Weekend Shortcuts
Saturday, January 9, 2016
- Guided Bus Tour of Galveston Starting at Bayou Bend – Meet at Bayou Bend to hop on a bus and travel to Galveston for a guided tour of three historical buildings and lunch. $65. 8:30am to 4pm.
- The Sale: Bubbles & Bites Preview Event – Be the first to shop the steals available from Houston’s finest boutiques and stores. Includes mimosas, brunch bites and an all-day pass to The Sale. $100. 10am to noon.
- AFC Wild Card Game: Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium – The Texans battle for playoff rights against the Chiefs. Show up, be loud, let’s win. $57 to $375; you may find cheaper, better or hard-to-get seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. 3:45pm.
- Dinner Detective Mystery Show at Doubletree Hotel – Find out who the murderer is during this mysteriously entertaining dinner at Doubletree Hotel. $87.50; limited discounted $53.70 tickets available. 6pm.
- Bayou Battle Skate Race and Pop Up Shop at The Hobby Center Garage – Watch as skateboarders race through the Hobby Center parking garage during the Bayou Battle Skate Race. Browse the pop up shop for unique items from local artists. 6pm to 11pm.
- Bowie Elvis Fest at Continental Club – Celebrate the shared birthday of David Bowie and Elvis Presley during this tribute at Continental Club complete with live music, food, a costume contest and more. $15. 7pm.
- Pro Jiu Jitsu at Revention Music Center – Watch competitors step up to the mat and battle it out during a night of Jiu Jitsu at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $35. 7pm.
- Olympia Dukakis in Rose at The Grand – Oscar winning actress Olympia Dukakis – best known for her role in Steel Magnolias – will take the stage during this one-woman show at The Grand. Tickets start at $22. 8pm.
- Proceed to the Nearest Exit Opening Reception at Flex Space Gallery – Check out Proceed to the Nearest Exit – the first exhibition from Houston-based artist Barry Elkanick’s – during the opening reception at Flex Space Gallery. 8pm.
- Black Pistol Fire in Concert at House of Blues – Rock out with Canadian duo Black Pistol Fire at House of Blues. Tickets start at $15 including ticket fees, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 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.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
- Artist and Curator led Tour at Flex Space Gallery | FREE – Explore Flex Space Gallery’s latest exhibition Proceed to the Nearest Exit with the artist and curator during this free event. 11am to noon.
- Learning the Basics of Photography Class at HCP – Learn the basics of photography with a DSLR camera during this educational workshop at HCP. $190. 11am to 5pm.
- Downtown East Architecture Walk – Explore downtown Houston’s historic east side during a 90-minute walking tour led by Preservation Houston. $10. 2pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center – Cheer for the Rockets as they take on the Pacers at home. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6pm.
- 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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