THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PERFORM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT NRG CENTER.
Houston Auto Show Car show featuring over 700,000 square feet of the latest vehicles from automakers.
When: Noon-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sunday Where: NRG Center, 1 NRG Park Tickets: $5-$12; houstonautoshow.com Harlem Globetrotters A basketball team exhibition that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday Where: NRG Center, 1 NRG Park Tickets: $19-$151; nrgpark.com Young Writers Workshop A writing workshop for kids conducted by Writers In The Schools. When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Information: discoverygreen.com Yappy Hour A pet-friendly happy hour at Elizabeth Glover Park that features treats from Urban Tails, giveaways, contests, doggie yoga and prizes.
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday Where: 3104 Austin
Information: facebook.com/ events/148266579153647 Frankenstein’s 200th Birthday Children will learn the story behind the chills and thrills of “Frankenstein” with fun interactive activities. Frankenstein-themed costumes are encouraged. When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz
Tickets: $12; cmhouston.org Psych Ward Siren Chili Cook-Off Annual pet-friendly chili cookoff that features unlimited chili tasting, silent auctions and craft vendors. When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday Where: Cottonwood Houston, 3422 N. Shepherd Tickets: facebook.com/ events/150499212382851 Back to the ’90s Skate Party A ’90s-themed roller-skate night, with a live DJ and a costume contest. When: 7-11 p.m. Saturday Where: Houston Just Rolling Skating Rink, 7505 S. Sam
Houston Parkway
Tickets: $10-$12; facebook.com/events /1540727239376820 Monster Jam Monster trucks congregate and roar with races and freestyle competitions. When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: 1 NRG Park Tickets: $15-$150; nrgpark.com The Amazing Acro-Cats Rescued house cats perform and delight audiences with acrobatic feats. Featuring Tuna and The “Rock-Cats” When: 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, 3 and 7 p.m. MondayWednesday Where: MATCH, 3400 Main Tickets: $27-$47; matchouston.org Halal Food Festival Food festival features a cook-off and plenty of food vendors. When: 1-8 p.m. Sunday Where: Masjid Bilal, 11815 Adel Tickets: facebook.com/ events/371236769982648