Saturday, January 15, 2022
- We Are Houston 5K at McKinney & Crawford Streets in Downtown – Line up to watch marathon runners as they wind through the Inner Loop, or join a special 5K course to get that finish line feel on the morning before the big event. $45. 8am.
- Yaga’s Chili Fest Beerfooter 5K Fun Run in Galveston −Throw on your goofiest attire at a tongue-in-cheek run along the beach before the Chili Fest starts to spice things up on the Strand. $56. 9am.
- Photography Workshop at Levy Park | FREE – Brush up your photog skills at a free hands-on session organized by Houston Center of Photography, focusing on composition, lighting, and other techniques. 9am.
- 13th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest on the Strand − After down-sizing for 2021, Yaga’s popular, early-year chili and beer tasting festival returns to Galveston’s Stand in its tastiest form. $12. 10am to 6pm.
- 26th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Children’s Museum Houston – Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with messages of unity, justice, and peace at Children’s Museum Houston. This year’s celebration includes a jazz ensemble performance, peace march, awards ceremony, and an all-day display of the “I Have a Dream” speech. $5 per person. 11am to 2pm.
- Saturday Sketching in the Galleries at MFAH – Kids and families explore and practice sketching techniques in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s galleries, using the art on view for inspiration. $10, in addition to general admission. 11:30am.
- Third Saturday at Silver Street Studios | No Cover – The artists at Silver Street Studios open up their door to talk shop, display their creations, answer questions, and maybe send you home with a brand new work of their original artwork. Noon to 5pm.
- The 28th Annual MLK Grande Parade Sneak Preview at Panther Stadium − Get a sneak peek at Monday’s Midtown parade at a two-hour event showcasing participating marching bands, led by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard from Washington, DC. 1pm to 3pm..
- Yo! Hip-Hop Pop-Up Shop at GoGetta’s ManCave Barber Shop & Sports Lounge | No Cover – Brush off your ‘80s and ‘90s duds for a throwback pop-up market with vendors, food trucks, haircuts and more on Dairy Ashford in West Houston. 1pm to 6pm.
- Rothko Chapel presents Songs for Justice: 2022 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Livestream − Catch a livestream of performances and conversations that explore the role that music plays in furthering social justice movements, in this annual tribute to Dr. King. Suggested donation of $5 to $20. 3pm.
- Betty White’s 100th Birthday at Star Sailor | No Cover − Celebrate the life of the beloved TV comedian in Timbergrove with Golden Girls viewings, pop-up vendors, vodka tasting, crafts, free goodies, and more. 3pm to 10pm.
- 10×10 Art Show 2022 at Hardy & Nance Studios | No Cover − Visit artist’s open studios and browse a 700+ of original artworks created by almost 200 local artists—all sized 10 inches by 10 inches—and enjoy free Karbach beer. 5pm to 9pm.
- Obscure Houston Oddities Market at Brash Brewing Company | No Cover − Browse and buy unusual items, quirky gifts, and more from about 25 vendors in Garden Oaks / Oak Forest. 5pm to 11pm.
- Neon Thrash’s Ride the Rainbow! Opening Reception at Urban South HTX | No Cover − Check out 100+ vividly painted wooden creations by Neon Thrash (aka Brian Dibala) at an exhibition debut at the Near Northside brewery. 6pm to 10pm.
- Two Friends in Concert at House of Blues − The L.A.-based DJ/producer duo of Eli Sones and Matthew Halper—best known for their hour-long “Big Bootie” mixes—bring their dance music decks to Downtown as part of their Adventureland Tour. $29.50. 7:30pm.
- Last Podcast on the Left: Mama Mia! Here We Go Again at Bayou Music Center − The three hosts of the podcast that digs into all things macabre and dark, real and imagined, bring their touring show to Downtown. Starts at $25. 8pm.
- Folk Family Revival in Concert at the Heights Theater − Catch the Houston family jam band live on the warm and intimate Heights Theater stage. Starts at $18. 8pm.
- D Smoke in Concert at Warehouse Live – The winner of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow and two-time Grammy-nominated rapper, D Smoke stops by the EaDo stage to tour his sophomore studio album, War & Wonders. $25 in advance; $30 day of show. 8pm.
- The Kingston Trio in Concert at Dosey Doe: the Big Barn − “Hang down your head, Tom Dooley” at a live show featuring the 1950s and ‘60s chart toppers over a three-course dinner in The Woodlands. Starts at $118 and includes dinner. 8:30pm.
- Hybrid House: Electric Rhythm of the City at the Dive − Dance to EDM and DJ tunes with a lineup of spinners spinning at the Dice in tucked away in Downtown. $10. 9am to 2am.
- Jake Paul hosts King of the Ring Bottle War at Clé Houston – The Midtown mainstay welcomes YouTuber Jake Paul for its first ever bottle completion, where the buyer of the most bottles wins the championship title. $20. Table reservations available. 10pm to 2am.
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Sunday, January 16, 2022
- 50th Annual Chevron Houston Marathon in Downtown | FREE to Watch – Though you might not be able to lace up for Houston’s signature run event, you can still celebrate the runners as they pound pavement from Downtown through the city’s districts like Montrose, Medical Center, the Galleria, Memorial Park, and back again to finish at Avenida de las Americas. Check out the marathon course and find your spot to cheer on thousands of participants. 7am.
- Karbach Houston Marathon Noise Making Party on Allen Parkway | FREE – Show your support—and offer Karbach brewskis to runners while you enjoy your own—at a late stage cheering-on celebration for the Chevron Houston Marathon. Expect parking to be hard the later the morning gets. 8am to noon.
- Plant Market at Tenfold Coffee Company | No Cover – Find a forever home, or simply browse and learn at a special pop-up market showcasing a diverse array of plants for newbies and accomplished plant shepherds. 11am to 4pm.
- Hop Topic World’s Annual Chili Cook-Off at Holler Brewing Co. – Taste through chilis and enjoy Holler craft beers at this annual chili cook-off. $18 includes unlimited chili samples, a swag bag (for the first 50 tickets), a voting token and giveaways. Noon to 4pm; judging begins at 2pm.
- New Heights Art Collective’s New Year, New You! Art Market at Re:HAB Bar on the Bayou | No Cover − The monthly market from New Heights Art Collective (NHAC) morphs into its new monthly form, featuring tasty tunes from DJ Alibi, tastier bites from Tacos a la Madre, and tastiest drinks from Re:HAB. Noon to 6pm.
- Open House & Exhibition Reception at Glassell Studio School | FREE − Explore the works of Glassell faculty, students, alumni and more in two exhibitions that focus on figure through life drawing and painting. 2pm to 4pm.
- Winter Wonder Rock Festival at White Oak Music Hall − Rock out at a day packed with rock performances, including appearances by the Halfpipes, Everglaze, Adult Superstition, Violet Theory, and more. $15 advance; $20 at the door. 2pm to midnight. 3pm to 10pm.
- Betty White’s Celebration of Life at The Branch| No Cover − Pay your respects and show your trivia chops at a special evening honoring Betty White’s 100th at the Spring Branch Gastropub. 7pm to 9pm.
- Bunnies on the Bayou’s Snow Bunnies with DJ Danny Verde at ReBar − The Montrose gay bar pops with tunes by Danny Verde in a dance party fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ nonprofit Bunnies on the Bayou. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. 9pm to 2am.
- Sunday at Sekai Night & Day − Groove into the Monday holiday with late night Sunday Funday with tunes and vibes in EaDo. Cover TBD. 9:30pm to 2am.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Click here to see our list, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, 2022
- Galveston Restaurant Week | Begins Today − Head down island to indulge in culinary treats and with specially priced breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at 40+ dining destinations, through Sunday, February 13. Times vary.
- 44th Annual Original MLK Day Parade in Downtown | FREE – Black Heritage Society’s 44th edition of the original Downtown parade will be led by City of Houston dignitaries, marching bands, floats, peaceful marches and more. 10am.
- 28th Annual MLK Grande Parade in Midtown | FREE – From the corner of San Jacinto and Elgin Streets, Midtown welcomes the 28th edition MLK Grande Parade, as live floats, marching bands, dignitaries, and more take to the street in celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 10am.
- Houston MLK Festival at City Hall | FREE – In front of Downtown’s City Hall, the MLK Festival will kick off immediately after the 44th Annual parade and feature live music, kid-friendly fun, craft vendors, performances, and special guests. 11am to 5pm.
- Ditch Your Resolution Day at Little Woodrow’s EaDo | No Cover – Little Woodrow’s EaDo outpost tempts visitors with pepperoni pizza an Karbach and pretzel and domestic beer pairings from open to closes. 3pm to 2am.
- Betty White Birthday Bash at Angel Share | No Cover – Raise a cocktail featuring the charming face of the iconic and recently departed Betty White at a special Monday event honoring her 100th birthday in Downtown. Happy hour all day. 4pm to midnight.
- Andrew Yang at Houston Improv – Former presidential and New York City mayoral candidate comes to the Improv stage in West Houston for a discussion of his new book, Forward. Starts at $70 for a table for two. 7pm.
- SPA presents Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astronomy Bizarre at Jones Hall – The world renown astronomer and television personality heads to Downtown to talk all things cosmos, from black holes and dark matter to wormholes and multiverses. $44 and up. 7:30pm.
- Across the Universe Movie Screening at Axelrad | No Cover – If you’re still riding the high of Beatlemania from the recent documentary, then catch a screening of the 2007 musical romance film, Across the Universe, and sing along to your favorite Beatles songs while you sip on offerings from Axelrad. 7:30pm.
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