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

It looks like we have another jam-packed weekend. The options include a pickleball tournament, a sangria throwdown, a Japanese festival for all the local weebs, a Juneteenth festival, a Barbie Dreamhouse truck, the return of a ‘90s rock icon, and some lovely events for dads on Father’s Day.

But, if you really want to make the old man happy, get him some tickets to see Megan Thee Stallion. He’s your dad, but he’s still a man!

Thursday, June 13

Bisong Art Gallery presents "Jubilee" opening reception
The concept of freedom has been a fundamental aspect of human existence since the beginning of time. "Jubilee" is a weekend-long art exhibition representing the meaning of freedom as an opportunity to explore the many different ways in which this concept can be expressed and interpreted. The D.R.E.A.M Affect Foundation’s mission is raising awareness of the underrepresentation of art students of color and assisting emerging artists. Keeping in step with their mission, the foundation will donate a portion of all art sales to scholarships. 5 pm.

Skylab Social presents Wild Sol Pickleball Tournament
NBA star P.J. Tucker’s lifestyle boutique The Better Generation and Astros star Alex Bregman’s salsa brand Wild Sol have partnered to throw the ultimate summer kick-off. Skylab Social will be featuring $2 and $3 margaritas with Wild Sol’s partner, Flecha Azul Tequila, street tacos, and, of course, salsa tastings. Additional entertainment includes a DJ, photo booth, carnival games, and a pickleball tournament awarding the first place winner with Astros tickets. The event is free to attend and will happen rain or shine. 6 pm.

Women of WIne Charities presents Sangria Throwdown
Join Women of Wine Charities for this unique competition where sommeliers and mixologists compete to create the best and most creative versions of this happy drink. A panel of media judges (including our own Eric Sandler!) will select their top picks for the Judges’ Choice and Most Creative Sangria awards, while attendees will vote for the People’s Choice Award. There will be entertainment, as well as games, raffles, and snacks. 6:30 pm.

Friday, June 14

The Shop Club Houston and Derby Restaurant presents Father’s Day Weekend
The Shop Club Houston and Derby Restaurant will have some nice events for Father’s Day Weekend. It starts on Friday with the Glen Grant Scotch X The Shop Club Happy Hour. Enjoy scotch from Glen Grant Scotch and let dad unwind with a local cigar vendor on-site for added relaxation. On Saturday and Sunday, bring dad out to enjoy all his favorite things from Derby Restaurant, from the wagyu beef burger, chicken wings, and venison corn dogs to Matt’s Bad Ass Bacon and more. 4 pm (10 am Saturday and Sunday).

Houston Ballet presents Four Seasons
The Houston Ballet's season comes to a close with Four Seasons, featuring works from four choreographers, each with their own distinct style. Stanton Welch's The Four Seasons dramatizes the stages of a woman's life, from the vigor of youth in spring to the introspection of old age in winter. Set to Antonio Vivaldi's beloved score of the same name, the large ensemble work returns for the first time since its premiere in 2007. 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday).

Celeste Barber: Backup Dancer Tour
Actress, writer, and comedian Celeste Barber, known as the "Australian Queen of Comedy," comes to Houston as part of her Backup Dancer Tour. Barber's original, celebrity-parody Instagram account has attracted over 9.5 million followers, including Reese Witherspoon, Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler, Cindy Crawford, and Tom Ford, whom she collaborated with in 2018 on his Boys and Girls beauty campaign. 8 pm.

Megan Thee Stallion in concert
This weekend, the hottest of hot girls comes back home. Megan Thee Stallion comes to Houston for two nights, as part of her Hot Girl Summer Tour, her first-ever headlining tour in arenas. The “Savage” rapper has released two albums in her career, most recently Traumazine in 2022. At the end of the month, she’ll release her latest opus, simply titled Megan. GloRilla (who collaborated with Megan on the new hit single “Wanna Be”) will serve as a special guest. 8 pm.

Saturday, June 15

The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour
The Barbie Truck is bringing exclusive merchandise to Houston as part of the continuing celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Barbie moving into her very first Dreamhouse. The Barbie Dreamhouse truck, which will be at Memorial City Mall near California Pizza Kitchen, will offer an array of apparel, along with home goods and accessories inspired by a day in the life of Barbie in her Dreamhouse. 10 am.

The Health Museum presents "MindWorks" opening day
The Health Museum will debut the U.S. premiere of "MindWorks," a hands-on, bodies-on psychology exhibition on loan from the Ontario Science Centre. "MindWorks” brings ideas like decision-making, memory, and emotions to life through interactive exhibits based on cognitive psychology. The exhibition will encourage visitors to step into their own mind and explore how they think, feel, and react in a new way. Through Saturday, September 29. 10 am.

Tokyo Night Fest presents Tokyo X
Tokyo X, the largest, two-day indoor Japanese festival and the premier destination for Japanese culture enthusiasts in Houston, is bringing a slice of Japan to Texas. With over 370 booths of Japanese-inspired vendors and performers from all over the world, including forty-plus food vendors, 140 artists, 160 merchandise vendors, seven cosplay guests, seven performers, eight voice actors, more than 38 cars, and festival games, this is a unique opportunity to learn and experience the richness of Japanese culture. 11 am.

The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill presents Fight Night Watch Party
The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill is hosting a big Fight Night Watch Party to watch Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of boxing's biggest stars, defend his WBA lightweight title against Frank “The Ghost” Martin live. The party will offer fans an exhilarating night of boxing action with food and drink specials, and all the excitement of the main event across 20 TV screens both indoors and outdoors, with patio seating, and full broadcast audio throughout the venue. 7 pm.

Sunday, June 16

Gas Gods presents All Gas No Smoke Car Meet
Gas Gods is hosting this season’s final All Gas No Smoke Car Meet this weekend at Bayou City Event Center. Enjoy a spectacular display of exotic cars, a delicious selection of food vendors, live performances and a freestyle rap battle judged by an exciting line-up of celebrities including Killa Kyleon, Slim Thug, Le$, and Lil KeKe. Gas Gods will also set up a Kid Zone, featuring amusement rides, face painting, and more, all overseen by licensed childcare providers. Noon.

Avenida Houston presents Juneteenth Culture Fest & Celebration of Freedom
Both Avenida Houston and Discovery Green will activate with a series of events commemorating Juneteenth and the end of slavery. The family-friendly event will offer multiple genres of live music, top DJs, art, games, BLCK Market vendors, health and fitness activations, food trucks, fireworks, and more. Participants can enjoy some of Houston’s top entertainment, while also supporting local artists and businesses. For a full schedule of events, go to the festival website. 4 pm.

Alanis Morissette in concert
At the top of this month, Alanis Morissette turned 50 years old. If that doesn’t make you feel old as hell, you obviously weren’t here when this Canadian-born, former child star became the voice for scorned-yet-sensitive ladies all through the ‘90s with songs like “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic.” She’ll most likely perform those classics when she comes to The Woodlands as part of The Triple Moon Tour. She'll be joined by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Morgan Wade. 7 pm.

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Megan Thee Stallion performs at Toyota Center on Friday and Saturday.

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These are the top 15 things to do in Houston this weekend

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Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Water for Elephants.

Now that the arctic blast has finished with us, several events that were cancelled last weekend – Gallery Sonja Roesch’s 35th anniversary show, a dual opening at Foltz Fine Art, Asia Society Texas’s Kawaii Market – have been rescheduled for this weekend.

As for the scheduled events this weekend, there’s an “autoboative” show, a screening of a sci-fi classic with live musical accompaniment, an all-star show for autograph collectors, a fashion competition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the return of Houston's noisiest music festival.

Thursday, January 29

Houston Autoboative Show
It’s the 42nd Houston Auto Show at NRG Park this weekend, which is also combined (for its third year) with the Houston Boat Show. The event showcases a diverse array of vehicles, from electric cars to trucks and sedans. It also offers a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with the hottest models on the market and learn from brand experts about each vehicle/vessel without the pressure of being sold to. 11 am (10 am Saturday and Sunday).

Asia Society Texas presents Offside
Asia Society Texas will kick off the World Cup with Offside, a 2006 dramedy from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. (It’s also part of this year’s Festival of Films from Iran.) Set during a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain, the film follows a group of young women who attempt to circumvent a ban on women attending sporting events by disguising themselves as men to enter the stadium and watch the game, leading to a series of increasingly absurd situations. 7 pm.

Performing Arts Houston presents Blade Runner Live
Ridley Scott’s stylish, 1982 noir classic Blade Runner (aka the 2007 Final Cut) will screen while Vangelis’ synthesizer-led cult score is performed live by The Avex Ensemble. In this futuristic hriller, detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) must continue as Replicant Hunter following the escape of four Replicants (including main baddie Rutger Hauer – RIP) from colonies who’ve returned to earth. His mission, however, is complicated when he falls for Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant based at the Tyrell Corporation. 7:30 pm.

Friday, January 30

TRISTAR Houston Collectors Show
For three days, a lot of stars will be flocking to the NRG Arena in order to give Houstonians their signature. Along with lots of sports memorabilia for sale, the 40th Annual TRISTAR Houston Collectors Show will have tons of celebs signing autographs. Just on Saturday alone, we’ll get Karate Kid/Cobra Kai castmates Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove; the cast of The Sandlot, Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Dennis Rodman, former Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich, former Rockets player Elvin Hayes, and Houston’s own Randy Quaid. 2 pm (10 am Saturday and Sunday).

The Hobby Center presents Houston Is Inspired - [Jk]creativ: Our Road Home
Multidisciplinary company [Jk]creativ gives us Our Road Home, an interactive rhythmic production created and directed by native Houston artist Jakari Sherman. Through layered rhythmic storytelling - spoken, rapped, preached, and sung - the work honors the communal labor and ingenuity that built spaces of freedom across time. Inspired by the legacy of Houston’s Freedmen’s Town, the work asks: Once freedom is gained, how do we live in it, preserve it, and pass it on when the pull of bondage lingers near?

MFAH and HCC present Fashion Fusion X
Frida Kahlo meets contemporary couture in Fashion Fusion, the 10th edition of the annual fashion competition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Open to aspiring designers in the Fashion Design program at Houston City College, Fusion challenges students to create original garments in response to art on display in the museum’s galleries. This year, the aspiring designers will showcase garments addressing the exhibition, "Frida: The Making of an Icon." 7 pm.

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Water for Elephants
After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train, unsure of where the road will take him. He finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life - and love - beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age. 7:30 pm (2 and 7:30 pm Saturday; 1:30 and 7 pm Sunday).

Saturday, January 31

The List One Year Anniversary
East End creative space The List will be celebrating its first anniversary with a bevy of weekend events, with two going down on Saturday. The day starts off with the return of the Vinyl & Furniture Garden Market, curated by local DJ vet Malcolm Bravo, over at the List Cafe. Bravo and other DJs will be spinning tunes as stores and vendors will be open for business. Later that evening, DJ/TikToker Sheri Koko will be working the turntables, along with some special-guest pals, at Room808. 11 am and 9 pm.

Burger Bodega present For the Culture
Chef and restaurateur Abbas Dhanani is taking a break from burgers to pay homage to his Pakistani heritage by partnering with the PX Project for a one-day only pop-up. Working with his mother and his aunt, the four-item menu showcases some favorite childhood dishes, including Nihari, slow-braised, spiced beef stew with naan; Hina Khala's Chicken Biryani, fragrant basmati rice layered with boneless chicken; the Chicken Sixty-Five Po' Boy; and a mango lassi sundae with a cardamom snickerdoodle cookie.

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Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Water for Elephants.

Seven Sisters presents Ping Zheng: Soft Interference opening reception
Soft Interference presents a new series of oil-stick works on paper by Ping Zheng, following her 2024 exhibition Nature’s Canopy at Seven Sisters. In these works, Zheng continues her investigation of landscape as a site of perception and interiority. Through repeated mark-making and shifting chromatic fields, she constructs images that hover between observed nature and remembered experience. Through Saturday, February 28. 2 pm.

MGEntertainment presents The 5th Annual Harsh Noise Houston
Believe it or not, there’s a heavy experimental-music scene here in H-Town. This weekend, you have the opportunity to see a lot of the scene’s most valuable players over at Super Happy Fun Land, where the fifth annual Harsh Noise Houston fest will be going down. 13 acts, representing some of the best experimental music, performance art, and noise that Texas has to offer, will be performing, including HauntedPixel, Ether Research, Astrogenic Hallucinating, and Psychosomatic’s sister project Del Norte. 7 pm.

Rice Cinema presents American Sons
Film producer and Rice alum Elizabeth Avellán presents American Sons, a documentary using first-hand footage captured by fallen Marine Cpl. Jorge “JV” Villarreal, a native of San Antonio. The film focuses on a brotherhood of U.S. Marines a decade after their Afghanistan deployment, focusing on their struggle with combat trauma, PTSD, and reintegration, especially after losing their friend Villarreal. Avellan and director Andrew James Gonzales will be around for a post-screening Q&A. 7 pm.

Sunday, February 1

ReelAbilities Houston presents ReelArt For All
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival’s ReelArt For All program will feature art and interactive activities, brunchy bites, and more. Guests can see the world through the eyes of artists from Celebration Company, an entrepreneurial employment program for adults with disabilities, and explore the works of featured artist Emmett Kyoshi Wilson. A Chicago-based artist living with Down syndrome, Wilson has created over 150 works, exhibited in five galleries, and even painted the American Flag for the U.S. Embassy in Croatia. 10:30 am.

Shepherd School of Music presents Inside Look: Modern American Operas
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University will present a deconstructed look at two full-length American comic operas: Karim Al-Zand’s 50th anniversary commission A Joint Interest and William Bolcom’s Lucrezia. Aleko Endowed Artist Paul Curran guides audiences through these mischievous and delightfully theatrical worlds. Shepherd School Chamber Players will accompany both contemporary operas from the pit, led by Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Bolcom's Lucrezia contains adult content and is not suitable for all audiences. 2 pm.

Cultural Center Our Texas presents Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry costars. There are more than 30 pets (dogs, cats, horses, birds, etc.) in the show, and each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new leash on life. Bad pun aside, this show will be a joy for viewers of all ages. 4 pm.

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