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

Nacho Sanchez and Paty Ramirez-Sanchez bring PAPEL to life.

Photo by Suzy Villarruel

Scorching August days call for cold beer — heck, a whole month of beer. Fortunately, a few local breweries are stepping up with fun events, from a specialty dinner to an Art Car Day and even a hip-hop flea market.

Pizza fans can nosh on pies at a new opening, giant dinosaurs stomp into town, and a new hotel pool party makes a splash.

Enjoy; here are your best bets for the weekend.

Thursday, August 3

Saint Arnold Beer Dinner at Radio Milano

Indulge in a four-course beer dinner at The Moran CITYCENTRE’s Radio Milano, featuring a variety of Saint Arnold beers paired with courses from executive chef Christian Cardenas. Brewski lovers can enjoy meticulously crafted beers accompanied by an exceptional culinary experience from the kitchen. The evening doesn’t have to end after dinner! Book a room at The Moran CITYCENTRE and take advantage of all the hotel and CITYCENTRE have to offer. 6 pm.

Gold Tooth Tony’s Detroit Pizza Pre-Launch Party

Three Houston Heights businesses come together for a pre-launch pizza party debuting Gold Tooth Tony’s Detroit Pizza. Anthony Calleo, creator of Pi Pizza and chef of Montrose’s Rudyard’s and 6’s and 7’s, brings his love for all things pizza back to Houston. 100 individual slices of pizza, treats from Fluff Bake Bar (provided by pastry chef Rebecca Masson), and beer and wine by the glass from Dodie’s Beer and Wine Shoppe will be available to purchase on a first come, first served basis. 6:30 pm.

Killer Mike in concert

Killer Mike will be in town this weekend, as part of his High & Holy Tour. While he’s often viewed as a political rapper, Mike has done something different for his new album MIchael, He presents an autobiographical deep dive, as refracted through his upbringing in southern Black culture. In charting the journey from childhood to rap stardom, Mike taps into the sounds of the church and multiple eras of ATL rap. On tour, he’ll bring that to life while backed up by a small choir (aka the Midnight Revival). 7 pm.

Friday, August 4

The Menil Collection presents "The Iconic Portrait Strand by Nestor Topchy" opening day

The Menil Collection presents the first museum exhibition of Houston-based artist Nestor Topchy’s contemporary portraits (b.1963). Following the traditional techniques and materials of religious icons used by the Ukrainian Eastern Orthodox Church for the last 800 years, Topchy’s portraits will include a selection of more than one hundred paintings made over the last 15 years, depicting the artist’s circle of friends and colleagues. Through Sunday, January 21. 11 am.

Jurassic World Live Tour

Jurassic World comes to life against a backdrop of scenery where dinosaurs from the iconic franchise. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers. Fans of the popular Netflix animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous will also recognize Bumpy, the friendly and food-motivated dinosaur, as she goes from baby to adult fairly quickly. 11 am and 7 pm (11 am, 3 and 7 pm Saturday; 1 and 5 pm Sunday).

HITS Theatre presents Carrie the Musical

This musical adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel explores themes of bullying, isolation, and the power of fear. The story follows Carrie White, a young girl who is constantly tormented by her classmates at school and abused by her overbearing, religious mother at home. As her powers grow stronger, Carrie becomes a ticking time bomb, leading to a prom night that ends in tragedy. Through Saturday, August 12. 7 pm (3 pm Sunday).

House of Blues Houston presents Riki Rachtman: One Foot in the Gutter

Riki Rachtman, former host of MTV’s Headbangers Ball and co-owner of the iconic Hollywood rock club Cathouse, is hitting the road on the final stretch of dates for his critically acclaimed one-man show. Get ready for Rachtman to share previously unheard stories and unseen photos and video footage from his experience being at the epicenter of the most decadent era of rock & roll history, throughout the late 80’s & early 90’s. 7:30 pm.

Saturday, August 5

Ninja Turtles Turmoil at Children’s Museum Houston

Since Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem will be hitting theaters this weekend, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo will take a break from outsmarting villains to visit Children’s Museum Houston during a themed celebration. Prepare for mutant mania as these watchmen rumble and tumble their way into the hearts of Houston’s coolest TMNT fans. Don’t forget your camera for selfies with the pizza-loving heroes and city protectors. TMNT costumes are encouraged. 10 am.

CURVchella Plus-Size Shopping Expo

CURVchella, the premier shopping expo dedicated to curves, launches this weekend at The Ranch Office Memorial. This expo was birthed by Kimberly Williams, who has spent years developing a successful business that focused on celebrity styling and closet sales, primarily for plus-size women. Williams has stated that "Sizes 0 -12 are celebrated every day in each department store, and sizes 12 and up, or large and up don't really get the attention that they deserve.” With CURVchella, sizes large and up will get that attention. 10 am.

Archway Gallery presents "Are We There Yet?" opening reception

Archway Gallery presents this new exhibition featuring paintings by Cookie Wells and wood furniture by Tom Wells. The show profiles a journey of renewal of creativity, as well as the reinvention and metamorphosis of an artist. Through this series of paintings, Cookie Wells reveals her journey on paper. People will also find finely crafted wood furniture created by Thomas Wells. Some of these pieces continue the theme of integrating dark and light, linear and whimsy, form and function. Through Thursday, August 31. 5 pm.

Mid Main Gallery presents “PAPEL” opening reception

Artists Nacho Sanchez and Paty Ramirez-Sanchez explore the boundless expressive potential of paper in this thought-provoking showcase. As devoted art educators and parents, Sanchez breathes new life into discarded newspapers and pulp, challenging traditional notions of paper, while Ramirez-Sanchez's captivating portrait photography immortalizes moments of wonder and sainthood, urging viewers to ponder the hidden narratives within each frame. Through Thursday, September 7. 6 pm.

Sunday, August 6

Saint Arnold Art Car IPA Day

Head over to Saint Arnold Brewing Company this weekend, where they will have a whole day saluting their popular ale, inspired by Houston’s, artful, automotive Art Car Museum. This incredible celebration will feature special beers, a live DJ pumping up the vibes, and talented artists creating mesmerizing works of art in real-time. You can also embrace the local community spirit with Shop Local Market, offering unique finds and goodies. Noon.

The Laura Hotel presents Summer Splash Pool Party Series

Did you know that The Laura Hotel has been doing a weekly pool party? Enjoy Live DJ music, irresistible drink specials, and a vibrant atmosphere that will keep you dancing all day long. Reserve the exclusive Pool Cabana package for two, including a chilled champagne bottle, priced at $250. General admission tickets are available for non-hotel guests at $40, while hotel guests enjoy complimentary entry. 1 pm.

Hip Hop Vintage Flea Market at Bad Astronaut Brewing

With the 50th anniversary of hip-hop just around the corner, Hip Hop Vintage Flea Market will be going all out this weekend. There will be a concert featuring special guest Large Professor. Local graffiti legends skeez181 and Article will also be on hand doing some live bombing. Over 65 booths will be available, as well as DJ scratch sessions, breakdancing battles, open cyphers, and a Houston mural reveal. 4 pm.

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As Houstonians commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, many people across the city will get together to celebrate peace and remember those who lost their lives.

Others will be spending their weekend participating in the H-Town Naked Bike Ride. Happening this Saturday at Super Happy Fun Land, attendees will be able to get their bodies painted with other cyclists, hop on their ten-speeds, and just ride the night away.

Of course, this weekend offers plenty of other things to do, from attending an evening of art and food to celebrating National Video Games Day at a new playhub to having “no fun” with these guys.

Thursday, September 10

Space Center Houston presents An Evening with Leland Melvin
Leland Melvin is a former NASA astronaut, engineer, and NFL wide receiver whose journey powers his speaking experience. After an injury ended his professional football career and a near-deafness diagnosis threatened his future at NASA, Melvin defied the odds to fly two Space Shuttle missions aboard Atlantis, helping build the International Space Station and logging more than 565 hours in space. Melvin delivers a message that challenges audiences to embrace setbacks, unlock potential, and pursue bold new frontiers. 5:30 pm.

Barbacana presents A Taste of Art with Affordable Art Fair Houston
Barbacana chef-owner Christian Hernandez is staging a one-night dinner where every course is a direct response to an original work of art. It’s built around work from Joan Steinman and Holly Wong (Ellio Fine Art) and Angel Oloshove (Hooks-Epstein Galleries), three local artists showing at the Affordable Art Fair Houston this October. Throughout the evening, both the artists and the chefs will share insights into their creative processes. 7 pm.

The Hobby Center presents Live at the Founder's Club: Orfeh’s Off the Record with Steven Jamail
Grammy/Tony nominee Orfeh brings powerhouse vocals, sharp storytelling, and unmistakable style to the Founders Club for a two-night show that blends music, personality, and a few surprises along the way. Joined by Houston native/Rice University alumnus Steven Jamail, Orfeh moves across genres with ease, pairing songs audiences love with stories from her life and career, including a few nods to Texas legends. 7:30 pm.

Friday, September 11

Inman Gallery presents Angela Fraleigh: "I have decided not to be hungry" opening reception
Angela Fraleigh’s newest paintings enter the charged terrain of the feral feminine, unleashing a cast of unruly figures animated by desire, instinct, and an irrepressible appetite. Maenads, witches, and animals emerge and recede through lush layers of paint, carrying an energy that shifts between the ecstatic and the intimate, the violent and the tender. Guided by a logic closer to ritual than narrative, Fraleigh approaches painting as a form of alchemy, allowing images to collide, dissolve, and transmute. Through Saturday, October 31. 6 pm.

Mötley Crüe in concert
Mötley Crüe comes to The Woodlands as part of its The Return of the Carnival of Sins tour. The two milestones being remembered are the 20th anniversary of their 2005-06 Carnival of Sins tour, which marked the reunion of the band's original four members, and the 45th anniversary of the band itself. It's also the 12th anniversary of Mötley Crüe's "retirement" from touring, but that retirement was shelved in 2022 when the band started the first of two tours with Def Leppard. 6:30 pm.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Take Care of My Cat
A sleeper hit in 2001, Jeong Jae-eun’s debut chronicles the lives of five graduating friends whose bonds fracture as they contend with unrealized dreams and unequal opportunities. Set in the port city of Incheon, the film tackles notions of class, solidarity, and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society. Suffused with the joys of girlhood, yet clear-eyed about the uneasy transition into adulthood, Take Care of My Cat offers a tender portrait of young women at the turn of the new millennium. 7 pm.

Cash Money & No Limit Tour
New Orleans icons Cash Money and No Limit are teaming up for a concert that celebrates some of the most signature voices in Southern hip-hip. The lineup includes Birdman, Master P, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, B.G., Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mac, Fiend, Mercedes, Choppa, and Mr. Serv-On with special guest Ying Yang Twinz. VIP packages are also available. 8 pm.

Boondocks presents Let Me Rock! Houston featuring JonoJono
Houston alternative rock artist JonoJono is celebrating the release of his sophomore album, We Asked For More, with a local release event as part of the Let Me Rock! Houston show at Boondocks. This is designed as both an arts showcase and a community resource hub. After navigating his own mental health battles, Jono created More as his personal therapeutic outlet, and he’ll be bringing that message home by merging live music, visual storytelling, and actionable mental health resources for local attendees. 9 pm.

Saturday, September 12

Blue Bird Circle presents Couture Boutique
Luxury fashion meets philanthropy at The Blue Bird Circle’s Couture Boutique. The store will offer a selection of authentic designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry, and accessories from coveted fashion houses, including Chanel, Dior, and Gucci. Every purchase supports The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children’s Hospital and neurological research at Baylor College of Medicine. The annual event offers fashion lovers the opportunity to find designer treasures while supporting vital pediatric neurological care and research. 10 am.

Tokyouth Playhub presents National Video Games Day
Tokyouth Playhub is turning National Video Games Day into an all-day celebration, inviting gamers, families, and claw machine fans to play, compete, and win with prizes happening every hour. Throughout the day, one attendee every hour will be selected to win either a $100 Tokyouth playing card or a $50 gift card to EMA Japanese Cuisine. Tokyouth will also host an hourly claw competition, putting players' claw machine skills to the test. People can purchase 50 credits for $20 and compete to see who can grab the most prizes during their competition. 10 am.

Vietnamese Culture & Science Association presents Viet Cultural Fest
Founded in 2019, Viet Cultural Fest is a day filled with cultural entertainment, traditional games, competitions, and Vietnamese cuisine. The fest’s mission is to preserve and promote the rich beauty of Vietnamese culture while establishing an annual tradition that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds throughout Houston and surrounding areas. This year’s theme, “Phù Đổng Thiên Vương – When Courage Calls, Giants Rise,” draws inspiration from the legendary Saint Gióng, one of Vietnam’s Four Immortals. 10 am.

Cactus Music presents Kate Waters In-Store Performance
Kate Waters is a neurologically-trained and board-certified music therapist, using music to bring healing and hope. And it’s hope — specifically the kind that’s hard fought-for — that is the undercurrent of Some Comfort, Waters’ sophomore album of soulful Americana and first studio release. Waters finds light in every hardship, and never spares us the dirty, difficult work of searching for it. This weekend, she will celebrate the release with a live performance at Cactus Music. 1 pm.

Sunday, September 13

Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater presents DANCE | HUNGER | ACTION
A multi-day celebration of dance, community, and action that's presented by Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater, the fest brings together youth, pre-professional, collegiate, and professional dance artists from across Houston and beyond. The series includes three concerts: Youth Concert, Pre-Professional Concert, and Professional Concert. Activities continue throughout September with master classes and a community volunteer day benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Through Friday, September 18. 2:30 pm.

River Oaks Theatre presents The Complete Metropolis Live Score with David DiDonato
The restoration of Fritz Lang’s sci-fi 1927 masterpiece Metropolis will feature a live score by Austin composer/multi-instrumentalist David DiDonato. This new score includes elements of classical, electronic, metal, dance, vaporwave, industrial, and shoegaze. The restoration adds new integration of scenes and subplots long considered lost, as it dramatizes the conflict between wealthy über-capitalists and rebellious subterranean laborers — orchestrated by a diabolical scientist capable of destroying them both. 6 pm.

Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter in concert
The Sex Pistols — original members Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock — and singer Frank Carter (replacing outspoken ex-lead singer John Lydon, who is currently on tour with his band, Public Image Ltd.) come to Houston as part of their Never Mind the Bollocks tour. They'll play the band’s landmark 1977 album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols, in its entirety, along with additional material spanning the group’s catalog. 7:30 pm.

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