Things to do in Houston this weekend – November 30th – December 3rd
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Hopefully the rain lets up and ya'll can get out and enjoy everything our city has to offer. If you're new to Houston I really recommend making it down to Galveston for Dickens on the Strand.
🎅Limited-Time Holiday Experiences
THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF DICKENS ON THE STRAND Dickens on The Strand, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on four stages, shopkeepers, etc.
Ongoing – Santa’s Wonderland @ College Station Experience Santa's magical world at the biggest Christmas attraction in the state of Texas.
Ongoing – City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic @ Avenida Houston Every Saturday and Sunday, Avenida Houston is set to come alive with enchanting holiday performances, dazzling lights, and other family-friendly activities.
Ongoing – Christmas Lights Drive-Thru @ Sam Houston Race Park It's the most wonderful time of the year to enjoy the annual Dasher’s Christmas Lightshow drive-thru experience.
Ongoing – Zoo Lights @ Houston Zoo Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Houston’s favorite holiday lights experience, presented by TXU Energy.
Ongoing – Radiant Nature @ Houston Botanic Gardens More than 50 larger-than-life Chinese lantern installations come to life in stunning displays that showcase the beauty of nature and celebrate the promise of the Lunar New Year.
Ongoing – Holiday in the Gardens @ Moody Gardens Moody Gardens’ unparalleled holiday experience includes the Festival of Lights, ice skating rink, artic slides, train rides, pictures with Santa, and more.
Ongoing – Holiday Lights @ Sugar Land Experience 3.5 million lights, 10 themed areas, holiday shopping, great food, movie nights, Santa Claus, and much more!
Ongoing – Galaxy Lights Experience @ Space Center Houston @ 6PM This space-themed holiday light show defies gravity, transcends Earth’s boundaries, and transports you to the edge of the universe.
THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 30th
Tango Happy Hour @ MFAH @ 5PM Dance your way to happy hour with Houston’s vibrant tango community.
Pete Davidson Comedy Show @ Bayou Music Center @ 7PM
Zainab Johnson Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM
Holly Jolly Jingle Concert @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM Enjoy this free holiday concert featuring CISD students.
Worship Live @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM Featuring Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon, Anthony Brown, and more
Real Friends & Knuckle Puck @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6PM
Madeline The Person @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
American Aquarium @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
Moon Taxi @ The Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 1st
‘Farewell My Concubine’ Screening @ MFAH @ 7PM Experience this newest restoration of the classic Chinese drama that presents both a genre-bending love story and a retrospective of the country’s political and social turmoil.
‘This Is Important’ Podcast Live @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM Co-creators and stars of ‘Workaholics’ dive deep into serious discussions about some of the most (un)important topics.
Gary Gulman Stand Up @ House of Blues @ 6PM
Janet Jackson @ NRG Arena @ 8PM
Sunn O ))) @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Jesse Sykes
Monster Soup @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7:30PM
Wyatt Flores @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM
Jay Perez + Marcos Orozco @ RISE Rooftop @ 8PM
Suffocation & Incantation @ Scout Bar @ 6:30PM
Sol Y Motion @ The Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 2nd
Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte @ Toyota Center @ 5PM Super Lightweight Bout Presented By Golden Boy Promotions.
Ongoing – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville
Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular @ City Hall @ 6PM Mayor Sylvester Turner and Reliant celebrate 104 years with live music and the lighting of the holiday tree.
H-E-B Feast of Sharing @ NRG Park @ 10AM Filled with food, music, and good cheer, these free holiday feasts are open to the public and bring together family, friends and neighbors.
Katy Old Fashioned Christmas Market @ 10AM Enjoy this large market with over 200 vendors, children’s activities & Santa photos, arts and crafts, and more holiday fun!
Ongoing – Cultural Holiday Extravaganza @ Market Square Park @ 5PM This special Christmas event aims to celebrate the diverse holiday traditions and cultures that makeup Houston's vibrant community.
Flea By Night @ Discovery Green @ 6PM This open-air market features local artisans and small business owners selling vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and local goods.
Holiday Brews @ MFAH Bayou Bend @ 2PM Enjoy beer tastings from your favorite breweries on the expansive grounds of beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
‘Finntastic’ Film Program @ MFAH @ 5PM Discover a young generation of prize-winning female filmmakers in this traveling Finnish film series.
‘Dreams Holidaze’ Circus Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 4PM / 8PM Step into the enchanting world of the Holiday Season and enjoy Cirque Dreams’ new mesmerizing show of contemporary circus, seasonal favorites, and original music scores.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Musical @ MATCH @ 10AM / 1:30PM Main Street Theater takes on Broadway’s international sensation show and one of the most beloved stories of all time.
Mora @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM
Eli Brown @ Stereo Live @ 10PM
Frozen Soul @ The Secret Group @ 7:30PM
Major League DJZ @ RISE Rooftop @ 10PM
Clay Melton @ The Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM
SUNDAY – DECEMBER 3rd
Texans vs Broncos @ NRG Stadium @ 3PM
Holiday Outdoor Market @ Saint Arnold @ 11AM Support local businesses, shop for your holiday gifts, and enjoy a refreshing beer or two while you’re at it!
Fiestas Navidenas Celebration @ Discovery Green @ 1PM Univision’s annual holiday celebration includes gifts, a snow mountain, Christmas music, and photo opportunities with Santa.
Sunday Family Studio @ MFAH @ 1PM Families are invited to join a teaching artist for an afternoon in the galleries and the studio.
85 South Comedy Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM Step into the uproarious world of comedy as 85 South Media and their hilarious comedians steal the hearts of comedy fans across the nation.
Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Masterpieces in Concert @ The Grand @ 4PM Piano superstar Evelyn Chen joins the GSO for a brooding, romantic evening of piano and orchestra masterpieces, including Gershwin, Ravel, and more.
Eric Nam @ Bayou Music Center @ 7:30PM
Alexandra Kay and Jordan's Bryant @ House of Blues @ 7PM
Prayers @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM
The Iron Maidens @ RISE Rooftop @ 6PM
The Motet @ The Last Concert Cafe @ 8PM
All Weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – ‘A Christmas Carol’ @ The Grand This new adaptation of Dickens’ ever popular classic fills the stage with lush costumes, stunning sets, song, dance, a heavy dose of humor and a timeless message.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY – An Evening with Hayes Carll & Friends @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Holiday Festival @ Levy Park @ 12PM The free two-day festival features a holiday market, a craft station, live music performances throughout the park, a free photo booth with Santa, and much more!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – VIBE Artisan Market @ POST @ 12PM The market features over 120 local vendors, art gallery, live music, photo booth, and Houston’s best food and drinks.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet @ Brown Theater Houston’s holiday tradition continues with the magic and wonder of Stanton Welch’s ‘The Nutcracker.’
All weekend – Godfrey Stand Up @ Houston Improv
All weekend – Andrés Conducts Shostakovich @ Jones Hall Conductor Laureate Andrés Orozco-Estrada leads Shostakovich’s cinematic, richly evocative Symphony No. 11, ‘The Year 1905,’ and Violin Concerto No.1.
All weekend – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Musical @ Hubbard Theatre Celebrate the holidays with the Alley’s hit new adaptation with colorful Victorian costumes, special effects, dancing, and Christmas carols.
All weekend – ‘A Motown Christmas’ Musical Revue @ The Ensemble Theatre Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this festive holiday revue, blending classic Christmas carols and soulful sounds from Motown favorites.
(All weekend – ‘A Texas Carol’ @ The George Theater This hysterical and heart-warming story about all things Christmas and all things Texas is back this holiday season after last year’s huge success.
All weekend – The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical @ The Hobby Center ‘The Office’ meets ‘Project Runway’ in this new laugh-out loud, interactive, hysterically funny TUTS production.
All weekend – ‘Panto Alicia In Wonderland’ Musical @ Stages Repertory Theater Studded with parodies of Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Bad Bunny, TEATRX’s spin on the classic fairy tale is a promise of special holiday wonder and fun for all ages.
All weekend – ‘Into The Woods’ Musical @ Art Factory Houston Art Factory creates a thrilling new production of the beloved musical, promising an ‘Into The Woods’ like you’ve never seen before!
All weekend – ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Play @ 4th Wall Theatre Set in gossipy late 18th-century England with a fresh female voice, this adaptation of Austen’s classic is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality.
All weekend – ‘Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley’ Play @ Main Street Theater Rice Village Final installment in the beloved ‘Christmas at Pemberley’ trilogy follows Mr. Darcy’s younger sister Georgiana and Kitty Bennet and their adventures through Christmastime.
All weekend – ‘The Turn of the Screw’ Play @ MATCH ‘The Turn of the Screw’ is a new environmental and multimedia theatrical adaptation of the celebrated Gothic ghost story by Henry James.
All weekend – 'Always…Patsy Cline' Musical @ Stages Repertory TheatreThe musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, also includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable.
Ongoing Museum Exhibitions
Ongoing – ‘Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence’ Exhibition @ MFAH NEW – Wiley’s monumental, large-scale paintings of Black and Brown individuals confront and challenge the silence surrounding systemic violence and injustice.
Ongoing – ‘Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection’ Exhibition @ MFAH The exhibition showcases the renowned collection of the Hammer Museum at UCLA, including major works of art by Titian, Rembrandt, Cezanne, van Gogh, and others.
Ongoing – ‘Robert Frank and Todd Webb: Across America, 1955’ Exhibition @ MFAH See the famous works by photographers Robert Frank and Todd Webb as they individually made their way across the country in 1955, capturing the real life and diversity of American landscapes and towns throughout.
Ongoing – ‘Six Scenes From Our Future’ Exhibition @ CAMHThis exhibition challenges the traditional ways of presenting art by offering unexpected pairings and debating the entrenched hierarchies between the fine arts and design.
Ongoing – ‘Hanne Darboven – Writing Time’ Exhibition @ Menil This exhibition explores the intertwining of writing and drawing that formed the core of German artist Hanne Darboven’s practice for over forty years.
Ongoing – ‘Chryssa & New York’ Exhibition @ Menil Greek-born artist Chryssa’s pioneering works combined industrial processes and traditional sculpture-making to create monumental art pieces that respond to our urban, everyday environments.
Ongoing – Nestor Topchy’s Portraits Exhibition @ Menil This exhibition presents more than one hundred portraits made over the past twenty years by Houston-based artist Nestor Topchy.
Ongoing – ‘Longing, Grief, and Spirituality: Art Since 1980’ Exhibition @ Menil The mini exhibition presents artists’ response to the precariousness of life through the expression of longing, grief, and spirituality.
Ongoing – ‘Laure Prouvost: Above Front Tears Nest in South’ Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts French artist Laure Prouvost brings her surreal, immersive scenarios to Texas.
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