Finally a weekend with excellent weather! Make some time to get out of the house and enjoy things before its too hot. Further, the rodeo starts in two weeks, so if you need a hat or boots, now is the time to buy it.

I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list.

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An upcoming event that might sell out you should know about:

Dazed and Confused at MFAH, Presented by Eric Berger, Space City Weather.

All weekend:

FINAL WEEKEND – Chicago @ Theatre Under The Stars This is the last weekend to catch the 25th anniversary touring version of ‘Chicago’. Chicago has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – ‘Jeanne Dielman’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM Recently named the ‘Greatest Film of All Time’, Chantal Akerman’s ‘Jeanne Dielman’ is a fascinating character study that encompasses an entire world within it.

All weekend – ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ @ The George Theater ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is a life-affirming story of how to achieve hope through focusing on the smallest miracles of life.

Mahler’s ‘The Song of the Earth’ Concert @ Houston Symphony Beautiful songs and breathtaking vocal feats are in store in this performance of Mahler’s ‘The Song of the Earth.’

Ongoing – ‘Gentileschi and Wiley: Portrait of Courage’ Exhibition @ MFAH See the classic ‘Judith and Holofernes’ motif come alive in painting through the work of Kehinde Wiley and Artemisia Gentileschi. Their two masterpieces, although created 400 years apart, are brought together to explore the common narratives across time and culture.

Ongoing – Alberto Giacometti Exhibition @ MFAH LAST CHANCE! 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Colombian cultures, through figurative ceramics, ceremonial and ritual items, feather works, textiles, metal works, and historical documents, Golden Worlds invites visitors into a cultural dialogue that spans both space and time.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 – 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 – FEBRUARY 9

Ongoing – Happy Hour @ 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.

DaCamera Young Artists Concert @ MFAH @ 6:30PM / 8:30PM The museum presents a free concert inspired by the Museum’s Stuart Collection of 18th- and 19th-century British landscape paintings.

Riley Green @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Chase Matthew & Kidd G @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

ALASKA @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Bass Drum of Death @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Valentine’s Candlelit Concert @ POST Z Atrium @ 7:30PM

FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 10

Museum Playdate @ MFAH @ 11:30AM This program invites children 4 and younger, with their adult caregivers, to join a Museum educator for a multi-sensory experience in the galleries.

Bayside @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Riovaz @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Subtronics @ Bayou Music Center @ 7:30PM

Klub Nocturnal @ House of Blues @ 10PM

Jason Boland & The Stragglers @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 11

Art Beyond Sight @ MFAH @ 11AM In this gallery program for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, trained educators use verbal description and hands-on materials to engage participants with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.

Artist Lecture: Diego Rivera @ MFAH @ 3PM Discuss how Diego Rivera’s long-lost masterpiece ‘the Embroiderer’ became a symbol of Mexico’s post-revolutionary era and national identity.

Valentine Twilight Tour @ Rienzi @ 6PM Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a relaxing visit to Rienzi at twilight. Enjoy live music, light hors d’oeuvres, and wine. Ticket price: $40.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Gary Miekle Stand Up Evening @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Anthrax & Black Label Society @ Bayou Music Hall @ 6:30PM

Eric Johnson @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Pub Crawl @ White Oak @ 2PM The World Famous Saint Arnold Pub Crawl returns to White Oak on Saturday, February 11.

Jiu-Jitsu World League 2023 More than 3,500 athletes in three major national and international events. Some of the nation’s top Olympic and junior gymnasts, along with teams from outside the USA , come to compete in an international invitational competition.

MONSTERJAM It’s monster trucks, come on!

SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 12

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY – Nearly every bar in the city is doing some sort of viewing party. Just look up the social media account of your local watering hole and I’m sure they’ll have something lined up.

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.

Things to do in Houston this weekend! Please check to make sure the event is still happening before setting out as the weather might result in cancellations.

I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list.

All weekend:

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Lantern Festial Night Market @ POST Come celebrate the first full moon of the lunar cycle during this 2-day festival presented by Openair Co.

All weekend – ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ @ The George Theater ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is a life-affirming story of how to achieve hope through focusing on the smallest miracles of life.

NEW – ‘Gentileschi and Wiley: Portrait of Courage’ Exhibition @ MFAH See the classic ‘Judith and Holofernes’ motif come alive in painting through the work of Kehinde Wiley and Artemisia Gentileschi. Their two masterpieces, although created 400 years apart, are brought together to explore the common narratives across time and culture.

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 – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

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.

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THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 2

Ongoing – Happy Hour @ MFAH @ 5PM eet 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.

Contemporary Art Lecture @ MFAH @ 7PM The museum returns with its Core Program lecture series, first one of the new year is on Contemporary Art with NYC-based curator and researcher Noam Segal.

Bird Iconography in Ancient Colombia Lecture @ MFAH @ 6PM This conversation explores the importance and brilliance of bird iconography in ancient Colombian cultures.

Roast Battle: Houston to Hollywood @ 8PM watch our state’s best roasters go up against each other in a double elimination roast contest. Top 2 finalists will go on to Los Angeles to compete at the World Famous Comedy Store.

Margo Price @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Thee Sinseers and The Altons @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

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FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 3

Rockets vs Raptors @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

‘Alma’s Rainbow’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Directed by Ayoka Chenzira, ‘Alma’s Rainbow’ highlights a multi-layered Black women’s world where the characters live, love, and wrestle with choices in life.

Wade Bowen @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Incubus @ 713 Music Hall @ 9PM

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band @ House of Blues @ 7PM

D.R.U.G.S. @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM

Rebirth Brass Band @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

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SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 4

Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 9AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST! Every first Saturday of the month from 9am – 11am Coffee and Cars will be posted up in the East Parking Lot with 100’s of luxury and exotic vehicles.

‘The African Desperate’ Screening @ MFAH @ 3PM This seemingly unprovocative day-in-the-life film is a rollicking satire of art-world pretensions and a rowdy portrayal of relationships and addiction in the age of the Internet.

‘The Watermelon Woman’ Screening @ MFAH @ 6:30PM An investigation into film history that doubles as a romantic comedy, The Watermelon Woman is a dazzlingly inventive landmark of the New Queer Cinema and the first U.S.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

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.

Chinese Classical Music Concert @ Houston Public Library *Free Admission

Legendz of the Streetz on Tour @ Toyota Center @ 7PM Featuring Jeezy, Rick Ross, TI, Gucci Mane, Jadakiss, Cam’Ron, Trina And More!

Chris D’Elia @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

PARKWAY DRIVE @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM

90s & Y2K Party @ The Secret Group @ 9PM

SZA Party @ Warehouse Live @ 9:30PM

SUNDAY – FERUARY 5

‘Compensation’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM This moving narrative depicts the struggle to overcome racism, disability, and discrimination through the story of two African American couples.

Curator Talk @ Menil @ 3PM Menil’s Modern Art curator introduces the museum’s newest installation ‘Magnetic Fields’ by Mildred Thompson.

Things to do in Houston this weekend!

I also send out a weekly events list by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list. Thank you to anyone who signs up!

All weekend:

All weekend – Festival of films from Iran @ MFAH This landmark edition includes a timely focus on the experiences of women in Iran. All films are presented in Persian with English subtitles. Festival ticket $10.

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 – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

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 – JANUARY 26

Rockets vs Cavaliers @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Ongoing – Happy Hour @ 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.

P1Harmony @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM

The Lone Bellow @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

FRIDAY – JANUARY 27

‘No Bears’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Jafar Panahi’s newest masterpiece, ‘No Bears’ follows parallel love stories about two couples thwarted by traditional beliefs and society’s expectations.

Junior H @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:45PM

PH-1 @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Moon Hooch @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Noah Kahan @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM *Sold out on venue website

SATURDAY – JANUARY 28

‘The Runner’ Screening @ MFAH @ 3PM Often lauded as the first movie to emerge from post-revolution Iran—and for having one of the best child performances of all time—Amir Naderi’s masterpiece The Runner is presented in a digital restoration.

‘Holy Spider’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Shortlisted for the Oscars and adored at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, the movie tells a story of a journalist investigating serial killings of sex workers by the Spider Killer.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Jo Koy @ Toyota Center @ 8PM As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has built a uniquely relatable comedy style that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.

Dirty Wormz @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM

Lemon Yellow Sun / Pearl Jam Tribute @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM *Free event

Kolton Moore & The Clever Few @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

Paramount’s Laser Spectacular ft. the music of Pink Floyd @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

A Flock of Seagulls + Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Say Girl Say with Marley Moon @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM *Concert benefits Girls Rock Camp

SUNDAY – JANUARY 29

‘Destiny’ Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM A warm and intimate observational documentary, Destiny captures a young woman caught between traditional gender roles and her desire for self-determination, volleyball, and Instagram.

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.

‘From China with Love’ Concert @ MFAH Rienzi @ 5:30PM Inspired by Chinese artifacts from the museum’s collection, this concert highlights music from 17th- and 18th- century European composers and their imaginations of China.

Oneus @ 713 Music Hall @ 7:30PM

James Reid @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

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🧧 🧨LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS🧨 🧧

SATURDAY – 2023 Lunar New Year Festival @ Asia Society Texas Center @ 10:30AM The 27th Texas Lunar Festival will be held from 10:30am-4:30pm, with lots of activities that celebrate culture and heritage of communities from all across Southeast Asia.

SAT & SUN – Year of the Rabbit Celebration @ Viet Hoa Center @ 11AM Celebrate the Lunar New Year with back-to-back days of festiviteis, including appearances by city officials, red envelope ceremonies, dancing and music, lion dance performances, and much more.

SUNDAY – Fried Rice Cook-Off @ The Phoenix on Westheimer @ 12PM – The 6th Annual Lunar New Year Festival & Fried Rice Cook-Off will be a unique chance to try different delicious interpretations of the classic dish, accompanied by ping pong tournament, bouncy house, and other family-friendly activities.

SATURDAY – Lunar New Year @ Houston Zoo @ 9AM Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Houston Zoo! The special event includes a Dragon Dance performance, ambassador animal meet and greets, and other exciting events!

Things to do in Houston this weekend! Please double check any events before you set out, as many things are being rescheduled due to the forecast this weekend.

I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list. Thank you to anyone who signs up!

🧧 🧨LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS🧨 🧧

THURSDAY – Lunar New Year @ Heart @ 10PM

FRIDAY & SUNDAY – Year of the Rabbit WonderWeek @ Children’s Museum of Houston Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Museum with fun and festive activities for the whole family! Make your way over to the nightclub for its Lunar New Year celebration featuring beats by DJs, Phon and Loopy, Lion Dance performances, and more.

SATURDAY

2023 Lunar New Year Festival @ Chinese Community Center Houston Join Chinese Community Center for a FREE full-day, family-friendly outdoor event featuring a wide variety of cultural and family activities, vendors, LNY merchandise, delicious food, and exciting performances to welcome in the Year of the Rabbit!

Lion Dance @ Ginger Kale at Hermann Park @ 11AM

2023 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival @ Pearland Junior High West @ 2PM

Lunar New Year Market @ MKT @ 12PM Come get lucky with FREE Red Envelopes, Lion Dancers, and a Drum Show at M-K-T’s Lunar New Year Market

SUNDAY

Lion Dances @ Kim Son Bellaire / Jefferson / Sugarland Houston’s legendary Vietnamese restaurant celebrates with big shows featuring lion dances.

Lunar New Year at Solstice @ Discovery Green @ 5PM The Lunar New Year at Solstice will feature performances by Dance of Asian America, Aurelia Sky, Flower Basket Dance, and more as well as food vendors, and additional activities for the whole family at Discovery Green.

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Regular events:

ALL WEEKEND:

All weekend – Festival of films from Iran @ MFAH This landmark edition includes a timely focus on the experiences of women in Iran. All films are presented in Farsi(Persian) with English subtitles. Festival ticket $10.

All weekend – Jesus Christ Superstar @ Houston Broadway Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

All weekend – Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky Concert @ Houston Symphony The concert features Tchaikovsky’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 1, as well as Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring – a provocative, intoxicating, electrifying experience unlike anything else. *Tickets bought for Saturday show include access to a special afterparty with Symphony’s musicians and DJ.

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 – 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 – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

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.

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THURSDAY – JANUARY 19

Ongoing – Happy Hour @ 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.

Meiji-Era Japanese Art Lecture @ MFAH @ 6:30PM This talk explores the importance of the Japanese Meiji Empire(1868–1912) in a global context. The conversation highlights new acquisitions in the MFAH collection of Asian art.

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

FRIDAY – JANUARY 20

Bill Dawes @ The Secret Group @ 10PM An evening of Standup Comedy with Bill Dawes as seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, Showtime & more!

Soda Stereo Tribute Band @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

KPop Night @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Wild Child @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

SATURDAY – JANUARY 21

‘Chess of the Wind’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Banned and then lost for decades, Chess of the Wind is one of the most singular works of Iran’s prerevolution New Wave. Presented by world-renowned actress Shohreh Aghdashloo.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Unspeakable LIVE @ Toyota Center @ 5PM Unspeakable’s Nathan, James and Gabe bring their YouTube Channels to life with games, guest appearances and chances to win cool prizes during the one-night only hybrid mega event.

Kerryn Feehan @ The Secret Group @ 8PM A night of Stand Up Comedy with Kerryn Feehan as seen on Comedy Central, TruTV & TLC!

A Backspace Coloring Book @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6:30PM

Prince and Lenny Kravitz Tribute Night @ Warehouse Live @ 6:30PM

IDONTKNOWJEFFEREY @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Taylor Swift Party @ House of Blues @ 8PM

SUNDAY – JANUARY 22

Children’s Texas Art Festival @ MFAH Bayou Bend @ 1PM The Children’s Texas Art Festival celebrates art—created by and for children—that helps forge a connection to Texas and American heritage. Admission is free.

‘The Apple Day’ Screening @ MFAH @ 2PM With almost documentary realism, The Apple Day succeeds in magically transforming a very particular story into one with universal symbolism.

‘Holy Spider’ Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM Shortlisted for the Oscars and adored at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, the movie tells a story of a journalist investigating serial killings of sex workers by the Spider Killer.

Things to do in Houston this weekend. The weather will be amazing, get out of the house!

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I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list.

All weekend:

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – “EO” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM A favorite at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, this film places the viewer directly in the heart and mind of the four-legged protagonist- Eo the donkey.

All weekend – Rachmaninoff Concert @ Houston Symphony Prepare for an extraordinary concert experience when world-renowned virtuoso Yefim Bronfman tackles Rachmaninoff’s lush and legendary Piano Concerto No. 3.

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 – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

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.

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THURSDAY – JANUARY 12

Ongoing – Happy Hour @ 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.

“Leadbelly” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Directed by Gordon Parks, “Leadbelly” revisits subjects explored in Parks’ earlier films, including the rural South, Black music, and the theme of survival.

Conversation: Artists on Robert Motherwell @ Menil @ 6PM Join Menil’s Chief Curator as well as artists Angel Otero and Joseph Havel for a conversation exploring the influence of Robert Motherwell’s work on artists today.

FRIDAY – JANUARY 13

Integrity @ Warehouse Live @ 6:30PM

Garden Grove + Just a Girl + Green Daze @ House of Blues @ 7PM

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SATURDAY – JANUARY 14

Studio Saturday @ MFAH Rienzi @ 10AM Enjoy Rienzi’s gardens while you learn art fundamentals! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Supplies are provided.

Art Beyond Sight @ MFAH @ 11AM In this gallery program for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, trained educators use verbal description and hands-on materials to engage participants with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

“Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” Screening and Discussion with Actor William Shatner @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM Following the screening, William Shatner takes to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his storied career, including answering audience questions.

SHWAYZE @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Noel Miller Comedy Show @ 713 Music Hall @ 7PM

Chris Distefano Show @ House of Blues @ 7PM

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SUNDAY – JANUARY 15

Annual MLK Birthday Observance @ Rothko Chapel @ 3PM In partnership with the MFAH and The Gordon Parks Foundation, Rothko Chapel’s annual MLK birthday discussion explores the role of the media in civil rights movements past and present.

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.

Fantasia @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM

Aaron Wolf with Indaskies and Phil Lerma Band @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Things to do in Houston this weekend, rainy weekend edition! Hope everyone had a safe and happy new years!

I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list.

All Weekend:

THURSDAY & FRIDAY -Art Activities for Families @ MFAH @ 11AM Join in gallery activities with museum educators who help spark discovery about works of art in the exhibition “Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure.”

THURSDAY & FRIDAY – “Eternal Daughter” Screening @ MFAH Acclaimed director Joanna Hogg’s new film is a brilliant and captivating exploration of parental relationships and the things people leave behind.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – “The Conformist” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM One of cinema’s most critically acclaimed movies, Bernardo Bertolucci’s “The Conformist” has been an Italian classic for decades. In Italian with English subtitles, in new 4K digital restoration.

All weekend – Zoo Lights @ Houston Zoo Your last chance to enjoy an extra festive stroll around zoo grounds where TXU Energy has set up the perfect holiday lights experience.

All weekend – Pretty Woman the Musical @ Houston Broadway Enjoy the reimagining of one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, produced by award-winning creative team.

All weekend – The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel @ Houston Symphony Incredible piano-and-vocal talent Michael Cavanaugh delivers electrifying renditions of the legendary songs we all know and love.

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.

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 – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

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THURSDAY – JANUARY 5

Rockets vs Jazz @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Kid Flicks Children’s Film Showcase @ MFAH @ 11:30AM Kid Flicks compilations feature highlights from the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

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.

Glassell School Open House @ MFAH @ 5:30PM Interested in art classes? Stop by the Open House at the Glassell School of Art to find out about options for every age and skill level—beginner to advanced.

Ottmar Lieber & Luna Negra @ House of Blues @ 7PM

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FRIDAY – JANUARY 6

The Molly Ringwalds @ House of Blues @ 7PM

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SATURDAY – JANUARY 7

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Centennial Saturdays @ Houston Zoo @ 9AM 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.

Coffee and Cars @ POST @ 9AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of luxury and exotic vehicles at POST! Open Section for anyone to display their machines is included as well.

Future @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Metal Tribute Night @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Swimwear Department @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

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SUNDAY – JANUARY 8

Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves @ Toyota Center @ 6PM

Daniel Seavey @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Happy New Year!!

There are probably a thousand things I missed since everyone and their mother is doing a NYE event. Please check out the other new years thread or post here for anything I missed.

All weekend:

All weekend – “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.

All weekend – “Let It Snow” Music Show @ HMNS @ 10:30AM The Burke Baker Planetarium celebrates the winter season with a brand new holiday music show!

All weekend – “The Draughtsman’s Contract” Screening @ MFAH Peter Greenway’s signature film, “the Draughtsman’s Contract” features intricate wordplay, extravagant costumes, and opulent photography that all weave a labyrinthine mystery in 17th-century England.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY – Christmas Village @ MFAH Bayou Bend @ 5:30PM Last chance to enjoy an immersive Christmas experience at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.

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 – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

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 – 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.

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.

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THURSDAY – DECEMBER 29

Art Activities for Families @ MFAH @ 11AM Join in gallery activities with museum educators who help spark discovery about works of art in the exhibition “Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure.”

Kid Flicks Children’s Film Showcase @ MFAH @ 11:30AM Kid Flicks compilations feature highlights from the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

“Lightyear” Movie Screening @ Market Square Prague @ 7PM Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie under the stars.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Toyota Center @ 3PM/7:30PM

A Magical Cirque Christmas @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM

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FRIDAY – DECEMBER 30

Mistletoe Square @ Market Square Park @ 6PM Your last chance to enjoy live music and watch live artists create artwork that showcases winter holidays around the world. This week’s holiday- Osaka.

Lea’h Sampson Comedy Showcase @ The Secret Group @ 7PM

Tobe Nwigwe @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Tooloji @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Los Skarnales @ The Heights Theater @ 7:30PM

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SATURDAY – DECEMBER 31

Rockets vs Knicks @ Toyota Center @ 7:30PM

Mixers & Elixirs: New Year’s Eve Party @ HMNS @ 8PM Ring in the new year with HMNS! Featuring live music, DJs, food trucks, and cash bars.

‘Straight No Chaser’ Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM

New Years Eve Comedy Showcase @ The Secret Group @ 11PM

Hold on Hollywood @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM

Bad Bunny Dance Night @ House of Blues @ 9PM

Dancing & Desserts: NYE Celebration @ The Heights Theater @ 9PM

NYE Celebration @ POST @ 8PM

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SUNDAY – JANUARY 1

“Eternal Daughter” Screening @ MFAH @ 5PM Acclaimed director Joanna Hogg’s new film is a brilliant and captivating exploration of parental relationships and the things people leave behind.

Things to do in Houston this weekend. Make sure to winterize your faucets and sprinklers!

I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list.

All weekend

SATURDAY & SUNDAY- Animation Show of Shows @ MFAH @ 2PM This curated event showcases the “best of the best” animated short films by students and professionals around the world.

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.

All weekend – “Very Merry Pops” Concert @ Houston Symphony Join the Symphony and Chorus for this heartwarming concert brimming with traditional carols, festive favorites, and plenty of yuletide cheer.

All weekend – “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Screening @ MFAH All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is a compelling documentary about renowned artist/activist Nan Goldin and her mission to hold the Sackler family responsible for the opioid crisis.

All weekend – Christmas Village @ MFAH Bayou Bend @ 5:30PM) Enjoy an immersive Christmas experience at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.

Ongoing – Galaxy Lights @ Space Center Houston @ 6PM This winter explore the most interactive and technologically advanced light display in Texas.

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 – “Let It Snow” Music Show @ HMNS @ 10:30AM The Burke Baker Planetarium celebrates the winter season with a brand new holiday music show!

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 – 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.

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 – Jennifer Steinkamp: The Seasons Exhibition @ MFAH Jennifer Steinkamp has transformed the landscape of contemporary art with her profoundly beautiful light-based installations that celebrate the ebb and flow of the natural world.

THURSDAY – DECEMBER 15

Rockets vs Miami Heat @ Toyota center @ 7PM Promotion: Jabari Smith Jr. Bobblehead Night.

St. John’s School Choir Christmas Caroling @ MFAH @ 4:30PM Enjoy a free performance of holiday music from Kantorei, a top high school chamber choir at St. John’s School.

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.

“Shaft” Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Genre-defining and timeless, ‘Shaft’ is a second feature film by director/photographer Gordnon Parks, whose exhibition is currently on show at the museum.

Musiqa Mixer Concert @ MFAH @ 6:30PM Featuring works by modern Colombian and other South American composers, this concert celebrates MFAH’s ‘Golden Worlds’ exhibition.

‘Everest’ Screening @ HMNS @ 12PM In this special director’s cut re-release of the smash hit film Everest, audiences will revisit the inspiring ascent of the world’s tallest mountain.

Kameron Marlowe @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Charley Crackett @ House of Blues @ 7PM

FRIDAY – DECEMBER 16

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- Las Posadas.

“Serve!” Show @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Geoff Tate @ House of Blues @ 7PM

SATURDAY – DECEMBER 17

Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers @ Toyota Center @ 7PM

Gallery Concert @ MFAH @ 6:30PM Ring in your holiday season at a beautiful concert by the Mercury Chamber Orchestra.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Holiday Concert @ Houston Symphony @ 10AM This festive concert will include songs from fan favorites – “Frozen,” “The Polar Express,” “Sleigh Ride,” and more. Plus, enjoy kid-friendly activities including a visit with Santa, caroling stations, and free hot chocolate.

DC the Funeral @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 18

Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs @ NRG Stadium @ 12PM

Chris Isaak @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Things to do in Houston this weekend!

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I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list.

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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.

🎄All weekend – Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Concert @ Houston Symphony The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns!

🎄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.

All weekend – ‘Kashmir Loom’ Trunk Scow @ MFAH @ 11am The MFAH Shop is hosting a trunk show to feature a new collection of specially crafted shawls from Kashmir Valley, which preserves and promotes the culture of the region.

All weekend- Art Sale @ MFAH @ 11AM The talented students at the Glassell School of Art offer original works of art for sale―just in time for the holidays.

🎄All weekend – Christmas Village @ MFAH Bayou Bend @ 5:30PM Discover an immersive Christmas experience at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.

All weekend – “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” Screening @ 7PM(FRI/SAT) / 5PM(SUN) All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is a compelling documentary about renowned artist/activist Nan Goldin and her mission to hold the Sackler family responsible for the opioid crisis.

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 – 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 & Friday – Stars of the Pharaohs Show @ HMNS Travel to ancient Egypt 6,000 years ago to see how astronomers made the first solar calendar, aligned their temples and pyramids, and told time by the stars.

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THURSDAY – DECEMBER 8

Happy Hour- Tango Night @ MFAH @ 5PM On Tango Night, members of Houston’s vibrant tango community visit the MFAH for a dance-inspired meetup. Watch the group dance, and join the fun by learning some new moves with local tango instructors.

Korean Art Lecture @ MFAH @ 6:30PM This conversation explores the latest installation of Korean art at the MFAH, featuring loans from LACMA(Los Angeles County Museum of Art).

‘Great Bear Rainforest 3D’ Screening @ HMNS @ 12PM Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters, and the all-white spirit bear – the rarest bear on Earth – in the giant-screen film Great Bear Rainforest.

Houston Minifest @ Warehouse Live @ 6PM

FRIDAY – DECEMBER 9

‘Everest’ Screening @ HMNS @ 10AM In this special director’s cut re-release of the smash hit film Everest, audiences will revisit the inspiring ascent of the world’s tallest mountain.

Rod Wave @ Toyota Center @ 8PM

🎄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.

Marc Broussard @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Bad Bunny Party @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

The Rock n Roll Revue: Netflix & Chill Show @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM

Yung Grace & bbno$ @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Turnover @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

SATURDAY – DECEMBER 10

Art Beyond Sight @ MFAH @ 11AM In this gallery program for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, trained educators use verbal description and hands-on materials to engage participants with the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.

Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Sugar Land R&B Music Experience @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM

Coffe and Cars @POST @ 9AM Come out and enjoy an amazing display of machines at POST! Every first Saturday of the month from 9am – 11am Coffee and Cars will be posted up in the East Parking Lot with 100’s of luxury and exotic vehicles.

🎄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. *Twice this weekend

🎄‘Home Alone’ Screening @ Market Square Park @ 7PM Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor movie under the stars.

Raquel Cepeda: Christmas Concert @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Gasolina @ White Oak Music Hall @ 8PM

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 11

Rockets vs Bucks @ Toyota Center @ 6PM Promotion: Elvin Hayes Bobblehead Night

Shawn Colvin and Shannon McNally @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Zoé @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Things to do in Houston this weekend!

I also send these out by email on Thursday if you want to sign up for my email list.

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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.

JD Simo and Patrick Sweany @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Counerparts @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM