UPDATED: The weekend is almost here, and we’re ready to hit the town. Music to our ears, the lineup this week includes five amazing concerts. There’s also a fun-filled theater district kick-off, festive gelato celebration, can’t-miss market, and an epic fighting match. Read on for the nine best things to do in Houston this weekend.
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Chill out
Thursday, August 24
Amorino at River Oaks District celebrates its first year of business with a special on its eye-catching Italian gelatos. Small-sized orders ($5.05) get upgraded to classic (medium), and classics ($6.25) get upgraded to large. The festivities also include a photo booth, tote bags, drawings for gift cards, and free balloons for the little ones. (4-10 pm; tickets: free entry)
4444 Westheimer Rd.; 346-319-2194
Cowboy man
Thursday, August 24
Grammy Award winner and Houston hometown favorite Lyle Lovett takes over the stage at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, along with His Big Band. Coupled with a gift for storytelling, Lovett fuses elements of Americana, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues into his music. (8 pm; tickets: $42-$93 per person)
800 Bagby St.; 713-315-2525
Rock on
Thursday, August 24
Austin-based alt-rock band Culture Wars performs songs from their new EP at White Oak Music Hall. Houston's Deep Cuts band and Austin’s DJ Charles Mxxn will also perform. (8 pm; tickets:$10 per person)
2915 N Main St.; 713-237-0370
Magic — UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to expected severe weather.
Friday, August 25
Coldplay returns to Houston for a performance at NRG Stadium. Songs from the British band's seventh album, A Head Full of Dreams, include "Adventure of a Lifetime," "Hymn for the Weekend," and "Up & Up." (7 pm; tickets: $67.50-$688 per person)
8400 Kirby Dr.; 713-629-3700
Glow up — UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to expected severe weather.
Friday, August 25
Mary J. Blige brings her Strength of a Woman Tour to Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. Opening act Lalah Hathaway shares the bill. (8 pm; tickets: $40.50-$333 per person)
18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land; 281-207-6278
Shop ‘til you drop — UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to expected severe weather.
Saturday, August 26
Shop it up at the Presidio Market in the Heights. The roster of vendors rotates, but previous vendors include Houston Gardening Market, tin Cup Farms, and Anvil Cards. (9 am-1 pm; tickets: free entry)
911 W 11th St.; 832-740-4574
Knockout
Saturday, August 26
Don’t miss the super-fight between undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The epic match airs on the big screen at three area movie theaters: Houston Marq*E Stadium 23, Memorial City Mall, and Willowbrook 24. (8 pm; tickets: $40-$45 per person)
Multiple locations.
Need you now — UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to expected severe weather.
Sunday, August 27
Lady Antebellum performs at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, with Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young. Songs from Lady Antebellum’s 2017 album, Heart Break, include "You Look Good,”Somebody Else's Heart,” and the title track. (7:30 pm; tickets: $30.75-$178 per person)
2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands; 281-363-3300
Raise the curtain — UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to expected severe weather.
Sunday, August 27
Experience live performances, meet performers, and go backstage at several downtown performing arts spaces at the Theater District Open House. The annual event marks the kick-off of the fall performing arts season in Houston. (Noon-5 pm; tickets: free entry)
912 Prairie St.; 713-658-8938
Amorino at River Oaks District celebrates its first year of business with a special on Italian gelatos.
