Things to do in Houston this weekend December 1st – 4th
Things to do in Houston this weekend!
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All weekend:
All weekend – "A Texas Carol" @ The George Theater "A Texas Carol" is a hysterical and heart-warming story about all things Christmas and all things Texas that ultimately brings us straight to the true meaning of Christmas.
Ongoing – "The Mystery of the Christmas Star" Show @ HMNS @ 2PM Join the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a scientific yet festive exploration of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This Christmas story retelling is suitable for viewers of all ages.
Ongoing – "Let It Snow" Music Show @ HMNS @ 10:30AM The Burke Baker Planetarium celebrates the winter season with a brand new holiday music show!
Ongoing – Zoo Lights @ Houston Zoo Enjoy an extra festive stroll around zoo grounds where TXU Energy has set up the perfect holiday lights experience.
Ongoing – Galaxy Lights @ Space Center Houston @ 6PM This winter explore the most interactive and technologically advanced light display in Texas.
Saturday & Sunday – "A Couple" Screening @ MFAH Frederick Wiseman's last masterpiece, "A Couple" is a portrait of love and marriage inspired by the letters of writer and artist Countess Sophia Behrs(1844–1919).
Ongoing – Alberto Giacometti Exhibition @ MFAH An ensemble of 60 masterpieces highlight legendary sculptor's Alberto Giacometti’s most important creative achievements. Tickets include general admission.
Ongoing – Golden Worlds Exhibition @ MFAH Showcasing the diversity and brilliance of ancient Colombian cultures, through figurative ceramics, ceremonial and ritual items, feather works, textiles, metal works, and historical documents, Golden Worlds invites visitors into a cultural dialogue that spans both space and time.
Ongoing – Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Exhibition @ MFAH The exhibition features the five images taken by Gordon Parks for his groundbreaking profile of Black Power activist Stokely Carmichael, along with nearly 50 additional photographs and contact sheets never before published or exhibited.
Ongoing – Philip Guston Now Exhibition @ MFAH Philip Guston never stopped questioning the place of the artist in society. His paintings resonate with a profound humanism, defined equally by themes that touch on what he called the “brutality of the world” and the profound commitment he made to the joy of painting.
Ongoing – Wall Drawing Series: Mel Bochner @ Menil Drawing Institute The Menil Drawing Institute is proud to work with artist Mel Bochner on the fourth installment of the museum’s ephemeral wall drawing series. Continuously succeeding to blend traditional compositional devices with Abstract Expressionism, Bochner stands out as a one-of-a-kind artist whose art strives to make us more attentive to the unspoken codes that underpin our engagement with the world.
Ongoing – Walter De Maria: Boxes for Meaningless Work Exhibition @ Menil Highlighting De Maria’s varied and innovative approaches to media and scale, the exhibition includes a large group of conceptual drawings and photography, sculpture related to the development of the artist’s innovative land art projects of the 1970s, as well as examples of his sound and film work.
Ongoing – Robert Motherwell Exhibition @ Menil Drawing Institute Renowned for his contributions to Abstract Expressionism, Robert Motherwell is a multifaceted and innovative artist, whose decades-long career has made him one of America's greatest artists.
THURSDAY – DECEMBER 1
Happy Hour Thursday @ MFAH @ 5PM Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar. General admission is free.
Edgar Degas Lecture @ MFAH @ 6:30PM The lecture explores Degas' famous "Woman Ironing," a painting that perfectly depicts women, work, and the Avant-Garde in 19th-century Paris.
Men I Trust @ House of Blues @ 7:30PM
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 2
Playdate @ MFAH @ 11AM This 45-minute program invites children 4 and younger, with their adult caregivers, to join a Museum educator for a multi-sensory experience in the galleries.
"Choose Me" Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM The characters in this Alan Rudolph’s classic, multilayered romantic comedy interact within a film noir of deception, love, and sex among the night people of Los Angeles.
Mistletoe Square @ Market Square Park @ 6PM Starting Dec 2, every Friday this season from 6-9pm, enjoy live music and watch live artists create artwork that showcases winter holidays around the world. This week's holiday: Hanukkah.
Ruthie Foster @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
Paul Cauthen @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 3
Holiday Brews on the Bend @ MFAH Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens @ 2PM Enjoy beer tastings from select breweries on the grounds of beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
Lecture “Philip Guston, Mexico, and Muralism” @ MFAH @ 3PM This lecture, open to the public, is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Philip Guston Now. Admission is free with your ticket.
Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Cookies with Santa @ HMNS at Sugar Land @ 10AM Catch Santa during an early visit to Sugar Land and enjoy holiday crafts in Santa Land, the tradition of cookies and milk, and a take away photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Centennial Saturdays @ Houston Zoo For its special 100-year anniversary, Houston Zoo hosts Centennial Saturdays where you can dive into the weekend with a Zoo visit and experience a variety of fun activities.
"Home Alone" Screening with Live Orchestra @ Houston Symphony @ 2:30/ 7:30PM A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Houston Symphony.
Channel 5 Live with Andrew Callaghan @ The Heights Theater @ 7PM/ 10PM
Funk n' Soul @ Smart Financial Centre @ 6PM
Gimme Gimme Disco Party @ White Oak Music Hall @ 9PM
Siames w/ Blossom Age @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
SUNDAY – DECEMBER 4
Texans vs Browns @ NRG Stadium @ 12PM
Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to visit the MFAH Family Zone where you’ll find engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more. Knowledgeable staff members are on hand to help answer questions about the works of art on view.
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