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Here are the 15 best things to do in Houston this weekend

This weekend is all about celebrations.

A Galleria-area bakery will celebrate its one-year anniversary with birthday cake conchas. A Black-owned food truck will celebrate National Food Truck Day with free stuffed wings. Two local rap legends will celebrate DJ Screw Day with a live show. A new neighborhood bar in the Heights will celebrate its grand opening with $1 food and drinks.

And, of course, there’s NRG Stadium, where the entire city will celebrate the return of our one-and-only Queen Bey. It’s time to get in formation, folks!

Thursday, June 26

El Bolillo Bakery’s One-Year Anniversary
El Bolillo Bakery’s Fountain View location has been currently celebrating its one-year anniversary with a week of BOGO deals (marranitos, tortillas, tamales, aguas frescas, etc.), as well as limited-edition birthday cake conchas. Baked in honor of the store’s first year serving the Galleria-area community, These colorful conchas will be given out free on Thursday — but only while supplies last. It’s the bakery’s way of thanking the Houston community for a warm and wonderful first year on Fountain View. 6 am.

ROCO Resound: Savor!
At ROCO Resound: Savor!, attendees can savor a selection of wines, plus bites by chef Soren Pedersen, as ROCO explores the commissions and composers of their 21st season, through pairings of musical and gastronomic flavors. Led by sommelier/ROCO board member Mike Muña, attendees will enjoy a curated wine tasting while learning more about a few of their new commissioned works for the upcoming season, as the composers join in-person and virtually from all over the country. 6:30 pm.

Performing Arts Houston presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
For two nights this weekend, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s foremost, all-male comic ballet company, brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to Houston as part of its landmark 50th anniversary season, featuring gems from across the company’s groundbreaking repertoire. Affectionately known as the Trocks, the company dances en travesti with razor-sharp wit and breathtaking pointe work, performing polished parodies of works that span the classical ballet canon. 7:30 pm.

Friday, June 27

National Food Truck Day Giveaway at Stuff’d Wings
Friday is National Food Truck Day, and Black-owned food truck Stuff'd Wings will team up with BLK, the world’s largest social and dating app for the Black community, for a delicious giveaway. The first 100 BLK users who show the app will get free stuffed wings from Stuff'd. This free community event will celebrate Houston’s food truck culture while fostering connection in the Black community, making National Food Truck Day accessible and joyful. 11 am.

Social Junkie Sports Bar + Kitchen presents Slim Thug & Lil Keke
Social Junkie Sports Bar + Kitchen is turning up the volume on DJ Screw Day with a special, Social Junkies Fridays live performance by Houston hip-hop royalty Slim Thug and Lil Keke. Honoring the legacy of the legendary DJ Screw and the sound that shaped the city, this one-night-only event is free to the public and poised to deliver an unforgettable H-Town celebration. $5 Happy Hour specials will run through 9 pm, followed by late-night vibes from 10 pm to 2 am. 5 pm.

Houston Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
This weekend, the Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert. Audiences can relive the magic of Harry Potter soaring across the big screen in high-definition, as well as experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s score. 7:30 pm (2 pm Saturday and Sunday).

Houston Contemporary Dance Company presents Resilience
Houston Contemporary Dance Company celebrates the completion of the company’s sixth season with a guest performance by their second company, Houston Contemporary 2. Resilience will feature a world premiere by Houston-based educator and choreographer Travis Prokop, centered around the LGBTQ+ community. This evening will also include Citizen by performer/choreographer Yue Yin, a new work by Jacob’s Pillow Choreographic Fellow Natasha Adorlee, and another new work by Houston-based choreographer Stacey Allen. 8:30 pm.

Saturday, June 28

42nd Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show
The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest, two-day, bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to Houston with the latest fashion, cakes, gowns, and local vendors. Future brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, grooms, family, and wedding planners will have their pick of over 225 vendors that cater exclusively to the wedding industry. There will also be cake samples, multiple fashion shows, Instagram walls for selfies, prizes, and entertainment from Houston’s top wedding professionals. 11 am (Noon Sunday).

47th Annual Official Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration
The 47th Annual Official Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration features vibrant community resources, vendors, major local and national talent, and immersive entertainment zones that transform the city into a full-on celebration of Pride. The Festival at Houston City Hall kicks off with high-energy performances, celebrity hosts, and exciting giveaways. As the sun sets, the streets ignite with Pride Houston’s Parade at 7 pm. Floats, performers, and community groups light up downtown in a powerful display of unity, visibility, and celebration. Don’t miss the official afterparty at Rich’s in Midtown. 11 am.

The River Oaks Theatre and Yellow Rose Ghostbusters present Ghostbusters
Yellow Rose Ghostbusters, Houston's premier Ghostbusters-themed non-profit charity (and proudly recognized by Sony's Ghost Corps), will present a screening of the 1984 sci-fi/comedy classic they hold so near-and-dear to their hearts. Members of the non-profit will be both in attendance and dressed in costume. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated on behalf of Yellow Rose Ghostbusters to Texas Children's Hospital. 1 pm.

The Kid Grand Opening
New Heights neighborhood bar The Kid will have a grand opening celebration this weekend. Be among the first 100 guests and score $1 sliders, beers, and cocktails. The party kicks up a notch with live DJs starting at 6 pm. Customers can sample Rodeo Goat fan favorites like the iconic Royale with Cheese (yes, it’s Pulp Fiction-inspired), stacked with American cheese, chopped onions, bacon, mustard, and spiked ketchup. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just going for the sliders, The Kid is your new neighborhood go-to. 4 pm.

Beyoncé in concert
In all likelihood, most of the city will be at NRG Stadium this weekend. That’s where Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Queen of Houston and the World, will be. She will play two hometown shows in support of her 2024 genre-bouncing masterwork Cowboy Carter, which won Album of the Year and Best Country Album at this year’s Grammy Awards. (The CMAs may act like the album doesn’t exist, but the Grammys finally did right by the woman.)

Sunday, June 29

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents "Anicka Yi" opening day
Anicka Yi’s work dissolves boundaries between biology and technology, proposing new ways of thinking about perception, sentience, and survival. From animatronic sculptures that breathe and flicker like prehistoric lifeforms to software designed to carry on her practice after death, Yi approaches technology as a creative partner. Anchoring this presentation are two complementary installations that address the concept of “Karmic Debt.” Through Sunday, September 7. 12:30 pm.

Lone Star Symphonic Band presents "With Hearts of Gratitude"
Over at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church in Katy, Lone Star Symphonic Band’s concert season will conclude with the band’s annual “With Hearts of Gratitude” patriotic concert. This event will honor the history, the commitment, the service, and the life of each individual that is woven into the very fabric of our country. The LSSB Community Chorus will join the band for this celebration. 4 pm.

Wooster’s Garden presents Kitchen Takeover
Chefs Javi Becerra and Rico Mackins – formerly co-chefs of the now closed fine dining restaurant Degust – bring their creative flair and celebrated culinary backgrounds to Wooster’s Garden this weekend. This one-night-only event promises an exclusive, hand-crafted menu (filled with tacos, nachos, confit duck, etc.) and an unforgettable experience of inventive flavors and vibrant energy in the heart of Midtown. 4 pm.

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Beyonce brings her Cowboy Carter tour to Houston this weekend.

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Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

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Doja Cat will perform at the Toyota Center on Saturday.

This weekend will have not one, but two events tailor-made for all the Chicano soul fans in Houston.

On Saturday afternoon at Cactus Music, DJ/historian Alex La Rotta will have a discussion with DJ/author Ruben Molina, who’ll be in town to talk about his latest book, The Dreamy Side: Rhythm and Blues and Chicano Culture in 1950s Los Angeles. (They’ll also perform Chicano-soul DJ sets at Johnny’s Gold Brick later that evening.) At the same time that’s happening, Chicano Boulevard will salute the Pan-America Ballroom, once a local mecca for Chicano and Tejano music, at Leonel Castillo Community Center.

Of course, plenty of other things are happening in Houston this weekend, from a block party to an oyster fest to a chance to go underground with the late, great David Bowie.

Thursday, November 5

Mid Main Houston First Thursday Block Party
Mid Main Houston First Thursday Block Party closes out its season of soirees with a party benefitting Houston SPCA, which will have a puppy adoption activation in the backyard of the Continental Club. Blue Heron Yacht Club will play the patio at Winnie’s, while DJ Good Grief will spin tunes at the Saint Arnold pop-up party in the breezeway. And don’t forget about the Winbern St. market, which will have a metal art show and sculptures from Mark “Scrapdaddy” Bradford. 6 pm.

Bari Ristorante presents An Evening with White Truffles
Held at Bari's newly-opened location in The Woodlands, the $245-per-person dinner features white truffles from Italy throughout a five-course menu. Selected by chefs Renato de Pirro and Marcelo Mintz, the wine pairings include Medici Ermete Unique Rosé and selections from Michele Chiarlo, including Barbaresco Reyna and Barolo Cerequio. 7 pm.

Bayou Music Center presents Labyrinth: In Concert
All the folks who grew up watching the 1986 musical fantasy flick Labyrinth – and ended up having crushes on David Bowie and/or Jennifer Connelly – will have the chance to see it on the big screen while a live band plays the score. Bayou Music Center will do a live-concert screening of the Jim Henson/George Lucas collab, where Connelly’s teen reaches the center of an enormous, otherworldly maze to rescue her infant half-brother from Bowie’s Goblin King. 8 pm.

Friday, November 6

Sugar Land Arts & Music Festival
The Sugar Land Arts & Music Festival will celebrate art, music, and community. Visitors can discover works from more than 100 juried artists and craftspeople from across the region; browse fine art, jewelry, pottery, photography and more throughout the open-air marketplace; enjoy live performances by local musicians and emerging artists; and relax in a curated wine garden and explore dining options from local restaurants and festival vendors. 5 pm (noon Saturday & Sunday).

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum presents A Soldier Soiree: Honor in Color
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum will mark its 25th anniversary with A Soldier Soirée: Honor in Color. The evening will bring together supporters, community leaders, veterans, and friends of the museum to celebrate a quarter-century of preserving Black military history and to launch the museum’s grand reopening following its renovation. From the moment guests arrive, they are inside the story, surrounded by décor, cocktails, and spirits inspired by military favorites, and desserts crafted with the same intention as the program itself. 6:30 pm.

Theatre Under The Stars presents Lights Up Gala
Theatre Under The Stars will host its annual Lights Up Gala, headlined by stage/screen star Megan Hilty. The annual event brings together Houston’s arts supporters for an evening of entertainment and philanthropy benefiting TUTS’ artistic, education, and community programs. The gala will honor Demetra & Franklin D.R. Jones, Jr. for their leadership and longtime support of TUTS and the Houston arts community. Enjoy a night of fine dining, live and silent auctions, and entertainment in celebration of the impact of musical theatre in Houston. 6:30 pm.

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Beetlejuice
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved 1988 film, Beetlejuice is a hilarious musical that tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O. 7:30 pm (2 & 7:30 pm Saturday; 1:30 & 7 pm Sunday).

Saturday, November 7

4th Annual San Leon Oyster Fest
The last time the San Leon Oyster Fest went down, it was way back in 2019. And now, seven years later, the Oyster Fest returns to Pier 6 Seafood, which has donated 1,500 tons of cured oyster shells. The fest will feature live performances from Kelly Williams & Andre Bateman, Big Gordon Band, David Joel, and headliner Colten Black. There will also be an oyster cook-off where attendees receive 12 grilled oyster tickets to sample two oysters from each of the six amateur, volunteer grill teams. 11 am.

AIA Houston Home Tour
The AIA Houston Home Tour features seven homes representing the finest in new residential architecture built in the last five years by AIA Houston architects. The self-guided, two-day event operates with the permission of homeowners, community cooperation, 200 volunteers, and participating architects eager to share their designs. It offers a unique opportunity to go inside a range of high-quality homes designed by local, licensed architects. Noon.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation presents Houston Run/Walk
The Michael J. Fox Foundation launched the Run/Walk Series in 2017 to connect those affected by Parkinson’s, their families and community supporters. Since then, the Series has expanded nationwide, raising over $10.1 million and uniting more than 33,800 participants. The family-friendly event offers a day of activity, community and valuable information about Parkinson's disease and local support resources. The Houston Run/Walk provides an opportunity to engage, raise awareness and make a difference. 8 am.

Doja Cat in concert
It seemed like it was just yesterday when Doja Cat hopped on the scene, with fries planted firmly in her nose, singing about wanting to be a cow. Somehow, that novelty song launched her career as a global pop superstar. The singer/rapper, who just turned 31 last month (she showed up at her birthday party rocking cow-print platforms) will be in Houston this weekend, in support of her latest album Vie. 7:30 pm.

Sunday, November 8

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Millennium Mambo
Millennium Mambo, from auteur Hou Hsiao-hsien, is an episodic, romance-tinged story about an aimless bar hostess (Shu Qi) drifting away from her possessive boyfriend and toward a suave, sensitive gangster. Structured as a flashback, the 2001 film is drenched in club lights, ecstatic endorphin-rush exhilaration, and a nagging undercurrent of urban ennui. This screening is part of the film series “Taiwanese Sensibility in Texas,” organized by Liam Lin, deputy director, Taiwan Academy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston. 5:30 pm.

DACAMERA presents DACAMERA at the Eldorado: Skylar Tang
DACAMERA launches its popular DACAMERA at the Eldorado: Rising Jazz Stars series with 20-year-old trumpet phenom Skylar Tang. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Tang began playing the trumpet at age 9 and composing at age 14. Her quartet tours nationally and internationally and recently performed at the 2026 Montreal Jazz Festival. Tang has shared the stage with Joshua Redman, SFJAZZ Collective, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Houston native Walter Smith III. 7 pm.

Steve Lacy in concert
It was just a few years ago when Steve Lacy was a teenage music wunderkind, coming up with beats on his phone and writing & producing for such artists as Kendrick Lamar, Vampire Weekend, Solange, and The Internet, where he also does guitar-playing duties. These days, Lacy is a solo star, scoring a Best Progressive R&B Album Grammy for his 2022 sophomore album Gemini Rights. Currently on tour in support of his new album, Oh yeah?, Lacy will be making a stop in Sugar Land this weekend. 8 pm.

Photo by Greg Noire

Doja Cat will perform at the Toyota Center on Saturday.

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