houston this weekend

    Marcy de Luna
    Jun 7, 2017 | 3:00 pm

    You’ve been working hard all week, and now that the weekend is near, it’s time to let loose. From some amazing concerts to a beer tasting, an art tour, a free movie, and more... here are the top 10 things to do in Houston this weekend.

    For more options, check out the full CultureMap Events Calendar.

    Phone home
    Thursday, June 8

    Break out your shoulder pads and hair scrunchies, plus your blankets and lawn chairs, and make your way to The Square at Memorial City for a free showing of 1982 hit film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. PS The popcorn is also free. (7 pm; tickets: free)
    303 Memorial City; 713-464-8640

    Step right up
    Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11

    Society for the Performing Arts presents family-friendly show, Circus 1903, at Jones Hall. Puppets and special effects transport you to the golden age of the circus. (Various times; tickets: $33-$93 per person)
    615 Louisiana St.; 713-227-4772

    Art pop-up
    Friday, June 9

    They had us at free pancakes, but then they added works by more than 100 emerging local artists, live body painting, live art battles, and beer, and we’re all in for the Pancakes and Booze Art Show at Warehouse Live. (8 pm; tickets: $7-$13 per person)
    813 St. Emanuel St.; 310-555-5555

    Shop away
    Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11

    Shop ‘til you drop at the Pop Shop Houston Summer Festival featuring handmade and vintage fashions, art exhibitions, craft workshops, live music, and more, all at Silver Street Studios. (Various times; tickets: $8 per person)
    2000 Edwards St.

    Art tour
    Saturday, June 10

    Take a guided stroll of the buildings on the Sawyer Yards Creative Campus, located in Houston’s historic First Ward, via the Winter Street Studio Tour with Fresh Arts event. Spend the afternoon wandering through five re-purposed warehouses, home to more than 300 artists in residence, filled with unique items including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, and textiles. (3-4 pm; tickets: free when you register here)
    2101 Winter St.

    Book signing
    Saturday, June 10

    Actor and comedian Kevin Hart heads to Katy Mills Mall for a book signing session at retailer Books-A-Million. His inspirational memoir, I Can’t Make This Up, hits shelves June 13. Hart's film credits include the Scary Movie franchise, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Death at a Funeral, and Little Fockers. (2 pm; tickets: $29.22 per person)
    5000 Katy Mills Cir., Katy; 281-644-2665

    Six degrees
    Saturday, June 10

    Actor Kevin Bacon and his film-scoring brother Michael Bacon, who together make up The Bacon Brothers rock band, hit the stage at Heights Theater. The duo have produced seven albums between 1997 and 2014, including Forosoco (1997), New Year’s Day (2009), and 36 Cents (2014), with tunes spanning rock, soul, folk, and Americana. (8:30 pm; tickets: $34-$52 per person)
    339 W. 19th St.; 214-272-8346

    Cheers
    Sunday, June 11

    The Special Rare Cellar Tasting event at Saint Arnold Brewing Company boasts samples of one-of-a-kind and aged brews. (2-4:30 pm; tickets: $60 per person)
    2000 Lyons Ave.; 713-686-9494

    Enter Sandman
    Sunday, June 11

    In support of their tenth studio album Hardwired... To Self-Destruct, released in November 2016, heavy metal rockers Metallica make a stop at NRG Stadium as part of their The WorldWired Tour. This marks the band’s first worldwide tour since the World Magnetic Tour in 2008–2010. (6 pm; tickets: $71.50-$342.90 per person)
    8400 Kirby Dr.; 713-629-3700

    Honey of a Film Series
    Sunday, June 11
    Houston film buff Maggie Schutza is launching a free outdoor summer movie series Sunday night with a showing of the 1989 Hal Hartley film The Unbelievable Truth. It will be shown in the driveway of a house near the Menil Collection, with tailgate-style chairs and light refreshments. The under-the-stars event, called the Houston Honey Summer Film Series, continues on Sunday nights through August 13. (8 pm; tickets: free)
    1502 Sul Ross St.

    Actor Kevin Hart heads to Katy Mills Mall for a book signing event.

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    These are the 14 best things to do in Houston on Memorial Day weekend

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    Caption: Altitude Rooftop & Pool at Marriott Marquis Houston
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    Float the Texas-shaped lazy river at the Marriott Marquis Houston.

    It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and Houstonians have many ways to enjoy it besides just grilling in the backyard with the fam.

    Meow Wolf is a throwing a “neon prom,” and Theater Under the Stars is performing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical. Hear local musicians celebrate Motown at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Float in Marriott Marquis Houston’s Texas-shaped lazy river. Or get tipsy with friends at Pearland Wine Fest. Just don’t forget to drink responsibly.

    Thursday, May 22

    Alyssa Edwards: Crowned
    From the small town of Mesquite, Texas to the worldwide stage, hear how Justin Johnson (better known as Alyssa Edwards) went from a shy boy to the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars. Packed with Alyssa's signature humor and wit, she’ll share the outrageous, side-splitting tales of her rise to fame — broken heels, chipped nails, and all — delivered as only she can. Head over to House of Blues this weekend to take in all the fabulousness. 7 pm.

    Meow Wolf Houston presents Adulti-Verse: Neon Prom
    Meow Wolf Houston’s Adulti-Verse: Neon Prom invites adults 21 and up to step into a fully reimagined version of the classic rite of passage — over-processed hair, unprocessed feelings, and a surreal landscape of explorable art. Attendees can expect nostalgic music all night, interactive photo moments, surprise crowning ceremonies, and plenty of space to show up in their interpretation of a Meow Wolf prom. 7 pm.

    Theatre Under the Stars presents In the Heights
    For the final show of their season, Theatre Under The Stars will present Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical, In The Heights. The New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights is a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s here that a bodega owner named Usnavi and his friends dream, hope, and work for a brighter future. Through Sunday, June 1. 7:30 pm (8 pm Friday; 2 and 8 pm Saturday; 2 and 7:30 pm Sunday).

    Friday, May 23

    Marriott Marquis Houston presents Summer Elevated
    This Memorial Day Weekend, Marriott Marquis Houston is kicking off summer with the return of Summer Elevated. Running through Labor Day, this rooftop poolside series turns the hotel –– home to the iconic Texas-shaped lazy river and an infinity pool with sweeping views of downtown –– into an urban resort. Summer Elevated is complimentary for Houstonians enjoying a staycation at the hotel this summer, and locals who want to spend a day at the hotel can join in on the fun thanks to Resort Pass.7 am.

    ARTECHOUSE presents Blooming Wonders
    Building upon ARTECHOUSE’s recent announcement of the Houston debut of Rolling Stone Presents: AMPLIFIED, the organization has announced that it will launch a companion exhibition for the summer. Originally produced by ARTECHOUSE Studio for its Washington, D.C. location, the exhibition creatively reimagines the beauty of nature through a seamless blend of art and science, highlighting the delicate relationship between the environment and the shifting climate. Noon.

    Kinetic Ensemble presents Deep Rooted: Celebrating Ten Years of Music-Making in Houston
    Kinetic Ensemble closes out its milestone 10th season with a program tracing and celebrating its Houston roots. The evening features no less than three premieres: a new work by composer Mason Bynes (who hails from Sugar Land, and is now based in New York) that expands upon her school-age hobby of composing musical telegrams for friends and classmates; the Texas premiere of In Light of Sound by genre-defying artist Evan Ziporyn; and a short fanfare by founding member, violinist-composer Giancarlo Latta. 7:30 pm.

    Bacement Foundation for the Arts presents Motown & More Revue
    We love the old-school R&B around the parts, so we’re definitely psyched about Bacement Foundation for the Arts presenting an R&B-packed weekend showcasing the city’s hottest talent. It will be a journey down memory lane with the biggest soul, funk, and R&B classics of all time, including songs by The Temptations, Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, The Isley Brothers, and more, including a brand-new Frankie Beverly Forever tribute. 8:15 pm.

    Saturday, May 24

    The RIver Oaks Theatre presents Essentials: Rushmore
    Before his latest film The Phoenician Scheme hits theaters, check out the 1998 movie that put filmmaker/proud Houstonian Wes Anderson on the map. When a beautiful first-grade teacher (Olivia WIlliams) arrives at a prep school, she soon attracts the attention of ambitious teenager Max Fischer (Jason Schwarzman), who quickly falls in love with her. However, the situation soon gets complicated when Max's new friend Herman Blume (Bill Murray) becomes involved with her, setting the two pals against one another in a war for her attention. 3:30 pm.

    Pearland Wine Fest
    Pearland Wine Fest will showcase a selection of wines from top-tier wine brands alongside local vendors offering unique goods, artisanal treats, and gourmet pairings. Sample an impressive selection of wines from renowned brands and hidden gems, perfect for every palate — from bold reds to crisp whites and everything in between. The event will also feature live music, activities, and more. 5 pm.

    Monterroso Gallery presents “JJ Baker: Closer Than They Appear” opening reception
    JJ Baker’s first solo exhibition has everyday objects transformed through his use of oil paint on found materials. By reimagining items often overlooked or discarded, Baker invites us to reconsider how we assign value and to notice beauty in unexpected places, shifting how we see the ordinary. Originally from Cincinnati, JJ Baker spent five years in Houston as a high school art teacher and artist before pursuing his MFA through the Alfred-Düsseldorf Painting Program. Through Saturday, July 5. 6 pm.

    Art Club at POST Houston Presents DJ Night – Sofia Kourtesis
    Peruvian-born, Berlin-based producer and DJ Sofia Kourtesis brings her deeply personal and globally resonant sound to Art Club. Known for blending Latin American rhythms, Berlin house, and field recordings from her travels, Kourtesis creates emotional landscapes that pulse with activism, memory, and movement. Her debut album Madres — named one of Pitchfork’s Best Albums of 2023 — showcases her unique ability to turn personal narratives into dancefloor anthems. 10 pm.

    Sunday, May 25

    Maven at Sawyer Yards presents Beats, Brews, and Barks
    As part of its popular Beats & Brews series, Maven at Sawyer Yards is hosting this special edition. In partnership with the LMJ Foundation, this event highlights animal welfare and pet adoption. Guests are encouraged to bring their own dogs to enjoy the festivities, including a pop-up from Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers, who will be offering complimentary nail trims for four-legged attendees. 11:15 am.

    Wooster’s Garden presents Kitchen Takeover
    Wooster’s Garden is hosting a one-night-only Kitchen Takeover, featuring celebrated chef Javier Becerra. Guests can expect fun Mexican dishes such as prime ribeye tacos with caramelized onions and salsa roja, a crudo flight, and pork belly pastor tacos with grilled pineapple, all served until they are sold out. This no-cover event will also have a live DJ and a lineup of craft cocktails from the bar. 4 pm.

    Project Row Houses 3rd Ward House Party: The Writers Bench Edition
    It’s the last hurrah for Project Row Houses’ Third Ward House Party, which will have its last community "jump-off" this weekend. It's The Writers Bench Edition, so come through and mingle/create with fellow hip-hop culture lovers. DJs Comp 1 and BBC will be providing the grooves, and barbecue will be served all day. Kiddie hip-hop artist Classic Kiki will also be shooting a music video at the party. Noon.

    Caption: Altitude Rooftop & Pool at Marriott Marquis Houston
      
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    Float the Texas-shaped lazy river at the Marriott Marquis Houston.

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