Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, November 25 to Sunday, December 1, 2024.

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: November 25 to December 1, 2024

Ongoing

Pearland Restaurant Weeks | Monday to Saturday – For the final week in November, Pearland restaurants feature curated menus and specialty offerings, with a portion of every order supporting the Pearland Neighborhood Center. Enjoy fixed-price menus at $20 for 2-course breakfasts and lunches, and $35 for 3-course dinners. Hours and locations vary.

Meow Wolf Houston: Radio Tave in Fifth Ward | Daily – Now open next to Saint Arnold Brewing Company, the highly anticipated interactive, immersive art experience tells many interweaving stories of interdimensional exploration and the intersection of the supernatural and mundane at fictional radio station ETNL. $40 and up. Times vary.

Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green | Daily – Now open for the season, the Ice welcomes all to lace up ice skate rentals and head out onto the ice at the beloved winter tradition. Take advantage of discount nights this week, including 50% off on Cheap Skate Monday. $18 includes skate rentals for 75 minutes. Tickets must be ordered in advance online. Times vary.

Magical Winter Lights at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds | Daily – Now at a new location, Magical Winter Lights continues showcasing artistry to delight families and photographers with 60 giant illuminated lanterns, millions of holiday lights, and carnival rides. $27 and up. Times vary.

Usher in Concert at Toyota Center | Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – The American singer, songwriter, and dancer brings his Past, Present, Future Tour to Houston for 3 nights, bookending Thanksgiving Day. $99.50 and up, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get sets on the online resale market. 7pm.

Space Explorers: The Infinite at Sawyer Yards | Thursday to Saturday | Last Weekend – The immersive VR experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is departing after next Saturday, November 30, but there’s still time to see never-before-seen 360-degree videos captured in space, explore the ISS, and experience life as an astronaut before the epic installation ends its Houston run. $29 and up. Times vary.

Comics Ric Diez, Heath Cordes & Enrique Chacón at Punch Line Houston | Friday and Saturday – Downtown’s newest comedy destination hosts a trio of familiar voices from the Austin-based Kill Tony podcast for 4 live sets over 2 nights. $32 and up. 9:15pm.

50th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Friday to Sunday | Final Weekend  – Wrapping up its 50th season, this week’s final themed  Ren Fest weekend is a 3-day Celtic Christmas starting on Black Friday. $30 and up for single-day tickets; $15 for ages 5 to 12. 9am to 7pm daily.

Catastrophic Theatre: Love Bomb at MATCH | Friday to Sunday – Brian Jucha’s world premiere is about, well, let’s say, taxi dancers. Even if it isn’t. It is about what people will do for love, and it features music by ‘70s folk pop star Melanie (think “the Roller Skates song”). Pay-What-You-Can; $35 suggested. Showtimes vary.

4th Wall Theatre Company: Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike at Spring Street Studios | Friday to Sunday  – Christopher Durang’s comedy is the story of middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia, living an uneventful life in Pennsylvania. Then, their sister Masha shows up with her much-younger love, Spike. Chaos ensues. $32 and up. Showtimes vary.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Kiss of Life in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Tuesday – Also known as KOIF, the South Korean K-pop girl band—Natty, Julie, Belle, and Hansel—bring songs such as “Sticky”, “Midas Touch”, and “Sugarcoat.” $40 and up. 7:30pm. 

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Jive Turkey Comedy Jam at Houston Improv – Houston’s own Ali Siddiq leads Thanksgiving eve comedy lineup, including Marcus D. Wiley, Grossman, Dave Lawson, Se7en the Poet, and Billy Sorrels. $160 for a table for 4 and up. 7:30pm.

The Front Bottoms in Concert at House of Blues – The New Jersey rock band known for “Twin Size Mattress,” “Be Nice to Me,” and “Cough it Out” play the Downtown music hall stage. $49.25 and up. 7pm.

Friendsgiving at The Rustic Downtown & Uptown Park | No Cover – Both locations host an evening of live music, food and drinks in anticipation of the big holiday. 7pm to 11pm. 

Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire at Punch Line Houston – Known for his viral series “Truck Astrology” and “Shoptalk” and his podcast The Reckon Yard, Longmire will bring his playful, relatable brand of storytelling and signature twang reminiscent of an East Texas junkyard to Downtown for 1 night only. 7:30pm.

Ha*Ash in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The Latin pop duo from Lake Charles, Louisiana, comprised of sisters Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grace are known for hits like “Lo Aprendi de Ti”, “Ex de Verde”, and “Te Dejo en Libertad.” $50 and up. 8pm.

Emo Night Brooklyn at White Oak Music Hall – The touring late night DJ-based dance party blasts emo and pop punk jams upstairs at WOMH. $20. 9pm.

Valentino Khan DJ Set at Stereo Live – The L.A.-based DJ, known for releasing material through Diplo, Skrillex and Steve Aoki, takes to the decks in West Houston. $19.99. 10pm to 2am.

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024

85th Anniversary at River Oaks Theatre | $8.50 Movie Tickets – The beloved, newly restored and reopened movie house on West Gray turns 85 today and is celebrating with a special ticket price to this month’s blockbusters movies Wicked and Gladiator II, plus Anora and the Steve Martin classic Planes, Trains & Automobiles. All shows $8.50. Showings from 11:15am to 10pm.

Meow Wolf Houston: Radio Tave in Fifth Ward – Meow Wolf waits for no one, opening its doors on Thanksgiving Day. The highly anticipated interactive, immersive art experience tells many interweaving stories of interdimensional exploration and the intersection of the supernatural and mundane at fictional radio station ETNL. $40 and up. Noon to 8pm.

Space Explorers: The Infinite at Sawyer Yards | Final Weekend – With just three days left, The Infinite opens on Thanksgiving. The immersive VR experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is departing after next Saturday, November 30, but there’s still time to see never-before-seen 360-degree videos captured in space, explore the ISS, and experience life as an astronaut before the epic installation ends its Houston run. $29 and up. Entries from 4pm to 8:30pm.

Thanksgiving Night at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green – Lace up your skate rentals and head out onto the ice at the beloved winter tradition in the heart of Houston’s official front yard. $18 includes skate rentals for 75 minutes. Tickets must be ordered in advance online. Skate start times from 5pm to 9pm.

Magical Winter Lights at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds – Magical Winter Lights lights up the night on Thanksgiving night, showcasing artistry to delight families and photographers with 60 giant illuminated lanterns, millions of holiday lights, and carnival rides. $27 and up. 5pm to 10:30pm.

Black Friday, November 29, 2024

Houston Holiday Market: November at True Anomaly Brewing Company | FREE – The award-winning craft brewery in East Downtown hosts a holiday market with live performances, decor ideas, and a vendor village. Noon to 5pm.

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 dates available. $53.20. 6:30pm.

The Full Moon Band with Shake Russell in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – The band reunites, joined by founding member Shake Russell, in a show marking the debut release of the reunion album, Montrose Diner, featuring fan favorites of the past. $40 and up. 7pm.

Silent Night Disco at Market Square Park | FREE – Slip on a pair of glowing headphones and choose from multiple DJ-curated playlists featuring holiday classics, upbeat hits, and wintery vibes at this weekly family-friendly holiday season pop-up. 7pm to 9pm.

The Suffers in Concert at Axelrad Beer Garden | FREE – H-Town’s own gulf coastal soul group—headlined by Kam Franklin and known for their ’70s R&B, disco, jazz, and contemporary gospel—performs a free show in Midtown’s unofficial backyard. Get there early for a good spot. 8pm.

Midland in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The country band that formed in Dripping Springs, just outside of Austin, known for “Drinkin’ Problem,” “Mr. Lonely,” and “Cheatin’ Songs,” brings their Get Lucky tour to Downtown Houston. Rock band The Wilder Blue and country artist Hudson Westbrook open. $42 and up. 8pm.

King Raam in Concert at the Continental Club – The Iranian/Canadian musician, writer and podcast host, and founder of Hypernova post punk band, brings his Iran So Far Away tour to the Midtown venue. Miranda and the Beat Duo open. $35 and up. 8pm.

Anything Box in Concert at Henke & Pillot – The electronic, synth-pop outfit out of southern Cali, known for songs like “Living in Oblivion,” drops by the club on HIstoric Market Square for an evening of melodic dance beats and fusion of electronics and guitars. $30 and up. 8pm.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Majestic Metro – The Listeso String Quartet performs Zimmer’s classic movie soundtracks on strings. Expect arrangements from The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wonder Woman, Gladiator, Dunkirk, and more by the glow of candlelight. Future dates available. $45.20. 8:30pm.

Hot to Go: The Chappell Roan Party at White Oak Music Hall – Arrive dressed to impress and express your truest self in this upstairs all-night party made for dancing. You’ll snap and clap and feel like it’s 199 degrees. $20. 9pm.

Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party at White Oak Music Hall – Musical theater nerds, drama geeks, and theater lovers are invited to dance and sing along downstairs to the best in show tunes and Broadway hits, all while dressed up as favorite characters from stage and screen. $20. 9pm.

American Pie Emo Night at Scout Bar – The Clear Lake music bar hosts an evening of live bands and emo riffs, with tunes from Blink 182, Green Day, Yellow Card and more. $18 and up. 9pm.

Candlelight Concert: ’90s Unplugged at Lone Star Flight Museum – Travel back to the 1990s by candlelight when the Listeso String Quartet performs a program of flashback tracks including Foo Fighters’ “Everlong,” No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak,” and The Cranberries’ “Zombie.” Future dates available. $36.80 and up. 9:15pm.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Houston Margarita Festival at the Water Works – The celebration of all things ‘rita returns to Buffalo Bayou Park with a day of drink, food, live music, and dancing. Try from 19 flavors, including raspberry, peach mango, jalapeno, pumpkin spice and more. $15 and up. 1pm to 9pm.

A Holiday Cabaret With Houston Show Choir & Friends at Resurrection MCC – Enjoy libations and nibbles as soloists, duettists, and small ensembles entertain you with fun, festive songs in an intimate setting. A silent auction of carefully curated holiday baskets adds to the fun. $19 and up. 6pm.

Brazos Bookstore After Dark | FREE – The store stays open late for Small Business Saturday, allowing you to hunt for great reads for everyone on your holiday gift list. Snacks are available. 6pm to 8pm.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Smart Financial Centre – Blending hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, the show includes a cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers to opens the show. $28 and up. 7pm.

The Surfrajettes in Concert at the Continental Club – The four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto brings their Easy as Pie Tour to H-TOwn, highlighting their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beehives, go-go boots, and eyeliner as thick as their guitar strings. Midnight Cowgirls open. $20 and up. 8pm.

Underworld Monthly Bash: Dark Disco Edition at Numbers – Dance all night to a set list blending darkwave, post-punk, and disco elements curated by Underworld’s DJ Mina and Trash Disco’s AC. $10 and up. 9pm to 2am

MK DJ Set at Stereo Live – The American DJ, record producer and remixer, who hit number-one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with the songs “Always” and “Love Changes,” comes to Houston for a live show. $24.99. 10pm to 2am.

Sunday, December 1, 2024

The Super Happy Toy Show & Art Market at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | No Cover – The vintage toy store presents the return of their annual Christmas Toy Show and Art Market at Texas’ O.G. Brewery. 11am to 6pm.

Phantom Fest at The Secret Group – The EaDo nightspot hosts an afternoon of live music, with performances by Notions, Indirections, Post Profit, Imperial Tide, and more. $14. 1pm to 6pm.

Candela: All Vinyl Salsa y Meringue at Axelrad Beer Garden | FREE – Enjoy an afternoon of good vibes and grooves with classic salsa and meringue on vinyl spun by BoricuaSoul, DJ Dom, and DJ Kan Kan. 2pm to 6pm.

Houston Symphony: Passport to Vienna: Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven at Jones Hall – Enjoy an evening of chamber music by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. This one-night-only performance allows for a unique, up-close perspective on some of classical music’s most beautiful pieces. $69. 6:30pm.

Comedian Paris Sashay at Punch Line Houston – The New York-based comic—who’s appeared on Comedy Central, HBO Max, and BET—brings her infectious laugh, wit, and style to the Downtown comedy stage. $32.05 and up. 7pm.

Lovecolor in Concert at Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge – The sultry alt-pop project formed by singer-songwriter and record producer Vanessa Silberman and musician-actor Ryan Carnes brings a blend of dark synths, dance rhythms and rock influences to the Midtown spot. Holdfast and Redefining Rescue also take the stage. $10 and up. 8pm.

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