{"id":163740,"date":"2025-08-21T12:21:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/163740\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T12:21:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:21:21","slug":"10-events-to-attend-in-the-houston-area-this-weekend-aug-22-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/163740\/","title":{"rendered":"10 events to attend in the Houston area this weekend, Aug. 22-24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tCheck out these events in the Greater Houston region this weekend, Aug. 22-24. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mariachi Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate mariachi music and Hispanic culture at the three-day Mariachi Festival by watching a series of talented performers versed in mariachi, ballet folkl\u00f3rico and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 22-23, 7-10 p.m., Aug. 24, 3-6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Tickets start at $59<\/li>\n<li>Brown Theater at the Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave., Houston<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariachifestival.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.mariachifestival.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2018Dolly Parton\u2019s Billy the Kid Makes It Big\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Woodlands Children\u2019s Museum will present \u201cDolly Parton\u2019s Billy the Kid Makes It Big\u201d during its Storybook Theatre, featuring engaging elements such as songs, rhymes and fingerplays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purse Bingo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Humble ISD Education Foundation is hosting a purse bingo event to raise money in support of HISD educators. Twenty designer purses and bonus prizes will be awarded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018The Shades of Gray\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a live music event at Cypress Trail Hideout featuring The Shades of Gray, a band performing blues, classic country and classic rock music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flooded with Love<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Listen and sing along with Sundance Head and several other artists to raise funds for disaster relief programs across the region.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 23, 3 p.m. (doors open), 5-10 p.m. (concert)<\/li>\n<li>$25 (general admission)<\/li>\n<li>A.V. \u2018Bull\u2019 Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.floodedwithlove.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.floodedwithlove.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Family Day: End of Summer Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts during its Family Day celebration with art activities, balloon animals and a performance by Mad About Hoops.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Free (admission)<\/li>\n<li>Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pearlmfa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.pearlmfa.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scholars and Gamblers Casino Night<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This casino night will support seniors in Fort Bend and Stafford ISD. Hors d\u2019oeuvres, drinks and a silent auction will be available. Participants must be 21 and up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wanderlust for Wine: France Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bluebonnet Tasting Room is hosting another edition of its Wanderlust for Wine event series, showcasing French wines. Attendees can learn about France\u2019s wine regions, get travel tips and see pictures. A blind taste test of French versus Texas wines will also take place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katy Community Expo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event will merge the expo and the Katy Home &amp; Outdoor Living Show, featuring over 175 vendors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 23-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)<\/li>\n<li>Free (online admission), $5 (at the door)<\/li>\n<li>Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elvis Tribute-Vine King &amp; The Vegas Mafia Band<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hosted at Jackie\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill, this event will feature songs and music from Elvis Presley. Attendees can buy individual tickets or tables of four.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 24, 4-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>$10-$20, $100-$140 for table of four (admission)<\/li>\n<li>Jackie&#8217;s Bar &amp; Grill, 1053 Marina Bay Drive, League City<\/li>\n<li>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JackiesBG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jackie\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Check out these events in the Greater Houston region this weekend, Aug. 22-24. 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