Escape from the frenzy of the start of the “Christmas shopping season” on an intimate, 24-hour retreat in the beauty of God’s good creation at the Cramer Retreat Center in Spring. This retreat invites you to get ready for the coming of Christ by exploring familiar Advent themes: hope, preparation, joy and peace, with the …
This holiday season brings the Houston premiere of one of America's most-produced playwrights, the talented Kate Hamill and her raucous adaptation of Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Hamill penned the Off-Broadway smash adaptation of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY that ran for nearly a year at BEDLAM Theatre in NYC to rave reviews. In PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, …
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! That can mean only one thing... our annual STRUTitup Holiday Party! Whether your designs are walking down the runway in Milan or you just like getting dressed up, join us this Saturday December 1st from 10pm-2am at STRUT Studios to hang out and meet others that are passionate about fashion! What: …
Charles Hausmann, conductor Kick off the season with this Houston holiday favorite featuring our University Women’s and University Men’s Chorus!
Experience the exquisite holiday tabletop décor created by some of Houston’s finest design professionals and luxury brands as you tour participating designer showrooms at The Houston Design Center. This fun event is the ultimate source for holiday design inspiration! Group tours welcome. The 11th Annual Deck The Tables supports the Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) Christmas …
On December 5, at 12:00 p.m. be present for a meditation on “Justice” in the Christian tradition led by Rev. Francene Young of St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.
Holiday on 19th st is the perfect time to get your holiday shopping done! The shops on 19th st will be extending their hours, and the event will run from 6pm-10pm. Looking for a unique, one of a kind gift; Jumper Maybach has the perfect thing! From original paintings, to prints, to shirts, we have …
Mom + Dad, Hotel Derek has arranged an early Christmas gift just for you! Skip the parking insanity and hour-long lines at the Galleria in order to visit with Santa and get that oh-so-perfect Christmas card picture….because he’s coming to Hotel Derek! We’ve decked our halls in anticipation of Santa’s visit, plus prepared an extravagant …
Adventure Kids Playcare Memorial City invites guests to a fun-filled evening for light bites and refreshments while guests participate in holiday themed games, face painting, arts and crafts and more. Santa Claus will be making an appearance to greet and take pictures with the children. Families will receive staff-guided tours of the playrooms and children …
Project Row Houses (PRH) presents “Somewhere I Read,” a series of listening groups focused on the themes of listening to and hearing Black Geographies. In conjunction with Tia-Simone Gardner’s Round 48 installation “The Black Power Station,” the listening groups will hear an audio recording of the essay "Mathematics Black Life" by Black Feminist Geographer Katherine …
Project Row Houses (PRH) presents “Somewhere I Read,” a series of listening groups focused on the themes of listening to and hearing Black Geographies. In conjunction with Tia-Simone Gardner’s Round 48 installation “The Black Power Station,” the listening groups will hear an audio recording of the essay "Mathematics Black Life" by Black Feminist Geographer Katherine …
We are extending our hours so you can be sure to find the unique gift you've been searching for! To sweeten the deal, we are offering up to 30% off on select items each day of the event. Be sure to stop in for some refreshments and great art!
Warm up with Project Row Houses (PRH) as we gather for an evening of cool music, adult hot chocolate, and sweet treats at Cocktails in the Ballroom. PRH’s second annual membership event will take place on Friday, December 14 in the Historic Eldorado Ballroom. The event is free to attend for current members, and tickets …
The University of Houston’s Moores School of Music presents the 36th International Piano Festival, a thrilling series of recitals and masterclasses featuring some of the greatest performers in the world. Led by nonagenarian and IPF Founder Abbey Simon, this dynamic weekend of pianism features Russian virtuoso Alexander Kobrin and charismatic rising star Sean Chen, our …
The Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) presents another season of Movies at Market Square Park. This popular outdoor film series features free screenings on select evenings this spring and summer. Pre-movie festivities include lawn games and a photo booth, plus guests should expect other special surprises throughout the season. On December 18, bring your …
A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES... Within this spectacle of magic, acrobatics and comedy, your perception of time will be altered. The elements will be manipulated. Your impression of what is possible will be shattered. All of this and much more happens over the course of one show with the performer Free Press Houston calls, …
Roka Akor, one of Houston’s premier Japanese restaurants serving steak, seafood and sushi, is proud to offer a special Christmas menu on December 23 and December 24. A selection of five courses begins with Wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings and escolar tataki, and moves on with sashimi, marinated black cod with grilled corn, prime ribeye …
Josh and Marie Present: Party with a Purpose! Featuring Tyler Barber with supporting acts Doyle & the Lazarus Road and SEXXES. All proceeds go to Houston based non-profit Kids Meals kidsmealsinc.org Lets party hard to help feed these babies! 12/30/18 White Oak Music Hall Upstairs. Doors at 7. $10. Sponsored by White Oak Music Hall. …
Roka Akor represents the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine in Houston. The legendary steakhouse, seafood, and sushi restaurant – featuring the largest wagyu beef program in the city with four Japanese varieties of wagyu, including the illustrious Kobe, and one domestic variety – will celebrate the end of 2018 and beginning of 2019 with an unforgettable …
Join us for our HUGE 2019 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with CHAMPAGNE TOAST, BALLOON MONEYDROP, and FREE BUFFET BREAKFAST at NEON BOOTS Dancehall & Saloon! *** BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE TODAY BEFORE WE ARE SOLD OUT *** ► PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/2EwNtQu Doors Open at 4pm for an early New Year’s Happy Hour * Champagne …
This New Years join Arnaldo Richards’ Picos at the corner of Richmond and Kirby to ring in 2019 in Studio 54 style! Beginning at 8:00 pm, Picos will begin seating parties for a fabulous four-course dinner designed by Executive Chef Arnaldo Richards, with an open premium bar and specialty cocktails designed by Beverage Director Monica …
Begin the New Year with a sense of “Renewal” with a crystal bowl meditation led by Dana Shamas of Bayou Bliss Yoga, January 1, 12:00 p.m. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.00.
Do you love to sing? Please join the Bayou City Women's Chorus at our open rehearsals, Tuesdays, January 8-22, from 6:30 - 9:30 at St. Paul's United Methodist. The Bayou City Women's Chorus performs 2-3 choral shows at year and is the sister chorus to the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston. Come meet the fun …
Artist Anne-Joëlle Galley has made her mark on the fashion world by transforming her internationally celebrated paintings into must-have fashion pieces and unique accessories. Now her work, created in collaboration with designer Meghan Beck, will be featured in an upcoming event – “The Master Piece Fashion Show.” Galley is part of a line-up of fashion …
Archaeology Now, (the Archaeological Institute of America, Houston Society), along with the Bolivian Consul General of Houston and the Institute of Hispanic Culture, will present “Pachamama: The Andean Mother Goddess of Earth and Time” as part of its DISCOVER Lecture Series. This lecture will explore Pachamama, the mother goddess in the indigenous belief systems of …