Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, November 10 to Sunday, November 13, 2016.
Weekend Shortcuts
See ballerina Misty Copeland perform, shop for everyone on your list at the Nutcracker Market, let the kids run wild at the Children’s Festival, salute Houston area veterans and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13, 2016.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Disney on Ice at NRG | Daily – Join your favorite characters in a celebration of 75 years of Disney Princess stories at Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream at NRG Park. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 10:30am and 7:30pm; Saturday 11:30am, 3:30pm, and 7:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm and 5:30pm.
- Nutcracker Market at NRG Center | Daily – Shop till you drop during this annual market hosted by the Houston Ballet. With everything from specialty foods, decor, vintage goods, gifts, clothing, and jewelry, you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Tickets start at $20, not including ticket fees. Thursday and Friday 10am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
- Houston Cinema Arts Festival at Venues Around Houston | Daily – The Houston Cinema Arts Festival brings more than 50 films along with filmmakers and directors to Houston for a week of screenings and discussions at venues like Sundance Cinemas, MFAH, Project Row Houses, the Menil and more. Times, locations and prices vary.
- National Museum of Funeral History’s Veterans Appreciation Week | Daily – Check out the Vietnam Memorial photography exhibit and the military funeral traditions exhibit at NMFH. Admission is free to all veterans. $10; free for veterans. Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday noon to 5pm.
- The Judgement of Fools at the Rec Room | Daily – Get ready for a laugh out loud comedic show unlike any you’ve ever experienced. The audience will be invited to get involved by sharing their thoughts as the cast pokes and prods them throughout the performance. Tickets start at $25, not including ticket fees. 8pm nightly; bonus 10pm show on Saturday.
- Alley Theatre presents Remote Houston | Thursday and Friday – Join a group of fifty people swarming out into the city on a guided audio tour that seems to follow you, as much you are following it. Tickets are $39. 4pm both days.
- Cinderella at The Hobby Center | Thursday and Friday – The Hobby Center welcomes American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland and Calvin Royal III to the stage for two performances of Cinderella in celebration of composer Sergei Prokofiev’s 125th Anniversary. Tickets start at $40, not including ticket fees. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 8pm.
- The Woodlands Restaurant Week | Thursday and Friday – Eat out for a good cause at participating restaurants in The Woodlands where a portion of your menu purchase will benefit the Montgomery County Food Bank. Times and prices vary by location.
- Eureka Heights Beer and Pizza Pairing at Your Pie | Friday and Saturday – Dig in with a pizza taster, featuring four different pizza slices, paired with four craft brews from Eureka Heights at Your Pie’s special Eureka Heights Beer and Pizza Pairing. The $20 dinner price includes the pizza and four beer tasters. For $25 guests receive the pizza and four beer tasters, a Moo Caliente gelato float or Tahitian vanilla gelato, and a Eureka Heights pint glass. Friday 6pm to 11pm; Saturday 4pm to 11pm.
- Chantal Warehouse Sale | Friday to Sunday | FREE to Attend – Get your holiday shopping done with up to 75% off on discontinued, overstocked, and one-of-a-kind cookware at the Chantal Warehouse Sale. Friday and Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday noon to 5pm.
- HGMS Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, and Fossil Show in Humble | Friday to Sunday – The Humble Civic Center welcomes collectors, explorers, and fans of all things ancient to peruse this selection of fossils, minerals, gemstones, and unique jewelry from around the world. $8. Friday and Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm.
- Children’s Festival in The Woodlands | Saturday and Sunday – Bring the kiddos out to The Woodlands for two days full of character appearances, performances, adventure zones, science experiments, arts and crafts and more. Tickets start at $8, not including ticket fees. Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday noon to 5pm.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Texans games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Discounted Tickets to The Book of Mormon at Hobby Center | Sponsored – Act quick and score discounted seats to the hilarious Tony-winning musical from the guys that created South Park, returning to Houston this winter. Limited discounted advance tickets are available for select shows.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
- Emancipet Pack Party at Lucky’s Pub – Celebrate the opening of the new Emancipet with bites, cocktails and more at the low-cost veterinary clinic’s Pack Party at Lucky’s. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. 6pm to 9pm.
- Oysters, Blues, & Brews at Goode’s Armadillo Palace – Enjoy live music while you slurp oysters and other delicious seafood at this event that benefits the CCA’s oyster reef efforts. $75. 6:30pm.
- Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala at Buffalo Bayou Park – The Buffalo Bayou Partnership celebrates their 30 year anniversary with their annual Gala at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park. Tickets start at $50, not including ticket fees. 6:30pm to 10pm.
- The Bronze Gold Speakeasy at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Head to the Prohibition Theater for this variety show featuring everything from a live band and comedian to an aerial artist and a juggler. $20, but you may find limited discounted $10 tickets. 7pm.
- Black Sabbath in Concert at Toyota Center – Say farewell to the legendary metal band Black Sabbath when they play at the Toyota Center for the final time. Tickets start at $49.50, but you may find limited seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
- Broken Glass at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center | FREE – Sit in and listen to this staged reading of Broken Glass, which shows how the horror of Kristallnacht affected one American Jewish woman. Tickets are free, but you must RSVP. 7:30pm.
- The Five-Minute Mile at Obsidian Theater – Experience this unique show that features an assortment of storylines, genres and characters all performed in five-minute increments. Each show is different and the audience gets to select the final 6 performances of the night. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets available. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, November 11, 2016
- Veterans Day Celebration at City Hall | FREE – Join Mayor Turner in honoring veterans during the “Houston Salutes American Heroes” Veterans Day Celebration event at City Hall. The day includes a Job and Resource Fair, health screenings, flu shots, and a moment of silence and 21-gun salute honoring all military personnel. 10am.
- Free Train Rides for Veterans at Hermann Park – Veterans are invited to climb aboard the train and ride the Hermann Park Railroad for free on Veterans Day. Free for veterans. 10am to 5pm.
- Houston No Limits Football & Freedom Movie Night at Discovery Green – On this Veteran’s Day, Greater Houston Partnership will tip their hats to local vets and jump into Houston’s fifth football season with a screening of football fan favorite, The Blind Side. The screening is free to attend and is rated PG-13. 6pm to 9pm.
- Houston Cougars Basketball vs. Morgan State Bears at Hofheinz Pavilion – Don’t miss the regular-season opener for the UH men’s basketball team. Tickets start at $10, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Lost in Translation Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Catch a free showing of the drama Lost in Translation starring Bill Murray at Market Square. 7pm.
- La Boheme at Lambert Hall – This classic show by Puccini is perfect for guests that are new to opera and is a favorite of devoted opera fans. Join Opera in the Heights for a performance at Lambert Hall. Tickets start at $15, not including ticket fees. 7:30pm.
- The Australian Bee Gees Show at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Get on your feet for this multimedia tribute concert that celebrates more than four decades of the Bee Gees’ music. 7:30pm.
- The Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular at Stages Repertory Theatre – It’s a little early, but this country musical puts a twist on classic holiday tunes that will get you right into the spirit. Tickets start at $39; limited $19 to $22.50 discounted tickets available. 8pm.
- Seasonal Allergies at Theatre Suburbia – Bring the whole family to this hilarious play about friends, family, and the stress of the holiday season. $16; limited discounted $8 tickets available. 8:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to do on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016.
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