Weekends might get the most love, but two days isn’t enough to get the most out of Houston. With all the restaurants to be dined, the bars to be happy hour-ed, and concerts to be experienced, there’s plenty of amazing things to do in Houston this week. For some weekly inspiration, check out our roundup of the best things to do this week in Houston.
Top events in Houston
Tax Day
Okay, so not a top event in the way of fun, or joy, or entertainment. But we’d be remiss not to provide this friendly reminder that today, April 15, is Tax Day and that you probably ought to take care of those pesky taxes in so that you can ensure your hopeful tax refunds in the coming months. For a quick refresher, be sure to see our brief guide to taxes in Houston here.
📅 April 15
Concerts this week in Houston
Jesse McCartney
Monday at House of Blues. Singer, song-writer and actor Jesse McCartney takes the All’s Well Tour to the House of Blues in Houston Monday, April 15. As of the time of this article’s publication, tickets are still on sale starting at $48.
📅 Monday, April 17 @ 7 pm
📍1204 Caroline St
Houston Symphony presents Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles
This Thursday and Friday, the historical, visionary, and captivating Houston Symphony will be performing a two-night tribute to The Beatles at Jones Hall. Here, a quartet will perform note-for-note renditions of over 24 of The Beatles’ greatest hits complete with a string quartet, live trumpet section, and acoustic guitar.
📅 April 18, 19 @ 7:30 pm
📍3910 Yoakum Blvd
Afroman
On 4/20-eve, comedic rapper Afroman, the mind behind Because I Got High, will take his deep-fried funk to Houston’s historical music venue and Tex-Mex haven, Last Concert Cafe, this Friday.
📅 April 19 @ 6 pm
📍1403 Nance St
Comedy events in Houston
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (CANCELED)
Sketch-comedy wunderkind, Tim Robinson of SNL fame, is bringing his “manically-delightful”, award-winning comedy series, I Think You Should Leave, to the Bayou Music Center in Houston this Friday, April 19. The event will feature never-before-seen sketches, special guest appearances, and a casual forum.
📅 April 19 @ 7 pm
📍520 Texas Ave
Amy Sedaris
Prolific author, actress, and comedian, Amy Sedaris (The Mandalorian, Bojack Horseman, At Home With Amy Sedaris) is coming to Houston this week for An Evening with Amy Sedaris. The event will feature a (sure to be hilarious) conversation with Sedaris followed by a Q&A).
📅 April 17 @ 7:30 pm
📍559-575 Prairie St
Michael Blackson
Hailed as one of the most original stand-ups in the country, Michael Blackson (Next Friday) is taking his top-selling comedy to the Houston Improv four nights this week.
April 18-21 Houston Improv
📅 April 18-21 @ varying times
📍7620 Katy Fwy #45
Sports Events
Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves
The Astros will be taking on the Braves this week with three games held at the Minute Maid Park in Houston. On Monday night, the ballpark will host a special event in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
📅 April 15-17 @ varying times
📍501 Crawford St
Where to eat in Houston this week
Waterfront Restaurants in Houston
Ready or not, warm weather is upon us. For a little taste of what’s to come, go for dinner and a view at the most beautiful waterfront restaurants in Houston.
📅 Daily
📍Multiple locations
Where to drink this week
Houston patio bars
Enjoy the good weather while it’s here with a drink in hand at Houston’s best patio bars. From burger-slinging microbreweries, to art-spun hammock havens, this list will have the patio bar for you.
📅 Daily
📍Multiple locations
Poolside bars
For a more immersive experience (literally) dive in to these poolside bars in Houston’s where you can swim, eat, and drink – not necessarily in that order.
📅 Daily
📍Multiple locations