Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! Check out these exciting events happening this weekend.

Friday Night Music at Betsy’s
Friday Night Music is back on at Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park. This Friday, enjoy a night with family and friends outside at Betsy’s listening to the Half Truths. Purchase dinner and drinks at Betsy’s and enjoy the show. This event is free and open to the public.

Clay Walker returns to Texas for this concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. (Photo courtesy of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion)

Clay Walker: The Homecoming Show
At the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Friday evening, Clay Walker, with Randall King and Laine Hardy, will perform a night of country music. Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time or at one of the two onsite box offices. Tickets start at $14. There will be no lawn seating for this concert. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m.

Movies at Market Square Park
Market Square Park will be showing Sabrina on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and or lawn chairs. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome, and beer and wine will be for sale on site.

HITS Theatre presents Showstoppers at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Miller Outdoor Theatre)

Showstoppers: A Broadway Musical Scrapbook Presented by HITS Theatre
On Friday and Saturday night at Miller Outdoor Theatre, HITS Theatre will perform a musical revue of shows they have performed over their 34-year history. This event is free and open to the public.

The Riot Comedy Show
On Friday at Rudyard’s Pub, The Riot Comedy Show presents Next Gen Comedy Vol. 3 and Bryson Brown. On Saturday evening, Billy D Washington performs. Tickets start at $10 and increase at the door.  

The Market at Sawyer Yards takes place on second Saturdays during the evenings this summer, July 10 and Aug. 14. (Photo: Ana Guzman)

Market at Sawyer Yards at Night
The Market at Sawyer Yards takes place on Art Alley on the Sawyer Yards campus and is open this Saturday evening from 6-10 p.m. This curated market hosts a mix of artist mediums available for purchase. The art market is free and open to the public.

Road to River Revival Music Fest
Market Square Park brings back the Road to River Revival Music Fest. This free concert on Saturday night features Greyhounds and Maggie Belle Band as the opener. “Doors” open at 6 p.m., and live music begins at 7:30 p.m. 

Astros vs. Yankees
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Astros face the Yankees at Minute Maid Field.

Skeeters vs. Rainiers
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Skeeters face Rainiers at Constellation Field.

Editor's note: See all upcoming events here. Before you head out, be sure to check event sites to monitor any Covid- or weather-related changes.