8 Things to Do in Houston This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Slaughter To Prevail: North America 2026 Leg 2

Intense Russian metal act Slaughter To Prevail brings their North America tour to Bayou Music Center for a heavy, theatrical live show.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave, Houston

Arnez J at Houston Improv

Stand-up comedy veteran Arnez J headlines a multi-night run at the Houston Improv in an almost-sold-out engagement.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Houston Improv, Houston

Graham Kay (Tonight Show, Colbert, Nateland)

TV veteran comedian Graham Kay, known from The Tonight Show and Colbert, headlines a live stand-up set at The Riot Comedy Club.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:00 PM · The Riot Comedy Club, 1925 Washington Ave, Houston

Date Night

Swipe Right Comedy Dating Game for Singles & Couples

A live comedy dating game show for singles and couples that takes the gamble of dating apps back to old-school, in-person fun at The Riot.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:00 PM · The Riot Comedy Club, 1925 Washington Ave, Houston

Arts & Culture

PECOS BILL – Houston Ballet

Houston Ballet debuts this world-premiere production of the classic American tall tale Pecos Bill, bringing frontier mythology to life on stage.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Houston

Robert Leroy Hodge Opening Reception – Everyone Wants to Rule the World

Opening night reception for Robert Leroy Hodge's new exhibition 'Frequency' at Redbud Arts Center in the historic Houston Heights.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Redbud Arts Center, 303 East 11th Street, Houston Heights

Outdoors & Active

Hummingbird Festival at Kleb Woods

Celebrate peak hummingbird migration season at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve with guided walks, wildlife viewing, and family-friendly nature programming.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, Houston area

Trap & Burn

A free outdoor fitness event hosted by The Better Generation x PJ Tucker, combining trap music with a high-energy community workout.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM · Houston