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This week: Rodeo milestones, East End gems & farm dinners
+ Weekend events & more!
Kathrina Maribao
March 26, 2026
ON THE HOUSE is your weekly dose of Houston art and culture, nightlife, and things worth leaving the house for. If you enjoy OTH and would like to support, you can buy readers coffee (aka sponsor an issue), sponsor your event, or simply keep reading. We appreciate you! Scroll down for your curated list of weekend events.
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LATELY IN HOUSTON
Cowgirls up! Houston Rodeo's breakaway roping event is leveling the playing field for women: $65K top prize and equal pay since 2022. The PRCA-WPRA partnership exploded the sport from 35 to 560 rodeos by 2025, driving a surge in female entries (70% of all rodeo competitors now). But financial gaps remain: most rodeos still offer lower prizes than barrel racing or men's events. The Barbed Wire
Serendipity on foot in Htown? Finally. Houston's East End is a walkable wonderland hiding in plain sight: cumbia lessons at Room 808, daiquiris at Voodoo Queen, taxidermied raccoons at D&W Lounge. Two light-rail stops from downtown, sixteen square miles of Segundo Barrio, Eastwood, Magnolia Park. James Beard chefs, pop-up markets, and entrepreneurs building third places. It's Houston messy, but mighty. Texas Monthly
Champagne trails and pickle juice cocktails. Musaafer chef Mayank Istwal hosts 70 guests annually at Blackwood Educational Land for a Michelin-starred farm dinner that sells out every spring. April 9th's sixth soiree features 10 courses, live fire, three stages, foraged greens, and seasonal spices flown from India. Spring may be brief but this dinner makes it count. Houstonia Magazine
Stopping by "Boo's At Night.” Boo's Burgers in East End is earning institution status one smash burger and block party at a time. Owner Joseph Boudreaux traded pop-ups for a brick-and-mortar on Navigation's Esplanade, hosting "Boo's At Night" events with DJs, JDM cars, and collabs like halal fried chicken. Born from Houston nostalgia, built for community. Chron
Out at the Rodeo hits a milestone! 3,000 attendees, $10K in wine sales, and a City of Houston proclamation declaring March 21 "Out at the Rodeo Day." Now in its fifth year (10 since founding), the LGBTQ event has grown from 40 people to drag shows, commemorative bandanas, and official recognition. No longer just a side gathering, it's a full presence at Houston's biggest tradition. Outsmart Magazine
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WEEKEND EVENTS
All weekend:
Louvre Couture at MFAH (Last chance)
Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe at CAMH (Last chance)
The Importance of Being Earnest at Alley Theatre (Last chance)
Grieg’s Peer Grynt at Houston Symphony
Thursday, 3/26
6pm, Art | “DRIVEN” by Roberto F Salmon Art Reception at The Kennedy.
7:30pm-10pm, Nightlife | Line dancing lessons at Neon Boots. Free.
7pm-8pm, Workshop | Dolce: Dreams Make Your Own Tiramisu at POST. $52.
Friday, 3/27
5pm-8pm, Art | Artist Sarah Welch MFA Thesis Opening Reception at Blaffer Art Museum.
7pm-9pm, Community | Jazz & Journaling with Carla Sue at KIN Wellness Studio. $24.
7pm-9pm, Nightlife | Rooftop Rodeo: Club Cowboy at POST. “The night heats up with a performance by Reign LaRue—who's known for dazzling drag performances as RENAISSANCE and Cowboy Carter-era Beyonce” $116.
Saturday, 3/28
9am-12pm, Community | 5th Annual Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival.
9am-1pm, Market | TBG Day Market at The Blind Goat.
2pm-4pm, Workshop | Spring Floral Workshop at Eden. $75.
4pm-5pm, Live Music | Eli Winter Trio Performance at CAMH. Free but RSVP.
6pm-9pm, Art | Night at the MFAH. “Enjoy a cocktail, live music, and open galleries as you celebrate contemporary art at the MFAH with Material Presence, a new installation of monumental artworks from the MFAH collections.” $40, free for MFAH members.
7pm, 9:30pm, Live Music | Doc’s on the Red Carpet at Doc’s Jazz Club. $43 and up.
9pm-2am, Culture | First Puente Mundial. “Bridging Tejano nightlife experiences and bringing you closer to the musical nostalgia of our generations.” Free but RSVP.
Sunday, 3/29
10am-3pm, Market | Matcha & Flores with Divine Market and Cariño Coffee.
2pm-5pm, Market | Frida Look-a-like Day at MFAH. “Celebrate the monumental exhibition Frida: The Making of an Icon through art-making activities and live performances. “
5pm-7pm, Live Music | Cimafunk at Jazzy Sundays in the Park at Discovery Green.
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