Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, December 18 to Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Happening This Week
Nightlife in Houston This Week
Also in December 2019
The only thing we have to fear is the fear of missing out itself.
Fear no more, we’ve got you covered with our in-the-know list of art, music, and nightlife events happening around Houston, from Wednesday through Sunday.
Day + Nightlife Guide
Ongoing
- Downtown Lasers & Lights at Historic Downtown Galveston | Friday to Sunday | FREE – Galveston’s historic downtown district hosts Downtown Lasers & Lights, an event featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights, and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park and beyond. 6pm to 10pm each day.
- Cirque Joyeux Dinner and Show at Moody Gardens | Friday to Sunday – Let the family-friendly Cirque Joyeux entertain and delight you with all new cirque stars at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center. This original holiday spectacular is fun for the entire family and features a stellar cast of international cirque and variety performers from all corners of the world. Tickets start at $53. Showtimes vary.
- Beers & Cheers Holiday Market at Saint Arnold Brewing Co. | Saturday and Sunday | No Cover – Shop for unique holiday gifts when Shop Local sets up their Cheers & Beer Holiday Market at Saint Arnold Brewing Co. This family-friendly event will feature plenty of local vendors, root beer floats for the kiddos, music, ugly sweaters, and even a gift wrapping section. Times vary.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Screening at Tikila’s | No Cover – Watch a screening of Tim Burton’s beloved holiday movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and enjoy peppermint cocktails, spiked coffee, popcorn, and more at Tikila’s. 6pm.
- Mixology Class: Christmas Cocktails at Poitín Bar & Kitchen – Spend two hours with cocktail experts and learn how to make your own delicious and unique holiday drinks at Poitín Bar & Kitchen. Tickets are $70 per person. 6:30pm.
- Opening Reception of Garrett Bradley: American Rhapsody at CAMH | FREE – Celebrate the opening of Garrett Bradley: American Rhapsody, the first solo museum presentation of the work of New Orleans-based artist and filmmaker Garrett Bradley at CAMH. 6:30pm.
- Willow Smith and Jaden Smith in Concert at Warehouse Live – The siblings hit the road on the “Willow & Erys Tour”, supporting each of their full-length releases this summer; Willow’s self-titled third album, and Jaden’s second LP, Erys. Tickets start at $35, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
- Cultured Cocktails benefiting PrintMatters at Bar Boheme | No Cover – Grab a refreshing cocktail and learn more about PrintMatters’ mission to promote traditional and non-traditional printmaking at Bar Boheme. 5pm to 8pm.
- Bingo Night at Under the Radar Brewery | No Cover – Try your luck for a chance to win prizes in the beer garden at Under the Radar Brewery’s Bingo Night. There will be $4 happy hour pints preceding the event, from 4pm to 7pm.
- The Winery Comedy Tour at Sable Gate Winery – Pair fine wines with gut-busting comedy when Sable Gate Winery in Midtown welcomes The Winery Comedy Tour, a new comedy circuit that brings nationally recognized comedians to audiences in a new type of venue, with a vino twist. Tickets are $20, but limited discounted $8 and $9 tickets are available. 7:30pm.
- Home for the Holidays: Carolyn Wonderland, Marcia Ball & Shelley King at The Heights Theater – It’s holiday time in the Heights as a trio of Texas musicians unites for an evening of seasonal songs, featuring Carolyn Wonderland, Marcia Ball, and Shelley King at The Heights Theater. Tickets start at $24. 8pm.
Friday, December 20, 2019
- Ugly Sweater Party at Little Woodrow’s Katy | No Cover – Wear your holiday worst as Little Woodrow’s in Katy hosts an ugly sweater contest, along with drink specials and live music. 4pm.
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with Shane Smith & The Saints at The Rustic – Put on your ugly holiday sweater and enjoy live music from country performers Shane Smith & The Saints at The Rustic. Tickets start at $23. 7pm.
- Hip Hop Anonymous: Hip Hop Dance Party at The Secret Group | No Cover – The Secret Group presents a hip hop dance party, featuring favorite hip hop hits, hosted by Guilla with DJ Discipline and DJ Seba. 9pm.
- R3hab at Stereo Live Houston – Dance the night away when the Dutch DJ, record producer, and re-mixer, R3hab, spins at Stereo Live Houston. Tickets are hard to come by at the venue, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 10pm.
- A Tribute to George Michael at Etro Lounge | No Cover – Celebrate the legacy of the ’80s dance-pop icon with hits from Wham! as well as his solo career at Etro Lounge in Downtown. 8pm.
Saturday, December 21, 2019
- Social Food Truck Festival at Social Beer Garden HTX | No Cover – Enjoy a variety of different foods from local food trucks and pop-ups at Social Beer Garden HTX. 2pm to 8pm.
- Duck’s 13th Annual Tacky Christmas Sweater Party at True Anomaly Brewing Company | No Cover – One of H-Town’s longest running, original tacky holiday sweater shindigs, Duck’s Tacky Christmas Party has found its forever home at True Anomaly Brewing Company in EaDo. Bring an unopened toy for a tot and get a free beer. There will also be prizes (beer) for sweaters in several different categories. 7pm to midnight.
- Pentatonix in Concert: A Pentatonix Christmas Tour at Smart Financial Centre – The 3-time Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling musical act, Pentatonix, brings their Christmas Tour to Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. Tickets start at $39.50. 7pm.
- A Drag Queen Christmas: The Naughty Tour at House of Blues – Be awed at A Drag Queen Christmas, starring queens from the Emmy Award-winning television show RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH1. Expect amazing costumes, killer performances, a new stage production, plus outrageous and hilarious shenanigans. Tickets start at $40, but limited discounted $15.50 tickets are available. 7pm.
- The 5 Browns Holiday Concert at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston – Enjoy a holiday concert by The 5 Browns at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. Performing individually or together in various combinations from duo to complex five-piano arrangements, The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music with a fresh take. Tickets start at $21. 8pm.
- Christmas Party at Numbers Nightclub – Numbers Nightclub celebrates Christmas by hosting a dance night featuring gift giveaways, including a giant 4K smart TV, a few tablets, tickets to concerts at the venue and more. Cover charge is $5 before 10pm. Party begins at 9pm.
- A Fistful of Soul 10th Anniversary Party at The Continental Club | No Cover – A Fistful of Soul, Houston’s ’60s soul and R&B dance party, celebrates 10 years at The Continental Club on Mid Main. 10pm.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
- The Moonlight Dolls present Bitches Who Brunch at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Prohibition Supperclub & Bar hosts its weekly Bitches Who Brunch food and drink event on Sundays. The show is a relaxing late morning or early afternoon of music, comedy, and show-stopping striptease featuring the world-famous Moonlight Dolls. Seatings range from $15 to $45 for the show, with an additional $30 minimum brunch purchase, payable after the show. Discounted premium seatings are available for $15 at select shows. 11am.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas Eve and Other Stories at Toyota Center – The multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed progressive rock group, Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their highly-anticipated winter tour back to Houston. Tickets start at $49.50. Performances at 3pm and 8pm.
- Angels & Airwaves in Concert at House of Blues – Catch a set from Angels & Airwaves, a rock group featuring Tom DeLonge from Blink 182, David Kennedy, and Ilan Rubin at House of Blues. Tickets start at $35 but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6:30pm.
- Poetry Lounge Sundays at Alley Kat Bar & Lounge – Watch local wordsmiths perform spoken word at Poetry Lounge Sundays at Alley Kat Bar & Lounge in Midtown. Tickets start at $10. 7pm to 10pm.
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