Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! This weekend, continue to cheer on Team USA in the 2024 Olympics, compete in the Faux-Lympics at Children’s Museum Houston, enjoy the final weekend of the Houston Shakespeare Festival, and more. 

Jeffrey, flipping in the streets of Paris before the Olympics. Former coach Drigo Leal notes, “He's always had a smile, and he's always been flying.” (Photo: @littleshao)

2024 Olympics and Watch Party for Houstonian Jeffrey Louis 
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris continues through this Sun., Aug. 11. Cheer on Team USA, including some Houstonians such as Jeffrey Louis aka B-Boy Jeffro, who’s competing in the first-ever Olympic breaking competition. Dance Houston is hosting a watch party for B-Boy Jeffro. Wear your red, white, and blue and join at Buffalo Wild Wings on the Katy Freeway this Saturday, starting with the Quarterfinals at 1 p.m.  
The POST continues to show the majority of the Olympic games on two transparent 16’ x 10’ LED TV screens suspended from the ceiling. 
Watch the Games televised on NBC or stream the Games through Peacock. See NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app, and the Olympics app. Fans who want to tune in to the best Olympics moments across a wide range of sports can check out the new Gold Zone streaming option, which is like the Olympic equivalent of NFL Network’s RedZone.

Don't miss a performance from Break Free Worldwide during Children's Museum Houston's Faux-Lympics. Now an official Olympic sport, breaking is taking the world by storm!

Faux-Lympics at Children’s Museum Houston  
Children’s Museum Houston is giving kids the opportunity to get in the Olympics spirit with the Faux-lympics, which takes place through this Sun., Aug. 11, like the Olympic Games. This weekend, compete in events such as Freeze Dance, Sponge Relay, and Dunk Tank “Diving.” And make sure to catch the Break Free Worldwide Spotlight Performance today at 3 and 4 p.m. Now an official Olympic sport, learn about the origins of breaking and learn some moves yourself. 

The Houston Shakespeare Festival, the professional arm of the University of Houston’s School of Theater and Dance, will celebrate its 50th anniversary season this summer with performances of two of the Bard’s most beloved plays: Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Pictured: Laura Frye (Titania) and Alan Brincks (Oberon) starring in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (Photo courtesy of University of Houston)

Houston Shakespeare Festival's 50th Anniversary Season
The Houston Shakespeare Festival, the professional arm of the University of Houston’s School of Theater and Dance, celebrates its 50th anniversary season with performances of Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream at Miller Outdoor Theatre. This is the final weekend of the popular festival. Catch A Midsummer Night’s Dream tonight, 8:15 p.m. (Bard Talk: 7:45 p.m.) and Romeo and Juliet Saturday, 8:15 p.m. (Bard Talk: 7:45 p.m.)

Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. El Paso Chihuahuas
Sugar Land Space Cowboys take on El Paso Chihuahas at Constellation Field. The weekend lineup includes: Friday, 7:05 p.m.: Fireworks Friday; Saturday, 7:05 p.m.: Justin Verlander bobblehead giveaway; Sunday, 6:35 p.m.: Orion's Kids Day. Enjoy pregame catch on the field, pregame player autographs and postgame Kids Run the Bases every Sunday home game. Tickets start at $11.

2024 Houston Reggae Fest
Enjoy reggae tunes at the 2024 Houston Reggae Fest, held at Hermann Square Park this Saturday and Sunday. There will be a variety of local vendors spread out around the festival site. Tickets start at $30.

Annual Watermelon Dash
Houston Running Co. hosts its annual Watermelon Dash featuring a 10K, 5K, and a Kids/Family walk at Karbach Brewing, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. All participants receive a chip-timed race, Watermelon Dash finisher medal, and unisex t-shirt. Kids K participants receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. Join in the fun after the race with food and drink, music, and great fun for the whole family. Tickets are $55. 

Enjoy friendly competition at a free family fun day on the island at the Galveston Family Beach Challenge at East Beach.

Galveston Family Beach Challenge at East Beach
Get ready for friendly competition at a free family fun day on the island at the Galveston Family Beach Challenge at East Beach. Featuring 14 stations designed for anyone over the age of 8 to participate, the beachside course will see families competing to win up to $2,000 in prizes.

Houston Texans' Training Camp presented by Xfinity includes eight open practices, fan giveaways,  player autograph sessions, influencer appearances, and full Houston Texans Cheerleader signings and legends appearances. 

Texans’ Training Camp
Join the Texans for Training Camp. This Sunday is a night practice, with gates opening at 4:30 and practice starting at 5:30 p.m. each open practice will include fan giveaways such as cooling and jersey towels at the Xfinity tent, player autograph sessions, influencer appearances, and full Houston Texans Cheerleader signings and legends appearances.

More Events
See our online calendar for more upcoming events.