No plans yet for the weekend? We got you covered! From concerts, to brunch spots, bars, and more, our list of exciting, entertaining, and free things to do in Houston this weekend has something for you!
This Monday will see a legendary moment for the city as Houston’s two longstanding MLK Grande Parade and the Black Heritage Society MLK Day Parade unite for one incredible celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Under the banner of “Embracing the Oneness of Humanity”, the inaugural MLK Unity Parade in Houston will begin at 10 am at the intersection of Smith St. and Lamar St. in Downtown, Houston. A MLK Festival will take place afterwards, around 1 pm, at Tranquility Park.
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RoundOne Bowling & Arcade’s massive new 100,000-square-foot facility is now open in Northwest Houston. Housed in the space formerly occupied by Sears, RoundOne is a sprawling entertainment destination that offers everything from arcade classics to VR experiences, a Japanese-forward menu, and more.
Despite what you think, this exhibit won’t go over your head. Balloon Museum is now open in Houston featuring 14 international artists. Witness the “world’s largest indoor event dedicated to air and inflatable installations” here in Houston.
Discovery Green’s magical outdoor ice rink in Downtown, Houston is back! Go for a glide at the foot of the Houston this winter season. Additionally, the ice rink are bringing back their wildly popular Bumper Cars on Ice experience kicking off January 2.
Ali Wong
From $112
Stand-up comic, writer, actress, and creator of the hit Netflix series Beef, presently in production of its second season, Ali Wong is set to perform back-to-back stand-up shows at 713 Music Hall Friday and Saturday. While the Friday performance is sold-out, there are few remaining tickets for her Saturday performance. Tickets for the latter start around $112.
Frida: The Making of an Icon
From $25
A monumental exhibition devoted to the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo. It features more than 30 of her original works alongside 120 pieces by artists she inspired, tracing her journey from a relatively unknown painter to a global cultural icon.
Terracotta Warriors at HMNS
From $20–$25
This landmark exhibition unearths over 100 artifacts, including life-size terracotta soldiers, horses, and chariots from the tomb of China’s first emperor. It also features precious gold, jade, and bronze ornaments that explore the history of the Qin dynasty.
Emerald City Yule Ball
From $34.99
Popfancy Dessert Bar is back with a festive new pop-up. An inspired crossover between Wicked and the Harry Potter series, the free pop-up features over-the-top themed decor, special eats and drinks, as well as live events, and more!
Beauty and the Beast
From $115
A touring production of the Broadway classic, featuring the beloved music by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. This “tale as old as time” brings the enchanted castle and its characters to life with spectacular costumes and sets.
From $20
Fresh off of its debut at the Louvre, the iconic museum’s first-ever fashion exhibition has made its way to Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The fitting exhibition sees 36 extraordinary fashion ensembles showcased throughout the museum, paired with stunning art pieces of MFAH’s collection. Brands featured in Louvre Couture include Balenciaga, Versace, Chanel, among many others.
The Houston Texans are taking on the New England Patriots this Sunday for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. If you’re trying to get in on the action with fellow teammates, take a gander at the best Houston Texans watch parties happening this Sunday!
The Otaku Food Festival returns to Houston this weekend with a fabulous and FREE 3-day event. Taking place at the Vietnamese Community Center, the special Lunar New Year event is featuring over 100 street food, retail, and anime vendors. Furthermore, a vibrant program of sumo matches, martial arts demos, lion dances, and other cultural performances, as well as voice actors, games, and more!