Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, December 10 to Sunday, December 13, 2015.
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Take in holiday lights, celebrate Hanukkah, grab a drink with friends, see a live show, go to the theatre, watch the Rockets play Kobe and the Lakers plus more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, December 10Â through Sunday, December 13, 2015.
Things to Do All Weekend
- A Christmas Story: The Musical at The Hobby Center | Daily – Inspired by the classic film, this stage musical chronicles Ralphie Parker’s efforts to ensure Santa brings him a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, despite distractions like tacky leg lamps, tongues stuck to icy flag poles and Scut Farkus. Tickets start at $37; limited discount tickets start at $21 for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- The Snow Queen at Frenetic Theater | Daily – See a family-friendly production of The Snow Queen performed by FrenetiCore Dance. $16; limited discounted $8 tickets available. 7:30pm nightly.
- Cabaret Da Camera at the Bayou Bend Spiegeltent | Thursday through Saturday  – Take in one or all of Da Camera’s swinging music series featuring the boisterous music of Weimar Berlin, the French Gyspy jazz of the 20s and 30s and swinging take on the classics from the Great American Songbook. Each performance is staged twice on the grand stage at the giant, spectacular Spiegeltent in the gardens at Buffalo Bayou. The  fourth and final performance in the series happens on Tuesday, December 15. $50. 7pm and 9pm nightly.
- Hanukkah Dinner at Genesis Steakhouse | Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – Feast on favorites like latke, sufganiyot and more at Genesis – Houston’s first kosher steakhouse – during Hanukkah. 7pm nightly.
- Glassell Studio School Art Sale | Friday and Saturday | FREE to Attend – Find unique gifts, browse original works of art by students of the Glassell School of Art, and enjoy holiday refreshments during this annual event. noon to 8pm Friday; 10am to 8pm Saturday.
- Holiday with the Cranes in Galveston | Friday to Sunday – Spend the weekend watching Sandhill Cranes on the coast at a variety of activities and events as part of Holiday with the Cranes. Prices and locations vary. 6:30pm to 9pm Friday; 8am to 7pm Saturday; 6:30am to 5pm Sunday.
- Very Merry Pops at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Sing along to holiday favorites like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Joy to the World” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” during the Houston Symphony’s annual Very Merry Pops show. Tickets start at $35. 8pm Friday and Saturday; 2:30pm and 7:30pm Sunday.
- Tomball German Christmas Market | Friday to Sunday | FREE – Shop unique gifts from more than 170 vendors, enjoy live music on 4 different stages, chow down on German fare, step into the petting zoo and more during the Tomball German Christmas Market. 6pm to 10pm Friday; 10am to 10pm Saturday; 10am to 6pm Sunday.
- The Heritage Society’s Candlelight Tour | Saturday and Sunday – Tour historic homes decorated for the holidays, let the kids participate in activities at Santa’s Workshop, enjoy musical entertainment, do a little shopping at the Holiday Art Market and grab a cup of hot chocolate during the 2015 Candlelight Tour. Tickets start at $5. 5pm to 10pm Saturday; 5pm to 9pm Sunday.
- The Houston Chamber Choir presents Christmas at the Villa | Saturday and Sunday – The beautiful Villa de Matel Chapel is filled with holiday choral music at this always popular Christmas performance. $40; limited discounted $20 tickets available. 3:30 and 7:30pm both days.
- Dance 3 at MATCH | Saturday and Sunday – Experience a production from three local dance companies as they showcase their different styles of dance in one show at MATCH. $15. 8pm Saturday; 2pm Sunday.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
- Holiday Savings Party at Renew Laser & Skin in Sugar Land | FREE – Join Dr. Nina Desai for holiday cocktails, appetizers and sweets. 4pm to 7pm.
- Heights Young Professionals Happy Hour at Spring Street – Meet, network, socialize and make direct connections with young and young-at-heart professionals from all over Houston at Spring Street Studios. $20 in advance. 5pm.
- Unsilent Night at Buffalo Bayou Park | FREE – Join the Mitchell Center for a free interactive holiday event at Buffalo Bayou featuring a 43 minute musical composition in which the audience becomes the performer. 6pm to 8pm.
- Jedi Animation Happy Hour at Aurora Picture Show – Create your own stop-motion animation during this happy hour celebrating the release of the latest Star Wars movie. Tickets start at $30. 6pm to 9pm.
- Cabaret Da Camera: Weimar Berlin at the Bayou Bend Spiegeltent – Take in an evening of stunning costumes, sensuality, powerful acting and towering vocals. German mezzo soprano Sonja Bruzauskas transports you with her to early 20th Century Berlin between the two World Wars. $50. 7pm and 9pm.
- Home Alone Quote Along at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park – See the holiday classic Home Alone on the film’s 25th anniversary during a quote-along at Alamo Drafthouse. $12. 7:30pm.
- Free Holiday Concert at The Church Without Walls | FREE – Join the Houston Symphony for a free holiday concert featuring the CityWide Grassroots Chorus and The Church Without Walls Choir. Arrive early for the instrument petting zoo. 7:30pm.
- The Hot Sardines in Concert at Jones Hall – Don’t miss the jazz band from another era The Hot Sardines when they roll into town to perform at Jones Hall. $33 to $43; limited discounted $16.50 to $21.50 tickets available. 8pm.
- Wine Dinner at The Durham House – Enjoy five-courses from newly opened Washington Ave. restaurant The Durham House alongside Château de Pibarnon wine pairings during this special dinner curated by French Country Wines. $115. 7pm to 9pm.Â
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, December 11, 2015
- Wonderland International Holiday Festival & Brunch with Santa at Phoenicia – Enjoy enjoy a day full of food, crafts, live musical performances and shopping all focused on celebrating the holidays from around the world. $15; 9am to 3pm.
- Opening of Virgin of Guadalupe: Empress of America at HMNS – Take a historic journey from 8th-century Spain to the 21st-century Americas, in this exhibit that explores the clash between two very different worlds and contemporary expressions of devotion to the Virgin Mary at Houston Museum of Natural Science. $35; limited discounted $16 tickets available. 9am to 4pm.
- Lunchtime Conversation with Mayor Parker at Brilliant Lectures – Hear Mayor Annise Parker discuss Houston tourism during a lunchtime lecture at Brilliant Lectures. Lunch is included and reservations are required. $50. 11:30am to 1pm.
- Trading Places Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – See the classic R-rated Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd comedy under the stars. Rice Philharmonic performs holiday tunes before the show. 7pm.
- Cabaret Da Camera: French Gypsy Jazz at the Bayou Bend Spiegeltent – Danielle Reich’s Hot Jazz Quintet performs hot club repertoire in the gypsy jazz style popularized by the original Quintette du Hot Club de France. The music features swinging tunes from the 1920s and 1930s sure to make your feet move. $50. 7pm and 9pm.
- Nighthawk Custom at Boyert Shooting Center on Westheimer – Join an exclusive shooting event when Nighthawk Custom Firearms visits Houston. Everyone attending will get range fee, 25 rounds of ammo, Nighthawk firearm rentals, a target, food coupon and special pricing on Nighthawk firearms in the retail store. $80. 7pm to 9pm.
- The Whispers & Stephanie Mills in Concert at Arena Theatre – Jam out to tunes from R&B group The Whispers as they’re joined by vocalist Stephanie Mills for an unforgettable concert. $52; limited discounted $26 tickets available. 8pm.
- Tommy Trash in Concert at Stereo Live – See a show from dance music icon Tommy Trash at Stereo Live. $20. 9pm.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: Unscripted at ComedySportz Houston – The Improv troupe at ComedySportz retells the Charlie Brown holiday classic based on suggestions from the audience at an anything goes, 18-and-older late night comedy show. $14; limited comped and $7 tickets available. 10:30pm.
- Somewhere in the Balance Exhibition Opening at HCP | FREE – Hear from four artists during the opening reception of Somewhere in the Balance at the Houston Center for Photography. 5:30pm to 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to do on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2015.
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