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Civilization is founded on engineering innovation. All progress stems from the human urge to make things and to shape the world around us, resulting in greater freedom, health and wealth for all. This evening engineer, businessman, and former CEO of BP Lord Browne will give an impassioned defense of progress and innovation and an argument …
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Come celebrate the Halloween spirit and enjoy a FREE evening of fun and seduction at VIPRA WINE’S on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Brought to you by the newest rosso dolce libation on the market, VIPRA. The one-night-only event allows you to shed your skin and revel in complimentary make-up styling and Halloween accessories curated by …
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Houston’s finest sommeliers will be put to the test for the title of Iron Sommelier in the city’s premier wine competition and fundraiser benefiting The Periwinkle Foundation. Wine Chair Sean Beck and Sommelier Chair John Clutterbuck invite guests to an evening showcasing the talent of 14 sommeliers while guests mingle and taste hand-selected wines carefully …
$200
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Celebrate Halloween in style at Bisou’s Yelloween Spooktacular event sponsored by Veuve Clicquot on Thursday, October 31st. Come dressed to impress in your favorite costume and be ready to celebrate all things that go “bump” in the night. Don’t miss River Oaks District’s premier event complete with half-off select bottles of bubbles, costume contest and …
Free Admission
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Cocktail Specialist Monica Richards and the team from Altos tequila will assist each guest in teaching them about tequila, the exclusive Altos Barrel and new party tricks! Each guest will have the space to create the cocktail of their dreams and enjoy special appetizers throughout the evening.
$35.00
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Join Platypus Brewing and DePelchin Children's Center as we come together at the start of National Adoption Month. Special tap room only beer release - brewed in collaboration with Reformation Brewery (Woodstock, Georgia) and Boomtown Brewery (Los Angeles, CA). Proceeds benefit DePelchin Children's Center.
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The fourth concert in the series focuses on quintets for piano and strings, uncovered gems by Ives and Martin, and the sublime quintet by Franck. About the Series The Piano + Keyboard Chamber Music Series includes nine concerts featuring 25 Moores School of Music faculty members performing iconic masterpieces and uncovered gems.
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Call Me Ann is a rock opera biography of Ann Richards, and examines her life, her times, and what her election and subsequent re-election loss meant as her political career ended and George W. Bush's began. Texas and Houston characters and situations feature prominently, as her history intersects with Governor Mark White, President George W. …
$20
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Mix it up with Chef Jose Hernandez and master the art of cocktail making bar side in Lucienne restaurant. Hotel Alessandra’s mixology series continues in November featuring Yellow Rose Rye Whiskey, Blended Whiskey and Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey. The class will cover the of history of bourbon while guests make 3 classic cocktails including: (1)Passion Fruit …
$65
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DACAMERA continues its 2019–20 jazz series with Blue Note Records 80th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Wortham Theater Center. The first date in a nationwide anniversary tour, the concert lineup features Kandace Springs, Houston native James Francies and the James Carter Organ Trio, each performing a set of their own music, …
$42.50 – $72.50
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Mendocino Farms gives away 113 free sandwiches on National Sandwich Day Nationally acclaimed, upscale fast-casual sandwich and salad destination, Mendocino Farms, is celebrating National Sandwich Day and their entrance into Houston in a big way. This Sunday, November 3rd, Mendocino is giving away 113 free sandwiches to the first 113 customers in line in honor …
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Sunday - November 3 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. La Griglia 2002 W Gray Street Houston, TX 77019 $60 Ticket Includes Sunday Brunch Menu Unlimited Margaritas and Mimosas Live Music featuring Bubba McNeely
$60.00
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Are you HIV positive and at least 18 years old? If so, you may be eligible for a confidential survey and earn an incentive for your time. Come tell us about your needs and the services you use, what makes it difficult to get services and how services for people living with HIV could be …
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John Hogan, Installations Director for the LeWitt Estate and Installations Director and Archivist for Sol LeWitt Wall Drawings at Yale University Art Gallery, reflects on four decades of installing LeWitt’s work in this talk facilitated by John Sparagana, Grace Christian Vietti Chair of Visual and Dramatic Arts and Professor of Painting and Drawing, Rice University. …
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The 2019 Mitchell Artist Lecture features "What’s Gonna Happen?," an evocative talk by MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer and Tony Award-nominated Taylor Mac. A playwright, actor, songwriter, performance artist, director and producer, Mac speaks about his vision for the future of the theatre in an uncertain world and the power of transforming calamity into communion. The …
Free admission, ticket required
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Join Own Every Piece and Texas Southern University (TSU) for a candid conversation with “The Breakfast Club” host Angela Yee. The intimate discussion will focus on women’s reproductive health, sex, and birth control. Guests will have the chance to ask questions surrounding these topics in a safe, judgement-free environment. Following the event, guest receive complimentary …
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Join the Moody for a conversation between artist Matthew Day Jackson and former NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Leroy Chiao. The discussion, moderated by artist Matthew Ritchie, will focus on moon exploration and the artistic creativity that it inspires. This event is free and open to the public.
$5
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Spend an evening behind the lens with world-renowned photographer Joel Sartore as he presents the National Geographic Photo Ark during The Nature Conservancy’s 2019 Conservation Gala on Nov. 7, 2019 at the Houston Zoo. Chaired by Lisa and Dana Roy, the gala will highlight Sartore’s groundbreaking effort to document species before they disappear while highlighting …
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Barnes & Noble Baybrook in the Bay Area will host Houston on-air radio personality and author Freddy Cruz for a book signing and discussion.
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Noe Marmolejo, director The Moores School of Music's jazz ensembles perform masterworks from Jelly Roll Morton to Bobby Brookmeyer and beyond.
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The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is a five-day, multi-venue festival that includes a multitude of narrative and documentary films, live multimedia performances, panel discussions, Meet the Makers workshops, and free outdoor and student field trip screenings. In its relatively short history, HCAS has brought notable guest artists, such as Tilda Swinton, Alex Gibney, Guillermo Arriaga, …
$12.00 – $129.00
The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is a five-day, multi-venue festival that includes a multitude of narrative and documentary films, live multimedia performances, panel discussions, Meet the Makers workshops, and free outdoor and student field trip screenings. In its relatively short history, HCAS has brought notable guest artists, such as Tilda Swinton, Alex Gibney, Guillermo Arriaga, …
$12
OnThursday, November 14, La Table will have a one-night-only event celebrating the release of the highly sought after 2016 Joseph Phelps Insignia wine. Based out of Napa Valley, Joseph Phelps is a renowned family-owned and operated winery dating back to 1973. Chef Stephen Conklin has created a special 6-course menu of dishes to perfectly complement …
$350.00
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Mexico City celebrity award winning chef and cookbook author, Luis Robledo will partner with Uncle, Arnaldo Richards in a seven course collaboration dinner to celebrate the debut of Casa San Matias' 10 year old extra anejo tequila, Rey Sol. The evening will commence with a standing cocktail reception followed by an elegant seated dinner. Each …
$195
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A dedication concert introducing the Mariachi Pumas, the University of Houston's first mariachi ensemble. The Mariachi Pumas make their debut in this special dedication concert. The ensemble will reside in the Moores School of Music in the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, which has already had international success with its existing ensembles, including …
Admission is free; however, a ticket reservation is required.
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All are invited to shop the four-day Maxed-Out Seasonal Extravaganza Sale with Judy Robinson Estates, featuring items from the Estate of Dorothy Ogden Carsey Sumner, the Estate of Gloria O. Shouse, the Estate of Yale Smith, Jr., the Estate of Sharon Kay Binder, and the Estate of Irwin and Judith Levy. The fine sale will … 
Magical Winter Lights is coming back bigger and better than ever this holiday season! With over 6 million lights, upgraded installations, and interactive displays, the festival has eight themed lantern sections that will leave adults and children of all ages fascinated. Also, the multicultural festival features the dinosaur exhibit with kid-friendly dinosaur rides, entertainment by …
$4 – $80
Magical Winter Lights is coming back bigger and better than ever this holiday season! With over 6 million lights, upgraded installations, and interactive displays, the festival has eight themed lantern sections that will leave adults and children of all ages fascinated. Also, the multicultural festival features the dinosaur exhibit with kid-friendly dinosaur rides, entertainment by …
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Join the National Organization for Women (NOW) for an evening of conversation with internationally recognized leaders in activism and engagement that will leave you fired up and inspired to strengthen your community. From fighting social injustice to inequality, community organizing is a diverse movement and no two activists have the same story. Panelists will discuss …
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Opening Reception: Friday, November 15 Artist/Curator Remarks: Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Exhibition on view through March 14, 2020 "Kidnappers Foil" is an immersive moving image installation by the Toronto-based artist Gareth Long that explores the social, cultural and media histories of amateur American filmmaking through the lens of the itinerant Texan filmmaker Melton …
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Ring in the holidays at CityPlace with a magical night of performances on Friday, November 15. H-Town Award Country Artist of the Year nominee, The Broken Spokes kick off the evening at 6 pm with a lively brand of country in the vein of Johnny Cash and Hank Thompson. At 8 pm, second act headliner …
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Ring in the holidays at CityPlace with a magical night of performances on Friday, November 15. H-Town Award Country Artist of the Year nominee, The Broken Spokes kick off the evening at 6 pm with a lively brand of country in the vein of Johnny Cash and Hank Thompson. At 8 pm, second act headliner …
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Moores School of Music faculty members Dan Gelok and Tali Morgulis present new works, arrangements and fresh new interpretations of traditional works for saxophone and piano. The event will take place in Room 185 of the Moores School of Music.
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In a city so ruinously sad that it has forgotten its name, a master storyteller suddenly falls silent. Troubled, his son Haroun sets out to find the fabled Sea of Stories and revive the storyteller’s gift. On that journey, Haroun finds that many of his father’s outlandish tales — filled with magic and fantastic creatures …
$10 – $20
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Get a headstart on holiday shopping and choose from seasonal décor items with the CityPlace Holiday Art Market and District Lighting on Saturday, November 16 from 3 to 10 pm. ART IS AN Outdoor Market hosts the event featuring dozens of vendors spanning from vintage clothing and jewelry dealers to painters of all mediums plus …
Free Admission
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Amazing Talent performs in THE LEGENDS SHOW on Saturday, November 16th! Dessie Love Blake, Dina Jacobs, Kara Dion and Lauren Taylor!!! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH SHOWTIME: 7:00PM TICKETS $5.00 General Admission $10.00 Reserved VIP Seating $40.00 Reserved VIP Table for 4 → Purchase Tickets below ► http://bit.ly/NOV2019ILLUSIONSSHOW
$5.00
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The National Organization for Women (NOW) is hosting the “Unlock the Future” campaign with a rally in Houston. We are also issuing a Bill of Rights that will be delivered to top level government officials and launching an #UnlockTheFuture social media campaign. Immigrant families are being inhumanely locked away in horrific and immoral detention facilities in …
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Join us Monday, Nov. 18th, 5:30-7 p.m. This fall, the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies and Rice Public Art celebrate the acquisition of internationally-renowned artist Sol LeWitt’s “Wall Drawing #1115” and the exhibition of a loaned work, “Wall Drawing #869A,” at the Anderson-Clarke Center. Celebrate the completed wall drawings in a public installation opening reception …
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Dana Pradervand, Cameron Kubos, David Bertman, conductors Join the Moores School of Music's Bands for two exciting programs inspired by the ethnic, cultural and musical melting pot that is the United States of America.
$10 – $15
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The fifth concert in the Piano + series features an entertaining sextet by Dohnanyi, a rarely-performed jewel by Finzi and one of Copland’s finest compositions, the Sextet for mixed winds, strings and piano. About the Series The Piano + Keyboard Chamber Music Series includes nine concerts featuring 25 Moores School of Music faculty members performing …
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Dana Pradervand, Cameron Kubos, David Bertman, conductors Join the Moores School of Music's Bands for two exciting programs inspired by the ethnic, cultural and musical melting pot that is the United States of America.
$10 – $15
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The Beaujolais Nouveau Festival is all about great wine, tasty food and people embracing the French culture for one evening. You will savor a glass (or more) of flavorful French wine and taste the best of French cuisine at the stunning Union Station (Minute Maid Park), home of the Astros! Tickets are all-inclusive. There will …
$75
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On Thursday, November 21, at 7pm, the Rothko Chapel and Covenant Church will host the 35th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Covenant Church, located at 4949 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004. Leaders and members of nine different faith communities from across the city will come together around the theme “The Network of Life.” Through …
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The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta will host the 2019 Theta Charity Antiques Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center from November 22 to 24, 2019. Bringing together top exhibitors, designers, collectors, and admirers of fine arts and décor from around the nation, this year’s weekend-long event will be the Theta Charity …
$25
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AURA Contempoary Ensemble presents "Peculiar," an evening of music with bizarre inspirations. Featured works are inspired by leaflets that were dropped on Afghanistan after 9/11 (Target, Keeril Makan), a 1969 samurai film (Samurai Loops, Chris Perren), an experiment used to test the validity of psychiatric diagnosis (Series Imposture, David Bird) and a quick trip to …
$10 – $15
"The weather has been bad since the beginning of time." With BABY SCREAMS MIRACLE, The Catastrophic Theatre introduces Houston audiences to one of the most exciting young playwrights in American Theatre, Clare Barron. A catastrophic storm engulfs the home of a small, religious family. An estranged daughter blows in with the storm and between falling …
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Via Colori is the only festival of its kind in Houston! It features more than 200 local, national and international artists on the streets of downtown! Via Colori includes three stages of live music, Via Bambini family zone, food and beverage vendors over the two-day event! Each year, the Via Colori Street Painting Festival raises …
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The Moores School Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra, Walton's "Portsmouth Point" and the winner of the 2019 MSM Concerto Competition (piano division).
$10 – $15
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With the holidays rapidly approaching, Camerata at Paulie's is excited to announce our fifth annual retail sale! Taking place on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, this walk-around tasting is a chance for you to purchase small-production wines at big-box prices. Our favorite distributors & importers will be on hand to discuss and pour samples so that …
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ME Conferences with a great pleasure and honour welcomes you for our upcoming “2nd World Heart Rhythm Conference” which will be held during November 25-26, 2019 at Dubai, UAE. The theme of our conference is “Outreaching the Rhythm for a Healthy Heart”. Heart rhythm problems or also called as heart arrhythmias occurs when the impulses …
$649
ME Conferences with a great pleasure and honour welcomes you for our upcoming “2nd World Heart Rhythm Conference” which will be held during November 25-26, 2019 at Dubai, UAE. The theme of our conference is “Outreaching the Rhythm for a Healthy Heart”. Heart rhythm problems or also called as heart arrhythmias occurs when the impulses …
$649
The Houston Concierge Association’s 13th Annual Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at the Wildcat Golf Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit The HCA Endowment Scholarship Fund for the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. HCA welcomes guests to breakfast, …
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Jeb Mueller, Betsy Cook Weber, conductors Celebrate the holidays with the Moores School of Music's Concert Chorale, Concert Women's Chorus and ManCorps at this audience favorite!
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The first annual Thing-A-Ma-Jingle takes place along Main Street in Downtown Houston’s Historic District on Friday, November 29. Recommended for ages 21 and up, this giant block party invites you to find the perfect stocking stuffer at a Black Friday Night Market hosted by Pop Shop America, belt out your favorite holiday tunes with carol-oke, …
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This is the fourth season Houstonians and visitors will be treated Welch’s opulent production of The Nutcracker. Welch’s over the top scenery blends seamlessly with the beloved characters and Tchaikovsky’s splendid score in this classic tale. Gather your family and friends to join Clara in holiday revelry as she journeys from her home on Christmas … 
This is the fourth season Houstonians and visitors will be treated Welch’s opulent production of The Nutcracker. Welch’s over the top scenery blends seamlessly with the beloved characters and Tchaikovsky’s splendid score in this classic tale. Gather your family and friends to join Clara in holiday revelry as she journeys from her home on Christmas …
$30
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It’s that time of year for Kevin Fowler’s Dance the Deckhalls tour, and this year, he’s bringing special guest Triston Marez with him. Kick off the holiday season with a “Deck the Dancehalls” performance on Saturday, November 30th at 8PM at Goode Company Armadillo Palace! Kevin Fowler has a found way to live the dream …
$20 – $25
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