Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! Fall festival season has kicked off and there are tons of fun events around town this weekend. 

Karbachtoberfest 2024 
Fri.-Sun., Sept. 20-22; Sept. 27-29; Oct. 4-6
Karbach Brewing Co. 
Free to attend 
Karbach hosts Karbachtoberfest 2024, including three weekends packed with all things beer, live music, stein hoisting (Saturdays), wiener dog races (Sundays), and more.

Enjoy a game of Bingo benefiting Levy Park.

Sunset Bingo
Levy Park
Fri., Sept. 20, 5-8 p.m.
$10 (cash only) purchases one Bingo packet with 8 games
Play Bingo benefiting Levy Park. Bring a blanket or utilize the park’s furniture and enjoy tunes from DJ Del Sur while you daub your way to great prizes! Hearsay at Levy Park will be offering 10 percent off at their patio bar; Gaspachos Mexican Bites will have food and beverage offerings, including alcohol; Kind Ice Cream will be offering a 10 percent discount (show your bingo card to redeem offer); Mobile Cat will offer a limited food menu, plus desserts, cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of Mexico with this group of mariachis and ballet folklorico dancers during México en el Corazón at Discovery Green. (Photo: Johnny Than)

México en el Corazón
Discovery Green, Anheuser-Busch Stage
Fri. Sept. 20, 7-10 p.m. 
Free
Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of Mexico with this group of mariachis and ballet folklorico dancers. More than 50 performers create a magical night with gorgeous costumes, music and culture. The cast is made up of the Guadalajara Folkloric Ballet, the Mariachi Juvenil Colotlán, the group Pepe and its Pepillos and the charro flourish champion, Jesús Ortiz.  

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels
Minute Maid Park
Fri., Sept. 20, 7:10 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 21, 7:10 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 22, 1:10 p.m. 
Tickets start at $18 
Cheer on the 'Stros as they play against Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. This weekend is Hispanic Heritage Weekend. These games versus the Angels in addition to the upcoming games vs. the Seattle Mariners (Sept. 23-25) mark the final homestand of the regular season. 

Produced by the celebrated arts organization The Pilot Dance Project, Bayou City Dances is a festival that magnifies the diversity of the city’s choreographic voices, featuring new works on the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage. (Photo: Lynn Lane)

Bayou City Dances Produced by The Pilot Dance Project
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Fri., Sept. 20, 8 p.m. 
Free
Bayou City Dances is a celebration of Houston’s most vibrant and prolific dance companies. Produced by the celebrated arts organization The Pilot Dance Project, Bayou City Dances is a festival that magnifies the diversity of the city’s choreographic voices, featuring new works on the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage. The dance forms showcased include Modern, contemporary, salsa, classical Indian, ballet, and hip-hop. The inaugural roster features regionally and nationally recognized dance companies, artistic directors, and choreographers.

"Go Bananas" at Houston Botanic Garden, a family-friendly day in which attendees can sample different banana varieties, help judge a banana bread baking competition, shop a festive market, visit with the Garden’s horticulturists, enjoy a live DJ, craft stations, and banana margaritas. 

Go Bananas!
Houston Botanic Garden
Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Price included in General Admission: $15/adult, $10/child 
“Go Bananas!” at the Houston Botanic Garden’s family-friendly festival. Attendees can sample different banana varieties, help judge a banana bread baking competition, shop a festive market featuring local vendors, visit with the Garden’s horticulturists to learn tips for growing bananas at home, and purchase a potted banana plant from the Garden’s collection. With a live DJ, craft stations, and banana margaritas, the day features activities for every age and interest. For an additional fee ($75), visitors can elevate the Go Bananas! experience with a delicious, upscale brunch with chef Marlies Wasterval of Fresh from Mars, featuring four courses of curated banana-centric dishes. 

The Vietnamese Culture and Science Association partners with the Children’s Museum Houston to bring a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration to the museum, including family-friendly activities, storytelling, lion dance, contests, and more!.

Mid-Autumn Festival
Children's Museum Houston
Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
General admission: $19.95 (adults and children ages 1+)
Mid-Autumn Festival sponsored in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance and in collaboration with VCSA. Each year, the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association partners with the Children’s Museum Houston to bring this celebration to the city of Houston. Celebrate Mid-Autumn Fest through activities such as lantern making, a special storytime, a lion dance, and more.

The community is invited to attend a special event celebrating the launch of Drink Out for the Dome fundraising campaign, benefiting the Astrodome Conservancy, at 8th Wonder Brewery on Sat., Sept. 21, 12-6 p.m. Pictured is the Cosmic Dome cocktail. (Photo courtesy of 8th Wonder Brewery)

Drink Out for the Dome
8th Wonder Brewery
Sat., Sept. 21, 12-6 p.m.
Free to attend 
The community is invited to attend a special event celebrating the launch of an October fundraising campaign titled Drink Out for the Dome at 8th Wonder. Enjoy a Dome-and-vintage-themed artisan and vendor market, food trucks, a DJ, and the opportunity to be the first to taste 8th Wonder’s Drink Out for the Dome beverages, the Cosmic Dome cocktail and the Space Spritz mocktail. The event signifies the start of the campaign, which runs during the month of October at 13 participating bars across Houston – each of which has conceptualized a special Dome-themed cocktail for the campaign. $1 from the sale of each specialty Drink Out for the Dome cocktail will benefit the Astrodome Conservancy, the non-profit champion of the Dome on behalf of the people of Houston and Harris County.

Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars at Discovery Green. (Photo courtesy of Discovery Green)

Bank of America’s Screen on the Green 
Discovery Green
Sat., Sept. 21, 7-9:30 p.m. 
Enjoy a screening of Puss in Boots (2011, 90 mins, PG) under the stars. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, camping chairs, and snacks. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase at The Lake House. Costumes are encouraged. Arrive early for games and activities. 

Houston Bird Week 2024 
Sept. 21-28
Locations vary
Prices vary
Houston Bird Week is a celebration of the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from birding opportunities and watch parties to trivia, movie night, and more, there’s something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Events this weekend include: Houston Bird Week Kick-off Party on Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Burnett Bayland Park; Bird Walk at Houston Botanic Garden, Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m.; Birdy Yoga at Frost Town Brewing, Sunday, 11 a.m. See the full lineup here. Bird Week 2024 Calendar – Houston AuduBlog

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson and Artistic Director Designate Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, launches its 30th season with the world premiere of “The Son of Man,” a brilliant new work by renowned English composer Patrick Hawes. (Photo: Jeff Grass Photography for Houston Chamber Choir; Courtesy of Patrick Hawes)

Houston Chamber Choir Presents 'The Son of Man' with the Houston Symphony  
South Main Baptist Church 
Sat., Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.
$45 general admission; $10 students 
The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson and Artistic Director Designate Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, launches its 30th season with the world premiere of “The Son of Man,” a brilliant new work by renowned English composer Patrick Hawes. In a first-ever collaboration, the Choir will be accompanied by musicians with the renowned, Grammy Award-winning Houston Symphony. Conducted by Simpson, this is his final year as Houston Chamber Choir’s artistic director. 

Houston Dash vs. Seattle OL Reign 
Shell Energy Stadium 
Sat., Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $12
Cheer on the Dash as they play against Seattle OL Reign at Shell Energy Stadium.

“The Latin Side of Houston” features music written in honor of Houston’s legendary musicians compositions reimagined in a Latin jazz setting.

“The Latin Side of Houston” Featuring The Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra Produced by Diaz Music Institute
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Sat., Sept. 21, 8 p.m.
Free
“The Latin Side of Houston” features music written in honor of Houston’s legendary musicians compositions reimagined in a Latin jazz setting. Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform music from artists such as The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Ronnie Laws, Norma Zenteno, Conrad Johnson, and Beyoncé. This performance is a definite must-see and will serve as a reminder of the transcending work of Houston’s music legends. The Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Grammy-Nominated music director José Antonio Diaz, features some of Houston’s best Latin jazz artists.

More Events
See our event calendar here for more upcoming events.