Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, January 13 to Sunday, January 19, 2025.

We’ve got you covered all week long with our in-the-know list of social nightlife events—including comedy, music, and art—happening around Houston.

Day + Nightlife Guide in Houston This Week: January 6 to 12, 2025

Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our Ongoing section.

Ongoing

Flower Child Town & Country Opening Week in the Energy Corridor | Daily – Houston’s newest outpost of the beloved and tasty Flower Child brings its nourishing goodness and made-from-scratch menu to Town and Country in the Energy Corridor. And, as always, you can still find convenient locations in the Heights, Uptown, and The Woodlands. 11am to 9pm daily.

Comedian Kellen Erskine at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – Erskine’s hilariously creative mind straight forward delivery has nabbed him spots on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and more. $22 and up; 2 drink minimum. 7pm both nights.

Over the Moon: Broadway Reimagined with Teresa Zimmerman at the Hobby Center | Friday & Saturday – Zimmerman brings her one-woman cabaret show to the Founder’s Club, singing Broadway classics with genre-bending new sounds, takes, and twists. $58 and up. Showtimes vary. 

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Time of The Temptations at the Grand 1894 Opera House | Friday & Saturday – Follow The Temptations’ journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the jukebox musical bio featuring the group’s signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies. $48 and up. Showtimes vary. 

Comedian Shuler King at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – The South Carolinian comic, who’s also a working funeral director and embalmer, is known for his straight, raw comedy that doesn’t shy away from the difficult. $50 for 2 and up. Times vary.

Paranormal Cirque at Katy Mills | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Discover what lurks beneath the big top with macabre performers, spectacular stunts, impossible creatures and creep circus oddities. Ages 12 and under not permitted, $25 and up; $15 and up ages 13 to 17. Showtimes vary.

December: A Love Years in the Making at Alley Theatre | Opens Friday | Ongoing – The world premiere follows the friendship of a college professor and her former student as it blossoms into romance over 2 decades of exchanged letters, writings, and beloved poems. $28 and up. Showtimes vary.

Houston Symphony: Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert at Jones Hall | Saturday & Sunday – “Mischief managed” as the live symphony performs John Williams’ enchanting score to the third installment (PG, 2004) of the Harry Potter series. $56 and up. Showtimes vary.

Bumper Cars on Ice at Discovery Green | Daily | Closed Saturday | Final Weekend – Slip, slide, spin and crash on a 7-minute ride in big round bumper cars added to the Ice. Ice skating remains open daily. Ends Sunday, January 19. $20, advance booking required and likely to sell out. Nightly starting at 6pm.

Galveston Restaurant Week on Galveston Island | Daily – Try top dishes from dozens of the island’s best eateries on fixed price breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at pocketbook-friendly prices. Locations, prices, and times vary.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Dweezil Zappa in Concert at House of Blues – The rock guitarist comes to town on The Rox(postroph)y Tour, celebrating 50 years of his father Franks songs Apostrophe (‘) and Roxy and Elsewhere. $45. 7pm

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More at Majestic Metro – Take in all four seasons of Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in G Minor, along with other familiar classic pieces, like Piazzolla’s Libertango, by candlelight in the Downtown venue. Future date available. $55. 6:30pm.

JJ Grey & Mofro in Concert at House of Blues – The Jacksonville rock outfit brings its south and swamp rock stylings to the heart of Downtown’s music scene. $40 to $45. 7pm.

2hollis in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Rapper and producer 2hollis, known for his hit “Poster Boy” plays downstairs at the Near Northside live music destination. $33 and up. 7pm.

New Year, New You: A Clean 5-Course Dinner Experience at Star Sailor – Cleanse your palate and your body with a creative and nourishing 5-course meal. Plus take home recipe cards so you can recreate the dishes yourself. $65. 7pm.

Barolo Wine Reception at La Griglia – Indulge in a luxurious evening of curated fine wines and delectable bites in a tasting experience. $130. 7pm. 

Poetry at The Pro at The Proletariat Gallery | FREE – Soak up a night of live poetry and spoken word, starting with an open mic and headlined by featured poet Cyn Jones of Philadelphia. 7pm.

Imperfect Strangers: Meet, Dine, Connect at a Secret Location – Dine with like-minded strangers, play icebreaker games, enjoy tasty food, at a meal meetup where you’ll be paired with your table mates based on your advance questionnaire. $21 entry; food and drink paid after the meal. 7pm.

Advance Base in Concert with Little Mazarn & Trevor Reichman – The alternative indie band from Chicago headlines an evening of music, with Austin’s Little Mazarn and Houston’s own Trevor Reichman opening. $10. 7pm to 2am.

Killer Mike & The Mighty Midnight Revival in Concert with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall – Atlanta’s hip hop scion and American activist Killer Mike performs tracks from his newest, 3-time Grammy-winning album Michael, accompanied live by the Mighty Midnight Revival and the Houston Symphony. $59 and up. 7:30pm. 

Comedian Cousin Tiera at Houston Improv – The Chicago comedian, who became a sensation with her viral black mom videos, brings her Family Reunion tour to the Improv stage. $50 for 2 and up. 7:30pm.

Blind Pilot in Concert at The Heights Theater – The indie folk band out of Portland, Oregon, known for their album In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain, plays the intimate venue on 19th Street. Dean Johnson opens. $26 and up. 8pm.

Karaoke Night at True Anomaly Brewing | No Cover – The national award-winning brewery in EaDo hosts its weekly night of karaoke in the barrel room. 8pm to 11pm.

Candlelight Concert: The Sounds of Soul at Majestic Metro – Experience a night of soul classics by Etta James, Stevie Wonder, and Amy Winehouse—performed on strings by the glow of candlelight in the heart of historic Downtown Houston. $55 and up. 8:30pm.

Friday, January 17, 2025

A Barrel Aged Evening at Saint Arnold Brewery – Get an exclusive look inside the Saint Arnold cellar at an exclusive 3-hour experience, with samples of barrel-aged beers, two straight-from-the-barrel tastings, an appetizer buffet, and more. $80. 6:30pm.

Easton Corbin in Concert at The Rustic Downtown – Known for blending traditional and modern country music, Corbin takes the Downtown stage, with Cooper Mohrmann and Tori Martin opening. $30. 6:30pm.

Dining in the Dark: A Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures – Savor a secret 3-course meal while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. Future dates available. $64. 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

Ani DiFranco in Concert at House of Blues – The alternative folk rocker known for “Untouchable Face,” “Both Hands,” and “Little Plastic Castle” performs on the music hall’s main stage Joy Clark opens. $40 and up. 7pm.

Comedian Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour at 713 Music Hall – The uplifting comic, a Filipino Canadian registered nurse in Los Angeles brings his act to Downtown Houston. First run tickets are sold out, but you may find hard-to-get seats in the resale marketplace. 7pm.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Lone Star Flight Museum – The Listeso String Quartet performs Zimmer’s classic movie soundtracks—The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wonder Woman, Gladiator, Dunkirk, and more—on strings by the glow of candlelight. Future dates available. $60 and up. 7pm and 9:15pm.

DaCamera: Imani Winds & Michelle Cann: From Paris to Harlem at the Hobby Center – 2024 Grammy winner Imani Winds joins pianist Michelle Cann for a concert showcasing the connection between French music and the new world. $46 and up. 7:30pm.

One Time for the City Concert at NRG Arena – Houston’s own Scarface, Slim Thug, Mike Jones, Devin the Dude, Lil Flip, Z-Ro, Lil Keke, and Lil Troy join forces at NRG Park for a singular hip hop event. $69 and up. 8pm. 

Charlie Wilson in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The Gap Band’s Grammy nominated singer brings his soulful voice and charismatic stage presence to Sugar Land. The Whispers open. $72. 8pm. 

Muslim Girls Comedy Tour at the Secret Group – Reem Edan, Atheer Yacoub, Aizzah, and Marena Riyad—each with their own original Arabian perspective and American story—perform at the Box for one night only. $18; $30 VIP. 8pm.

Hey Mr. Carter: The Lil Wayne Tribute Concert & Art Exhibition at Tribeca – The Culture Society presents an immersive tribute experience to the New Orleans legend Lil Wayne in Third Ward. $35. 8pm to 10pm.

​​The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show featuring local talents and a special guest in elaborate costumes, high production quality and more. Future dates available. $35 includes your first drink. 8pm and 10pm.

Emo Night Brooklyn at White Oak Music Hall – The touring late night DJ party lands at WOMH, blasting emo and pop punk jams into the night on the upstairs stage. $20. 9pm.

Nicolas Julian DJ Set at Stereo Live| No Cover – The dance and electronic DJ and producer from Germany takes to the decks. 10pm to 2am.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest at Galveston’s Historic Strand District | No Cover – The popular food fest returns to kick off the year with chili sampling from cookoff teams, a beer tasting event, live music, 5K Fun Run/Walk, a market and more. $13 cookoff tasting cups in advance. 10am to 6pm.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – Celebrate MLK with a full day of activities, including a historical story time to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr and a paper plate wreath craft activity. $15 for ages 1 and up. 11am to 6pm.

Dolly Day at Truck Yard Houston | No Cover – Celebrate all things Dolly Parton, with an impersonator, a best Dolly and Jolene costume contest, themed drinks, and kids book drive. Noon to midnight.

The Cookout: A Celebration of Community in Arts District Houston | FREE with RSVP – Inspired by MLK Jr. Day, the new event celebrates Dr. King’s legacy of unity, service, and community with a local market, DJ battle, and food and drinks. Free, but a $10 donation to The Beacon is encouraged. 2pm to 6pm.

10th Annual 10″ by 10″ Art Show at Hardy & Nance Studios | FREE – Browse and shop at an art pop-up where every work is a 10×10 creation by Houston artists. Future date available. 2pm to 10am.

Galveston Island Market: After Dark at Saengerfest Park & Hendley Green | FREE – Enjoy complimentary wine while browsing an evening edition of the local market featuring live music and local handcrafted jewelry, pottery, art, and gourmet bites. 3pm to 9pm.

2nd Annual Mix-Match: A Mixed Arts Festival at MATCH – After a popular debut in 2024, Mix-MATCH returns with 20+ local performances by small and mid-sized arts companies, groups, and musicians (Houston’s A.S.S., anyone?), plus interactive exhibitions and food trucks throughout. $40 for an all festival pass with 2 drink tickets; $15 for a single performance. 3pm to 10pm. Showtimes vary. 

Macabre Market at Equal Parts Brewing | No Cover – Explore the goods of 40 vendors offering occult, oddity, esoteric, spiritual, and celestial items at the East End brewery tucked away off Harrisburg. 5pm to 10pm.

Frog Mallet & Bonginator in Concert at The End – The Southwest Houston venue welcomes the touring metal showcase. $15 and up. 6pm.

Margaret O’Brien-Nelson: Bodies of Water Opening Reception at Glassell School of Art | FREE – The Glassell school debuts its first ever Director’s Choice exhibition, featuring O’Brien-Nelson’s exceptional work. 6pm to 8pm.

Macabre Market at Equal Parts Brewing | No Cover – Explore the goods of 40 vendors offering occult, oddity, esoteric, spiritual, and celestial items at the East End brewery tucked away off Harrisburg. 5pm to 10pm.

Frog Mallet & Bonginator in Concert at The End – The Southwest Houston venue welcomes the touring metal showcase. $15 and up. 6pm.

Margaret O’Brien-Nelson: Bodies of Water Opening Reception at Glassell School of Art | FREE – The Glassell school debuts its first ever Director’s Choice exhibition, featuring O’Brien-Nelson’s exceptional work. 6pm to 8pm.

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Dog Caricatures at True Anomaly Brewing – Artist Sara Anais, will capture your dog’s personality in a  caricature sketch in 5 minutes. Cats and other pets can be drawn. Bring a photo if your pet would rather chill at home. Name Your Price. Noon. 

Hop Topic World’s Annual Chili Cook-Off at Equal Parts Brewing – Taste through chilis and enjoy Equal Parts craft brews at the annual chili cook-off, held just off Harrisburg in the East End. General admission includes unlimited chili samples, a swag bag for early bird tickets, and 1 voting token. $20. Noon to 4pm; judging begins at 2pm.

Bunnies on the Bayou presents Snow Bunnies at Rich’s – Spotlighting Thee Blackberri, Adriana LaRue, Mari Jane, and Glamstar, the local LGBTQ+ community group hosts a FOMO-filled fundraiser in Montrose. $10. 3pm to 8pm.

Ars Lyrica Houston: Old Meets New at Rice Duncan Recital Hall – Ars Lyrica expands its repertoire to incorporate contemporary with Baroque music for period instruments in a live concert. $50. 4pm.

January Paint & Sip at City Acre Brewing Co. – Join in a guided painting experience over tasty brews at the rustic North Houston brewery. $25. 4pm to 6pm.

Emily Levin in Concert at Archway Gallery | FREE – Principal harpist of the Dallas Symphony, Emily Levin, presents an intimate gallery performance the integrates magical stories, puzzles, and a choose-your-own-adventure component. 6pm.

King George & Friends in Concert at Arena Theatre – The R&B, soul, and blues artist brings showcase of music, along with special guests, to West Houston. $68. 8pm.

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