12 Things to Do in Houston This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Rex Navarrete at Houston Improv

Acclaimed Filipino-American comedian Rex Navarrete takes the stage at Houston Improv for a 18+ night of sharp, culturally rich standup.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Houston Improv

Victoria Monét at 713 Music Hall

Grammy-winning R&B artist Victoria Monét performs live at 713 Music Hall in a can't-miss Houston show.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 713 Music Hall, 401 Franklin Street, Houston

Hassan Phills (Don't Tell Comedy) headlines The Riot Comedy Club

Rising Canadian comedian Hassan Phills, known for his interactive sets and appearances at Just For Laughs, headlines The Riot in an intimate Washington Ave setting.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:00 PM · The Riot Comedy Club, 1925 Washington Ave, Houston

ISAIAH RASHAD: Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip

TDE rapper Isaiah Rashad brings his Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip tour to Bayou Music Center for a must-see hip-hop night in downtown Houston.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave, Houston

Date Night

Yin Yoga + Sound Bath

A restorative evening pairing deep-stretch yin yoga with an immersive sound bath experience — a perfect mind-body reset for two.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:30 PM · Houston

Free Events

Fantastic Animals from Mexico: Nahuales and Alebrijes

Seven towering 20-foot sculptures of Mexican spirit animals and alebrijes — vivid magical realism from Oaxacan artists — fill Discovery Green through mid-October, free to all.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston

Montrose Walk Club

A free, casual neighborhood walk through Montrose organized by Houston Fitness and Friends — a great way to explore the area and meet new people.

Friday, September 18, 2026 5:45 PM · Montrose, Houston

PC FIT - Walking Edition

A free community walking fitness event at Memorial Park, open to all fitness levels.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM · Memorial Park, Houston

Arts & Culture

Robert Leroy Hodge: Frequency – Exhibition at Redbud Arts Center

An exhibition of work by Robert Leroy Hodge in the West Gallery of Redbud Arts Center in the historic Houston Heights, running through October 31.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Redbud Arts Center, 303 East 11th Street, Houston Heights

Outdoors & Active

Run Houston! At University of Houston 5K & 10K Presented by Houston Methodist

Lace up for a community 5K and 10K race on the University of Houston campus, drawing hundreds of runners of all levels.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:00 AM · 4235 Cullen Blvd, University of Houston, Houston

That Girl Walk In The Park

Join That Girl Social Club for a community morning walk in the park — a fun, social outdoor fitness event welcoming all levels.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:00 AM · Houston

Family-Friendly

Bump, Babies & Beats

A welcoming event for expecting parents and new families combining movement, music, and community at Full Circle Family Services.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:00 PM · Full Circle Family Services, Houston