Weekend Shortcuts
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Saturday, January 3, 2015
- MEGA Saturday at Elite Educational Enterprises – Receive 10 Child Care Training Clock Hours at this TDFPS certified Health and Safety course. $30. 9am to 3pm.
- Young Writers Workshop | FREE – Encourage your kids to get creative during the Young Writers Workshop at Discovery Green. 10:30am to 11:30am.
- Paramount SC New Year’s Games | FREE – Get in shape during this WOD competition at Paramount Strength & Conditioning. 10:30am.
- Rice Village Chocolate Safari – Learn about the complex world of chocolate while visiting shops in Rice Village and sampling different types of chocolate. $43.50. 11am to 2pm.
- Engine 2 Challenge: Meet and Greet at Whole Foods Market Katy | FREE – Learn about this 28-day plant based dietary challenge and chat with the Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Katy. 11am to 2pm.
- Precious Jewels 20th Year Anniversary Celebration – Calling all Alumni, family and friends to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Precious Jewels Academics and Fine Arts School. $22. 11am to 3pm.
- First Saturday Arts Market | FREE to attend (UPDATE 1/3/15: Postponed to Saturday, January 10 due to heavy rains) – Browse and enjoy delicious bites and live music at the First Saturday Arts Market in the Heights. 11am to 6pm.
- Wings of The City Tours | FREE – Tour nine bronze sculptures created by artists Jorge Marin and displayed throughout Discovery Green. 1pm to 2pm.
- Three Kings Day at La Casa de Espana – Bring the family to Three Kings Day to enjoy hot chocolate, games, raffle items and king cake. $6.50 13 and older; $5 12 and under. 5pm.
- Club America vs. C.F. Monterrey at BBVA Compass Stadium – Kick off the New Year at this international friendly between Club America and C.F. Monterrey. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on Ticket Monster’s resale site. 3pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat at Toyota Center – Root for the Rockets as they host the Miami Heat. Tickets start at $60, but you may find cheaper or better seats on Ticket Monster’s resale site. 7pm.
- Monster Jam at NRG Park – Watch as monster trucks fly through the air and smash everything in their paths at Monster Jam. Arrive early for The Pit Party from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Tickets start at $35, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm to 10pm.
- Ghanaian Urban Movement Ball – Celebrate at GUM’s inaugural ball, complete with music from DJ Kwadwo at Gardenia Reception Hall. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. 9pm.
- A State of Bass: Drum & Bass Edition at Stereo Live – Head to Stereo Live for a night of percussion featuring Baud Optics, KB-Nasty, Coquet and Signalfista. Free RSVPs on a first come, first serve basis; $5 for express entry. 9pm.
- Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
- Art Bite Tour “Spirit of America” – Compare works of art during this 20 minute gallery talk at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Free with MFAH admission. 2pm.
- Rice Owls vs. UTEP at Rice University’s Tudor Fieldhouse – Cheer on the Owls as they host the University of Texas at El Paso. Tickets start at $12, but you may find cheaper or better seats on Ticket Monster’s resale site. 2:30pm.
- Dance Lessons with BCO at SSQQ Dance Studio – Pick up swing dancing during a dance class with Bayou City Outdoors. $60 for four sessions. 4pm to 6pm.
- Diplomacy Film Screening at MFAH – Watch this wartime thriller based on a true story in the Law Building at MFAH. $9; $7 for Museum of Fine Arts Houston members and seniors. 5pm.
- Houston Skating Stars at The Ice | FREE – Watch as the region’s best skaters perform at the Ice on Discovery Green. 6pm.
- Kathy Burrell: Butterfly Presented by Yourweh Music Group – Celebrate the release of Grammy Nominee, Kathy Burrell’s single Butterfly with the Yourweh Music Group at Sammy’s at 2016 Main. $22. $54 VIP. 7pm to 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.
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