weekend event planner
Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend
We're not kidding: goat yoga is back.
Call this weekend a block party, as LEGO stacks up a massive, playable stadium experience, and Roblkox fans can get their blox on at Children's Museum Houston.
Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates hip-hop's 50th anniversary, goat yoga stretches into a local bar, and Alamo Drafthouse hosts a Drop Dead Gorgeous experience.
Enjoy; here are your best bets for the weekend.
Thursday, August 17
CityPlace Plaza presents City Place Farmers Market
Are you looking to stock up your refrigerator and pantry with some all-natural freshness? City Place’s new farmer’s market will feature products from local farms and artisanal producers. Guests will be able to shop organic, locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, pasture-raised eggs, artisan cheeses, fresh baked goods and juices, specialty prepared food, plants, natural pet treats, and more. 11:30 am.
Pantera, one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, has made their long-awaited return to the stage. They’re currently touring North America with Lamb of God and Flesh Hoarder as special guests. One of the most anticipated tours of 2023, this celebration tour includes original members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown, joined by Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums). So, all you Houston metalheads can head over to the Woodlands this weekend and watch these guys rock hard. 7 pm.
Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown presents Goodfellas
Oscar-winning actor, director and new dad Robert De Niro will turn 80 this weekend. To honor the man and his cinematic legacy, Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown will screen Martin Scorsese’s 1990 gangster classic Goodfellas. Sure, that movie is mostly known for Joe Pesci’s Oscar-winning turn as the psychopathic pal of lead protagonist Henry Hill (Ray Liotta). But don’t forget that De Niro killed it (figuratively, of course) as their mob mentor Jimmy “The Gent” Conway. 10 pm.
Friday, August 18
At the LEGO Play Stadium Experience, families can set their imaginations free in a 6,500 square foot play space. The event features photo opportunities, digital interactions, games, and LEGO brick building activities. Kids receive an RFID wristband that brings the experience to life and unlocks LEGO surprises as they explore, build, and play their way through several play zones before adding their LEGO minifigure likeness to the ranks of Team Unstoppable. 1 pm.
Miller Outdoor Theatre presents Summer Mixtape Series: Hip Hop Night
Although the 50th anniversary of hip-hop happened last Friday, Miller Outdoor Theatre will host an evening of hip-hop this weekend to kick off the Miller Summer Mixtape Series. Celebrating the 50-year legacy of hip-hop, this event showcases Houston's vibrant music scene with an all-star lineup of talented local artists. Performers will include Paul Wall, DJ Mr Rogers, Lanell Grant, AJ McQueen, Phill Wade, and Doeman. 7:30 pm.
Musiqa & NobleMotion presents Unchained
Musiqa will present Unchained: A Collaborative Intermedia Tribute to Women’s Stories of Resilience. This two-night event showcases Iranian-American composer Badie Khaleghian, along with an array of talented artists and performers. The unique experience, brought to life through an innovative combination of live music, digital & physical art, and dance, offers a fresh perspective on the narratives of women through a diverse array of artistic mediums. 7:30 pm.
Experience the excitement of ghost hunting with the ghoul boys through a special screening of a never-before-seen episode of Ghost Files, followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the hosts themselves, Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej. The audience will have their burning questions answered as the hosts take the stage to share behind-the-scenes stories, discuss their most memorable investigations, and maybe even talk to a ghost or two. 8 pm.
Saturday, August 19
Children’s Museum Houston presents Blox Stars
Hey now, you’re a Blox star! Feel like you’ve stepped into a video game when you come out to Children Museum Houston’s Roblox-themed event. Bring your A-game and cameras as you tackle all things inspired by the hit game and power up your imagination. Snap selfies with fun Roblox characters, play Roblox games at an exhilarating mobile spot, and get creative with Roblox-inspired dioramas. 10 am.
National Aviation Day & Bussey Hot Air Balloon Event at Lone Star Flight Museum
Calling all aviators! Enjoy a day that is all about aircraft. From helicopters and drones to warbirds and space shuttles, it’s a special day to celebrate aviation. There will be hands-on activities, plane tours, cockpit sneak peaks, tinkering with tools and don’t forget the flight simulators. The Bussey Hot Air Balloon Display is also complete and will be joining the museum’s permanent collection. You can build your own mini version of the Bussey balloon, while experimenting with the fundamentals of flight. 10 am.
Hardy & Nance Studios presents The Abstract Art Show
Hardy & Nance Studios will be getting back in the abstract swing of this weekend with its sixth-annual Abstract Art Show. The theme will be abstract art that explores the relationships of shape, form, color, and line to create a composition that breaks away from the traditional representation of physical objects. So, expect a lot of pieces that’ll bring to mind such abstract legends as Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko, Frank Ammerlaan, and Liam Everett, just to name a few. 5 pm.
GRAJJ Presents Houston All-Stars
Be ready to watch amazing artists perform live at GRAJJ's latest Houston All-Stars event. Scheduled to perform will be Jimmy Static, Trapstar AR, T-Rose, Saint Jordo, KVTHEGREATEST, Jay Siliezar, Dyllyn, and many more. Before that, there will be a fashion showcase – called Una Noche De Verano – at 5 pm, where such designers as 8 by Zaratures, Ombligo and Zena Temperz will provide a show with their variety of models. 9 pm.
Sunday, August 20
Baaaamaste! Join Little Woodrow’s for some goat yoga under their covered patio. Come meet the pygmy "goats" while they roam through yoga classes and even join you for a pose or two. Inhale in to relax and breathe in the beautiful Texas air, then exhale out the laughter that is sure to follow with this activity. There will be complimentary mimosas after class, so this is an event you definitely don’t wanna miss. 10 am.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium presents 23rd Year Celebration
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium celebrates 23 years in downtown Houston with a blowout. Marking the milestone for the craft beer pioneer, Flying Saucer will tap several brews from area breweries, including Firestone Walker, Other-Half, Evil Twin and Jester King, and offer exclusive pours from Celestial and Pinthouse. The new summer cocktail list will be featured and showcases both draft and crafted libations. Karaoke is open to the public and will include a Houston Brewery Karaoke Contest with Brash, Eureka Heights, and others. 11 am.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema presents Champagne Cinema: Drop Dead Gorgeous
What do you get when you mix the absurdity of The State with the status-hungry sociopathy of teen beauty pageants? If Kind Hearts and Coronets had a riot-grrl soundtrack and an abundance of home-sewn culottes, it might look a little something like Michael Patrick Jann’s 1999 cult mockumentary, starring Kirsten Dunst and Denise Richards as rival pageant contestants. Raise a glass as our local Alamo Drafthouse celebrates this unique example of ‘90s excellence – with plenty of champagne available to order. 6:15 pm.
