Concerts
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Karaoke Night: Saturday Mic Fever
Join a high-energy karaoke performance night at The Docks for an evening of music and social gathering.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
POST Houston
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Things to do in Houston this month
Houston, Texas, United States
21 events are happening in Houston, Texas, United States this month — 6 concerts, 4 community, 4 sports, 3 other. Most of it lands at The Docks at POST Houston, Skylawn at POST Houston, Julia Ideson Building, Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy.
6 are free to attend. Every listing shows its start time, venue and ticket link, and the Houston city page maps the venues alongside live street closures and alternate routes.
Festivals
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Julia Ideson Building’s 100th Birthday Celebration
A free day of vintage, book-themed fun celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of Houston's historic architectural gems.
550 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Houston Public Library
Community
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy Grand Opening
Grand opening event in Spring featuring activities, giveaways, snacks, and a meet-and-greet with the Olympic gold medalist.
Spring, TX
Dominique Dawes
Sports
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Rice Owls Fan Fest
A family-friendly festival for Rice University football fans to gear up for the upcoming sports season.
6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Rice Athletics
Community
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Fun in the Sun at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum
A day designed for train lovers featuring outdoor activities at the historic railroad museum.
1921 Avenue F, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Rosenberg Railroad Museum
Other
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Dallas Card Show Houston
A gathering for teens and collectors of sports cards, trading cards, and memorabilia.
Houston, TX
Dallas Card Show
Food & Drink
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Houston Restaurant Weeks
A 38-day dining event benefiting the Houston Food Bank where participating restaurants offer specially priced prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Greater Houston area
Ends Mon, Sep 7, 11:59 PM
Houston Food Bank
Community
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Canopy Cancer Survivorship Classes and Events
Cancer survivorship programs open to men, women, and families at no cost, regardless of where treatment was received.
1120 Medical Plaza Drive Suite 250
Ends Mon, Aug 31, 11:59 PM
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Other
Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM
Escapology The Woodlands
An immersive, private escape room experience where players solve puzzles to complete missions within 60 minutes. Located at Metropark Square in Shenandoah.
8920 Metropark Dr Suite 100
Ends Mon, Aug 31, 11:59 PM
Escapology The Woodlands
Concerts
Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 PM
Eslabon Armado - Amor Nocturno
Regional Mexican music group Eslabon Armado performs live as part of their Amor Nocturno tour.
401 Franklin St Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77201
713 Music Hall
Concerts
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00 PM
DJ Night — Leonce
A night of electronic music and dancing featuring DJ Leonce at the Art Club within the New Media Art Museum.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
POST Houston
Community
Sun, Aug 23, 8:30 AM
Eden Church Houston: Sunday Service
Weekly gathering and religious service at the Z Atrium of POST Houston.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
Eden Church Houston
Other
Mon, Aug 24, 8:00 PM
Selestial Sacred Sound Sessions: Reset.Repair.Restore
A wellness session focused on sacred sound healing to reset and restore mental and physical well-being.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
Selestial Sacred Sound
Festivals
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00 AM
2026 Houston Summer Party and Streets Festivals
A vibrant weekend celebration featuring live music, food vendors, local artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities in downtown Houston.
McKinney Street
Ends Thu, Aug 27, 5:00 PM
Houston Summer Events Group co.
Arts & Theatre
Tue, Aug 25, 7:00 PM
Dabke Dance Class
Learn traditional Dabke dance with Alahrar Dabke Group and Pistachio's Coffee in a wellness-oriented workshop.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
Alahrar Dabke Group
Sports
Wed, Aug 26, 7:00 PM
Free Spanish Yoga Class
A wellness and community gathering featuring a yoga class instructed in Spanish on the rooftop.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
POST Houston
Sports
Thu, Aug 27, 6:45 PM
Unwind & Stretch with BendiCarmen
A wellness session focused on stretching and relaxation to help you unwind at the end of the day.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
BendiCarmen
Concerts
Thu, Aug 27, 7:00 PM
Jazz Jam on the Docks
Enjoy live jazz performances and a community atmosphere on the outdoor docks area of POST Houston.
401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
POST Houston
Sports
Thu, Aug 27, 7:00 PM
Sam Houston vs. Oklahoma State (Soccer)
Sam Houston Bearkats soccer match against OSU.
620 Bowers Blvd
Sam Houston Athletics
Concerts
Fri, Aug 28, 7:30 PM
Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026
Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson brings his easy-going acoustic rock to The Woodlands as part of his SURFILMUSIC tour.
2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Concerts
Mon, Aug 31, 7:00 PM
AC/DC - POWER UP TOUR 2026
Rock legends AC/DC perform their high-voltage hits at Reliant Stadium for the Power Up Tour.
1 Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054
Houston this month — questions
- What's happening in Houston this month?
- Karaoke Night: Saturday Mic Fever at The Docks at POST Houston; Julia Ideson Building’s 100th Birthday Celebration at Julia Ideson Building; Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy Grand Opening at Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy — 21 listings in total this month.
- Are there free things to do in Houston this month?
- Yes — 6 free events, including Karaoke Night: Saturday Mic Fever, Julia Ideson Building’s 100th Birthday Celebration, Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy Grand Opening.
- Are any Houston roads closed this month?
- Active and upcoming street closures for Houston, with reasons, time windows and suggested alternate routes, are mapped on the main Houston page.