This weekend gives loads of occasions that promise friggin’ time. A number of festivals – African, Polish, dance – shall be taking place. On the Houston Zoo, Houstonians can eat and drink alongside the zoo’s wildest animals. Billy Idol will rock audiences together with his whiplash smile and reversion hits. And don’t be stunned if Steve-O inflicts some bodily hurt to himself throughout his stand-up set.
Thursday, Could 1
Mid Primary Houston presents First Thursday Block Social gathering
Let’s see what’s popping off at Mid Primary’s First Thursday Block Social gathering this month. There shall be performances from Sam Houston Mariachi Band, Little Outfit, and Greg Koch. Carlos Mendoza will exhibit some new work at Mid Primary Gallery, whereas Mark “$RapDaddy” Bradford could have sculptures on Winbern St. Guests can test in at 3550 Primary St. to make a $10 donation to the month-to-month nonprofit companion (this month, it’s Plant It Ahead) for an all-access wristband to the festivities. 6 pm.
Dance Supply Houston presents Barnstorm Dance Fest
Barnstorm Dance Fest will function 15 dwell efficiency works, six dance movies, three artist panels, and a category sequence that gives Houstonians a deep dive into the wealthy world of dance from town, area, and past. Efficiency works and dance movies are cut up throughout three distinctive applications, permitting audiences to expertise a variety of dance varieties inside every program. The lineup contains Bharatanatyam, modern, dance on movie, flamenco, fashionable, and extra. 7:30 pm (5:30 and seven:30 pm Saturday)
Memorial Hermann Broadway on the Pastime Heart presents The Wiz
This all-new manufacturing of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical returns “residence” to phases in an all-new pre-Broadway tour, the primary one in 40 years. The groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz modified the face of Broadway – from its iconic rating filled with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping ’70s funk to its stirring story of Dorothy’s journey to seek out her place in a up to date world. 7:30 pm (2 and seven:30 pm Saturday; 1:30 and seven pm Sunday).
Friday, Could 2
Houston African Artwork Competition
Houston African Artwork Competition shall be a tribute to the artistry and vibrancy of African tradition that has lengthy enriched the neighborhood during which it takes place. There shall be a dwell efficiency by DJ Towii, artwork exhibitions, culinary delights, and extra, celebrating the richness of African tradition. Featured artists will embody Landess Walker and Makala McCoy. The three-day occasion will happen at a newly renovated venue at 2509 Alabama, nestled within the historic Third Ward. 10 am.
Houston Polish Competition
The Houston Polish Competition brings Polish tradition, delicacies, and household enjoyable to the center of Texas. Highlights embody genuine Polish meals like pierogi, kielbasa, and potato pancakes; domestically brewed Polish-style beer, wine, and different drinks; conventional Polish people dancing and dwell music; family-friendly actions; a silent public sale with hand-painted Bolesławiec pottery and extra; and distinctive native distributors and handmade items. 4 pm (10 am Saturday and Sunday).
Houston Zoo presents Feast with the Beasts
Prepare for Houston’s wildest foodie night time out! Feast with the Beasts is again on the Houston Zoo, serving up a one-of-a-kind night crammed with scrumptious meals, refreshing drinks, dwell music, and unforgettable animal encounters —all after hours, and with out the youngsters. Your ticket Contains Houston Zoo admission, meals from greater than 40 of Houston’s prime eating places, two complimentary drinks, distinctive animal experiences, dwell music, and extra. 6:30 pm.
Improv Houston presents Jonathan Van Ness: Sizzling & Healed
Prepare for some fabulous, fierce stuff because the flamboyant-as-hell Jonathan Van Ness shall be on the town this weekend, as a part of his Sizzling and Healed tour. Van Ness is an Emmy-nominated tv persona, two-time New York Instances best-selling creator, podcaster, and comic finest identified for his position on Netflix’s Emmy-winning reboot sequence Queer Eye, the place he shines because the hair guru and self-care advocate. 7:30 and 9:45 pm (7 pm Saturday).
Saturday, Could 3
East Finish Cultural District presents East Finish Avenue Fest
The 2025 East Finish Avenue Fest will function headlining performances by Del Castillo and Sunny Sauceda. The celebration continues with Cumbia Nights by Wonky Energy, circus arts by Cirque La Vie, and high-flying lucha libre matches offered by Coliseo Houston. Festivalgoers can discover greater than 30 native meals and artwork distributors, witness conventional dance performances, and expertise family-friendly enjoyable at a number of themed plazas. 3 pm.
Christopher Seymore in live performance
Christopher Seymore is a hillbilly poet from upstate South Carolina making down-home honky-tonk music in Houston, TX. Steeped in outlaw custom and rooted in Appalachian outdated time, Seymore brings a real authenticity that’s simple. On his anticipated debut album King of Nothing, produced by Kevin Skrla, Seymore gives a snapshot of the group he’s constructed, night time after night time. He additionally proves that razor-sharp lyricism and heartbreaking storytelling nonetheless have a house in honky tonk. 7 pm
Billy Idol in live performance
At 69, Billy Idol remains to be on the market hitting audiences together with his “Insurgent Yell.” Again within the ‘80s, he was the resident pinup dangerous boy, churning out post-punk, new-wave ditties as “White Marriage ceremony,” “Flesh for Fantasy” and “Eyes With out a Face.” Idol involves The Woodlands, in help of his new 2025 album Dream Into It, as a part of his It’s a Good Day To…Tour Once more!. He’ll be joined by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. 7:30 pm.
Stageworks Theatre presents The Odd Couple, Feminine Model
The Odd Couple, Feminine Model is a brand new and refreshing tackle Neil Simon’s much-loved hilarious play. It follows unlikely roommates, neurotic neat freak Florence Unger, and unkept, messy Olive Madison, as they try and inhabit the identical house with out killing one another. Tensions escalate when Olive arranges a double date, resulting in hilarious misunderstandings and uproarious moments. 7:30 pm (3 pm Sunday).
Sunday, Could 4
Marriott Metropolis Place presents Seasons of Love – A South Asian Marriage ceremony Showcase
Marriott Metropolis Place invitations future brides and their entourages to the Seasons of Love wedding ceremony showcase—a complimentary afternoon occasion spotlighting the wonder and richness of South Asian wedding ceremony traditions. The immersive expertise will highlight moments of a South Asian wedding ceremony—from the ceremony to the reception—whereas that includes a number of the area’s prime wedding ceremony professionals. Attendees can discover the resort and grounds whereas visiting with designers, caterers, bakers, photographers, DJs, florists, musicians, and extra. 1 pm.
The Museum of High quality Arts, Houston presents “Floating World: A.A.Murakami” opening day
The Museum of High quality Arts, Houston presents its annual Summer time Immersive, a venture by Tokyo- and London-based artist duo A.A.Murakami. Melding science, artwork and nature to create distinctive environments, a sequence of 4 sensory landscapes will unfold throughout the galleries of the MFAH, immersing guests in environments of sunshine, fog, plasma and sound. Of their presentation for Houston, the duo brings collectively 4 distinct immersive areas. Customized-designed for the MFAH, the exhibition is their largest thus far. By way of Sunday, September 21. 12:30 pm.
Unhealthy Astronaut Brewing presents Steve-O
Steve-O was prepared to do no matter it took to change into well-known, even when it meant stapling his ball sack to his leg. However it was his relentless consideration whoring that in the end led to working with Johnny Knoxville on the stunt-based actuality present Jackass. The remaining, as they are saying, is historical past. Since then, he is had continued success as each a New York Instances best-selling creator and a stand-up comedian. Steve-O usually produces content material for his YouTube channel and he additionally hosts the Wild Trip with Steve-O podcast. 7 pm.
