Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with 105+ events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, November 20 to Sunday, November 23, 2025.
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Plan Your Weekend: November 20 to 23, 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 All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
Comedian Annie Lederman at The Riot Comedy Club | Thursday & Saturday – The comic brings her wild stories, razor-sharp wit, and unapologetic humor to Montrose for 3 nights. $34+. Times vary. Get tickets.
4th Wall Theatre Co: Our Town at Spring Street Studios | Thursday to Saturday – Explore the story of a small town through love and loss in one of America’s greatest classic plays. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Drunk Christmas Carol: A Boozy Holiday Comedy at Drunk Shakespeare Theater | Thursday to Saturday | Ongoing – Five actors enact Dickens’ classic tale, after the lead downs 5 shots of whiskey. Future dates available. $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Sensory Feast: A Magical Dining Experience at Weights + Measures | Thursday & Saturday | Ongoing – Tables become portals of magic, with real 3-course meals, projected digital animations, and more. $45. 6pm and 8:30pm both nights. Get tickets.
8th Annual Houston Greek Film Festival at MATCH | Daily – See new films and shorts by filmmakers, producers and actors from Greece, Cyprus and the Diaspora. $15 single screening; $30 closing reception; $90 festival pass. Times vary. Get tickets.
Broadway at The Hobby Center: The Outsiders | Daily – Catch the Tony Award-winning musical based on the S.E. Hinton classic novel. It’s the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his family of “outsiders” battling for validation in a world that may never accept them. $55. Times vary. Get tickets.
Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley at Main Street Theater | Daily – By popular demand, MST brings back the final installment of its popular Christmas at Pemberley series following 2 close friends facing societal obstacles. $45+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Fractal Worlds at Artechouse | Daily | Ongoing – Visual artist Julius Horsthuis invites audiences to step inside the infinite, using powerful digital projections to show how mathematics shape the physical world along with our perception, emotion, and imagination. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Conjurer: An Intimate Magical Experience with Master Magician Curt Miller in The Woodlands | Friday & Saturday – The family-friendly musician brings his close-up magic, clean comedy, and interactive theatrical show to Hyatt Place Hotel The Woodlands for 3 performances. $50+. Times vary.
Performing Arts Houston: Hung Dance: Birdy at Wortham Center | Friday & Saturday – Tai Chi’s flow meets contemporary dance’s power in a breathtaking fusion at the Houston debut of Taiwan’s Hung Dance company. $33.35. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Chris Distefano at Punch Line Houston | Friday & Saturday – First known from MTV’s Girl Code and Guy Code, the comic, podcaster, and TV host, brings his wry observational humor to Downtown. $44. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Friday to Sunday – Embark on Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet in front of Day 6 Coffee Co. at 910 Prairie St. Pay What You Wish; RSVP required. Times vary. RSVP now.
Opera in the Heights: A Little Night Music at Lambert Hall | Friday to Sunday – Oh! opens its 2025-26 season with the Sondheim masterpiece that follows the romantic entanglements of several couples and includes the iconic “Send in the Clowns.” $35+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Journey to Light: Valčuha Conducts Shostakovich 10 at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Conductor Juraj Valčuha leads an extraordinary darkness-to-light journey—the first of Shostakovich symphonies to be composed after Stalin’s death. $29+. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Ice at Discovery Green | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Houston’s winter favorite returns as Discovery Green flips the switch on holiday lights and more in Downtown. $18 includes skates and 75 minutes of skating. Must be booked in advance. Times vary. Get tickets.
H-Town Holiday Lights at Discovery Green | Opens Friday | Ongoing | FREE – Space City Light Shows’ H-Town Frankie—whose home holiday light shows often go viral with Houston hip-hop music, nostalgia, and pride—rolls out his signature on the Brown Promenade with automated music, animation, and more. Times vary. Learn more.
Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Houston’s stunning light and carnival attraction, boasting 60 Chinese lanterns, returns for the season, with areas themed to houston, space, ice, the sea, dinosaurs, a kingdom, and more. $28+; $20+ ages 3 to 12; $28+ carnival wristband. Times vary. Get tickets.
Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Discover new worlds of whimsy and wonder as Houston’s big light show on the block debuts with new light displays, from an enchanted forest to the iridescent immersion. $32+. 5:30pm to 10:30pm nightly. Get tickets.
Holiday Train & Holiday Carousel at Hermann Park | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Cruise through Herman Park on a light-bedecked train, or hop on the park’s festive holiday-outfitted merry-go-round starting this weekend. $3 carousel rides; $6+ train rides. Times vary. Get tickets.
Catastrophic Theatre: Beautiful Princess Disorder at MATCH | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Triangle Person—a “Human Body” with a “Triangle Head”—navigates life in the parking lot of Heaven with BFFs Saint Mother Teresa and Killer Whale Tilikum in Kathy Ng’s world premiere. Pay What You Can. Times vary. Get tickets.
Reptilian Nation Expo at NRG Center | Saturday & Sunday – Find a quality scaly, slimy or creepy pet at one of the largest reptile, amphibian, Arachnids and other Invertebrates. $20; $10 ages 3 to 11 and military with ID. Times vary. Get tickets.
Tejano Music Super Fest at Kemah Boardwalk | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Experience the vibrant sounds of live Tejano music from EZ Band, Chente Barrera, live DJs, and more at this family-friendly music festival. Times vary. Learn more.
Water Lantern Festival at City Place | Saturday & Sunday – Watch thousands of lanterns drift across the water at the family-friendly celebration. $30+. 3pm to 7pm both days. Get tickets.
A Christmas Carol at Alley Theatre | Saturday & Sunday | Ongoing – The beloved holiday classic continues its ramp up into the 2025 season with a pair of matinees before hitting full force next week—telling the story of miserly Scrooge, and his visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Present, Past and Future. $57+. 1:30pm both days. Get tickets.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Library Reception & Author Lola Lafon Talk at Holocaust Museum Houston | FREE with RSVP – The Boniuk Library reopens by welcoming the French author to discuss her book about spending 10 hours alone overnight in the Amsterdam annex where Anne Frank’s family hid from the Nazis. 2pm. RSVP.
Thanksgiving Mini Pie & Wine Pairing at Decant Urban Winery – The Heights winery hosts a self-guided tasting night pairing 4 seasonal pies and hand-crafted wines. $40. 5pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
Iron Sommelier at The Post Oak Hotel – Sample exceptional wines at the popular annual sommelier competition and fundraiser with tasting rooms, voting, an awards ceremony, and a live auction. $250+. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Sip & Sparkle at Houston Zoo – Take in Zoo Lights—without kids—and taste wine along the way, dance on an illuminated dance floor, pose at sparkling photo ops and more. $65+; $49 with no wine tastings. 6:30pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Screening at Trebly Park | FREE – A misfit band of alien criminals save the galaxy with support from an awesome ‘70s mixtape from Earth in the Marvel crowdpleasers (PG-12, 2014). 6:30pm. Learn more.
Playboi Carti in Concert at Toyota Center – The genre-defying rapper hits HTX on his Antagonist 2.0 Tour, joined by Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, Homixide Gang, and Apollo Red. $139. 7pm. Get tickets.
Shawn Phillips in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – The enigmatic and genre-defying Texas-born singer-songwriter brings his talents to the Duck’s stage. $47+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium – It’s Thursday Night Football when the Texans face the Bills on their home gridiron. $93+. 7:15pm. Get tickets.
Salsa y Bachata Night at Post Houston | FREE – Enjoy salsa, bachata, and other Latin dance styles at the monthly night of dance lessons, social dancing, and drinks. 7pm to 10pm. RSVP.
Leif Vollebekk in Concert at The Heights Theater – The Canadian alt-indie folk singer-songwriter plays the intimate Heights stage, joined by Hunter Metts., $31+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Sydney Sprague in Concert at The Secret Group – The Phoenix-boran alt-pop and indie rock musicians plays the EaDo stage. Gabrielle Grace joins the show. $24.50. 8pm. Get tickets.
Free Texas Two-Step Crash Course at SoundBox Studios | FREE – Step up to the weekly half-hour lesson covering rhythm, connection, and one easy pattern so you can feel confident on your next night out. Stick around for the optional beginner class at 8:30pm. 8pm. RSVP
Satsang Live Show at the Big Top – Founded by Montana-based musician Drew McManus, the band is known for genre-bending music merging elements of folk, hip-hop, reggae, and rock. Tim Snider opens. 9pm. $23+. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Friday, November 21, 2025
Hot Cocoa at Lynn Wyatt Square | FREE | Ongoing – Stop by a free cozy hot cocoa cart paired with festive holiday performances and an all ages crafting station for all ages at the Theater District park. 11am to 1pm; 4pm to 6pm. Learn more.
The Cacophony at Bisong Art Gallery | FREE – Enjoy a celebration of the new exhibition offering a wild mix of art, music, and performances in Downtown’s Warehouse District. 4pm to 7pm. Learn more.
City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Kick-off Party at Avenida Houston | FREE – Catch the lighting of the 42-foot Christmas tree, with live music, strolling performers, holiday craft-making, festive energy, and more as Downtown’s Christmas villages come alive for the season. 5:30pm to 8pm; 6:15pm lighting. Learn more.
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. 6pm and 8:30pm.
Local Chicas Market at The Esplanade on Navigation | No Cover – The family- and pet-friendly market offers local vendors, a toy drive, free loteria, photo ops, and more along the East End boulevard. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
45th Annual Tejano Music Awards at Texas Rodeo Saloon – Honor Tejano legends and rising Stars at a night of live music, salutes, and more. $37. 6pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Musiqa: Arts for All at Archway Gallery – Enjoy a short concert of works by participants of our Musiqa’s young composers, light refreshments, and mingling with supporters of the arts in Houston schools at an evening fundraiser. $100+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Christian Singles Friendsgiving Jukebox Bingo at City Orchard – The Hub hosts an evening of good food, conversation and a musical twist on classic bingo, matching tracks with song names on bingo cards. $25; Hub members free. 6:30pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show at Saltgrass Steak House – Find yourself in old 1930s Hollywood, mingling with suspects, finding shocking secrets, and more over a 3-course meal. But you may learn that you’re the cold-blooded killer. $69.49. 7pm. Get tickets.
Friendsgiving Mixology Class at Fainmous BBQ – Learn to craft seasonal sips highlighting fall and winter’s best flavors—crisp apple, tart cranberry, warm cinnamon, buttery pecan, and more holiday-inspired notes.$54. 7pm. Get tickets.
Majicxl Curated Music & Art Experience at Brasil – The LGBTQIA+ artist showcase features live performances by Jotomagico , Emilio Coochie , Nyla Markel, Victoremg, and more in Montrose. $13.54. 7pm to midnight. Get tickets.
Deck the Keys: Dueling Pianos at Market Square Park | FREE – Take in a festive dueling piano showdown under the Downtown lights, with seasonal favorites and chart-topping hits. 7pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Twincussion: Twin Beats at Asia Society Texas Center – Catch the one-of-a-kind concert by the dynamic Taiwanese twin brothers redefining percussion. $30. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Viva Mexico Tequila Tasting at NettBar Shady Acres – Join a 2-hour tasting session featuring a variety of authentic tequilas by Viva Mexico, learn about the history and process, and more. $25. 8pm. Get tickets.
Sue Foley in Concert at The Heights Theater – Known for her high energy, guitar driven Texas blues, the artist will be joined by her band on the Heights stage. Nicky Diamond opens. $38. 8pm. Get tickets.
Rock in Espanol: Vosotros in Concert at Wonky Power – Vosotros headlines a lineup that includes The Urbans, Izél, and Anacrusis at the Wonky Power HQ on Navigation. $14.99. 8pm. Get tickets.
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 with high production quality. $35; First drink included. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
NBA Cup: Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center – The Rockets battle the boys from the mile high city in the second home game of the NBA’s in-season championship cup. $32+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Malaa vs. Alter Ego Live Set Stereo Live – The multifaceted future, ghetto, tech and bass house artist dukes it out with themselves when the 360 hits the west side club. $28.68. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Ferry Corsten at Bauhaus – The legendary Grammy-nominated and award-winning trance DJ and makes his Bauhaus debut in Downtown. $12.46. 10pm to 4am. Get tickets.
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