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    Weekend events planner

    Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend

    Marcy de Luna
    Oct 11, 2017 | 3:12 pm

    Whether you want to listen to live music, hit up an art fest, or catch a world premiere space exhibit, there’s plenty to do in Houston this weekend. Check out what's going on, and take your pick from all of the terrific choices. Read on for the top eight things to do in Houston this weekend. For more options, check out the full CultureMap Events Calendar.

     

     Life's a garden
    Thursday, October 12-Saturday, October 14

    Top-quality bulbs, from amaryllis to daffodils, and a collection of hard-to-find crinums, daylilies, gingers, perennials, trees, and more, are on tap at the Garden Club of Houston's 75th Annual Bulb and Plant Mart at The Church of St. John the Divine. Special exhibits include a live butterfly tent from The Museum of Natural Science Cockrell Butterfly Center and a conservation booth with native and drought plants curated by experts in ecological conservation and education. Thursday, enjoy early-bird shopping and a party on the patio with live music and light bites. (Thursday from 4:30-7 pm and Friday-Saturday from 9am-2 pm; tickets: $20 per person Thursday and free admission Friday-Saturday)
     2450 River Oaks Blvd.
     
     Now that's Italian
    Thursday, October 12-Sunday, October 15

    Head to the University of St. Thomas for the Italian Cultural and Community Center’s 39th Houston Italian Festival complete with performances from DJ Italia, the Fab 5 (Beatles Tribute Band), local international folk dancing group The Tarantellas, and Italian tenor Aaron Caruso. Other activities include film screenings, cooking classes for kids, wine and beer tastings, Italian language classes, and puppet shows. (Various times; tickets: free admission Thursday, otherwise $8 per person with additional costs for food and activities)
     3800 Montrose Blvd.; 713-522-7911
     
     Honky tonk man
    Thursday, October 12

    Country music singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam hits the stage at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land in support of his first-ever bluegrass album, Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars. Yoakam has released 46 singles, including two Billboard Hot Country Songs No. 1 hits. (8 pm; tickets: $49.50-$79.50 per person)
     18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land; 281-207-6278

     

     Scary fun
    Friday, October 13-Sunday, October 15

    The family-friendly Zoo Boo event at the Houston Zoo offers a DJ, Fiesta Mart Pumpkin Patch, Festival of Fun, and lots of delicious Halloween candy. Kids are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Zoo Boo takes place the last three weekends of October. (9 am; tickets: $14-$18 per person for zoo entry)
     6200 Hermann Park Dr.; 713-533-6500

     

     Ren Fest
    Friday, October 13-Sunday, October 15

    The Texas Renaissance Festival transports patrons to the 16th century, offering live entertainment, works by master artists and craftspeople, food and drink, hand-powered rides and games, and over 100 interactive characters. The festival takes place weekends through November 26. (Hours vary; tickets: $11.95-$23.95 per person)
     21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission

     

     Art fun
    Saturday, October 14-Sunday, October 15

    The Bayou City Art Festival in downtown Houston presents the opportunity to see and purchase unique custom art, plus listen to live music and nosh on food truck fare. There’s also a children's creative zone. (10 am-6 pm; tickets: $12 per person online and $15 per person at the gate.
     901 Bagby; 713-521-0133

     

     Welcome aboard
    Saturday, October 14

    World premiere exhibit Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission at Space Center Houston launches Saturday, featuring the Apollo 11 command module and more than 20 one-of-a-kind Apollo 11 mission artifacts (think astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s extravehicular visor and astronaut Michael Collins’ Omega Speedmaster Chronograph). The exhibition, a partnership of the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the achievement of man’s first step on the moon. (10 am-5 pm; tickets: $29.95 per person)
     1601 E. NASA Pkwy.

     

     Country music
    Saturday, October 14

    The 15th annual ZiegenBock Music Festival boasts performances by Josh Abbott Band, Aaron Lewis, Blackberry Smoke, and Whiskey Myers, along with Shooter Jennings, Jamestown Revival, Lukas Nelson, and lots more. (11:30 am; tickets: $29.50 per person)
    7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. W.; 281-807-8700

    World premiere exhibit “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” at Space Center Houston launches Saturday featuring the Apollo 11 command module.

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    World premiere exhibit “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” at Space Center Houston launches Saturday featuring the Apollo 11 command module.
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    Flood News

    Texas country star Pat Green to livestream flood fundraiser concert

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jul 16, 2025 | 12:07 pm
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    The Texas Rangers and REV Entertainment are partnering with Texas country music icon Pat Green for Pat Green & Friends: Texas Flood Relief Livestream, a special fundraising event taking place at Globe Life Field on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm.
     
    Green's family is among the thousands who suffered terrible losses; the July 4 flood of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas claimed the lives of Green’s younger brother John, John’s wife Julia, and their two young sons — four of the 129 people known to be lost so far.

    Green is hosting the fundraiser to channel his grief toward a positive end.

    No audience will be in attendance, but a wide array of artists will perform or appear at the show streamed for free on YouTube, including Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley, Corey Kent, Casey Donahew, Josh Abbott, Ryan Bingham, Eli Young Band, Joe Nichols, Kaitlin Butts, Ty Myers, Kevin Fowler, and Bob Schneider, with more artists being added by the hour.

    All proceeds from the concert and livestream will be distributed to Kerr County Relief, TEXSAR and the Do It For Durrett Foundation via The Pat Green Foundation, directly benefiting the families affected by this heart-wrenching disaster.

    Over 170 men, women and children remain missing – many of them campers like Green’s family, who set out for a holiday weekend getaway. The search will continue, but after spending his entire career bringing people together, Green knows the impact the community will have in helping the healing process begin.

    The Texas Rangers and REV Entertainment are proud to support Green in this critical mission. Green and the Texas Rangers have been closely tied for many years, with his iconic “I Like Texas” played after every Rangers home win for years.

    To watch live, go to youtube.com/live/1FRpUE9Gv88. For more information and to donate, to to givebutter.com/X8we2r.

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