Regardless of Houston experiencing one final winter blast, this weekend gives loads of enjoyable issues to do. We received quite a lot of festivals, from meals to rodeo. There may also be some stage productions, a Star Wars traditional with a full symphony, a super-sized circus, and Marilyn Monroe – twice!
Thursday, February 20
College of Houston-Downtown current vitalvoices: 200,000 African Individuals: The Nice Migration to Houston
Between 1900 and 1950, an estimated 50,000 African Individuals relocated to Houston to flee rural poverty and social depravity. Town’s economic system, largely due to the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and historic discovery on the Spindletop Oilfield in 1900 and 1901, supplied unprecedented prospects and enjoyments for African Individuals in comparison with most African Individuals and African-descent teams in america within the early twentieth century. Dr. Bernadette Pruitt will share the early historical past of African American life in Houston. 11:30 am.
Backyard Bros. Nuclear Circus
The Backyard Bros. Nuclear Circus options over 60 performers from all over the world in 5 rings. Performances embody particular results, concert-style lighting, the Human Cannonball, Wheel of Demise, bikes within the Sphere of Concern, Human Slingshot, comedy, ladies hanging by their hair, the Olate Performing Canines, Cossack Riders, and extra. Attendees can come early and meet the circus stars, get their faces painted, experience the Monster Slide or play on a moon bounce, eat snacks, and extra. 4:30 and seven:30 pm (1:30, 4:30 and seven:30 pm; 1, 4 and seven pm Sunday).
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater presents The Wanderers
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater closes its season with the Houston premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler. Two marriages have seemingly little in frequent: Esther and Schmuli are Orthodox Jews navigating outlined guidelines and roles, whereas Sophie and Abe are secular and free to make their very own selections. However each {couples} are rising aside as they attempt to steadiness their particular person identities with the households they’ve created. This humorous, transferring, and considerate play asks if following one’s reality is price it, regardless of the associated fee. 7:30 pm (8 pm Saturday; 2 pm Sunday).
Friday, February 21
Houston Symphony presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Again in Live performance
With regards to the unique Star Wars trilogy, it’s universally acknowledged that The Empire Strikes Again is the very best one. In any case, it’s the one the place Luke Skywalker trains with Grasp Yoda and learns a surprising reality about Darth Vader. (For the women, we additionally get Billy Dee Williams as that clean rascal Lando Calrissian.) The motion unfolds on the large display screen at Jones Corridor, with audiences experiencing each word of John Williams’ masterful rating stay. 7:30 pm (2 and seven:30 pm Saturday).
Alley Theatre presents The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie is an American traditional that follows a household trapped in goals and delusion. Amanda, a pale Southern belle, yearns for a greater life for her kids. Nonetheless, Laura would fairly spend time alone along with her assortment of delicate glass animals, whereas her stressed son, Tom, longs to flee the monotony of his present life. The timeless masterpiece asks audiences to discover themes of reminiscence, escape, and the fragile nature of human connections. By means of March 16. 8 pm (8 pm Saturday; 2 and seven pm Sunday).
The Houston Rockets current HBCU Night time
It’s Black Historical past Month, and the Houston Rockets will tackle the Minnesota Timberwolves and honor Traditionally Black Schools and Universities with its HBCU Night time. Tickets begin at $50 and embody admission, a particular pre-game artwork gallery, and one beverage. The gallery opens at 5 pm within the VIP Banquet Room. The gallery will characteristic a number of of Houston’s best Black artists, together with Henry Agim, Lee Provider, Robert Leroy Hodge, NELXART, Jaylen Pigford, and John H, Duncan. 8:30 pm.
Improv Houston presents Luenell
Luenell is a power of nature. Finest referred to as the “hooker with the guts of gold” from Borat, the sleepy-eyed, bottle-blonde comedienne is acknowledged by each mainstream and concrete sectors of the inhabitants. We significantly loved how she managed to crack up David Letterman and Invoice Hader on John Mulaney’s Everyone’s in LA speak present final 12 months. She’ll be spending a pair nights in Houston, making ‘em snort over on the Improv. 7:30 and 9:45 pm (7 pm Saturday).
Saturday, February 22
Mardi Gras Galveston
Oleander Metropolis will likely be getting knee deep in Fats Tuesday festivities this weekend with its annual Mardi Gras Galveston celebration. On Saturday alone, issues will kick off with the Jolly Jester Jaunt (aka a 5k enjoyable run). As for parades, we’ve got the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Pageant, the 14th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade, the Krewe D’iHart Media Artwork Automobile & Jeep Parade, and the Krewe of Gambrinus Parade. The Corona Additional Stage could have a headlining efficiency of Poison frontman (and ex-reality TV star) Bret Michaels. 11 am.
Houston Farmers Market presents Rodeo Pageant
The Houston Farmers Market presents its annual Rodeo Pageant, kicking off Rodeo season with a particular occasion that includes stay music, tasty bites (from R-C Ranch, Alamo Tamales, and Underbelly Burger), and family-friendly enjoyable. Dad and mom can convey their little wranglers to festive activations with The Texas Bubblers and Toddler Cities, the vacation spot’s latest tenant. Company can discover choices from small companies and native artisans at a particular Store Native Market pop-up, take a look at their prowess on a mechanical bull, take pleasure in a petting zoo, and extra. 11 am.
Karbach Brewing Co. presents Diaspora Meals Pageant
Company can expertise the colourful flavors of African-influenced meals (in addition to pattern such Karbach ales as Crawford Bock and Hopadillo IPA) on the Diaspora Meals Pageant. The occasion will embody meals, distributors, stay music, drinks, and different leisure. Savor a various collection of African-inspired dishes from curated meals distributors and store from native retailers whereas having fun with the vigorous environment. Don’t miss this celebration of tradition, group, and delicacies. 11 am.
The Authentic Ninfa’s on Navigation presents Nationwide Margarita Day
The Authentic Ninfa’s on Navigation is partnering with Boo’s Burgers on Nationwide Margarita Day for a collaborative burger pop-up, full with margaritas and extra. Clients could have the chance to benefit from the Boo’s OG x The Authentic Ninfa’s Fiesta Burger for a restricted time. Made with recent floor beef and Chihuahua cheese nestled in a buttery challah bun, the burger is served alongside a refreshing ensalada de nopales and savory esquites with a kick of salsa macha. 2 pm.
Soiled Dancing In Live performance
See the ’80s traditional on the massive display screen whereas a stay band and singers performing the movie’s iconic songs. After the film, the band and singers will throw an encore social gathering the place the viewers can sing and dance alongside to their favourite Soiled Dancing songs. 7 pm.
Sunday, February 23
The Museum of Superb Arts, Houston presents Winter Pageant
The Museum of Superb Arts, Houston’s Winter Pageant celebrates 2025, aka the 12 months of the Snake. The pageant will characteristic music and dance performances and meals from a wide range of Asian cultures. Households can have interaction in art-making actions with museum artists and group organizations just like the Japan America Society of Houston. Guests can even discover the Museum’s galleries all through the afternoon free of charge and observe the scavenger hunt, Objects of Renewal, to the Arts of Asia and Indonesian Gold galleries. 1 pm.
River Oaks Theatre presents Outdated Faculty: The Seven 12 months Itch
For those who’re a fan of Marilyn Monroe, you’ll get two pretty possibilities to see her on the massive display screen this weekend. You possibly can see her stay it up with Jane Russell within the musical Gents Want Blondes, which will likely be proven (in superb 35mm!) on the MFAH on Friday night time. Or catch a Sunday matinee screening of this pleasant 1955 comedy, the place she performs the tempting upstairs neighbor of a person (Tom Ewell) whose spouse and son are gone for the summer time. 3 pm.
Kash Doll in Live performance
Apparently, there are quite a lot of “doll” rappers on the market on this planet: Cuban Doll, Asian Doll, and many others. However, this weekend, Detroit rap princess Kash Doll will likely be in H-City to let y’all know she’s the unique doll. She mentioned so on a latest Membership Shay Shay podcast, claiming all these different dolls copied her. Whether or not that’s true or not, the Motor Metropolis diva involves Warehouse Stay in help of her new album, The Final Doll. 7 pm.
