This Weekend in Houston #026

Friday April 25 - Sunday April 27

Author

Chris Hume
April 25, 2025

Welcome to our weekend edition! This is a recap of the weekend events - some will be the same as our Monday edition, some new.

Events

Fri April 25

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.

Murder Mystery at Home Run Dugout - see more

WorldFest Houston Film Festival is open! - Join us from April 24th to May 4th for an unforgettable celebration of independent cinema at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. - see more

Galveston Muscle Week - Join us for Galveston Mustang Week, featuring thrilling car shows, competitions, and unforgettable excitement celebrating the iconic Ford Mustang! - see more

Sat April 26

Rockets game 3 vs. Warriors at 7:30 pm

Cirque for Kids - See Jones Hall transform into a magical circus wonderland is this family-friendly show designed especially for kids aged 3–8 - see more

Candlelight: Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole - see more

Caffeine and Chrome Car Show - 9 am - see more

Touch a Truck family friendly event - 9 am - see more

45th Annual Chili Cookoff - 11am - see more

Kids Yoga at MKT - see details

Houston OMG Food Fest - We call it the OMG Food Fest because we are not allowing any food in our event that doesn't make you say OHHH MY GOOOOOD!!!!! - see details

Fam Jam Block Party - Join us for a night of dancing, hangouts, and good times as DJ Mr. Rogers and Saynt Chris take you on a musical journey, blending hip-hop, R&B, and soul classics with the perfect beats to keep you moving all night long. - see more

Heart Talks - 5:30pm - The 2024 Heart Talks Tour went viral, touching millions worldwide and selling out in every city. Attendees left with newfound hope, actionable tools for change, and a sense of community like never before. - see details

Pancake Breakfast fun for the family - see more

Smash Mouth at Miller Outdoor Theatre - see more

Sun April 27

Latin Wave Films - all weekend - Don’t miss award-winning films from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Panama! Programmed in collaboration with Cinema Tropical. All films are shown in original languages with English subtitles and presented digitally. - see more

Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest - 26-27 - see more

Final weekend of the Great Elephant Migration at Herman Park - see more

Jazz in the park - 5 pm - “Houston’s own Greenleaf and her band, Blue Mercy, bring a blend of blues, gospel, jazz, and soul to the stage.” -  see more

📊Results: Who has lived in Houston the longest?

Most people answered 1-20 years and 1 person answering 61-65! Wow!

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🏀 Sports

Rockets vs Warriors now at 1-1 with a game on Saturday. Let’s go!

Texans - NFL draft news - Texans trade their first round pick for another deal. See here.

Houston in the News

Art Car Museum is closing! “Houston’s nationally renowned Art Car Museum will be closing on Heights Boulevard in late April 2024. Under current plans, the last day the museum will be open to the public is April 28th , 2024.” See more.

New Mini Golf Coming to Houston - Party Mini Golf is under construction in the Vintage Park area, bringing an entertainment venue ideal for date nights, birthday parties and family get-togethers, officials with the business said. -  see more

That’s it for today! See you Monday.

Let’s have a great weekend.

Cheers!
Chris