Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, November 8 to Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Pay tribute to our nation’s veterans at a free, outdoor concert; race through Memorial Square Park alongside the Houston Rockets; hear from literary, cultural, and theatrical mavens at the annual Jewish Book and Arts Festival; dine al fresco with a picnic in the park; jam out to live music at the Bonfire Music Festival and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, November 8 to Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Houston Cinema Arts Festival at Venues Around Houston | Daily – Enjoy five days of film screenings, panel discussions, workshops, and multimedia performances as the Houston Cinema Arts Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary at various venues around Houston. Tickets start at $10. Times and locations vary.
- International Quilt Festival at George R. Brown Convention Center | Daily – Join more than 55,000 quilting enthusiasts for a full week of classes, exhibits, networking, shopping, guest speakers and more at the International Quilt Festival in George R. Brown Convention Center. Tickets start at $9. Times vary.
- Nutcracker Market at NRG Center | Daily – Shop ‘till you drop at Houston’s highly-anticipated holiday shopping event, the annual Nutcracker Market at NRG Center. The Houston Ballet’s four-day market features more than 280 booths, offering unique gifts, home decor, gourmet foods, apparel, accessories and more. $20. Times vary.
- 46th Annual Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival at Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center | Daily – Experience the best of Jewish literary, cultural, and performing arts throughout the forty-sixth annual Jewish Book & Arts Festival at Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center. The festival will feature book readings, discussions, film screenings, theatrical performances, concerts, and the Oliver Lapin Family Day. Prices vary. Times vary.
- Disney on Ice: Frozen at NRG Stadium | Daily – Watch Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf sing and dance across their frozen stage as Disney on Ice heads to NRG Stadium. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. Showtimes vary.
- The French Farm’s Annual Holiday Open Warehouse Sale | Friday and Saturday | No Cover – Stock your kitchen for all of your holiday season get-togethers, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve at The French Farm’s Spring Open Warehouse Sale. 10am to 3pm both days.
- 65th Annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, & Fossil Show at Humble Civic Center | Friday to Sunday – Browse more than 50 exhibits featuring fossils, minerals, gemstones, and unique jewelry from around the world at the sixty-fifth annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, & Fossil Show in Humble Civic Center. Aspiring experts can brush up on their gem and jewelry knowledge via educational exhibitions, demonstrations, and classes offered at the three-day event. $8. Times vary.
- Chantal Warehouse Sale | Friday to Sunday | No Cover – Stock up on cookware and snag the perfect gift for an aspiring chef in your life with up to 75% off on discontinued, overstocked, and one-of-a-kind cookware at the Chantal Warehouse Sale. Times vary.
- Love & Make’s DIY Candle & Bath Bomb Making Workshops in Rice Village – Learn to create your own gifts (or home decor) at one of several fun and interactive workshops. BYOB is encouraged and attendees can choose from candle-making, bath bomb-making, or both. Times and prices vary.
- Houston Grand Opera presents La bohème at the Wortham Theater Center | Saturday and Sunday – Transport to the heart of Paris during the bohemian revolution as the Houston Grand Opera presents Puccini’s La bohème at the Wortham Theater Center. One of the most famous operas of all time, La bohème explores the rollercoaster that is true love through a soundtrack of spellbinding musical works. Tickets start at $25. Showtimes vary.
- 23rd Annual Children’s Festival at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday and Sunday – Entertain the kids with face painting, arts and crafts, a rock wall, live music, a PJ Masks meet-and-greet, and a performance from Sesame Street Live during the twenty-third annual Children’s Festival at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. $10. Times vary.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sales | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on 2018 Texans games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
- Meet Lucian Matis at Elizabeth Anthony | No Cover – Sip champagne while shopping a selection of elegant daywear and eveningwear with couture-quality embellishment from the Toronto-based womenswear designer, Lucian Matis, who will stop by Uptown Parks’ Elizabeth Anthony boutique. 10am to 5pm.
- Thursday Night Take Over at Fluff Bake Bar – Join Fluff Bake Bar owner Rebecca Masson as she welcomes chef Matthew Gaudet of Massachusetts eatery Superfine Food for this week’s Thursday Night Take Over. Each chef will prepare a menu of three to four items available a la carte, along with optional wine pairings and beer from Saint Arnold. Menu prices vary. 6pm to 8pm.
- 10th Annual Picnic in the Park at Levy Park – Taste bites from some of Houston’s hottest restaurants, including Emmaline, Uchi, and Songkran Thai Kitchen, at this annual charity event that benefits SEARCH Homeless Services, a United Way organization dedicated to fighting homelessness in the Houston area. $100. 6pm to 9pm.
- Iron Sommelier at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa – Watch as Houston’s most prestigious wine connoisseurs compete for the title of Iron Sommelier in the eleventh annual contest at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. During the competition, the sommeliers will select three wines that focus on a particular region, grape, or style, then present and describe their picks as they pour. Tickets start at $200. 6pm to 9pm.
- 2018 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala on the Sabine Street Bridge – Get dolled up for dinner, drinks, and entertainment on the Sabine Street Bridge at the 2018 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala, which this year honors the contributions of Judy Nyquist and Geraldina Wise. Tickets start at $1,500. 6:30pm to 10pm.
- Samba Dance Class at Midtown Park | FREE – Shake your hips and let loose as you learn to dance the samba in a free class led by instructors from the Brazilian Arts Foundation at Midtown Park. All skill levels are welcome. 7pm.
- Paul Cauthen in Concert, with Chris Shiflett at Heights Theater – Sit back and enjoy an evening of live music by the critically acclaimed and Texas-based indie musician, Paul Cauthen. Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters opens the show. $15. 8pm.
- CSz presents The EaDo Comedy Show – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. Tickets are $10, but limited, discounted $5 tickets available. 8pm.
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Friday, November 9, 2018
- Macy’s Fashion Show and Luncheon at NRG Center – Scope out the latest styles, enjoy a delicious meal, and stick around for holiday shopping when the Houston Ballet presents the annual Macy’s Fashion Show and Luncheon, a featured event at the Nutcracker Market. Tickets start at $135. 10:15am to 12:30pm.
- Casino Royale Charity Classic at The Houston Club – Ante up at a casino-themed charity gala that includes fine dining, cocktails, dancing, a silent auction, and of course, casino games, hosted by The Houston Club. The Casino Royale Charity Classic benefits the Nehemiah Center. Tickets start at $100. 6pm.
- Jungle Book Gala at The Revaire – The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation hosts its fourth annual Jungle Book Gala at The Revaire. Guests can enjoy dinner, drinks, live entertainment, and a silent auction with upscale items like a Rolex watch, exotic vacation packages, and limited-edition Astros apparel. Tickets start at $150. 6pm.
- Meet the Parents Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Crack up at the Ben Stiller classic, Meet the Parents, during a free screening of the comedy film at Market Square Park. 7pm to 9pm.
- Big Bad Blues Tour: Billy F. Gibbons in Concert at Revention Music Center – Catch a concert by former ZZ Top frontman and Houston native Billy F. Gibbons when he performs in support of his second solo album, Big Bad Blues, along with Matt Sorum and Austin Hanks at Revention Music Center Tickets start at $35, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. 7pm.
- Animaniacs in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Relive your cartoon-filled childhood at a free concert by the Animaniacs characters at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The show will star original cast members with music composed by Emmy winner Randy Rogel. 7:30pm.
- 54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Transport to the ‘70s it-scene of Studio 54 as Rex Nightly hosts an evening of heart-pounding, booty-shaking music, and dance performances at Prohibition Supper Club & Bar. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. 11pm.
- 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, November 10 and Sunday, November 11, 2018.
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