This Week in Houston #015

Mon March 17 - Sun March 23

Author

Chris Hume
March 17, 2025

Welcome to another week in Houston! Let it be a great week. Let’s dive in.

Events

Always a lot going on at the Houston Rodeo - see full calendar here.

Monday Mar 17

St. Patrick’s Day!

Jurassic Giants now at the Houston Zoo - “Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 6x more Dinosaurs, with 60 NEW dinosaurs at TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo”

Tuesday Mar 18

Artechouse Art and Space Exhibit (multiple days) - “Three unique artistic experiences all reveal our universe through the latest in experiential storytelling. Coming to life across 26,000 square feet of immersive, interactive, and cinematic installations, you will get a chance to discover:”

Eco Camp (March 18 - 20) for kids 4 to 13 - “Get your kiddos out and about, ditch the screens, and dive into the great outdoors this Spring Break at Armand Bayou Nature Center’s Spring EcoCamps! Choose the day or days that work best for your wild little adventurers. Fun topics include Radical Reptiles, Water Exploration, and Campout Celebration.”

Free Movie night at Post - Watch The Lorax at 7pm

Wednesday Mar 19

Tyler the Creator - March 19 - (not at the Rodeo)

Protip: If you have kids, take them first thing in the morning to the Houston Zoo during the week. This is the best time to see everything without lots of people and long lines.

Plus, this week should be phenomenal with the weather being cool and sunny! The animals will be happy and running around, not something you see when it’s 100 degrees outside.

See a recap of my recent morning trip.

Thursday Mar 20

Houston’s largest big bounce park is open! Ends March 23.

Comedian Rory Scovel at Punchline (20 - 22)

Friday Mar 21

Pink Floyd Tribute at Post - 8-10pm - tickets required

Candlelight concert - a tribute to Adele - (21st - 23rd) “Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Houston. Get your tickets now to discover music from Adele at the Lone Star Flight Museum under the gentle glow of candlelight.”

Free Bike Ride tour through Houston - 5:30pm - 7:30pm - “Gain insights into the planning and vision shaping Houston's future, while enjoying a scenic ride along the Downtown Bike Loop, which includes protected bike lanes on Lamar, Austin, Bagby, and a portion of the Buffalo Bayou Hike & Bike Trail.”

Comedy and Beer with Hoozay at Equal Parts Brewery - “Join us for a fun-filled evening that will tickle your taste buds and funny bone! Comedy Pupusas and beer is not your regular Comedy show, we will be featuring Dj Rosez who will be spinning the best tracks all night!”

Sam Houston Race Park events! Kicking off on Friday the 3rd Annual Astronaut Run followed by racing all weekend. Sunday features a petting zoo, pony rides and more fun for the whole family.

Saturday Mar 22

Moon 2 Mars Festival with the Revivalists - this event is going on all week, today is the last day!

Ghibil Fest at Karbach Brewing - 11am-6pm - “Experience pure joy as 30+ artists unveil their incredible and unique creations inspired by every Miyazaki film. From the magical world of Spirited Away to the whimsical adventures of My Neighbor Totoro, immerse yourself in a stunning showcase of artistry and imagination.”

Houston Walking Tour - (Sat and Sun) - “On Houston’s only guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—you’ll explore iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown Houston.”

Sunday Mar 23

Last day of the Houston Rodeo! See full calendar here.

Last day for the largest big bounce park - see more.

Jewish Film Fest - multiple days - “New promising, entertaining and exceptional award-winning films are featured this year, bringing Jewish lives and stories to the big screen. With venues across town, the Festival, now in its 21st year, shines the spotlight on Jewish and Israeli culture, art and history and features filmmakers and guest speakers/programming.”

Save on fun things to do in Houston from museums to breweries and more! - See here.

Coming up later in March

Astros Opening Day - March 27

Book a unique picnic experience with Houston Picnic today! See more here.

Restaurants to Try

Bloom & Bee - “Bloom & Bee is an enchanting dining destination with a focus on fresh, locally-inspired cuisine. Reminiscent of a lush garden filled with gorgeous blooms, Bloom & Bee invites the outdoors in with extravagant floral accents, pastel colors and a wealth of natural light. Enjoy light sustainable dishes to hearty handmade pastas under an elaborate ceiling of blown glass flowers or dine on the elegant outdoor patio for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.”

The Lymbar - “Discover The Lymbar, a neighborhood craft cocktail lounge where David Cordua infuses his culinary artistry with the rich flavors of Latin America and the Mediterranean. Rooted in a tradition that began on Lymbar Drive in Houston, our all-day neighborhood bar and open theatre kitchen offer an eclectic mix of Latin and Mediterranean small plates, craft cocktails, and vibrant hospitality.”

Rim Tanon - “We recommend Rim Tanon near Upper Kirby for modern Thai street food. Their 4-course dinner menu at $39 per person has first course options like salmon rolls and chicken wings. For your second course, taste a mouthwatering soup option. Choose from Pad See Ew, Spicy Seafood Fried Rice or the Crying Tiger for the third. Lastly, finish up with Thai style shaved ice.”

Houston Sports

Rockets in 2nd seed after winning 6 straight! It’s a party. 

  • See a prediction for the remaining games of the season here

Astros opening day is right around the corner, who is ready? Get tickets.

Dynamo currently in 14th place with 0 wins and 3 loses and 1 tie.

Other things

Gov. Abbott speech to Coryell County - immigration, school choice and more.

Weather

My family and I were at the pool on Thursday and Friday. Looks like this week is going to be less than ideal for swimming, burrr. See updated forecast here.

As always, if you made it this far, you are a legend! Reply to this email and let me know what you would like to see more of. Family friendly events? Parties? Sports outings? News? Weather? haha.

Look forward to hearing from you.

See you Thursday.

Cheers!

Chris