• Black Friday at Asher: Holiday by Hand

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

    Join us to sip sparkling refreshments and groove to vintage vinyl while you shop our expanded holiday sale, Asher: Holiday by Hand. Complimentary gift wrapping will be offered to make your gift purchases artfully packaged and extra chic!

    Free
  • Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday

    Artist Jan Golden is celebrating Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday with an open event, perfect for holiday shopping. Golden is a Houston based LGBTQ+ artist who carefully constructs detailed explorations of line and shape through mixed media, encaustic, and collage.  She’ll be featuring new and old artwork, wearables, and jewelry. Golden is an intuitive, …

  • World AIDS Day Observance and Candlelight Vigil

    The DeLUXE Theater 3303 Lyons Ave, Houston

    Houston’s fight against HIV isn’t over—and this December, the city is coming together to make that clear. Legacy Community Health will host its annual World AIDS Day Observance at The DeLUXE Theater (3303 Lyons Avenue), in partnership with the Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health, The T.R.U.T.H. Project, The Links, Incorporated – Missouri City …

    Free
  • Out for Education’s Giving Tuesday Virtual Auction 2025

    This Giving Tuesday, help empower LGBTQIA+ students by joining the Out for Education Virtual Auction! Every bid you place supports safe, inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. Out for Education believes education is a tool for change. With your support, we provide scholarships, resources, and mentorship to LGBTQIA+ youth, giving them every opportunity …

  • ROCO: Make A Joyful Noise!

    Padre's Wine Bar + Shop 3522 White Oak Dr., Houston

    Back by popular demand, Make A Joyful Noise! returns for an evening of community, creativity, and a bit of cheer. Held at Padre’s Wine Bar, this event invites guests to sip, mingle, and explore their musical side through ROCO’s Instrument Petting Zoo for adults. Led by ROCO musicians and perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, guests will have …

    $45
  • Victorian Vaudeville at Soundbar, A Music Hall Sing Along & Drag Variety Show

    Join ARTS Downtown GTX and Soundbar for a jubilant kickoff to The Dickens Festival Weekend. A night of Victorian Vaudeville, merry music, and dazzling drag! The festivities begin at 6:15pm as the Gay Men’s Chorus fills the air with carols, setting the stage for our radiant hosts to lead a rousing Music Hall Sing-Along and …

    $20
  • Breakfast with Santa

    Cleared for a holiday landing! Join us for an exclusive event presented by South Houston Moms and Houston Event Planning, featuring the unforgettable arrival of St. Nick in our vintage PT-17 Stearman! Watch him taxi the ramp LIVE before heading inside for all of our holiday fun. The North Pole native will then join ticket …

    $20 – $30
  • Craft the Season

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

    Kick off your holidays at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft with Craft the Season—a full day celebrating the joy of making! 🛍️ Shop for unique gifts at Asher: Holiday by Hand (members will enjoy a double discount!) and enjoy artisanal snacks and beverages from local vendors while supplies last, from 10 AM – 5 PM. …

    Free
  • December Evergreens & Icicles – A Houston Pride Band Concert

    MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

    The Houston Pride Band invites you to join us on Saturday, December 6 at MATCH for December Evergreen & Icicles! Reflecting the beautiful diversity of our city, this cozy concert will feature holiday band music sure to please all. So gather 'round the hearth as we celebrate the sounds and traditions that unite us!

    $25
  • Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center and The Rothko Chapel to Co-Host 12th Annual Silent Nights Meditation: Tools for Coping During the Holidays

    The Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston, TX, United States

    For many people, the holiday season is a time to come together in joy and celebration, yet it is also a time when stress, grief, and heightened expectations of self and others tend to be felt most deeply. Co-presented by the Institute for Spirituality and Health and Rothko Chapel, this annual event offers space for …

    Free – $25
  • Bach Society Houston presents Bach’s Christmas Oratorio & the Magnificat

    Brockman Hall | Shepherd School of Museum | Rice University 6100 Main St., Houston

    Houston’s newest holiday tradition returns with Bach’s joyful Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 parts 1 & 5 and the radiant Magnificat, BWV 243. Experience this festive program performed by the Bach Choir, Bach Orchestra, and soloists—an uplifting way to celebrate the season.

    $10 – $50
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    3rd Saturdays Open Studios at Silver Street Studios

    Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards St., Houston, TX, United States

    Silver Street Studios has open studio days every 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 12-5pm. Come meet local artists, spend the day enjoying the art gallery exhibitions, and spent some time shopping for jewelry, glasswork, paintings, sculpture, photography and more. The event is free, family friendly, convenient and free parking, and right in the Washington Arts …

    Free
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    The World Premiere of A Long Night by Matt Elliott & Debra Schultz

    Spring Street Studios 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX, United States

    "A Long Night” is the story of a family harboring relationship-ending secrets and other truths they've hidden from each other. But when unexpected visitors arrive on Christmas Eve, the façade begins to crack… and what spills out is anything but festive.  This gripping psychological horror play explores the terrifying cost of silence, the wrenching consequences of greed, …

    $15 – $20
  • The Health Museum 2025 Winter Discovery Camps

    The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston

    School’s out and science is in! Winter Break is the perfect time to chill out with hands-on experiments, cool discoveries, and tons of frosty fun. This is the camp where curious minds will explore amazing STEM adventures—from becoming a Mini M.D. to blasting off to Mars! Campers will dive into interactive science projects, spark new …

    $110 – $400
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    Winter of the Snow Queen: An Interactive Musical Adventure

    Stages Theatre 3201 Allen Parkway #101, Houston, TX, United States

    You have a role to play in this wild winter adventure! On the darkest night of the year, children must beware the Snow Queen – and when a boy vanishes from his village, his best friend is the only one who can rescue him. And she needs your help on her quest to stop the …

  • Emily Flies South for the Winter!: A Comedy Show

    411 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006 United States 411 Westheimer Rd, Houston

    Whats better than one twenty-something Houston born, New York based comic? Well, a whole bunch of them of course! Introducing Emily Flies South For The Winter, a comedy show produced and hosted by queer stand up, Emily Villarreal (@Emily.villarreal), about coming home for the holidays alongside her fellow NYC comedy friends in the exact same …

    $12
  • YES Prep Talent Tailgate

    Join us for Talent Tailgate, a signature networking event for educators and leaders ready to take the next step in their careers. On Saturday, January 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., connect with leaders from all 26 YES Prep campuses at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Learn more about opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year …

  • Hands-on Houston: Embroidery Hoop Art

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

    Explore the art of embroidery at this month’s Hands-on Houston! Learn how to thread a kid-friendly needle and design your own composition using a hoop and burlap (a beginner-friendly loose weave cloth). Add interesting shapes and textures to your artwork using yarn and beads, and leave with a finished hoop ready to hang in your …

    Free
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    ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

    ARTECHOUSE 600 W 6th Street, Houston

    Experience the magic of the holiday season reimagined through art and technology! This limited engagement brings together two audience favorites — Spectacular Factory and Tingle Bells — in one joyful, multisensory celebration for the entire family. From vivid visuals and dynamic soundscapes to touch-based experiences, the ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary …

    $15 – $45
  • ROCO Connections: Beer & Brass

    Saint Arnold Brewing Company 2000 Lyons Ave. , Houston, TX, United States

    Raise a glass with ROCO as the annual Beer & Brass tradition continues! Hosted at Saint Arnold Brewing Company, this spirited event features the ROCO Brass Quintet performing traditional beer hall music and favorite brass arrangements. Perfect for a midweek adventure, the evening pairs engaging, interactive performances with locally brewed craft beers (plus root beer & cider!), tasty bites, and …

    $50
  • The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman at The Health Museum

    The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston

    The Health Museum invites you to the premiere screening of Gibbs Media Group’s short film, The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman, followed by an exclusive Q&A panel discussion. This special event brings together three remarkable practitioners who are leading voices in integrative and functional medicine. Together, they explore how blending traditional and holistic approaches can support …

    $5 – $15
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    OutLater

    Weekly - Mondays OUT LATER is a gay men’s discussion group for men who are living life after coming out later -- focusing on life issues of parenting, divorce, family, dating, relationships, and other issues of concern to group participants. Mondays, 7:30-9:00, at Montrose Counseling Center, Room 103 email: outlater.group@outlook.com

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    Asher: Holiday by Hand

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

    Join us this holiday season for an expanded shopping experience in our Asher: Off the Wall and original Asher Gallery spaces. Open November 15th through January 31st, Asher: Holiday by Hand celebrates a multifarious array of craft media from more than 20 local and national artists. The artists and work featured in this special sale were selected …

    Free
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    Your Journey, Your Voice: Online LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group

    Are you navigating the complexities of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, deconstruction, or simply the after-effects of challenging religious or spiritual experiences? The Rise Above Community (RAC) is a safe and affirming space where your unique journey is honored. A Safe, Traveler-Led Space for Healing from Adverse Religious & Spiritual Experiences (ARSE) This group is Traveler-led, …

    Free