Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes – Participate in a 3K walk or 5K run in either The Woodlands or Downtown Houston to help stop Diabetes. While there is no fee to walk or run in this event, participants are encouraged to donate and/or raise funds for ADA. 9am.
AIA Houston Heights Bicycle Tour – Grab your bike and head to the Houston Public Library’s Heights branch for a tour of the historic Heights. $10; $5 AIA members. 10am.
See your ad here Houston Cougars vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football at TDECU Stadium – Rally behind the Cougars as they face the Golden Hurricane from Tulsa. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 2pm.
6th Annual Houston Wine Festival in Downtown –Calling all winos to Houston Wine Fest at Jones Plaza. Guests will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of wines from local, regional and international vineyards while enjoying live music and food vendors. $10 per person; DD tickets are $5. 2pm to 10pm.
Third Ward Community Holiday Showcase | FREE to attend – Pick up gifts for everyone on your list at this holiday showcase presented by Project Row Houses. 3pm to 7pm.
Lighting of the Doves in The Woodlands – Bring the whole family to experience the 32nd annual lighting of the doves along The Woodlands Waterway. Guests will enjoy live music, kid’s activities, fireworks and the arrival of Santa Claus. 3pm to 9pm.
Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center – Take your seat for the divisional matchup between the Rockets and the Mavs. Tickets start at $27, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
Rice Owls vs. William and Mary Tribe Basketball at Rice University – Cheer on the Owls as they host William and Mary. Tickets start at $12, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
Glisten Holiday Lighting at CityCentre | FREE | RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY – See the lighting of the snowflakes at CityCentre while sipping hot cocoa and apple cider. The event will also include a DJ and ice carving demonstration. 7pm to 9pm. UPDATE 11/21/14: Moved to Sunday due to Saturday rains.
Silos III: Comunidad & Matriz(x) in the East End | FREE to attend – Partake in the closing ceremonies of Transported + Renewed as artist Ramon Barela’s art work is projected onto 60 food silos. 6pm to 8pm.
Amy Schumer at Bayou Music Center – Catch stand-up comedian Amy Schumer as her ribald tour makes a stop in Houston. Tickets start at $42, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
Late Night at Radio Milano: 365 Houston Edition at Hotel Sorella in CityCentre – Enjoy endless appetizers coming from the kitchen, a welcome shot from LIQS plus a cocktail from Radio Milano with dancing to live music from DJ MzRico and a special raffle of great Houston prizes. Tickets must be ordered in advance to qualify for extras. $35. Click here to order. 11pm to 2am.
See your ad here Bike the Bend for Literacy in Sugar Land – Join the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County for a morning of fitness at Bike the Bend. $30. 8am.
Breakfast Yoga Club at Iskcon Houston | FREE – Feed your soul and your belly at this monthly BYC event. Bring your mat to participate in the yoga class and stick around for breakfast afterwards. 9am to 11am.
Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival– Learn about hearing loss prevention while enjoying activities like hop-scotch, live speed painting, balloon animals, face painting and a scavenger hunt at Via Colori Street Painting Festival. 10am to 6pm Sunday.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Discovery Green – Ready to try something new this weekend? Stand up and paddleboard at with professional instruction and beautiful surroundings. No reservations required. $10. 11am to 7pm.
Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium – Head to NRG Stadium in your finest Texans gear as Houston hosts the Cincinnati Bengals. Tickets start at $50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.
Texas Tamale Festival at No Label Brewing Co. – Stuff your face with unlimited tamales and No Label brews by the pint at the Texas Tamale Festival. $10; $5 for children under 12. Noon to 4pm.
Bibi Bridal Show at Hilton Houston North | FREE – Find everything you need for a luxurious South Asian wedding at the Bibi Bridal Show. While the event is free to the public, it is suggested that guests register in advance. Noon to 5pm.
Pre-Thanksgiving Feast at Rosinka Wine and Tea Shop | FREE – Stop by the patio of Rosinka in Rice Village for rotisserie turkey, wine tastings and a kid’s zone at their pre-Thanksgiving feast. Noon to 6pm.
Field of Light Debut Celebration at Discovery Green | FREE – Mark the opening of Bruce Munro’s brand new art installation Field of Light, with performances by HSPVA Jazz Combo and Suchu Dance. Originally scheduled on Saturday, but moved due to rain. 5pm to 7pm.
Walk With Me at Enigma Lounge – Enjoy jazz tunes from Grammy-nominated trombonist Thomas Hulten at Enigma Lounge. $25; $10 students. 5pm.
Glisten Holiday Lighting at CityCentre | FREE | RESCHEDULED FROM SATURDAY – See the lighting of the snowflakes at CityCentre while sipping hot cocoa and apple cider. The event will also include a DJ and ice carving demonstration. 7pm to 9pm. UPDATE 11/21/14: Moved to Sunday due to Saturday rains.
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