This Week in Houston #019

Welcome to our last week of March! Fair warning, April 1st is on Tuesday so just be on the lookout for jokes coming in hot.

Okay, let’s dive into this week!

Events

Monday March 31

Eid al-Fitr Celebrations in Houston - Join the local Muslim community in celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Festivities include community prayers, feasts, and cultural events across various locations in Houston - see more

Tuesday April 1

Autism Awareness Night at Daikin Park - 7pm - Join the Houston Astros as they host Autism Awareness Night during their game against the New York Mets. The event aims to raise awareness and support for individuals with autism, featuring special in-game elements and resources for families.​ - read more

Taco Tuesday Specials at Axelrad Beer Garden - 5pm - 11pm - Enjoy craft tacos and drink specials at this popular Midtown spot with outdoor seating, live music, and hammocks - see more

Trivia Night at Little Woodrow’s - 7 pm - Compete with friends in a fun trivia competition with prizes and great bar bites - see more

Two for Tuesdays at the Rink - 5–10 pm - “Grab your BFF and hit the rink. Buy one rink admission at $14 and get the second for FREE! Afterwards, treat yourselves to two soft serve ice creams for the price of one at the Lake House!” - see more

Wednesday April 2

Houston Rockets vs Jazz (at home) - 7pm - see more

Wild & Scenic Film Festival - 7:00 pm - A festival showcasing environmentally focused films at MATCH.​ - see more

The Great Elephant Migration at Hermann Park - All month long - Experience "The Great Elephant Migration," a public art installation featuring 100 life-size Indian elephant sculptures. This free exhibit aims to raise awareness on environmental issues and will be displayed throughout April in Hermann Park's Commons area, as well as at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Texas Medical Center. - see more

Thursday April 3

Tastemaker Awards - “If you love food and drink, you won't want to miss this sell-out event featuring Houston's top culinary talent.”

The Frozen Section (a comedy on aisle 9) - multiple times and days - A comedic play performed by Catastrophic Theatre at MATCH.​ - see more

Friday April 4

April 4-6 - Foodieland Festival - “FoodieLand is a foodie inspired multi-cultural food and entertainment event taking place at NRG Park. With over 250+ vendors, we’re bringing you a variety of amazing foods, games, and entertainment for the whole family. Hope to see you there!”

Funny Marco (Thurs - Sat) - Stand-up comedy show featuring comedian Funny Marco at Punch Line Houston - more info

Memoriam - 7:30 pm - A thought-provoking play performed at Main Street Theater - Rice Village.​

Happy Hour at the Rink - 5-7pm - “Rally your crew to celebrate the start of the weekend. Roller skating makes for the happiest Friday nights. Arrive anytime between 5 and 7 pm and receive happy hour pricing: $2 off admission.” - see more

Saturday April 5

Camp Gladiator workout at Homerun Dugout - 10 am - “Join us for a FREE workout organized by Camp Gladiator, right here on our wiffle ball field!” - see more

Moonwalkers with Tom Hanks at the Space Center (multiple times) - “Actor Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a unique new perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon in The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, an immersive experience from Lightroom. Space Center Houston’s newly renovated Space Center Theater enhances the viewing experience, recreating the original production.” - see more

Sunday April 6

12th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival - “30+ of Houston's best barbecue joints, all in one place, at one time, for one price.”

Jazzy Sunday at Discovery Green - “Three Houston parks are teaming up to celebrate the Houston musicians who keep the tradition of jazz alive and bopping.” - read more

Houston Sports

🏀 U of H basketball advances to final four! See latest

⛳️ Texas Children’s Houston Open (golf) ends today! See who won

⚾️ Astros start season off 2-1 vs. Mets - see schedule

🎾 Men’s Clay Court Finals (tennis) - March 31 - April 6 - see more info

Other News

🚗 Washington Ave. repaving project for $6 million up to $24 million - read more

🍦 6 Handles Frozen Yogurt Expands in Houston with New Richmond Location - New York-based frozen yogurt chain 16 Handles continues its Texas expansion by opening a new store in Richmond. The grand opening on March 29 offers free frozen yogurt to the first 100 guests and half-price treats from 12 to 5 p.m. The store features 16 soft-serve flavors and over 50 premium toppings - read more

🏢 Huge development projects reshaping the city in 2025 and beyond - “The fourth largest city in the country continues to grow. What might have been the Houston you grew up is not the same as the Houston of this generation. It’s not a surprise to say that Houston will be different in 10 years. Increased green spaces, new entertainment districts, and checks notes flying taxis, are all in store for the future of Space City.”

🍜 New Things in Houston

Here are some exciting new restaurants, bars, and stores that have recently opened or are opening soon in Houston:​

Chicha San Chen

An award-winning Taiwanese boba chain known for its quality brews using real tea leaves and fresh ingredients.​

Houston's Asiatown, Houston, TX - Now Open!
See More

Terra HTX

A French-American-inspired cocktail lounge featuring a dining room and an intimate cocktail lounge area with hookah and entertainment.

8617 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX​​ - Opening: April 10th
See More

A Ritzy Country Clubstaurant, Plus More Houston Restaurants Openings You May Have Missed This March

The revival of a little coffee shop, Cajun jambalaya-stuffed burritos hiding in Pearland, and a new brunch spot with mimosas galore

See More

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

An international sushi chain known for its conveyor belt sushi, offering a variety of sashimi, nigiri, maki, hand rolls, and other Japanese dishes.​

9300 Six Pines Dr., The Woodlands, TX​
Expected by June 2025​
See More

Kitchen Rumors

Chopped Champion opening 4th restaurant in Houston in late spring - see more

🐎 Coming Up

April 3 - 13 - Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo - Lots of fun for the whole family including live music, food, shopping and more - see more and see all event details

April 10 - 12 - Frontier Fiesta - “Frontier Fiesta is a student-led spring festival that was established in 1939. It has since grown into a diverse showcase of the talents of the University of Houston’s student body. Each year students from various student organizations volunteer and assist the Frontier Fiesta Association in transforming a piece of our campus into a fully functional town called “Frontier Fiesta City” - see more

April 11 - 13 - Woodlands Waterway Festival - “Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is a gem of the Texas fine arts scene, proudly ranked among the top arts festivals nationwide! Nestled along the picturesque banks of The Woodlands Waterway® and in Town Green Park, festival attendees can immerse themselves in a lively outdoor gallery showcasing authors, music, delectable food, and activities for children, all while exploring art from talented fine artists worldwide. - see more

April 20 - Easter Weekend! 🐰✝️

April 25-27 - Mocha Fest with DaBaby - “Mocha Fest Houston Super Weekend is right around the corner, and this year’s edition is shaping up to be our BIGGEST yet! After smashing records with over 4,000 attendees in 2024, we’re back with even more energy, more vibes, and a lineup you don’t want to miss.

April 24 - May 8 - International Film Festival - “Join us from April 24th to May 4th for an unforgettable celebration of independent cinema at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.”

☔️ Weather

Rain. Nice. See updated forecast

🥳 Fun Fact of the Week:

Houston Was Almost the Capital of Texas

Back in the 1830s, Houston was briefly the capital of the Republic of Texas. It served as the seat of government before the capital was moved to Austin in 1839. Today, you can still visit historical sites like Sam Houston Park, which preserve that legacy.

That is it for this week. As always, if you have any suggestions or events we should know about, please just reply to this email and we can chat!

Cheers! 😁
Chris