Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, November 29 to Sunday, December 3, 2017.
Also in December 2017
Happening This Week
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
- Stranger Things-Themed Art Show at Texas Art Asylum | Saturday and Sunday | No Cover – The Texas Art Asylum hosts a 2-day only art show based on the popular ’80s revival TV show, Stranger Things. 2pm to 9pm each day.
- The Houston Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Warehouse Live | Saturday and Sunday – Enjoy over 120 emerging artists, live body painting, music, and a full pancakes bar at Warehouse Live. Tickets start at $10. 8pm each day.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
- Holiday Happy Hour with Bayou Buddies & Evergreen at Four Seasons Hotel Downtown – Jingle while you mingle with members of Bayou Buddies, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Young Professional group, and Evergreen, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Young Profesional group at this holiday-themed Happy Hour in Downtown. This event is free for member; minimum $10 donation for nonmembers. 6pm to 8pm.
- Simple Plan in Concert at House of Blues – Pop-rock band, Simple Plan, take the stage at House of Blues in Downtown for their No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls 15th Anniversary Tour. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or hard-to-find seats on SeatsForEveryone’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Harry Potter Trivia 2.0 at King’s BierHaus | No Cover – Show off your knowledge at this Harry Potter-themed trivia night featuring an entire Harry Potter inspired menu, costumes, prizes and more at King’s BierHaus in The Heights. 7pm to 10pm.
- Couples Painting Party at Southern Star Brewery – Get together with your special someone and enjoy a 3-hour painting party that includes 3 beers per person and delectable Hors d’oeuvres available at Southern Star Brewery. Cost is $90 per couple and registration is required. 7pm to 10pm.
- Stranger Things Trivia at Under the Brewery | No Cover – Go into the “Upside Down” and answer questions about season 1 and 2 of the ’80s style hit show, Stranger Things. Enjoy drink specials, prizes, and dress up as your favorite character to enter the costume contest. 7pm to 10pm.
- Harry Potter Trivia Night at Your Pie – Enjoy special butter brew and Hogwarts house-inspired pizzas at Harry Potter Trivia Night at Your Pie. No cover to play; $12.99 for Build-Your-Pizza plus draft beer (usually $5.50 or less) or house wine (cab or chardonnay). 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
- Happy Hour Thursdays at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | No Cover – Bring your friends to a museum-style happy hour and enjoy the exhibitions, bites from food trucks, and specialty cocktails at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Drinks will be for sale by credit card at the bar. 5pm to 9pm.
- DIY Story Night 5 at Rec Room | No Cover – Have a drink, listen, share, and appreciate the art of storytelling at this DIY Story Night at the Rec Room. Donations are accepted. 5pm to 7pm.
- Ugly Sweater Party at Karbach Brewing Co. – Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and join the Heights Young Professionals for their Ugly Sweater Party at the Karbach Brewery. Admission Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. 5pm to 8pm.
- Girls Night Out: Holiday Market at Revolver Houston | No Cover – Satisfy your holiday shopping needs with plenty of local vendors to choose from at this Holiday Market at Revolver Houston. 6pm to 9pm.
- EastCiders Ramble: Say Girl Say in Concert at The Nightingale Room | No Cover –The melodic electronic due, Say Girl Say, hits the stage at The Nightingale Room in Downtown. 7pm to 10pm.
- Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones at The Heights Theater – Dave Alvin, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, and self-described “barroom guitarist,” takes the stage with The Guilty Ones at The Heights Theater. Tickets range from $22 to $34. 7pm.
- DJ Afrojack at Spire Night Club – DJ, producer and remixer Afrojack spins dance music at the Spire Night Club in Downtown. Tickets are $25. 10pm.
Friday, December 1, 2017
- Cheers & Beers Holiday Market at Saint Arnold Brewing Co. | 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. 5pm to 10pm.
- Wine Down at Bagby Park | No Cover – Wine Down is a monthly happy hour series in Bagby Park that features live entertainment, lawn games, and giveaways. For this Wine Down, enjoy some rock music from The Slags. 6pm to 9pm.
- ComedySportz Houston at CSz Arena – If you like the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? then you’ll love ComedySportz Houston, a fast-paced comedy show that’s suitable for the whole family, now running at the CSz Arena. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. 8pm.
- Giant Kitty in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Local punk band Giant Kitty headlines this concert along with T2 the Ghetto Hippie, Kemo for Emo, and DJ Baby Roo at White Oak Music Hall. Tickets are $10. 8pm.
- Dollie Barnes in Concert at Axelrad | No Cover – Get lost in the ’70s style pop harmonies of Dollie Barnes when she takes the stage at Axelrad with openers Abram Shook and Vodi. 8pm.
- Kinda Super Disco: Green Velvet at Rich’s Houston – Green Velvet performs live at the Kinda Super Disco DJ night at the LGBT-friendly nightclub, Rich’s Houston. Tickets range from $10 to $25. 10pm.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
- Tamale Festival Houston at Navigation Esplanade – Festival-goers can expect a tamale eating contest, live music, and plenty of food and drink vendors offering tamales, festival eats, and Tex-Mex favorites. Tickets are $10 pre-sale; $20 day of; VIP tickets available for $85. Kids 12 and under can get in for free with a paid adult admission. Noon to 10pm.
- Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Midtown – A full bar route with awesome drink specials will be provided for all ugly sweater pub crawl participants. Rejoice with hundreds of fellow patrons who enjoy the ugly sweater season and the holiday festivities. Tickets are $12.02, but you may find limited comp tickets or discounted tickets for $5. 3pm.
- The Brews & Blues White Oak Street Festival – The Brews & Blues White Oak Street Festival will have live blues bands performing at Onion Creek, Little Woodrow’s, and Christian’s Tailgate. Tickets are $10. 4pm.
- The Chocolate Orb: ’80s Bash at Warehouse Live – Dance to the ’80s sounds of The Chocolate Orb for this concert benefiting Toys for Tots at Warehouse Live. Tickets are $20. 7pm.
- Todd Barry at The Secret Group – Laugh it up when New York City-based comedian and actor Todd Barry hits the stage at The Secret Group. Tickets start at $20. 8pm.
- Soul Session Saturdays at MKT Bar | No Cover – Join DJ Tempty as he spins nothing but ’60s and ’70s soul, Motown, funk, and disco, every Saturday evening at MKT Bar in Downtown. 8pm.
- Bonnie Bishop in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Catch country-rock singer-songwriter, Bonnie Bishop, when she hits the stage at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. Tickets range from $25 to $27. 9:30pm.
- Star Wars: Unscripted at CSz Arena – Comedy Sportz in Houston is up for a little humor and games when they use your suggestions to tweak the original 1977 film. So make sure to come to the CSz arena with an open mind and plenty of creativity. Tickets are $14, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $8. 10:30pm.
Sunday, December 3, 2017
- Houston versus Austin BBQ Throwdown at Saint Arnold Brewery – Eat your weight in barbecue as Houston and Austin pitmasters face off in a smoked-filled throwdown at Saint Arnold’s Brewery. Participating Houston barbecue joints include Beaver’s, The Brisket House, El Burro & the Bull, Ellis Brothers BBQ and more. Tickets are $80 for general admission; $130 for VIP. 1pm to 4pm.
- Barks & Brews Adoption Event at 8th Wonder Brewery | No Cover – The Animal Justice League hosts the Barks & Brews event where you can visit with some adoptable pups while sipping on an 8th Wonder Brewery beer. 1pm to 4pm.
- Landing Theatre Sunday Funday at Poison Girl | No Cover – Hang out with The Landing Theatre Company and help them raise funds for their 2018 season at the dive bar, Poison Girl in Montrose. Drinks are on you and 10% of all bar sales will be donated to the company. 3pm to midnight.
- Lady Gaga in Concert at Toyota Center – Put your paws up when Lady Gaga plays all of her hits including songs off of her new record, Joanne, at the Toyota Center. Tickets start at $46, but you may find cheaper or better seats on SeatsForEveryone’s online resale market. 7:30pm.
- Platform Disco and Derivatives at The Flat | No Cover – Sip on a disco-era inspired cocktail while DJ Sun, Andy Savage, and FX Box play an all-vinyl set of Disco and Derivatives at The Flat. 10pm.
