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    Things to do in Houston this weekend: Duran Duran, Porsche paradise, a hysterical 'Housewife,' and more

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jun 8, 2023 | 6:00 am
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    Pop icons Duran Duran play the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Friday.

    Photo courtesy of Duran Duran

    This weekend promises to get steamy, but those who venture out can check out a new live music series in the new East River area — just as temps cool — as well as an outdoor market in Memorial City.

    Indoor fun promises plenty of great theater (check out all the offerings here), as well as dance and a performance by Houston's legendary DJ Sun.

    As part of Sunday Funday, hysterical LA comic Becky Robinson brings her act town — entitled housewives, beware (read on).

    Enjoy; here are your best bets for the weekend.

    Thursday, June 8

    Wine & Food Week

    The week-long Wine & Food Week celebrates the creativity and passion found in the heart of the wine and food industry, featuring hundreds of wines, scores of celebrity guests, and a list of fresh culinary faces. Paying homage to the theme Wine + Food = Art, guests can expect to indulge all their senses with experiential art installations, a meet & greet with emerging artists, more. This will also support charitable organizations such as The Woodlands Arts Council, and New Danville, among others. 6 pm (11:30 Friday; 7 pm Saturday).

    The Catastrophic Theatre presents A Maroon’s Guide to Time and Space

    The latest work by local interdisciplinary artist Candice D’Meza is a genre-blending exploration of quantum mechanics that uses imagination to liberate oneself from the confines of linear time. A thematic continuation of D’Meza’s surreal, Afrofuturist film series 30 Ways to Get Free, this uses film, technology, performance, and audience imagination to create the perfect environment to escape into space - where a new and better world is waiting for us. Through Saturday, June 17. 7:30 pm (8 pm Friday & Saturday; 2:30 pm Sunday)

    Houston Ballet presents Swan Lake

    Houston Ballet’s 2022-23 season is capped off by one of ballet's greatest love stories. In this opulent production, the everlasting love between Prince Siegfried and maiden-turned-white-swan Odette is tested by evil knight Rothbart and his black-swan enchantress, Odile. Stanton Welch's production features lavish sets and costumes by Kristian Fredrikson and utilizes Tchaikovsky's full score to aplomb for this three-act production. Through Sunday, June 18. 7:30 pm (1:30 & 7;30 pm Saturday; 2 & 7:30 pm Sunday).

    Friday, June 9

    Duran Duran: The Future Past Tour

    One of the most enduring bands in pop music hits Houston as part of the new Future Past. Duran Duran's show, as the name implies, will feature past hits like "Rio," "Save A Prayer," "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Come Undone," and their comeback smash "Ordinary World" — along with some future gems. Original members Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, and Roger Taylor have been bringing it at every stop, so expect a killer show at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion from the New Romantic icons. Tickets are available via LiveNation. 7 pm.

    East River 9 and Riverhouse present Live Music Summer Series

    East River 9 and Riverhouse are thrilled to announce the launch of their new summer series. All ages are invited to experience free, live musical performances, while taking in unmatched views of Buffalo Bayou and the city skyline on Riverhouse’s expansive open-air terrace every Friday and Saturday night. from June through August. Hadlie Jo Duo will kick things off on Friday, while Adrian Michael Duo will perform on Saturday night. 7 pm.

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Jazz on Film

    We’re back with the annual film series, guest-curated by Peter Lucas, which celebrates the intersections of jazz and cinema. This year’s program brings three weekends of screenings that include memorable jazz scores, rare classics, a new documentary, and other films that illuminate fascinating figures in the world of jazz. FIrst up, on Friday night, is the documentary Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes. On Saturday night, Shirley Clarke’s independent drama The Cool World will be shown in 35mm. Through Saturday, June 24. 7 pm.

    Alley Theatre presents The Servant of Two Masters

    Identities are mistaken, engagements are broken, and lovers are reunited in a world premiere adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s commedia dell’arte masterpiece. Set in Venice, mayhem erupts when the wily - and chronically hungry - servant Truffaldino hatches a zany scheme to double his wages (and his meals) by serving two masters at once. Through Sunday, July 2. 8 pm (2:30 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday).

    ISHIDA Dance Company presents having been breathed out

    having been breathed out includes the world premiere of an original ISHIDA poetic narrative titled American Gothic which explores the internal and external dynamics of the nuclear family. The program also features works by two widely respected – but rarely seen in the United States – European choreographers: Horizons by Greek choreographer Adonis Foniadakis, and the critically acclaimed Mutual Comfort by Edward Clug from Romania. 8 pm (3 pm Sunday).

    Saturday, June 10

    Children’s Museum Houston presents Spider-Verse Collision

    Get tangled in a web of excitement as the Spider-Man multiverse collides during Children Museum Houston’s Power Up! Summer. Join Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen and participate in the Spidey Web-Sling Showdown at 1 pm (admission is separate; relay is first come, first serve). Then, learn how to paint your face to look like your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. 10 am.

    The Lawn at Memorial City presents Memorial Market

    The Lawn at Memorial City presents bountiful, monthly artisanal markets that will feature up to 30 premium and award-winning vendors curated by Your Neighborhood Farmers Market. Farm stands offering ripe fruits and vegetables will showcase fresh produce not available at local grocery stores or the Memorial Villages Farmers Market. In June, for National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, there will be complimentary smoothies while supplies last. 10 am.

    Dance Source Houston presents Barnstorm Dance Fest

    Saturday will be the final day to catch this festival, which highlights the breadth and depth of dance in the Houston region and beyond, offering live performances, dance on film, public workshops, and artist talks.three unique programs, including 19 live performance works and nine dance films, which will highlight the emerging and established dancemakers working in a wide range of styles. In addition to the programs at MATCH, public classes and workshops led by festival choreographers will take place at studios across Houston. 5 and 7:30 pm.

    Aperio, Music of the Americas presents Loveletter & Radio Rewrite

    A grooving program of minimalist music and lo-fi jams, Loveletter & Radio Rewrite will feature a live orchestral performance of DJ Sun’s latest release, Loveletter. Maestro Marlon Chen conducts Aperio’s orchestra with guest soloists complemented by Steven Reich’s Radio Rewrite and Duet. Fat Tony, Tim Ruiz, Sam/Sin and Krystal Hardwick will be the guest performers on hand. 8:30 pm.

    Sunday, June 11

    Becky RobinsonThe hilarious Becky Robinson comes to town in the She Gone Tour. Becky Robinson/Facebook

    Kollectiv: Festival of Porsche

    This year marks the second annual celebration that pays homage to Porsche. Kollectiv will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic automotive brand. More than 100 classic and contemporary beauties will be on display around City Place Plaza, courtesy of Coffee & Cars. While some streets will be closed for the festivities, complimentary garage parking will be available. Guests can get snacks and food from urban core restaurants. 10 am.

    Children At Risk presents The Big Brunch: A Celebration of Texas Pediatric Advocates

    Guests of Children At Risk The Big Brunch: A Celebration of Texas Pediatric Advocates will enjoy a brunch prepared by some of Houston’s best chefs, wine tastings, contests, and more. The event will highlight the great work being done by pediatrics across the state to support and advocate for the health and well-being of our most vulnerable children and families. The theme this year is “A Celebration of Texas Pediatric Advocates,” highlighting the great work being done by Dr. Hilda Loria, Dr. Karla Fredricks, and Dr. Anu Partap. 11 am.

    Becky Robinson: She Gone Tour

    Becky Robinson, a JFL Montreal New Face of Comedy (and Wild ‘N Out alumna), is an LGBTQ+ LA-based comedian, writer, actor, and voiceover star. Her explosively unique character antics and viral videos have racked up millions of views and fans. She is also known as “Entitled Housewife,” the outspoken, viral golf character Becky created to help spread laughter during the pandemic. 8 pm.

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    Pop icons Duran Duran play the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Friday.
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    Dozens of Houston summer concert tickets go on sale for $30

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 14, 2025 | 9:00 am
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    In what has become an annual summer tradition, concert promoter Live Nation is offering a discount ticket program for summer concert season, with $30 tickets for a variety of shows at venues across Texas.

    Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer is selling tickets for $30 to more than 1,000 shows at select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada throughout the season, including The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at The Woodlands in Houston, Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, and Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin.

    The initial on-sale begins May 21, and spans a wide range of genres — including pop, Latin, hip-hop, country, R&B, rock, metal, electronic, comedy, and more.

    Tickets purchased through this offer include all fees upfront in the $30 cost. Any taxes will be added at checkout as applicable to each city, state, and venue. Tickets are available for select Live Nation shows, while inventory lasts.

    How $30 Ticket to Summer works
    Starting May 21, in the U.S. and Canada, fans can visit LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer to see the full list of participating events. Once they’ve selected a show, they should look for the ticket type labeled “$30 Ticket to Summer,” add the ticket(s) to their cart, and proceed to checkout.

    How to find participating shows
    Fans can filter their search on LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer by participating events, venues, or artists. While on the website, fans can also set the location to the closest city and the site will refresh to only include participating shows nearby.

    How to buy tickets
    The general onsale will begin Wednesday, May 21 at 10 am local time while supplies last at LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer. ($30 Ticket to Summer will be available with T-Mobile and Rakuten early access beginning Tuesday, May 20.)

    Here are the cities, venues, and shows where the $30 action is happening.

    Houston
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at The Woodlands:

    • Simple Minds
    • Styx with The Kevin Cronin Band and Don Felder
    • Summer of Loud
    • Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan
    • Kesha
    • Rick Springfield
    • Kansas
    • Russ
    • Weird Al Yankovic
    • Big Time Rush
    • The Offspring
    • Kidz Bop Live
    • Leon Bridges
    • Charlie Wilson
    • Keith Urban
    • Alice Cooper and Judas Priest

    Dallas
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Dos Equis Pavilion:

    • Halsey
    • 97.1 The Eagle’s BFD with Chevelle, Marilyn Manson
    • Dierks Bentley
    • Luke Bryan
    • Summer of Loud with Beartooth, I Prevail
    • Stick Figure
    • Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan
    • Kesha
    • Parker McCollum
    • Jason Aldean
    • Juntos
    • Big Time Rush
    • The Offspring
    • Pantera
    • Nelly

    Irving
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory:

    • Hauser of 2Cellos
    • Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
    • Simple Minds
    • Bini
    • Babymetal
    • Tash Sultana
    • The Driver Era
    • ALT 103.7 Presents Slightly Stoopid
    • Kansas
    • 97.1 The Eagle Presents Volbeat
    • Billy Currington & Kip Moore
    • Xdinary Heroes
    • Collective Soul and +LIVE+
    • Lost 80's Live Ft. A Flock of Seagulls, Big Country
    • Toto with Christopher Cross & Men at Work
    • The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse
    • KIDZ BOP Live
    • Simple Plan
    • Coheed and Cambria
    • Gavin Adcock
    • Myke Towers
    • Alabama Shakes
    • Eden Munoz
    • John Legend

    Austin
    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater

    • Drive-By Truckers
    • Tennis
    • Thievery Corporation
    • The Hives
    • Die Spitz
    • Matt Maltese

    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    • Styx with The Kevin Cronin Band and Don Felder
    • Summer of Loud
    • Stick Figure
    • Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks
    • Russ
    • +Live+ with Collective Soul
    • The Offspring
    • Pantera
    • Alice Cooper and Judas Priest

    The $30 Ticket to Summer offer is available for the following shows at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park:

    • Peach Pit & Briston Maroney
    • Blue October
    • Slightly Stoopid
    • Billy Currington
    • Pixies
    • Coheed and Cambria
    • Father John Misty
    • Lake Street Dive

    More tickets will be added throughout the summer, for chances to score $30 tickets all season long.

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