Saturday, November 16, 2024
Run in the Park at Hermann Park – Kick off Saturday in a 5K, 10K, or the 1K kids route in a race or walk to support the beautiful Museum District destination park and its trail system. The post-run party features food, drinks, music, and live entertainment. $45. 8am.
City of Conroe Turkey Trot at Carl Barton, Jr. Park – Run, jog, walk, push your toddler in a stroller, or even bring your dog on a leash in the early Thanksgiving tradition. $35. 8am.
Market Square Park Farmers Market Friendsgiving Block Party in Downtown | FREE – The popular weekly farmers market wraps up its fall season with a super-sized block party, growing out onto the streets with art pop-ups, rollicking live music from Bayou City Funk, great pre-Thanksgiving fresh produce and food shopping, great people-watching and dog-petting, and more. 10am to 2pm.
Connecting Communities at Houston Arboretum | FREE – As part of the national Outdoors for All movement, the Arboretum invites Houstonians of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to explore and enjoy the natural world, see demonstrations, enjoy food truck bits, play yard games, take in a storytime, and more for all ages and abilities. 10am to 2pm.
The French Farm Winter Open Warehouse Sale in the Heights | FREE – Houston-based online retailer The French Farm opens its doors to the public for the first of five Saturdays this holiday season, offering discounts on imported gourmet food and housewares from around the world. 10am to 3pm.
15th Annual iWrite Book Signing & Literacy Festival at The Ballroom at Tanglewood | FREE with RSVP – Get books autographed by local children’s authors and illustrators, enter a fantasy character costume contest, participate in literary games and enjoy the festive atmosphere. RSVP requested. 10am to 5pm.
Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace – Explore one of Galveston’s iconic buildings, including a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits in a 90-minute tour. $35. 11am.
Cultural Bridges: Traditional Korean Dance & Music at Asia Society Texas Center | FREE – Han Narea presents an interactive, 90-minute journey into traditional Korean performances. Play hand drums, learn a traditional fan dance, and connect to Korean history through a scarf dance. 11am.
Depot Day Fall Fest at Tomball Depot Plaza | FREE – Tomball’s annual celebration is all about trains, featuring model railroads mixed with classic fall fair fun, old-fashioned country music, carnival games, a pumpkin patch, a kids’ zone and more. 11am to 6pm.
2024 Zine Fest Houston at The Orange Show | FREE – ZineFest, a grassroots festival, gathers media creators from across the city to share their zines, mini-comics, and other forms of small press, alternative, underground, DIY media and art. Swing by Houston’s Orange Show for Visionary Art, shop, and find community. Noon to 6pm.
Tamales 101 Class at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen – Slyvia’s Eldridge Parkway location hosts a class teaching the ancient art of tamale making. Create pork and chicken tamales, learn how they’ve become a holiday tradition, and have plenty to take home to share with family and friends. $75. 1pm.
Contemporary Wreath-Making Workshop at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft – Get in the holiday mood by making a festive mixed-media wreath, using materials like DIY pom poms, ornaments, painted elements, and felt flowers in a 2-hour hands-on workshop. $85. 1pm.
Sonoma County Wine Fest at Kemah Boardwalk – Explore and sample 72 wines from 24 Sonoma-based wineries, including La Crema, Frei Brothers, Matanzas Creek and Rodney Strong. $59.95. 2pm to 5pm.
Houston’s Fall Festival & Market at St. Arnold Brewery | FREE – Celebrate all things fall, with a s’mores station, photo ops, a live DJ, a 30+ strong vendor market, axe throwing, and more family-friendly fun. 3pm to 7pm.
Prelude Family Concert Series at Levy Park | FREE – The 45-minute musical experience—designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who cherish them—encourages creativity, self-expression, and development through a range of musical styles. 4pm.
Lone Star Lyric: Broadway Cabaret at Ovations Night Club – Ovations in Rice Village hosts an evening of show tune favorites from composers like Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Kander and Ebb, and many more. It’s a trip through Broadway history in song. $30 and up. 5pm.
Night at the MFAH – Explore all exhibitions inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston while enjoying a complimentary cocktail, local musicians, and more in a special after-hours experience. $40; free for members. 6pm to 9pm.
Flea by Night Holiday Market at Discovery Green | FREE – The beloved outdoor night market, one of Houston’s O.G. market pop-ups, features vendors with a variety of items including vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and local goods. 6pm to 10pm.
A Native Feast at Archway Gallery – Experience a culinary and artistic journey through Indigenous culture, with a 5-course tasting menu from Chef David Skinner of Ishtia and Harold Joiner’s Homeland: Random Musings of a Native Son exhibition. Dinner features dishes from various Indigenous peoples with a blend of traditional and modern gastron
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen at Resurrection MCC – The Divisi String Quartet performs classic Queen hits like “I Want to Break Free,” “We Will Rock You,” “Radio Ga Ga,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” under the glow of candlelight. $33 to $71.50. 6:30pm.omic techniques, plus a variety of crafted cocktails and wine pairings. $150. 6:30pm.
Houston Chamber Choir: This Sky at Saint Philip Presbyterian Church – The Grammy-winning choir stages a performance that includes a selection of pieces contemplating the heavens. The centerpiece is American composer Kile Smith’s breathtaking “Consolation of Apollo,” a breathtaking piece with texts pulled from the philosopher, Boethius, and from Apollo 8’s astronaut crew. $45. 7:30pm.
Cyndi Lauper in Concert at Toyota Center – The beloved Grammy, Emmy, and Tony-winning artist brings her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to the Downtown stadium. Aly and AJ open. $29. 8pm.
Secret Sunday in Concert at Last Concert Cafe – The alternative rock band returns to the stage for the first time in two decades to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed second album, Television, which won Houston Press’ 1999 Album of the Year. Known for their effects-laden guitars, tight drum and bass grooves, and emotionally evocative songwriting, Secret Sunday’s signature “avant-rock” sound blends moody vocal melodies with a touch of keyboard, creating a distinctive sonic landscape. $15. 8pm.
A Beacon School in Concert at Axelrad Beer Garden | FREE – The New York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith brings his dream pop project to the neon garden. $21 and up. 8pm.
Candlelight: Tribute to Luis Miguel on Strings at Resurrection MCC – Hear the music of Luis Miguel in an all new light as the Divisi String Quartet quarter performs his hits lit by hundred of glowing candles in the Heights. $33 to $71.50. 8:45pm.
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Main Street Theater’s Theater for Youth: Sleeping Beauty: The Musical at MATCH – This enchanting musical follows the story of courageous Princess Aurora—cursed as a child, and raised in hiding until the day comes when she can return to the kingdom and take her rightful place. Ages 5 and up. $31 and up. Noon and 3pm.
Bellaire Open Air Thanksgiving Market at Evelyn’s Park | FREE – The luxury outdoor shopping experience showcases local artisans and small businesses offering a range of unique items to check off your holiday shopping lists. Noon to 4pm.
Sunday in the Park at Willow Waterhole Park | FREE – Get out and enjoy the great outdoors with an afternoon of fun, free food, and games in the big and open southwest Houston landmark park. Noon to 4pm.
MFA Trunk Show at the MFA Shop | No Cover – The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston shop hosts Fahari Bazaar, an independent, New York–based Tanzanian fashion brand, featuring functional clothing crafted with hand-dyed fabrics. 12:30pm to 6pm.
Houston Women’s 2024 Polo Championship at Houston Polo Club – The two leading teams in the largest women’s tournament in the world compete for the big win. $18 and up. 1pm.
Blackwood Skyfarmers Market Fall Festival at Post Houston | FREE – Celebrate the market’s first anniversary with fresh, local produce, and the vibrant cultural diversity of Houston’s food scene. 2pm to 6pm.
Down for Whatever Day Party at Space Cowboy | No Cover – DJs Dayta, Kayillah and Vic G spin hip-hop, R&B and more tunes by the pool at the recently renovated Heights House Hotel. 3pm to 8pm.
Lego Night at North Shepherd Brewing – Join the good folks from Houston Toy Museum at a pop-up Lego build party at the Garden Oaks / Oak Forest brewery. Lego sets range from $9.99 to $109.99 based on size and complexity. 4pm to 7pm.
Table to Stage: A Conversation With Tom Colicchio at House of Blues – The award-winnning Houston Chef Chris Shepherd talks to Colicchio about his culinary journey, Top Chef, and his new book Why I Cook. $50 and up. 6pm.
Jelly Roll in Concert at Toyota Center – The singer and rapper from Tennessee, known for songs like “Save Me” and “I Am Not Okay”, lands in Downtown on his Beautifully Broken Tour—joined by special guests Ernest, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen. $39 and up. 7pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd Concert at Lone Star Flight Museum – Get comfortably numb while listing to classic Pink Floyd tracks performed live on string instruments by the Listeso String Quartet in a resonant candlelit hangar filled with real classic airplanes of eras past. $54.50 to $94. 7pm.
Skating Stars on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green | FREE – Catch a live choreographed ice skating performance by some of Houston’s most accomplished ice skaters under the stars in Downtown. Arrive early or stick around for your own ice skating experience. 7pm to 7:15pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay Concert at Lone Star Flight Museum – Hear Coldplay hits like “Clocks,” Fix You,” and “Shiver” performed by the Listeso String Quartet in the LSFM hangar. $50 to $94. 9:15pm.
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