Make the most of your week with our top 12 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, December 12 to Sunday, December 18, 2016.
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Learn how to butcher a whole hog, make it to one (or all three) of the Rocket’s home games, hop on The Wave for their annual tour of lights, celebrate Karbach and Saint Arnold’s birthday at Kirby Ice House and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 12 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- My So-Called Mondays at The Rec Room | Monday, December 5 & Monday, December 12 – Catch one of the last hilariously staged readings of the ‘90s cult TV show My So-Called Life at The Rec Room. $10. 8pm.
- Houston Rockets Home Games at Toyota Center | Monday, December 12, Wednesday, December 14, and Friday, December 16 – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Nets, Kings, and Pelicans, all in one week at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm nightly.
- Butchery Demo at Revival Market | Tuesday, December 13 – Learn how to butcher a whole hog at this class with Revival Market co-owner Morgan Weber and charcutier Andrew Vaserfirer. Guests will enjoy a family-style dinner midway through the class and are encouraged to BYOB. $125. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Holiday Lights Tours on The Wave | Tuesday, December 13 to Thursday, December 15 – Hop on The Wave and gaze at spectacular light displays in neighborhoods like River Oaks and Woodland Heights on this annual tour. $35. 6:30pm nightly.
- Houston Brewery Birthday Bash at Kirby Icehouse | Thursday, December 15 | FREE to Attend – Head to Kirby Icehouse to celebrate Karbach’s 5th anniversary and Saint Arnold’s 22nd anniversary at this birthday bash made for beer lovers. 6pm to 9pm.
- Not So Silent Night at Revention Music Center | Thursday, December 15 – Join Mix 96.5 for their Not So Silent Night concert featuring performances from Train, Fitz & The Tantrums, and The Strumbellas. Tickets start at $44, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center | Friday, December 16 – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Pelicans at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Day for Night Festival at Barbara Jordan Post Office | Friday, December 16 to Sunday, December 18 – Experience performances from more than 40 musical and visual artists including Aphex Twin, Bjork Digital, Odesza, Golan Levin and more during this festival celebrating light and sound at Silver Street. Tickets start at $100, not including ticket fees. Friday 7pm to 2am; Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 2am.
- Lone Star Shootout at Toyota Center | Saturday, December 17 – This men’s basketball doubleheader pits the Texas A&M Aggies against the Arizona Wildcats and the Texas Longhorns against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 11am.
- Annual Chili Cookoff at Little Woodrow’s | Saturday, December 17 | FREE to Attend – Stop by the Little Woodrow’s in Midtown to nom on a big ol’ cup of chili while enjoying the cold weather, ice cold beer, and the first day of bowl games, including U of H’s appearance in the Las Vegas Bowl. 11am to 2am.
- Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium | Sunday, December 18 – The Texans look to add another win to their record when they take on the Jags at home this week. Tickets start at $49, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.
- A Full Hunky Dory Dinner at Hunky-Dory Tavern | Sunday, December 18 – Details are TBD, but the restaurant will be celebrating the season with a full on, cheerful holiday dinner. Price TBD. 5:30pm to 9pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for December 15 to 18, 2016 and top things to do in Houston in December 2016.
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