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    These are the 7 best concerts in Houston this week

    Johnston Farrow
    Johnston Farrow
    Apr 30, 2019 | 9:01 am

    One-third of 2019 is over and what a year it's been for concerts in the Bayou City.

    RodeoHouston exceeded expectations with a handful of over-the-top shows, including Santana, Cardi B, and George Strait. Muse and Michael Bublé rocked Toyota Center. Leon Bridges kicked off another great season at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion last week. And a ton of other great bands already made appearances in a city that continues to draw huge names from across the music world.

    It will be hard to live up to those first four months, but if the concert calendar is any indication, the summer will be just as hot with more top caliber shows across the metro than a weekly column can handle.

    CultureMap's best, biggest, and most notable shows of the week are as follows:

    CultureMap show of the week: Al Green
    There is only one question surrounding this show. Why the heck are there still tickets available? The Reverend Al Green is one of music's best legends and talents, with countless timeless singles that are as part of the American experience as apple pie and the Fourth of July.

    Simply put, thousands have Green to thank for getting their parents in the mood to create them. That's the power of those silky, smooth vocals and soulful jams that include "Let's Stay Together," "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?," "Let's Get Married," and "Take Me to the River." Better yet, New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas will open, a group that caught its big break after NPR singled them out from thousands of entries as part of its Tiny Desk Contest in 2017. Do not miss this one.

    Al Green plays Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, located at 18111 Lexington Blvd. in Sugar Land, on Tuesday, April 30. Tank and the Bangas open. Tickets start at $59.50 plus fees. Doors open at 8 pm.

    CultureMap recommends: Deerhunter at White Oak
    Few indie-rock bands today are as highly revered as Atlanta, Georgia's Deerhunter. Led by the distinctively gangly and charismatic Bradford Cox, the band combines hooky melodies with hints of psych-rock, art school pastiche, and layers of sound. Just check out "Desire Lines" from the 2010's Halcyon Digest as proof of their power.

    For a group that hasn't put out a bad album, they have hit a high watermark with one of this year's best in Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared? Now on their seventh album, Deerhunter will be able to pull from their back catalog to perform what's sure to be one killer live set.

    Deerhunter plays at White Oak Music Hall, located at 2915 N. Main St., on Wednesday, May 1. The TIMKOH opens. Tickets start at $25 plus fees. Doors open at 7 pm.

    The Cult at HOB
    The Cult were criminally underrated during their heyday due to the fact that they refused to wear spandex at the height of the hair metal and they loved The Doors a little too much. It's too bad, because the group, maintained by the vocal beast in Ian Astbury and supremely talented guitarist Billy Duffy, was insanely good during their best years, producing some fantastic hard rock albums and singles that have aged like fine wine, including "Fire Woman" and "She Sells Sanctuary."

    The Cult is at House of Blues, located at 1204 Caroline St., on Thursday, April 2. The Broken Things open. Tickets start at $35 plus fees. Doors open at 7 pm.

    Silent Disco at Revention
    Ever want to know what its like to hang out in a big music space with multiple DJs on stage, no audible sounds emanating from speakers, while the crowd dances to different beats? Welcome to Silent Disco, a strange, yet appealing concert experience that allows the audience to select their evening soundtrack through special headphone sets. Not into house music? Switch over to the hip-hop channel. Or try the '80s channel while your friend raves on with the EDM frequency. Sure to be a crowd pleaser, no matter the musical taste.

    Silent Disco goes down at Revention Music Center, located at 520 Texas Ave., on Friday, May 3. Tickets start at $12. Doors open at 8 pm.

    The 1975 in Sugar Land
    Exploding out of Manchester, the 1975 is one of the more successful U.K. acts to take American shores lately on the strength of dance pop that can be compared to a darker, more experimental take on Maroon 5's vision. Fronted by the eccentric Matt Healy, a Millennial version of INXS' Michael Hutchence, the band broke through with the verbose album, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it, which hit No. 1 in both the U.K. and U.S.

    They have another hit on their hands with their most inspired set of their career, 2018's A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, their third No. 1 U.K. album, featuring the singles "Give Yourself a Try" and "Love It If We Made It."

    The 1975 perform Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, located at 18111 Lexington Blvd. in Sugar Land, on Saturday, May 4. Pale Waves and No Rome open. Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees. Doors open at 8 pm.

    The Psychedelic Furs at WOMH
    Fans of '80s music and John Hughes flicks will be out in full force for the Psychedelic Furs on Saturday night. Sure, the band's biggest days are behind them, but the tunes they've racked up are fantastic. They are best known for the title track to the Molly Ringwald flick, Pretty In Pink, but their early albums were some of the post-rock era's best, including their 1980 self-titled debut and 1981's Talk Talk Talk. Fans of Echo and the Bunnymen, early U2, and synth-pop will find a home at White Oak this weekend.

    The Psychedelic headlines White Oak Music Hall, located at 2915 N. Main St., on Saturday, May 4. Royston Langdon opens. Tickets start at $30 plus fees. Doors open at 8 pm.

    Elle King at WOMH
    Los Angeles native Elle King, daughter of comedian Rob Schneider, made waves in 2016 with the hit single, "Ex's & Ohs," a poppy confection that made its way to the top of the alternative charts. She also dabbled in country, getting to No. 1 on those charts with the Dierks Bentley duet, "Different for Girls," that same year. Both songs garnered Grammy nominations, seemingly paving the way toward a solid career.

    A few years in the wilderness, a failed marriage, and rock star excess finally gave way to 2018's Shake the Spirit. While it hasn't made as much of a dent as those first big singles, the girl can sing, which is always worth the price of admission.

    Elle King rolls into White Oak Music Hall, located at 2915 N. Main St., on Sunday, May 5. Barns Courtney opens. Tickets start at $30 plus fees. Doors open at 8 pm.

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    The 1975 are at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on Saturday, May 4.

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    The 1975 are at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on Saturday, May 4.
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    Here are the 15 best things to do in Houston this weekend

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jun 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm
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    Juneteenth is on Thursday, June 19, which means those who want to celebrate will find plenty of events happening across Houston this weekend. We’re talking about such gatherings as the Children’s Museum Houston’s Juneteenth celebration, the Juneteenth 160 Fest, and Club Sienna’s Juneteenth Jubilee, just to name a few.

    But we also have the all-star return of Comicpalooza, live performances from a country bad-boy and a neo-soul legend, a YouTube show getting an early jump on celebrating DJ Screw Day, and the 20th anniversary of a movie that we wish we knew how to quit.

    Thursday, June 19

    Buffalo Bayou Partnership presents Underground Sounds: Sarah Grace Graves - “Three Names”
    All this weekend, the Underground Sounds series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern returns, featuring Sarah Grace Graves performing her composition "Three Names," which is inspired by the vast, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its natural acoustics. Graves is a composer and vocal performer working at the intersection between ritual and recital. She pulls inspiration from a variety of media, including classical literature and archival music recordings, to weave together stories through a blend of compositions and improvisation. 6 pm.

    Plot Swap Theater presents Pheromones
    Best friends Lucy and Vic slide into a downtown lounge, where Lucy unveils a slim vial she swears will make its wearer irresistible, putting their handsome waiter Danny in the crosshairs. Whether the pheromones ignite romance, trigger disaster, or expose deeper rifts between the friends is decided live by the audience. Pheromones is an intimately hilarious choose‑your‑adventure story, performed for only 10 guests per night. Through Thursday, July 24. 7 pm.

    The River Oaks Theatre presents When Houston Had the Blues
    When Houston Had the Blues focuses on the city’s rich (but sadly unheralded) history of great Black music. No other city can claim giants such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, and Albert Collins, plus Black-owned labels like Duke and Peacock. The doc features new interviews with Billy Gibbons, CJ Chenier, Grady Gaines, and others. Producer Drew Barnett-Hamilton and Houston blues artists Trudy Lynn and Steve Krase will be around for a post-screening Q&A. 7:15 pm.

    Friday, June 20

    Comicpalooza
    The three-day pop culture con Comicpalooza is back, featuring vendors from all over the galaxy, programming covering a multitude of fandoms, special attractions intriguing the curious minds, panels featuring this year’s guests, and other geeky entertainment. Celebrity guests will include Hayden Christensen, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, Anthony Michael Hall, Patton Oswalt, Ming-Na Wen, WWE wrestlers, the cast of Resident Alien (including Alice Wetterlund, who will be at Punch Line Houston this weekend), and more. 1 pm (9 am Saturday and Sunday).

    Asia Society Texas Center presents AsiaFest
    AsiaFest celebrates the rich diversity of Houston’s Asian and Asian American communities through performances, art-making activities, food, live demonstrations, and more. The event will feature Asia's different regions' traditions, cultures, and food. Guests will get to interact with a dragon boat display on their front lawn, tour Asia Society Texas' exhibition "Hung Hsien: Between Worlds," and more. 5 pm.

    Morgan Wallen in concert
    Country star Morgan Wallen may not have dug hanging around at Saturday Night Live a few months back (he quickly bounced during the goodnights and later posted “Get me to God’s country” on his Instagram page), but he’ll be sticking around in Houston this weekend. He’ll be performing not one, but two shows at NRG Stadium, in support of his new album, I'm The Problem. Well, at least the man knows he’s got issues. 5:30 pm. (Saturday, 5:30 pm).

    Maxwell in concert
    The last time ‘90s neo-soul pioneer Maxwell performed here was in October, as his tour (which celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2009 comeback album BLACKsummers’night) made a stop at the Toyota Center. Now, he’s returning to H-Town territory, preparing to rock the house over at Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre. So, if you conceived children while listening to his baby-making jams (or if you were conceived during a Maxwell song and you just wanna see what the hype is all about), Maxwell will be here to give you a little sumthin’ sumthin’. 8 pm.

    Saturday, June 21

    River Oaks District presents Motor Mornings with Post Oak Motor Cars
    River Oaks District invites car enthusiasts, collectors, and industry insiders to its Motor Mornings – presented by Post Oak Motor Cars – to see an extraordinary lineup of supercars and hypercars, including bespoke Bentleys, roaring Lamborghinis, and sleek Bugattis. Automotive aficionados can come together to enjoy a curated collection of some of the most coveted vehicles in the world to connect over shared passion and engineering perfection. This event is open to the public and will offer live music and complimentary coffee for attendees. 8 am.

    Kroger 70th Anniversary Celebration
    The nationwide grocery chain will mark 70 years of Houston operations with a party at its store in the Heights (1035 N. Shepherd). The first 70 customers through the door at 10 am will have the opportunity to buy seven items for just $0.70 each. Everyone else will enjoy wine tastings, gift card raffles, Winfield's Chocolate Bar giveaways, an appearance by the Texans cheerleaders, and activities for kids. To mark the occasion, Kroger will donate $35,000 to the Houston Food Bank. 10 am.

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    Morgan Wallen is performing Friday and Saturday.

    Spin the Block at Screwed Up Records and Tapes
    Spin the Block, the new YouTube show where DJs and influencers take over a local Houston space and have a nice little kickback, will be at Screwed Up Records and Tapes this weekend, just in time for DJ Screw Day next weekend. Rock/hip-hop duo Blaze x Black will be performing as well as hosting, along with King Borris. DJ Pablo Barre will provide the beats, and food trucks and other vendors will be outside. Noon.

    Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour
    Stand-up comedian, actor, and viral sensation Nate Jackson is taking his signature high-energy comedy on the road with the Super Funny World Tour. His blend of sharp wit, relatable humor, and unmatched physical comedy has made him a favorite both on social media and in live performances, where he sells out comedy clubs and theaters across America. See him before his first Netflix special drops in July. 7 pm.

    Houston Symphony presents Disney and Pixar’s Up in Concert
    In Up, the quirky duo of Carl, a cantankerous 78-year-old balloon salesman, and Russell, an adventurous 8-year-old stowaway, embark on a laugh-out-loud and touching journey to a hidden world full of thrills and surprises. The 2009 Disney/Pixar tearjerker will be projected on a massive screen, accompanied by the Houston Symphony performing Michael Giacchino’s Academy Award-winning score live. 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday).

    Sunday, June 22

    Laura Rathe Fine Art presents "A World Within" opening reception
    "A World Within," a group exhibition featuring Lucrecia Waggoner, Carly Allen Martin, Audra Weaser, and Sandrine Kern, is that quiet, internal space we all carry. A place shaped by memory, emotion, and the small moments that do not always have language. A world where past experiences and passing thoughts live side by side, building emotional landscapes that feel intimate and vast at the same time. Each artist offers a different entry point into this space, a glimpse into their inner world. Through Monday, August 4. Noon.

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents "From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection" opening day
    A celebration of artistic mastery and cultural exchange, "From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection" showcases the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from the holdings of New York-based Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, who have assembled one of the most significant private collections of its kind outside India. This exhibition offers a rich cross-section of India’s textile traditions, from intricate court silks to boldly patterned cottons, dazzling tie-dyes, and masterfully woven ikats. Through Sunday, September 14. 12:30 pm.

    Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra presents Brokeback Mountain: 20th Anniversary
    Winner of three Academy Awards including Best Director, Brokeback Mountain is a sweeping epic that explores the lives of two young men, a ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, who meet in the summer of 1963 and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection. The complications, joys, and heartbreak they experience provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. The late Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver emotionally charged, remarkably moving performances. 6 pm (9:30 pm Sunday).

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