Events

Live Music at Leo's River Oaks

Free

Barhopping

FREE DOWNTOWN HOUSTON RIDE Pregaming before an Astros game, Rockets game, concert, or event? We’ll pick you up anywhere in the greater Downtown area, take you to 3 Main Street bars, (Cherry , No Vacancy, Behind Closed Doors) No Uber. No parking. No stress. ⚠️ LIMITED CAPACITY (9 people per ride) — first come, first served 📲 Text 346-615-7227 or DM “Hoppie” on Instagram @mainstreetbarhopper 346-615-7227

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 6-10 p.m.

Leo's River Oaks

2009 W Gray St # A, Houston River Oaks

General

Join us Tuesday through Saturday at Leo's River Oaks for live music that sets the perfect vibe. From soothing tunes to lively beats, our handpicked performances create the ultimate soundtrack for your evening. Your next favorite night out is just a song away. (713) 979-5367

Curious about nearby nature?

Wed., June 17, 10-11 a.m.

Fort Bend County Libraries - George Memorial Library

1001 Golfview, Richmond Richmond/Rosenberg

Free

Library

On June 17 in Room 2A of the George Memorial Library, the public can discover the diversity and beauty of Texas native plants during the Native Plants of Texas workshop. In this presentation, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service County Extension Educator Gabrielle Butler, participants will explore a variety of Texas native plant species, from striking wildflowers and practical landscaping plants to native trees and poisonous plants. Whether people are interested in gardening or nature in general, this session can offer useful insights and inspiration. 281-342-4455

Soccer Watch Party at Goode Company Armadillo Palace

Wed., June 17, 11 a.m., Sat., June 20, 11 a.m., Tue., June 23, 11 a.m. and Mon., June 29, 11 a.m.

Goode Co. Armadillo Palace

5015 Kirby Drive, Houston Inner Loop - SW

Free

Soccer

Goode Co. Armadillo Palace is hosting soccer watch parties in partnership with Lone Star Beer throughout the tournament season. Guests can enjoy live music and DJ sets after select matches, pop-ups from local Houston vendors, and all-day food and drink specials. The venue will also feature fun activations like armadillo races and a custom soccer pitch in the Backyard for community play, making it a go-to destination to watch every match. (713) 526-9700

FIFA WC Hospitality/Portugal - DR Congo, England - Croatia

Wed., June 17, 11 a.m.

East Downtown Houston

2234 Lamar St., Houston Montrose

TBA

FIFA WC Fan Festival Hospitality/England vs. Croatia +3 More

Wed., June 17, 11 a.m.

East Downtown Houston

2234 Lamar St., Houston Montrose

TBA

Soccer LIVE in Helix Hall | Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wed., June 17, 11:30 a.m.

TMC3 Collaborative Building

7255 Helix Park Avenue, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

World Cup: Match 23 Group K - Portugal vs Congo DR

Family Events, Free Events, Soccer

You're invited to Soccer LIVE in Helix Hall for an exciting afternoon of global soccer. Gather your family, friends, and fellow fans on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to watch Portugal face the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the big screen in Helix Hall at the TMC3 Collaborative Building. Whether you're a lifelong soccer supporter or simply looking for a fun community event, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the match in a lively setting. 11:30 a.m. | Doors open; concessions are available for purchase 12:00 p.m. | Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo watch party begins. 8324510635

Wed., June 17, 12 p.m.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

One NRG Park, Houston Inner Loop - SW

Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers

TBA

Soccer

832-667-1000

Wed., June 17, 1:10 p.m.

Daikin Park

501 Crawford St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

2026 Houston World Cup Watch Parties at William Price Distilling

TBA

Baseball

713-259-8000

Wed., June 17, 12-3 & 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Thu., June 18, 7-10 p.m., Sat., June 20, 12-3 p.m., Tue., June 23, 12 p.m.-3 a.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m., Wed., June 24, 8-11 p.m., Thu., June 25, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat., June 27, 6-9:30 p.m., Sun., July 5, 3-6 & 7-10 p.m., Mon., July 6, 12-5 & 12-10 p.m., Tue., July 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 3-6 p.m., Thu., July 9, 3-6 p.m., Fri., July 10, 2-5 p.m., Sat., July 11, 4-7 & 8-11 p.m., Tue., July 14, 2-5 p.m., Wed., July 15, 2-5 p.m., Sat., July 18, 4-7 p.m. and Sun., July 19, 2-5 p.m.

William Price Distilling

970 WAKEFIELD DR, Houston Heights

2026 FIFA Fan Festival Houston

Soccer, Food and Drink, Nightlife

2026 World Cup watch parties are coming to William Price Distilling, a working Houston craft distillery in Garden Oaks / Oak Forest. We’ll show USA, Mexico, Colombia, Houston-hosted, knockout-round, and featured tournament matches with giant-screen viewing, cocktails, whiskey, beer, wine, espresso martinis, frozen drinks, VIP tables, and semi-private lounge seating. Free general admission. RSVP optional. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. VIP tables and group reservations available. 713-364-9225

Wed., June 17, 2:15 p.m. and Thu., July 9, 10:45 p.m.

FIFA Fan Festival Houston 2026

2301 McKinney St - East Downtown Houston, Houston East End

Soccer, Covers

The Lost Boys - Ultimate 80s Dance Band ROCKS Fan Fest with your favorite hits! Come celebrate the matches- and some rockin' tunes! 713-650-3022

Share this event Soccer LIVE in Helix Hall | England vs. Croatia

Wed., June 17, 2:30 p.m.

TMC3 Collaborative Building

7255 Helix Park Avenue, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

Myles Smith - My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour

Free

Free Events, Family Events, Soccer

Celebrate the spirit of the game at Soccer LIVE in Helix Hall! Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for a live screening of the England vs. Croatia match at 3 p.m. Bring your friends, family, and fellow soccer fans to enjoy an afternoon of great competition, community, and energy. 2:30 p.m. | Doors open; concessions are available for purchase 3:00 p.m. | England vs. Croatia watch party begins in Helix Hall Please park in the surface lot or TMC3 garage, located at 7255 Helix Park Ave., Houston, TX 77030. We will validate your parking for you upon arrival. 8324510635

Wed., June 17, 5 p.m.

White Oaks Music Hall

2915 N Main St., Houston Heights

FIFA WC Fan Festival Hospitality/Ghana - Panama, Uzbekistan - Colombia

TBA

Pop

Wed., June 17, 5:30 p.m.

East Downtown Houston

2234 Lamar St., Houston Montrose

TBA

Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

AEW Presents Dynamite

Wed., June 17, 5:30 p.m.

18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land Outside Houston

TBA

Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR

281-207-6278

Wed., June 17, 7 p.m.

House of Blues

1204 Caroline, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

TBA

Pop

888-402-5837

Misery

Wed., June 17, 7:30 p.m.

Alley Theatre

615 Texas Ave., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

Houston Improv Comedy Club

TBA

Performance Art

713-220-5700

The Outlaw Comics

Wed., June 17, 7:30 p.m.

7620 Katy Freeway Space 455, Houston Memorial

TBA

713-333-8800

The Dope Show

Wed., June 17, 7:30 p.m.

House of Blues

1204 Caroline, Houston Downtown/ Midtown

TBA

$2 BILL Two Dollar Comedy Show every Wednesday!

888-402-5837

Wed., June 17, 8 p.m.

2101 Polk St., Houston East End

TBA

832-898-1088

Delta Sleep

Wed., June 17, 8 p.m.

2101 Polk St., Houston East End

TBA

Music

832-898-1088

Devil's Advocate Comedy

Wed., June 17, 10 p.m.

2101 Polk St., Houston East End

TBA

WITCHY WEDNESDAYS: Wednesday Open Mic Comedy

832-898-1088

Wed., June 17, 11:59 p.m.

2101 Polk St., Houston East End

TBA

"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

832-898-1088

Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 11

The Menil Collection

1533 Sul Ross, Houston Montrose

Art - Museums, Free Events, Film

"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog" is an immersive, six-channel video installation by the British artist Sir John Akomfrah. The work, co-commissioned by the Menil Collection and the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), explores the history of youth-led Civil Rights–era activism in the American South from 1954 to 1963, and how the participants fought for racial equity through nonviolent marches, protests, boycotts, and voter registration efforts. Runtime: 51 minutes. "The Hour Of The Dog" begins every hour on the hour. The final screening each day starts one hour before closing. 7135259400

'Vian Sora: Outerworlds'

Thursdays, 12-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 2

Asia Society Texas Center

1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston Third Ward

$8

Art - Galleries, Art - Museums, Art - Ongoings

Vian Sora (b. 1976, Baghdad) creates dazzling, layered abstractions that channel the turbulence of life, ancient Mesopotamian history, and Iraq's diverse natural landscapes. For Sora, the multilayered effects of her paintings give a concrete form to the chaos of life. For its expanded display at AST, 'Outerworlds' will feature Sora's paintings in dialogue with works by sculptor John Chamberlain and painter Etel Adnan. (713) 496-9901

'Nevine Mahmoud: Second Nature'

Thursdays, 12-7 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 4

Asia Society Texas Center

1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston Third Ward

Included with the purchase of any admission

Art - Galleries, Art - Museums, Art - Ongoings

Nevine Mahmoud unearths uncanny worlds from stone: jumbo-sized fruits drip with glass, a contorted marble faun arcs like an acrobat, and children's toys are immortalized in white alabaster. Mahmoud's works are placed throughout Asia Society Texas' public spaces, engaging in a material dialogue with the building and manipulating one's understanding of nature. (713) 496-9901

Drunk Shakespeare Presents: Drunk Romeo & Juliet

Wednesdays-Sundays, 5 p.m. Continues through July 11

The Emerald Theatre

412 Travis St., Houston Downtown/ Midtown

Theater, Theater - Ongoing

$49 - $500

The Drunk Shakespeare Society is performing Drunk Romeo & Juliet for the first time ever! One professional actor has five shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in Shakespeare’s greatest love story: Romeo & Juliet. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the remaining sober actors try to keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking…and what they’re drinking! Audience members can purchase craft cocktails and snacks during the show, enhancing the immersive experience! 914-713-7865

Women’s Fit Social – MacGregor Park Run / Walk

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 30

MacGregor Park

5225 Calhoun Rd., Houston Outer Loop - SE

Free

Free Events, Women's Events, Outdoors

Join Us on Wednesday Evenings in Historic Third Ward! Ready to get moving and meet other amazing ladies? Come out for an easy 3-mile run / walk at MacGregor Park. We meet around 6:00PM and head out at 6:15 PM. Each week, we change up the route slightly. And every now and then, we finish up with ice cream or a refreshing beverage. Come meet new friends, enjoy some conversation, and share a few laughs along the way. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Sign up to receive event updates and reminders. 713-747-8650

UV LIGHTS PAINT EXPERIENCE with CREATIVE ART CLASSES

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Fridays, 8-10 p.m. and Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Continues through June 1

STUDIO 786 CREATIVE ART CLASSES

7636 Harwin Dr. Suite 308, HOUSTON Downtown/ Midtown

Art - Openings and Events, DIY, Nightlife

$48

Location: 7636 HARWIN DR. SUITE 308 HOUSTON TX. 77036 Step into a glowing wonderland with our UV Painting in the Dark Experience! This 2-hour class lets you unleash your creativity using vibrant UV-reactive paints that shine under blacklight. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Enjoy a fun, neon-lit atmosphere with music, laughter, and glowing vibes as you create your own masterpiece. Perfect for date nights, friends, or anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind artistic adventure. 4702611988

ARTECHOUSE presents Fractal Worlds

Fridays, 12-10 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 12-8 p.m.

ARTECHOUSE Houston

600 W 6th Street, Houston Heights

Art - Museums, Art - Ongoings, Art - Openings and Events

$17-$36

Fractals are everywhere—from the spiraling galaxies overhead to the branching of trees and the rhythms of our breath. ARTECHOUSE Studio and visual artist Julius Horsthuis invite audiences to step inside the infinite, exploring how mathematics shapes not only our physical world but also our perception, emotion, and imagination. Go on a cinematic four-part fractal journey with 16K visuals and 31-channel Hyperreal sound within ARTECHOUSE's 270-degree Immersion Gallery, discover The Fractal Lab - an interactive digital exploration of fractals that encourages playful, intuitive discovery as you manipulate fractals in real time, and much more. N/A

Your Journey, Your Voice: Online LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.