Things to do in Houston this weekend – December 15th – 18th
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
submitted by /u/generalpao
[link] [comments]
