12 Things to Do in Houston This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Family-Friendly

Robot Circus: A Show Performed Entirely by Robots

A one-of-a-kind circus show performed entirely by robots runs across the weekend for all ages.

Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Houston

Bop To The Top

A High School Musical-inspired live show comes to Bayou Music Center for a fun, all-ages experience.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave., Houston

Music & Nightlife

Luke Touma Headlines The Riot Comedy Club

NYC-based rising comedian Luke Touma, featured in the New York Comedy Festival and Sirius XM, brings his set to The Riot Comedy Club.

Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM · The Riot Comedy Club, 2010 Waugh Drive, Houston

DL Hughley

Stand-up legend DL Hughley headlines the Houston Improv for a full weekend of 18+ comedy shows.

Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Houston Improv, Houston

Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall & Beyond

The world's greatest Pink Floyd tribute show performs songs from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, and more at Bayou Music Center.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave., Houston

Arts & Culture

Sawyer Yards Second Saturday Open Art Studios

Houston's largest creative campus opens its studios to the public for the monthly Second Saturday art walk.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Sawyer Yards, Houston

Sports

The Cup 2026 Watch Party at Magnolia Ballroom

Free RSVP World Cup watch parties at the historic Magnolia Ballroom, featuring a massive LED wall, full bar, and light bites, transforming into Houston's premier nightlife spot after 10 PM.

Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 19, 2026 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM · The Magnolia Ballroom, 715 Franklin St., Houston

Free Events

Sunset Pilates at the Waterwall

A free outdoor pilates class held at the stunning Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park as the sun sets.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, Houston

RRC Weekly 5K HTX

The River Road Collective hosts a free weekly community 5K run in Houston for all paces and abilities.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 8:00 AM · Houston

Outdoors & Active

Cardio & Cocktails: Summer Match Edition

A World Cup-themed workout and cocktail social at Autry Park combining cardio fun with post-workout drinks.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:15 PM · Autry Park, Houston

Hip Hop Yoga at Discovery Green

Outdoor yoga flows to hip hop beats at Discovery Green with Houston Sistahood Social Group.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Discovery Green, Houston

Date Night

The Laugh Block with JCann at Riot Comedy Club

A wild comedy night hosted by the hilarious JCann featuring a puppet act unlike anything else in Houston standup — 21+ and uncensored.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00 PM · The Riot Comedy Club, 2010 Waugh Drive, Houston