Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend's guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive.

Bun B's Birthday Bonanza

Bun B, Houston’s own global recording artist and co-owner of Trill Burger, will bring a series of musicians and artists to celebrate Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
  • March 7, 6:45 p.m.
  • $80-$4,000
  • NRG Stadium: 1 NRG Parkway, Houston
  • www.nrgpark.com
A Night of Jazz

The Houston Choral Society will explore a variety of jazz music at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in River Oaks.Arbor Day in Willis

Volunteers with the Montgomery County Master Gardeners will help hand out trees and providing gardening tips and advice.
  • March 8, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Free
  • H-E-B, 12350 I-45 N., Willis
  • www.mcmga.com
Annual Gumbo Cook-off


Little Woodrow's Midtown location will continue its tradition of inviting local cooks to showcase their recipes for Louisiana’s official state cuisine, gumbo. The event will feature decorative cooking tents and cash prizes for competitors, as well as gumbo tastings and crawfish for purchase for onlookers.KTX Market

This market at No Label Brewing Co. will showcase more than 25 local vendors offering handmade goods and gifts. The event will feature live music, food trucks, local brews and a family-friendly atmosphere.Spicy Tails Art Sale

The outdoor art sale will feature local vendors selling original artwork, live music, children’s activities, food trucks and a crawfish cook-off.Country Night at Sunset Bazaar on 2nd

This pet- and family-friendly monthly night market at League Park will feature products from over 65 small businesses in the area. It offers live music, a food court, art, baked goods, macrame, crochet, permanent and handmade jewelry and glassworks.YTA 40th Anniversary Celebration


Celebrate the Young Texas Artists’ 40th anniversary with a gala featuring dancing, barbecue, a live auction, and a spring art show and sale. Following the gala, guests can walk into the Crighton Theatre for the music competition’s finalists’ concert and awards.Gulf Coast Cinderella Prelim Pageant

The International Cinderella Scholarship Program will stop at the Bay Area Arts Conservatory for a preliminary event as part of its international pageant. The Cinderella pageant invites girls from infant up to high school ages to compete for cash and college scholarships.Hops & Clover Craft and Vendor Show

Pearland Market Days will host this St. Patrick’s Day-themed market, which will feature 95 local vendors and various attractions at Pearland KC Hall.
  • March 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 2320 Hatfield Road, Pearland
  • Facebook: Pearland Market Day