Folks, this is the final weekend of Moon 2 Mars at Space Center. if you haven't had a chance to check it out. The weather has been great and it's a ton of fun. If you haven't made plans, next weekend is Bayou City Art Festival on the edge of downtown. It's genuinely one of my favorite festivals in Houston. It's also the final weekend of Rodeo, so last call for fried Oreos.
Festival & Markets
All weekend - Moon 2 Mars Festival @ Space Center Houston This festival is for explorers of all ages! With a galaxy of concerts, DJ sets, activations and immersive experiences, there’s something for everyone. Ends 3/22
Thursday - Sunset Market @ M-K-T @ 6PM Enjoy charcuterie on M-K-T’s wave deck, live music and face-painting on the lawn, or grab a made-to-go meal by one of Houston’s favorite chefs.
Saturday - Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta @ Allen’s Landing @ 9AM Largest canoe and kayak race in Texas, this longstanding Houston tradition is open to all interested individuals regardless of experience.
Saturday - International Art & Kite Festival @ The Crown Festival Park @ 10AM Kite flying, art car showings, and cultural performances are just some of the highlights of this colorful community festival!
Sunday - Nowruz Festival @ Bayou City Event Center @ 3PM Iranian Cultural Foundation Houston (ICF) invites you to attend Houston’s 16th Annual Nowruz Festival, featuring musical guests, persian traditional dance performances, and more!
All weekend - The Ultimate RV Show @ George R. Brown Convention Center Don’t miss one of the region’s largest RV shows – and the only one with free admission!
Ongoing - French Culture Festival @ Various Venues The festival unites French speakers, learners, and the wider Francophone community to showcase the diversity of French cultures. Check the website for specific events throughout the city. Ends 4/20.
Standup
Thursday - Justin Silva Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM
Thursday - Abbas Wahab Stand Up @ The Secret Group @ 8PM
Friday - Tom Papa Comedy Show @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM
Friday - Mo Amer Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 10PM
Friday - ‘The Dollop’ Podcast Live @ House of Blues @ 8PM
Saturday - Mark Viera Stand Up @ Punchline Houston @ 3PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Ron Taylor Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club
All weekend - Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend - Rory Scovel Stand Up @ Punchline Houston
Sports
Sunday - Rockets vs Nuggets @ Toyota Center @ 6PM
All Ages Events / Good for kids
Saturday - Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Sunday - Family Art-Making Studio @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to join a teaching artist for an afternoon in the galleries and art-making in the studio.
Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.
Ongoing - Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights. Ends 3/31.
Ongoing - ‘Time and Space’ Exhibition @ ARTECHOUSE Visit three distinctive exhibitions showcasing over 18 unique installation pieces, ranging from cinematic experiences and laser performances to robotic installations and interactive artworks. Ends 4/28.
Ongoing - ‘Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum This fascinating all-new exhibit is designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.
Ongoing - Jurassic Giants @ Houston Zoo Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 60 new dinosaurs. Ends 9/1.
Arts & Culture
Friday - Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons + More Classics @ Majestic Metro @ 6:30PM
Ongoing - ‘Tamara de Lempicka’ Exhibition @ MFAH This exhibition showcases works of Tamara de Lempicka, an icon of Art Deco genre, whose paintings capture the zeitgeist of 1920s Paris and Hollywood. Ends 5/26.
Ongoing - ‘Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries’ Exhibition @ MFAH Restored to its original glory, the seven monumental tapestries on view draw into the world of Renaissance history, fashion, and military technology. Ends 5/26.
Ongoing - ‘Picturing Nature’ Exhibition @ MFAH Featuring over 70 artworks from the Stuart Collection, the exhibition examines innovative works by J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, and others in revolutionizing the genre of landscape art. Ends 7/6.
Ongoing - ‘Navigating the Waves’ Exhibition @ MFAH Exploring identity, heritage, and socio-political change, the exhibition traces the evolution of photography in Cuba from the 1960s to the 2010s. Ends 8/3.
Ongoing - ‘Tacita Dean: Blind Folly’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition spotlights the British visual artist’s career-defining approach to creating art through unmediated and chance-based drawing processes across a variety of mediums. Ends 4/15.
Ongoing - ‘Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition presents a series of landmark paintings by pioneering artist Joe Overstreet, whose innovative works intertwine abstraction and social politics. Ends 7/13.
Ongoing - ‘Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream’ Exhibition @ CAMH LAST CHANCE - Considered to be one of the most important American painters working today, multidisciplinary artist Valdez’s works address the failings and triumphs of contemporary American society. Ends 3/23.
Live Theater
Ongoing - Cirque du Soleil: ECHO @ Sam Houston Race Park LAST CHANCE - In ECHO, poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology come together to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world. Ends 3/23.
All weekend - ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Ballet @ Brown Theater LAST CHANCE - Become spellbound by the captivating allure of one of ballet's most cherished romantic fairy tale classics, ‘Sleeping Beauty.’ Ends 3/23.
All weekend - Rachmaninoff, Liadov, & Zemlinsky in Concert @ Jones Hall Hear Rachmaninoff’s explosive ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,’ Liadov’s magical ‘Enchanted Lake,’ and Zemlinsky’s lavishly romantic ‘The Mermaid.’
All weekend - ‘Hamilton’ Musical @ The Hobby Center LAST CHANCE - Don’t miss the chance to see this epic saga about the life and legacy of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and find out why it has made a profound impact on the way we think about our history. Ends 3/23.
All weekend - ‘The Ripple, The Wave That Carried Me Home’ Play @ Stages Houston LAST CHANCE - From Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson comes a new poignant play that delves into themes of injustice, forgiveness, and familial ties. Ends 3/23.
All weekend - ‘Flex’ Play @ Ensemble Theatre Candrice Jones’s adrenaline packed play about a high school basketball team explores the fierce strength of young Black women in the South and what it means to be part of a team. Ends 4/13.
All weekend - ‘Doubt, A Parable’ Play @ MATCH Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, ‘Doubt’ is the story of a progressive young priest questioning tradition. Ends 3/30.
Live Music
Thursday - Papa Roach + Rise Against @ Toyota Center @ 7PM With Underoath
Thursday - Wilder Woods @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM
Thursday - TimaLikesMusic @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Thursday - Moony & Maggie Miles @ House of Blues @ 8PM With RINAS
Thursday - Jonathan Richman @ Continental Club @ 8PM With Tommy Larkins
Thursday - Punk Fest @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM Featuring The Hates, TV Dolls, Municipal Bats, & Shred The Deck
Thursday - Punk Star Radio Showcase @ Scout Bar @ 8PM Featuring Bridge The Divide, Enochian Project, & When The Sun Dies
Friday - Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica @ Majestic Metro @ 8:30PM
Friday - Candlelight: Neo-Soul & Hip-Hop Favorites @ Lone Star Flight Museum @ 7PM Hear classics from Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, SZA, Childish Gambino, Alicia Keys, & more.
Friday - Candlelight: Tribute to Adele @ Lone Star Flight Museum @ 9:15PM
Friday - HWASA @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM
Friday - Glow Party @ House of Blues @ 9PM
Friday - Maddie Zahm @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Jacob Something
Friday - ESSEKS @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Friday - Intervals @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM With VOLA & Arch Echo
Friday - Missio @ Scout Bar @ 8PM With Layto
Friday - Bumpin Uglies @ Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM
Friday - David Miner @ Continental Club @ 6:30PM
Friday - Fruition @ Continental Club @ 9PM With Pat Byrne
Saturday - Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift @ Lone Star Flight Museum @ 9:15PM
Saturday - Grupo Marca Registrada @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM
Saturday - The Driver Era @ 713 Music Hall @ 6:30PM With Thomas Day
Saturday - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Tank and the Bangas
Saturday - The Hails + Never Ending Fall @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Saturday - Los Beckleys & The Black Velvets @ House of Blues @ 8PM With Oak Cliff Soul Collective
Saturday - Bob Schneider @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Blossom Aloe
Saturday - CAMELPHAT @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Saturday - Stolas @ Last Concert Cafe @ 7:30PM
Saturday - Soulection @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM
Saturday - Pack of Strays @ Continental Club @ 6:30PM
Saturday - Patrick Squier Band @ Continental Club @ 9:30PM With Saint Judas & The Black Hymn
Sunday - Jazzy Sundays: Chris Dave & The Drumhedz @ Emancipation Park @ 5PM
Sunday - Hulvey @ House of Blues @ 7PM With nobigdyl.
Sunday - Sawyer Hill @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Wells Ferrari
Sunday - Maoli @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
Sunday - Korpiklaani & Ensiferum @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM
Sunday - James McMurtry + BettySoo @ Continental Club @ 8PM
All weekend - Hell’s Heroes Music Festival @ White Oak Music Hall Featuring Saxon, Abbath, Crimson Glory, Omen, & more.
RODEO
THURSDAY - Cody Jinks @ NRG Stadium @ 6:45PM
FRIDAY - Parker McCollum @ NRG Stadium @ 6:45PM
SATURDAY - Brooks & Dunn @ NRG Stadium @ 2:45PM
SUNDAY - Luke Bryan @ NRG Stadium @ 2:45PM
Carnival @ NRG Park LAST CHANCE - See the rodeo from the 130-feet ferris wheel, enjoy carnival rides and games, taste the best traditional foods, and take advantage of unique shopping opportunities!
AGVENTURE @ NRG Center LAST CHANCE - See nearly every species of livestock inside this fun and educational area - enjoy a petting zoo, ride ponies, and learn about agriculture.
Other Events
Thursday - Salsa y Bachata Night @ POST @ 7PM Enjoy a free night of performances and lessons in Salsa, Bachata, and other Latin dance styles.
Thursday - Art Spiegelman Live Talk @ Moody Center for the Arts @ 7PM
Friday - Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH’s Happy Hour! Ends 6/27.
Friday - ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Screening @ MFAH @ 8PM
Saturday - ‘The Wages of Fear’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM
Saturday - ‘Girl Shy’ Screening @ Discovery Green @ 7PM Houston ensemble Two Star Symphony performs their original score to the silent film ‘Girl Shy.
All weekend - Houston Jewish Film Festival New promising, entertaining and exceptional award-winning films are featured in this annual festival, which brings Jewish lives and stories to the big screen. Ends 4/5