Weekend events planner
Here are the top 7 things to do in Houston this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? CultureMap has got you covered. Here’s to getting the most out of your free time with seven can’t-miss events, from an eye-catching art exhibit to a fried chicken fest. For more options, check out the full CultureMap Events Calendar.
Circles in the sand
Thursday, August 10 - Sunday, August 13
Head to Asia Society Texas Center to watch Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery as they meticulously create a visually-stunning mandala from millions of grains of colored sand, as well as perform special ceremonies. (Various times; tickets: free)
1370 Southmore Blvd.; 713-496-9901
The Gambler
Friday, August 11
Kenny Rogers brings his world tour, The Gambler's Last Deal, to The Redneck Country Club. Country music singer Linda Davis will also perform. (6 pm; tickets: $175 - $510 per person)
11110 W Airport Blvd., Stafford; 281-809-4867
Art tour
Saturday, August 12
Take a guided stroll of the buildings at Sawyer Yards via the Silos Studio Tour with this Fresh Arts event. Learn the history of the the campus’s re-purposed artist warehouses filled with a selection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, clothing, and textiles. (3-4 pm; tickets: free when you register here)
1502 Sawyer St.; 713-868-1839
Finger lickin’ good
Saturday, August 12
Chow down on creative and flavorful fried chicken masterpieces, created by The Waffle Bus, Krisp Bird and Batter, and more, at the Southern Fried Chicken Festival at at Levy Park. Vote for your favorite, participate in a chicken wing eating contest and a watermelon seed spitting competition, and listen to live music while you help raise funds for nonprofit, Kiel Colon Cancer. (4 pm; tickets: $10-$100 per person)
3801 Eastside St.
Forever young
Saturday, August 12
Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper hit the stage at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. The two superstar singers co-headline the evening. (7:30 pm; tickets: $94-$515 per person)
18111 Lexington Blvd.; 281-207-6278
Mark your calendar
Sunday, August 13
If you have yet to see the Ron Mueck exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Sunday is your last chance. Thirteen eye-catching sculptures of people, which balance realism with the unreal, by the Australian artist are display. (12:15 pm; tickets: $18 per person for museum entry)
1001 Bissonnet St.; 713-639-7300
Italian film
Sunday, August 13
Bring your own wine and food to the seventh annual Festa di Ferragosto Italian celebration at the Italian Cultural and Community Center. Watch the 2016 comedy Che Vuoi Che Sia, directed by Edoardo Leo and starring Fabrizio Coniglio, Maria Di Biase, and Anna Foglietta. The film is in Italian with English subtitles. (5:30 pm; tickets: $15-$20 per person)
1101 Milford St.; 713.524.4222