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Thrillist Weekend Guides

Thrillist's weekly guide to everything you can do this weekend—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend

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Events

There is so much going down in Houston this weekend we don’t even know where to begin.

Everything Fun to Do in Houston This Weekend

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Lifestyle

Let’s make 2023 the year to practice a little more self-care.

The Best Spas in Houston to Pamper Yourself

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You may not notice it but if you look closely, Houston’s got an artsy, Bohemian side.

Shop for the Best Vintage at These Thrift Stores in Houston

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Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Houston may not be folks’ first thought when pondering places with strong Irish influence, but they’d be wrong to overlook it.

The Best Irish Bars in Houston

Grass-fed Texas Akaushi. Grade A 100% Japanese Wagyu.

The 16 Best Steakhouses in Houston

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 5 Things You Need to Know About the Houston Rodeo 2023

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

We’re over people calling Houston ugly.

The Prettiest Places in Houston to Visit Right Now

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14 Perfect Weekend Getaways from Houston 

Whether you’re happily cuffed or starting something new, the dating scene in Houston is red hot—especially if you do date night right at these ultra romantic restaurants.

The 15 Most Romantic Restaurants in Houston

The Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Houston

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Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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With a population of nearly 2.3 million and 640-plus square miles to cover, you’d think spending some time in one the nation’s biggest cities would cost a pretty penny.

Latest Posts From Brooke

Everything Fun to Do in Houston This Weekend

Astros season opening games at Minute Maid Park, NCAA Final Four actions and free concerts from today’s biggest names in music, and more awesome things to do in Houston this weekend.

The Best Spas in Houston to Pamper Yourself

Bliss out in a sauna or melt under a therapeutic massage at these relaxing Houston spas.

Shop for the Best Vintage at These Thrift Stores in Houston

You can score some great vintage finds and throwback threads at these Houston thrift stores.

The Best Irish Bars in Houston

Come for the Guinness, stay for the good food and good times.

The 16 Best Steakhouses in Houston

Because everything’s bigger in Texas—especially when it comes to beef.

5 Things You Need to Know About the Houston Rodeo 2023

The nitty gritty guide to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Prettiest Places in Houston to Visit Right Now

Houston gets a bad wrap for its aesthetics, but we’re here to declare that we know where the most beautiful places in Houston are.

14 Perfect Weekend Getaways from Houston

The day’s are beginning to warm up. So let’s get away without going (too) far.

The 15 Most Romantic Restaurants in Houston

Where to impress that special someone on Valentine’s Day and beyond.

The Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Houston

Chiefs or Eagles—no matter who wins, beer, wings, and HD TVs are always a sure bet.

15 Totally Free Things to Do in Houston

Watch the bats, admire world-class art, get outdoors, and more.

What We’re Looking Forward to in Houston in 2023

From restaurants to new penguin friends, we’re in for an exciting year.