Make the most of your week with our top 11 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, January 4 to Sunday, January 10, 2016.
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Shop till you drop (for a good cause), sip on craft beer while enjoying classical music, drop by The Ice for jazzy tunes, dine out to support the Galveston Food Bank, savor a six-course meal at Pondicheri and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 11 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Jazz Nights on Ice at Discovery Green | Wednesday, January 6 – Skate to the jazzy sounds from Jawad during this weekly event at The Ice at Discovery Green. 7pm to 9pm.
- Beer & Brass at Saint Arnold Brewery | Thursday, January 7 – Sip on craft beer as you enjoy traditional beer hall music performed by the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra Brass Quintet during this annual concert at Saint Arnold Brewery. $35. 6pm.
- Pondicherry Pop Up Dinner at Pondicheri | Thursday, January 7 – Explore the coastal flavors of the Indian city of Pondicherry during this special six-course seafood dinner at Pondicheri. $135. 7pm to 9pm.
- Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps at Queensbury Theatre | Thursday, January 7 through Saturday, January 9 – Enjoy the wonderfully absurd play that is part Hitchcock thriller, part Monty Python-esque silliness and part spy novel as four actors take on the roles of 150 characters. $36. Limited discounted $24 tickets available for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Rockets Home Games at Toyota Center | Thursday, January 7 and Sunday, January 10 – The Rockets battle both the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers on their home court this week. Tickets start at $20. Times vary.
- Texas Roots Concert at MATCH | Friday, January 8 – Take your seat and enjoy a concert series that combines classical and folk music at MATCH. Arrive early for a pre-concert talk and Q&A with UH musicologist Howard Pollack at 7:15pm. $10. 8pm.
- Star Wars & More: The Best of John Williams at Jones Hall | Friday, January 8 to Sunday, January 10 – Experience music from films like Star Wars, Jaws, the Harry Potter series and more – all composed John Williams – live as performed by the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $35. Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 7:30pm.
- Bowie Elvis Fest at Continental Club | Saturday, January 9 – 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.
- Galveston Restaurant Week | Starts Saturday, January 9 – Eat out at participating restaurants during the annual Galveston Restaurant Week to support the Galveston County Food Bank. Times, locations and prices vary.
- The Sale at Bayou City Event Center | Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 – Shop items from local boutiques under one roof during this massive sale that benefits the The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. Tickets start at $15. Saturday noon to 5pm; Sunday noon to 4pm.
- Bridal Extravaganza Show at George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown | Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 – Immerse yourself in all things bridal, and register for countless giveaways including a honeymoon, at this two-day show featuring wedding experts, hundreds of vendors, swag and much more. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Save 17% on your tickets now with promocode HOU365. Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for January 7 to 10, 2016 and top 15 things to do in Houston in January 2016.
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