It’s the eternal question for all Houstonians: "What should we do this weekend?"
The Bayou City Art Festival with featured artist Gwendolyn Redfern will transform Downtown Houston into a lively outdoor gallery and interactive art event.
We’re lucky to live in a city brimming with culture, food, art, music, sports and more—the possibilities for an action-packed weekend are so endless that it can be overwhelming. Fear not—we’re cutting through the noise to give you six options to fill your calendar.
Make your way to Avenida Plaza tonight to cheer on the Houston Cougars men’s basketball team in their matchup with Purdue! The festivities begin at 7:30 p.m., with performances by the Spirit of Houston band, cheerleaders and mascots. A live DJ will get the crowd hyped before the game airs on a huge 20-foot screen at 9:09 p.m., right outside the George R. Brown Convention Center. Avenida Plaza
Join Deutsch Fine Jewelry for an exclusive Elizabeth Locke Trunk Show. Discover the rich history behind each piece, blending ancient artifacts and timeless design. Since 1988, Elizabeth Locke has crafted modern jewelry inspired by the past, resulting in beautiful, heirloom-worthy pieces. 3747 Westheimer Road
A new season means new opportunities and a new ballpark name to call home. Astro fans, it is time to bid farewell to the Juice Box and welcome Daikin Park. Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña are returning to the field and will need the fans to rally behind them for a win. Want to take your game day experience up a notch? Daikin Park offers premium seating options, including the Gallagher Club and Six J Marketing Field Club, featuring exclusive photo ops and a top-tier bar to impress your crew. 501 Crawford St.
If your start to spring looks like a blank canvas, the Bayou City Arts Festival is the perfect way to add some color. The weekend festival will be held from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in Sam Houston Park and along Allen Parkway. With tasty cuisine from food trucks, refreshing drinks, live entertainment and featured watercolor painter Gwendolyn Redfern bringing her talent to town, expect nothing less than pure excitement. This is a classic Texas event, so let’s show out and represent how we do it here. 1000 Bagby St.
Movie night with city views and stars above—what could be better? This classic '90s comedy follows a group of kids on a mission to save their clubhouse and win a girl’s heart. A perfect trip down memory lane for the whole family under the stars. 1700 Post Oak Blvd. 5th Level
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Blazing a brilliant trail throughout the art deco era, Tamara de Lempicka is synonymous with the cultural conversation of the time. This month marks the prolific artist’s first major retrospective in the United States. Patrons can revel in the prolific portfolio of the iconic Lempicka through her thought-provoking paintings and drawings, which will be on display through May 26. 1001 Bissonnet St.
Photography by: from top: Courtesy of Bayou City Art Festival, Courtesy of brand, CARMEN MANDATO/GETTY IMAGES, Courtesy of Bayou City Art Festival, COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON
