Art Car Parade Turns 30, Steve Martin & Martin Short Stop By Sugar Land + More Can't-Miss Events
Comedy
Steve Martin and Martin Short
Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. | Smart Financial Centre
Music meets comedy as two of the Three Amigos stop by Houston on their hilarious tour, bringing five decades worth of wild-and-crazy antics to Sugar Land. Get ready for funny bits and a toe-tappin' banjo.
From $89.50. 1811 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278. smartfinancialcentre.net
Family
Art Car Parade
Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. | Downtown
Image: Morris Malakoff
Celebrating its 30th year, wild and wacky wheels keep on turning at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art's beloved one-of-a-kind spectacle, where more than 300 colorful cars parade through downtown.
Free. Downtown along Smith St. thehoustonartcarparade.com
Musical
Dreamgirls
Thru April 16 | The Hobby Center
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Excited about Dreamgirls? We second that emotion. Opening this weekend, don't miss this six-time Tony winner, which celebrates its 35th year on Broadways, as it brings to Houston high-energy Motown-style performances inspired by Diana Ross and the Supremes.
From $38.50. 800 Bagby St. 713-558-8887. tuts.com
Concert
Ariana Grande
Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. | Toyota Center
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Known as "Mini Mariah" thanks to her jaw-dropping vocal range, hear the radio darling belt "Side to Side" and other hits as her Dangerous Woman tour stops by the Bayou City.
From $28.99. 1510 Polk St. 713-758-7200. houstontoyotacenter.com
Festival
Houston BBQ Festival
Sunday, April 9 from 1–4 p.m. | NRG Park
IMAGE: JODY HORTON
Sample barbecue from the city's best pitmasters, including Blood Bros, Gatlin’s and Killen's, at the fifth annual event. See also: napkins. Lots of napkins.
From $50. 1 NRG Park (Gate 13). houbbq.com
