Weekend Shortcuts
Saturday, November 21, 2015
- PurpleStride at NRG Park – Join the fight against pancreatic cancer during the PurpleStride 5k run and walk at NRG. $35 timed; $30 untimed; $20 timed registration for children 3 to 12; $15 untimed registration for children 3 to 12; free for pancreatic cancer survivors. 8:30am.
- The Galveston Island Market | FREE to Attend – Peruse handcrafted goods from local artisans during The Galveston Island Market located at 22nd and Mechanic in Galveston. 10am to 4pm.
- Space Jam Cereal Party at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park – “Here’s your chance, do your dance at the Space Jam” party at Alamo Drafthouse. Fill up on the all-you-can-eat cereal buffet and watch the 1996 movie Space Jam on the big screen. $9. 10:30am.
- Discovery Green Flea in Downtown | FREE – Browse, shop and explore the Discovery Green Flea market for one of a kind items, live music and food trucks. 11am to 5pm.
- Sip & Cycle Brunch at Around the Corner – Pedal to three bars where you’ll sample whiskey and brunch cocktails and enjoy food pairings during this unique pub crawl. $37. Noon.
- Wine Tasting at French Country Wines | FREE – Sample French wine and see how each selection pairs with traditional Thanksgiving dishes during this free tasting event at French Country Wines. 3pm to 6pm.
- Sunset Sip & Stroll Farmers Market in La Porte – Enjoy a glass of wine as you pick out your produce and listen to music during the Sip & Stroll on Main Street in La Porte. 5pm to 8pm.
- The Dinner Detective: An Interactive Mystery Dinner Show at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown – Get wrapped up in a comedic whodunit, where you’re part of figuring out the crime, along with a seated four-course dinner. $81.55; limited discounted $59.95 tickets available. 6pm.
- James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner at Quattro – Indulge in a five-course meal prepared by award-winning chefs like Robert Del Grande, Hugo Ortega and Marie LeNôtre during this special dinner at the Four Seasons restaurant Quattro. Reservations required. $150 per person. 6:30pm.
- Island Time: Galveston Artist Residency at CAMH | FREE – View the work of 22 former artists and residents of GAR during this special exhibition opening at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks at Toyota Center – Cheer for the Rockets as they take on the Knicks at home. Tickets start at $20, but you may cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 7pm.
- Glisten Holiday Lighting at CityCentre | FREE – See the snowflakes at CityCentre illuminated for the first time and enjoy family friendly activities during the Glisten Holiday Lighting at CityCentre. 7pm to 9pm.
- Vince: The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi at The Grand – Get a glimpse into the life of Vince Lombardi – the greatest professional football coach in the history of the game – during a performance of Vince at The Grand in Galveston. Tickets start at $20. 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, November 22, 2015
- Houston Texans vs New York Jets at NRG Stadium – Get loud for the Texans during their home game against the Jets at NRG. Tickets start at $97, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.
- Main Street Theater presents Lyle the Crocodile at MATCH – Catch the family play based on the popular kids’ books Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber. $18. 1pm and 4pm.
- Local Fest at Karbach Brewery – Check out works from 10 artists on display, do a little shopping in any of the six fashion trucks and enjoy Karbach brews. Noon to 5pm.
- Contingent Beauty Opening at MFAH – Check out pieces from Latin American artists during the opening event for the Contingent Beauty: Contemporary Art from Latin America exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts. Included with museum admission. 12:15pm.
- Bands on the Bayou at Blue Bar – Hear live music from Blue Grooves while enjoying drink specials and small plates during Bands on the Bayou. 3pm to 6pm.
- Italian Wine Dinner at Bistro Menil – Sip on Italian wines from Vino Vero as you enjoy European-inspired dishes like wine braised lamb shank and fritto misto from chef Greg Martin during this four-course wine dinner. $65. 5pm.
- 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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