Houston’s October weekend runs from a Drunk Dracula farce at the Emerald Theatre to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali-rooted vocals at Reliant Arena, and the gap between them is the point. Taste of Chaos brings Hollywood Undead and In This Moment to House of Blues on Friday, while Mrs. Doubtfire rolls into Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center the same evening.
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- Drunk Dracula at the Emerald Theatre
- Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
- Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Sarofim Hall
- Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups at Toyota Center
- Houston Symphony: Mozart’s Jupiter
- Mo Amer & Mehdi Bousaidan at Cullen Performance Hall
- Joy Oladokun at The Heights
- Sabai x Hoang at Ductwork Houston
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at Reliant Arena
- EsDeeKid at Bayou Music Center
Drunk Dracula at the Emerald Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 PM · Emerald Theatre – Houston · from $111
A comedy that plays the vampire legend for laughs, with a cast working through the story as the night goes on. It suits a Friday afternoon or a relaxed weekend outing rather than a formal night at the theatre.
Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 PM · House Of Blues – Houston · from $116
A touring bill pairing Hollywood Undead with In This Moment, two acts with large followings in hard rock and metal. Expect a loud, high-energy night at House of Blues.
Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Sarofim Hall
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · Sarofim Hall – Hobby Center · from $70
The Robin Williams film gets the stage treatment, with the familiar story of a divorced dad disguising himself to stay near his kids. It is a good pick for families and fans of the original movie.
Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups at Toyota Center
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Toyota Center – TX · from $52
Weezer leads a three-band alternative rock bill with The Shins and Silversun Pickups, a combination that covers two decades of indie and alt rock. Toyota Center’s arena setting suits the big choruses.
Houston Symphony: Mozart’s Jupiter
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Jones Hall for the Performing Arts · from $33
David Robertson and Jiji lead the Houston Symphony through Mozart’s final symphony at Jones Hall. It is a classical evening that sits well alongside the louder bills on the same weekend.
Mo Amer & Mehdi Bousaidan at Cullen Performance Hall
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · Cullen Performance Hall · from $34
Mo Amer, a Houston-connected comedian, teams up with Mehdi Bousaidan for a stand-up set. Cullen Performance Hall gives the evening a seated, theatre-style feel.
Joy Oladokun at The Heights
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · The Heights · from $51
Joy Oladokun is a singer-songwriter who blends soul, R&B and folk-leaning songwriting. The Heights offers an intimate room for a more personal set.
Sabai x Hoang at Ductwork Houston
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 PM · Ductwork Houston · from $30
A techno night at Ductwork Houston, with Sabai and Hoang bringing a long, driving electronic set. It is the pick for anyone looking for a club night on Friday.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at Reliant Arena
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 PM · Reliant Arena · from $36
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is one of the most celebrated voices in Pakistani and South Asian music, known for qawwali and Sufi-influenced singing. Reliant Arena is a large venue, so arrive early for a full-scale show.
EsDeeKid at Bayou Music Center
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM · Bayou Music Center · from $32
Detroit rapper EsDeeKid brings his hip-hop set to the Bayou Music Center on Sunday. It adds a rap show to a weekend that otherwise leans rock and classical.
Check dates and times before you go, and book early for Weezer and the Hobby Center shows, which tend to sell out.
