Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

University of Houston basketball fans will gather in downtown Houston to watch the Cougars head back to the NCAA tournament this year. In 2021, the Cougars made into the Final Four before being defeated by Baylor University. (Photo: Courtesy of Houston First)

Happy Friday! It’s a beautiful sunny weekend in Houston, so get out there and enjoy it at these weekend happenings:

Spring Break Destination Celebration at the Children’s Museum
Spring Break Destination Celebration at the Children’s Museum is continuing this weekend with more fun events for kiddos. Today’s event is “Mad About Hoops”—a spectacular and colorful hula hoop performance where kids can also learn a few tricks from local hula hoop master, Amy Neel. Tomorrow, superheroes unite to beat boredom and all that stands against Spring Break fun. Snap a selfie with PJ Masks’ Owlette and Catboy. Plus, meet Batman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Star-Lord and Storm. Then, join local artist Christian Navarrete as he shows you how to design an action-packed comic book. Finish the day with magic extraordinaire Jaime Salinas as he demonstrates outrageous tricks that deceive the eye and perplex the mind. Tickets are $15 each for adults and children, and the Museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  

RodeoHouston
The performance at RodeoHouston today will feature Marshmello. This weekend will include a performance by Brad Paisley on Saturday and George Strait on Sunday. Find details and schedules for visiting the Rodeo here.

Screen on the Green: Luca
Get outside and enjoy a free movie night at Discovery Green! Tonight at 8 p.m., you can watch the movie Luca (2021, PG), where a young boy experiences an unforgettable seaside summer on the Italian Riviera filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. This is the first in Discovery Green’s “Screen on the Green” event series, where they invite you to enjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are encouraged. Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase at The Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages. 

March Madness UH Watch Party
Time to see how your bracket picks stack up. Sports fans are invited to cheer on the University of Houston (UH) Cougars as Houston First Corp. and UH will host an official March Madness watch party today at Avenida Houston. The free public event, emceed by KHOU, will feature a massive 24-foot viewing screen, music, beverages, games, prizes, appearances by UH mascots Shasta and Sasha, as well as performances from the university’s dance, cheer, and band. Attendees can register for the free watch party tickets here. Doors will open at 6:50 p.m. (90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. tip-off). See the 2022 March Madness schedule, including livestream links and a printable bracket, here. No idea what a bracket is? Check out this guide to March Madness brackets from the NCAA. 

Trail Mixology at the Houston Botanic Garden
Trail Mixology, a beverage tour inspired by the Houston Botanic Garden, will give visitors an opportunity to take a one-of-a-kind stroll through Houston’s living museum for plants as they discover imaginative cocktails and free-spirited drinks inspired by the Global Collection and Culinary Gardens. From 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, attendees will enjoy light bites and breath-taking views while sampling infusions featuring herbs, flowers, and foliage that they can grow in their own gardens. Tickets are $40/person and include general admission to the Garden, snacks and tastings, and a commemorative cup. This is a 21+ event.

The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl in Midtown
This Saturday, starting at 4 p.m., celebrate St. Patty’s Day the way it was meant to be celebrated—with a bar crawl! This midtown bar crawl starts at Front Porch Pub, and hits several Midtown locations from 4-10 p.m., including 77 Degrees, Dogwood, Electric Feel Good, and Wonder Bar. Tickets are $32 each, and include 2 complimentary drinks/shots, waived cover at all venues, exclusive drink specials, and access to a professional photographer. Buy tickets with a group of four to get a $5 discount. 

Houston HoliFest at India House 
Celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, at India House this Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Highlights of the festival include skin-safe, organic colored powders, a live performance by “Remix King” Harry Anand, Shalmali Kholgade of Balam Pichakari fame, a Desi shopping bazaar with traditional Indian food, and carnival rides and games for kids. Tickets are $10 for adults, and children 4 and under are free.
 

Editor's note: Please check individual event websites for any weather-related changes or Covid-related restrictions. Find more events here.