HOUSTON – Take a look at some of the most significant Houston-area events, meetings and stories happening in the week ahead. This week, we also sprinkled in a couple national stories we thought you should know about.
Sports
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
Houston Texans fans, break out your jerseys and gear up for a showdown with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 20 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis or on a screen near you.
Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs
Red nation, gear up for a Texas showdown this week. The Houston Rockets will go head-to-head against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Toyota Center.
Government and politics
The fourth Democratic presidential debate
Twelve democratic presidential hopefuls will take the stage at the fourth debate of the 2020 presidential primary Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. ET in Ohio. The debate will feature the 10 candidates who appeared at last month’s debate in Houston along with Tom Steyer and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
President Trump reelection campaign rally in Dallas
President Donald Trump will host a “Keep America Great” reelection rally in Dallas on Thursday, Oct. 17.
U.S. Constitution Day Panel
The Downtown Rotary Club of Houston will host a U.S. Constitution Day Panel featuring legal experts including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ballroom at Bayou Place.
Festivals and family fun
Wings Over Houston Airshow
History buffs and curiosity seekers alike will enjoy an airshow packed with high-flying action and historic war planes. Head to Ellington Airport from Saturday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 20 to see Snowbirds, Thunderbirds and more.
Monster Jam
Buckle up for a motorsport spectacle, Houston. Monster Jam will takeover NRG Stadium Saturday, Oct. 19. World-class drivers in 12,000-pound trucks will compete head to head in race events and freestyle competitions.
Brick Fest
Lego lovers rejoice: The Brick Fest will fill NRG Center with millions of Lego pieces Saturday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 20. Dive into a massive pool of Legos, play a game of mini golf on a course built entirely from Legos or build and race your own Lego car at this two-day event.
Fandemic Tour
A three-day Comic Con extravaganza will sweep through NRG Center from Friday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 20. With dozens of exhibits, panels and special programs, Comic Con attendees can celebrate all things pop culture. Special guests include Milo Ventigmalia, Sebastian Stan, Sean Astin and more.