Make the most of your week with our top event picks happening in Houston from Monday, October 26 to Sunday, November 1, 2015.
Happening in Houston This Week
Happening in Houston This Month
Kick off the Rockets’ season, enjoy a cocktail, experience a performance from the Vienna Boys Choir, aid in animal conservation efforts, make your Halloween plans and more this week in Houston.
Top 11 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Dynamic Conversations with Change Makers at Discovery Green | Tuesday, October 27 | FREE – Listen in during Discovery Discussions to hear from LBGT activists Jim Obergefell and Eric Alva as they discuss this year’s historic changes at Discovery Green. 7pm to 8:30pm.
- Wine Dinner at Bistro Provence | Tuesday, October 27 – Bistro Provence is celebrating the birthday of Georges Auguste Escoffier with a special five-course wine dinner. Expect French cuisine like pumpkin soup, duck rillon and stuffed lamb shoulder to be paired with wines from Domaine du Père Caboche. Owner and winemaker Emilie Boisson will be in attendance. $80. 7pm.
- Whiskey Tasting at Reserve 101 | Tuesday, October 27 – Taste whiskey from the Jim Beam Harvest Collection during this event hosted by national bourbon ambassador Adam Harris at Reserve 101. 100% of proceeds from the tasting benefit Lucky Dog Rescue. $20. 6:30pm.
- Heritage Society SIP Series in Westmoreland | Wednesday, October 28 – Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with the Heritage Society while checking out homes in Westmoreland. $75. 6:30pm to 8pm.
- The Shining Movie Screening at Market Square Park | Wednesday, October 28 | FREE – Hang out at Market Square Park to catch a free showing of the 1980 thriller The Shining to get a scare in before Halloween Weekend.7:30pm.
- Climbing for Clouded Leopards Fundraiser at Texas Rock Gym | Wednesday, October 28 – Texas Rock Gym invites you to climb, bid on silent auction items, take a yoga class and enjoy Karbach brews during this event with the Houston Zoo. This event raises funds for clouded leopard research and conservation efforts. 5pm to 9pm.
- Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center | Wednesday, October 28 – Cheer the Rockets on during their first regular season game against the Nuggets at the Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seat on the TicketNetwork resale website. 7pm.
- Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt in Concert at Hobby Center | Thursday, October 29 – Listen to music from seasoned country artists Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt during a special concert at The Hobby Center. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale website.. 8pm.
- Halloween Parties and Events Around Houston | Starts Thursday, October 29 – Get dressed up and hit one of the many Halloween parties happening around Houston. Bringing the kids? Check out our list of family-friendly Halloween events.
- Vienna Boys Choir in Concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church | Friday, October 30 – The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir is stopping in Houston for a performance as part of their 2015 tour. You won’t want to miss their angelic voices as they fill the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. $55; limited discounted $44 tickets available. 7:30pm.
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Sam Houston Park | Saturday, October 31 – Run through Downtown Houston with fellow survivors and supporters to find a cure and raise awareness for breast cancer during the annual Race for the Cure. $15 to $30. 8am.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for October 29 to November 1, 2015 and top 15 things to do in Houston in October 2015.
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