The original Greek festival
The annual event in Montrose features authentic Greek cuisine, wines, dance performances, family entertainment, games, entertainment and shopping.
When: 11:00-22:00 October 7-8
Where: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 3511 Yoakum
Details: greekfestival.org
‘Disney’s Winnie the Pooh’
The Hobby Center welcomes “Disney’s Winnie the Pooh,” a musical stage adaptation featuring life-size puppets of the title character along with Tigger, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl. The show features the classic music of the Grammy Award-winning Sherman Brothers with additional vocals by AA Milne.
When: Until October 9
Where: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby
Details: $38.50-$86; thehobbycenter.org
43rd Annual Chicano Festival
The annual festival at the Miller Outdoor Theater celebrates the artistic creativity that has evolved into the Chicano cultural experience after centuries of influence from indigenous peoples, Mexico, Europeans and the United States. This year’s performers include Elida Reyna y Avante with La Fiebre and Ram Herrera and Little Joe y La Familia.
When: October 6-8
Where: 6000 Hermann Park Drive
Details: Free; milleroutdoortheatre.com
Bayou City Art Festival downtown
The Bayou City Arts Festival returns to Sam Houston Park this weekend. The two-day event attracts over 220 artists from 19 disciplines and features live performances, an active imagination zone for children of all ages, a craft beer garden, a food truck park, a wine garden, an interactive community art project, the inaugural Collegiate Art Collective Exhibition and a Culinary Arts Stage.
When: 10am-6pm October 8-9
Where: Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby
Details: $5-$70; artcolonyassociation.org
Poder Hispano/Hispanic Power
The Houston Botanical Garden’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will feature children’s cultural arts activities, a variety of musical and folkloric presentations, food from several Latin American countries and shopping with local Latino-owned businesses.
When: 10:00-14:00 October 8
Where: 8210 Park Place
Details: 10 dollars; hbg.org
Black Heritage Festival
After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival returns with a multi-day series to promote African-American culture through live music and dance performances, visual arts, a fashion show and delicious food. Featured performers include Eric Benet, Elle Varner, DJ Elevated, Keyun & the Zydeco Masters and Ruben Moreno & Zydeco Re-Volution.
When: 4-10pm October 8-9
Where: Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation
Details: $5-150; houstonblackheritagefest.com
Mi Casa, your Casa
Celebrate Mi Casa, the opening night of Your Casa with an evening of art, inspiration and fun with Lifted by Mimbre, an acrobatic dance group made up of women from the UK
When: 6-10pm October 8th
Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details: Free; discoverygreen.com
KATY
Katy Rice Harvest Festival
The annual event, which began to celebrate the end of the rice harvest season, marks the return of the community rice cooking competition and carnival with a Ferris wheel and other rides and games. Adding to the festivities are a beer garden, live music on three stages, a children’s zone with inflatables, performances by local youth arts organizations, food trucks and an art market.
When: 6-10pm October 7, 10am-10pm October 8, noon-6pm October 9
Where: Historic Downtown Plaza, 910 Ave. C
Details: katyricefestival.com
SUGAR LAND
Selena tribute concert
The Monica Bidi Bidi Tribute Band will fill the air with Selena’s unique combination of salsa, cumbia, merengue, mariachi, ranchera, ballads and disco all in one show.
When: October 7 7:30-9:30 p.m
Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk
Details: Free; sugarlandtownsquare.com
TODD MISSION
48th Texas Renaissance Festival
Known for its themed weekends, shows and food, the festival is a long-awaited way to escape into enchanted worlds. New acts this year include Lester Jesterson, a juggler, clown, comedian, storyteller and non-prosecutor; and Chaste Treasures, a trio of noble ladies that will delight your senses.
When: Weekend, October 8-November. 27
Where: 21778 FM 1774
Details: $7.50-$40; texrenfest.com
