Top 11 things to do this week in Houston: September 26 to October 2, 2016

Make the most of your week with our top 11 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, September 26 to Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Celebrate a local charity, get zen during a beer tasting, see the Final Five perform their Olympic routines live, cheer on the Texans, attend the grand opening of Houston’s newest park and more happening this week in Houston.

Top 11 Things to Do This Week in Houston

• Yoga & Hops Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold Brewery | Monday, September 26 – Join Yoga and Hops for an hour of yoga followed by cold brews and a special Oktoberfest menu at Saint Arnold. $25. 6pm to 8:30pm.
• The Art of Food in Downtown Houston | Monday, September 26 – Celebrate 10 years of Recipe for Success during this evening of food from local chefs, delicious wine and beer, a silent auction of napkin art, and music. Tickets start at $150, not including ticket fees. 7pm.
• Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park | Monday, September 26 to Wednesday, September 28 – Don’t miss the Astros’ final home series of the season against the Mariners. Wednesday is Fan Appreciation Day. Tickets start at $15, but you mayfind cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Monday and Tuesday 7:10pm; Wednesday 1:10pm.
• Raise The Macallan Private Scotch Tasting | Wednesday, September 28 to Friday, September 30 | FREE – Add a little mystery to your evening with a private tasting of The Macallan at a secret location. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and samples of The Macallan whiskey. RSVP required. Location and time revealed upon RSVP.
• Houston Cougars vs. UConn Huskies at TDECU Stadium | Thursday, September 29 – Watch as the Cougars take the field for redemption against the Huskies – the only team to beat the Cougars last season – at Cougar Field. Tickets start at $32, but you mayfind better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
• Exhibiting & Curating Self-Taught Art Conversation at the Menil Collection | Thursday, September 29 | FREE – Hear from a panel of guest speakers like the director of White Columns and curator of American Folk Art Museum in New York during this event that explores the role of museums in self-taught art at the Menil. 7pm to 8pm.
• Texas Contemporary Art Fair at George R. Brown Convention Center | Thursday, September 29 to Sunday, October 2 – Galleries from across the country will bring their finest contemporary art to Houston for this annual fair. The event will also feature a curated selection of works from Mexico City. Tickets start at $25, not including ticket fees. Thursday 6pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 7pm; Sunday noon to 6pm.
• Houston Dynamo vs. New York City FC at BBVA Compass Stadium | Friday, September 30 – Cheer on the Dynamo as they play New York City on home turf at BBVA Compass Stadium. Tickets start at $32, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:45pm.
• Grand Opening at Smither Park | Friday, September 30 – Be one of the first to visit Houston’s first folk art-inspired green spaces when the completed Smither Park opens to the public with a grand opening celebration featuring live music, performance art, food, and drinks. The park was influenced by nearly 300 artists and features an amphitheater, pavilion, meditation garden, and 400-foot memory wall. $50. 7pm to 11pm.
• Tour of Gymnastics Champions at Toyota Center | Friday, September 30 – Didn’t get enough of the Final Five during the Olympics? Get your tickets now to see the best of the USA gymnastics team tumble through Toyota Center. Tickets start at $31, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
• Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium | Sunday, October 2 –Watch the Houston Texans take on the Titans at their home stadium at NRG. Tickets start at $100, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.

Find more great stuff to do this week with our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for September 29 to October 2, 2016 and top things to do in Houston in September 2016.