Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22, 2015.
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Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, November 19 through Sunday, November 22, 2015.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Phantom of the Opera at the Hobby Center | Daily – Experience the beloved story and thrilling score of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Hobby Center. Tickets start at $50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. Thursday 2pm and 7:30pm; Friday 8pm; Saturday 2pm and 8pm; Sunday 2pm and 7:30pm.
- The Break of Noon at Queensbury Theatre | Daily – Neil LaBute’s controversial dark comedy explores our society, the media, religion and gun violence in this production from Queensbury Theatre near CityCentre. $35; limited discounted $17.50 tickets available. Times vary.
- The Twentieth-Century Way at MATCH | Thursday, Friday and Sunday – Explore desire and morality in this play about a plot to entrap Southern California’s gay community, with just two actors portraying every character. Tickets start at $30, but limited discounted tickets start at $15. Times vary.
- Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo | Starts Friday – Sip on hot chocolate as you stroll around the Houston Zoo taking in the displays made up of more than 2,000,000 lights. Step inside of a life-sized snow globe, check out the train display and enjoy music from local carolers at the Reflection Pool stage at 7pm and 8pm each evening. $19.95; $14.95 for zoo members; free for age 1 and under. 6pm to 11pm daily.
- Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at Theatre Southwest | Friday and Saturday – The classic drama explores Italian-American 1950s immigrant life, examining the promises and failures of the American Dream. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets available. 8pm both nights.
- Grandpa’s Holly Jolly Christmas at Theatre Suburbia | Friday and Saturday – Usher in the holiday season with this heartwarming grown-up story about a grandfather who rediscovers the meaning of Christmas. $16; limited discounted $8 tickets available.
- Home for the Holidays Gift Market in Katy | Friday to Sunday – Do some holiday shopping during this annual gift market at the Katy Merrell Center. $6. Noon to 8pm Friday; Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm.
- The Fantasticks at The Kaleidoscope | Friday to Sunday – Bayou City Theatrics stages the modern-day Romeo and Juliet, with plenty of comedy, drama and music. The original off-Broadway run of this show lasted for a record-setting 42 years. $35; limited discounted $17.50 tickets available. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 5pm.
- A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas at Alley Theatre | Friday to Sunday – A haunting and heartwarming original adaptation of Dickens’ classic, the Alley’s popular holiday tradition returns this weekend. Tickets range from $26 to $85 before ticketing fees, but limited $16 to $21 discounted tickets are still available for November shows. Friday 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
- Via Colori Street Painting Festival at Hermann Square | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – The Downtown street painting festival is back for its tenth year bringing art, music, food and drinks to Hermann Square in front of City Hall. Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm .
- Winter Holiday Art Market at Winter Street Studios | Saturday and Sunday | FREE to Attend – Browse unique art, crafts and gifts from Houston artists during the Fresh Arts 10th Annual WHAM at Winter Street. Saturday 11am to 8pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm.
- Houston Whatever Music & Comedy Fest at EaDo Party Park | Saturday and Sunday – Head to the East End for music, comedy and street art from more than 90 different acts during this two-day festival. $35 one day pass; $55 two-day pass; VIP tickets start at $120. Noon to 11:30pm both days.
- Vintique Flea at Silver Street Studios | Saturday and Sunday – Search for unique items during the fall edition of the Vintique Flea. Saturday 11am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Texans games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
- BCO Meet & Greet at Byzantio Cafe & Bar | FREE to Attend – Get to know the members of Bayou City Outdoors during a casual get together over drinks and food at Byzantio. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Screening of Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten and Live Performance at Asia Society – See a showing of the film Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll as part of the Houston Cinema Arts Festival at Asia Society Texas Center. Stick around for a performance by Cambodian-American band Dengue Fever. $15; $10 for members. 7pm
- Park After Dark at Hermann Park – Dance, eat and drink under the stars at Hermann Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens during the park’s annual fall event. $40 in advance; $50 at the door; $30 for Urban Green members. 7pm to 10pm.
- The Twentieth-Century Way at MATCH – Catch a performance of the two-man show The Twentieth-Century Way at MATCH. $30 to $40; limited discounted $15 to $17.50 tickets available. 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.
Friday, November 20, 2015
- Opening of Magical Winter Lights at Sam Houston Race Park – Explore the seven themed areas of Sam Houston Race Park’s Magical Winter Lights, featuring larger-than-life Chinese lanterns that resemble landmarks in America, Europe, Asia, Australia and more. $27; $16 for children 4 to 12; free for children under 4. 1pm to 11pm.
- 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.
- Houston Rockets Viewing Party in Sugar Land | FREE – Join fellow Rockets fans at the Town Square Plaza in Sugar Land to watch them take on the Memphis Grizzlies. 6:30pm.
- Khloé Kardashian Book Signing at Barnes and Noble in River Oaks | Cancelled – Meet Kardashian sister and author of Strong Looks Better Naked at this in-store appearance. You must purchase a copy of the book in person at the West Gray store to obtain a wristband for the autograph line; one wristband per book purchase. Signing starts at 7pm, but an arrival after 5pm is recommended.
- West Side Story Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Catch a free screening of the 1961 film West Side Story at Market Square Park. 7pm.
- The Goddesses at The Barn – Psophonia Dance Company and musical group Chaski are coming together to present a performance of The Goddesses at The Barn. $22. 8pm.
- DJ Mike Servito at Jet Lounge | FREE to Attend – New York-based DJ Mike Servito comes to Houston to get the dance floor moving at Jet Lounge in Downtown. 10pm.
- 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 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2015.
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