March Events

There were no March events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

February Events

There were no February events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

January Events

There were no January events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

December Events

There were no December events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

November Events

There were no November events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

October Events

There were no October events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

September Events

There were no September events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

August Events

There were no August events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

July Events

There were no July events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

June Events

There were no June events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

May Events

There were no May events in Houston available at time of printing due to COVID-19. We hope to bring you the updated schedule of events that have been postponed and moved to another month in our upcoming issue.

April Events

All April events in Houston have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. We will bring you the updated schedule for events that have been postponed and moved to another month.

March 2020

March 3-8

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures

clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Visit https://www.thehobbycenter.orgfor more information.

March 7

Rockets Dog Walk

Bring your four-legged friends out for a morning at Hermann Park!The Dog Walk will feature a picturesque walk around McGovern Lake, the Jones Reflection Pool, and other areas of the Park, followed by a post-walk party in Lake Plaza with music, Clutch the Rockets Bear, snacks, and pet adoptions. Get your tickets at rockets.com/thedogwalk.

March 14

Enjoy the 61^stAnnual Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Bring your family for a day of fun and a sea of green! Get there early enough to find a great spot.With over 100 entries now and a new route through the Historic District., the parade route will begin on Congress heading south, east on Texas, north on Travis, west on Congress, ending at Louisiana. Continue the fun at Market Square Park with food, games and a FREE concert by BLAGGARDS. Visit https://www.downtownhouston.org/calendar/60th-annual-houston-st-patricks-day-parade/30335/for more information.

March 24-29

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

The original production won ten Tony Awards^®, including a special Tony^®for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Visit https://www.thehobbycenter.orgfor more information.

March 25-May 30

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

today announced a five-city tour of the portraits of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will be the final stop of this national tour, displaying the portraits from March 25 to May 30, 2022.

March 27

Bayou City Art Festival time is here!

Make sure to get your tickets for a day filled with art, family fun and much more. Over 300 artists will be present at this festival, so there will be a lot to see. For More information visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com

March 27- 29

The Hermann Park Kite Festival

is a huge and fun family event. On this day, thousands of Houstonians from every part of the city converge on Miller Hill to fly kites of all shapes and colors. The free festival will offer entertainment, interactive activities and crafts, kite flying, face painting, food trucks, and much more. For more information visit: https://10times.com/hermann-park-kite-festival

March 28

Cirque du Soleil Alegria

is back at the Sam Houston Race Park. Enjoy an evening of amazing performances, with several jaw-dropping acts. Be ready to be blown away and transported into a surreal world of wonders! For more information visit: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/houston/deals

February 2020

February 8, 2020

5^thAnnual Houston Whiskey Social

This is the largest annual Whiskey tasting in Texas! There will be hundreds of Whiskseys and spirits from around the world, plus this is the only place in Texas you’ll find Vintage Spirits going back decades. For more information visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-houston-whiskey-social-tickets

February 10, 2020

Sporting Clay Tournament

Come support the SBEF, this fun sporting clay tournament will be held at the Great Houston Gun Club, located at 6700 McHard Road. For more information contact 713-251-2381.

February 14-25

Galveston Mardi Gras

It all starts with BEADS! More than 3 million beads will be thrown at Mardi Gras Houston. Come join the family fun atmosphere and join the traditional parades, food and festivities throughout this 12 day affair. For more information or tickets visit www.mardigrasgalvestion.com

February 15, 2020

Taco X Tequila Fest

If you like tacos and tequila, then this is the place for you. To sumthings up, there will be over 30 different tacos for you to purchase and devour. We all know tacos go best with Tequila or Margaritas and we will have both on hand! Enjoy various tequila cocktails and margaritas throughout the day. Be on the look-out for random tequila shots! For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taco-x-tequila-fest-tickets

February 22, 2020

Mardi Gras Houston

1:00pm

Come celebrate the traditional New Orleans event, here in Downtown Houston! For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mardigrashouston/community/?ref=page_internal

February 22, 2020

Momus Parade Galveston

6:30pm-8:30pm

The Knights of Momus is Galveston’s oldest and largest Mardi Gras Krewe dating back to 1871. The parade is made to entertain the old and young alike! Come see some of the most colorful and fun floats you’ll ever see. Parade starts at 23^rdand Seawall Boulevard, for more information visit www.galveston.com/calendarofevents

February 27

HLSR Rodeo Cookoff

5:00pm-11:00pm

Rodeo Cookoff is always one of the best things to do in February! More than 250 teams compete for the “Best BBQ” in town! Make sure to get your tickets today! For more information visit: www.rodeohouston.com

February 29 – March 29, 2020

AlegríaCirque du Soleil’s

most iconic production, will now be presented under the Big Top in Houston at Sam Houston Race Park. Houstonians and Austinites alike are invited to come andfall in love with the timeless Alegría, a true Cirque du Soleil reinterpreted through today’s lens. For more information visit: www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria

January Events 2020

January 3^rd

The Color Purple

Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times). For more information visit: http://www.thehobbycenter.org

January 3^rd-5^th

Sinatra and Beyond

The legend. The icon. The Voice. Frank Sinatra defined an entire generation of cool, and he did it His Way. Step back in time as Houston favorite Tony DeSare, one of today’s leading Sinatra interpreters, recreates the Rat Pack swagger and timeless magic of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, delivering showstoppers like Come Fly with Me, It Was a Very Good Year and New York, New York. For more information visit: https://houstonsymphony.org/tickets/concerts/sinatra-and-beyond/

January 4th

Chalk on the Block

Experience local artists creating pavement art on the sidewalks around Elizabeth Baldwin Park. Watch one-of-a-kind art come to life before your eyes. For more information: midtownhouarts.com/event/chalk-on-the-block-2018-03-03-2019-07-06-2-2/2020-01-04/

January 7^th-12th

Hello, Dolly!

Winner of four Tony Awards^® including Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” and the Los Angeles Times says, “distills the mood-elevating properties of the American musical at its giddy best.” Director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post). After breaking box office records week after week and receiving unanimous raves on Broadway, this HELLO, DOLLY! is now touring America. For more information visit: https://www.thehobbycenter.org

January 9^th

ROCO ROCO Connections: Beer & Brass

January 9, 6:00 PM — Houston, TX (Saint Arnold Brewing Company)
This annual favorite continues in 2020! Ring in the new year with good food, good friends, and good music as the ROCO Brass Quintet serenades audiences at the Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

January 11^th-12^th

The Sale

Why support the SALE? Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies, Inc. has proudly been donating funds to stop childhood cancer since 2015. Very few of the funds raised nationally for cancer research go to pediatric cancer research, so by becoming an underwriter of the SALE, you can make a direct impact as we pool our funding for specific research conducted at The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.

January 18th

The Wizards Beer Festival

The Wizards Beer Festival is coming to Houston for a night of magic, debauchery and mischief. Our venue is transformed into a wizarding verse of wonders full of areas to explore. The Grand Hall will host tastings of over twenty magical beers, ciders, and wines. Our student guests can explore and drink their way through the Lair of Secret Cider and Potions as well as the Boozy Cauldron Tavern, known for their Adult Butterscotch Beer and other delectable drinks. For more information www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wizards-beer-festival-tickets-71812871231

January 19th

Houston Chevron Marathon

Established in 1972, the HMC is a founding member of Running USA and annually organizes the nation’s premier winter marathon, half-marathon and 5K. Over 300,000 participants, volunteers and spectators make Chevron Houston Marathon Race Day the largest single-day sporting event in Houston. For more information or to donate visit https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com

January 25^th-26^th

Katy Home & Garden Show

Katy Home & Garden Show is the ultimate hub for the area’s best home design experts. With two buildings Press Release packed with industry experts, attendees can meet with pros who specialize in renovation, landscape, lighting, roofing, flooring, paint, home automation and more. For more information visit: https://10times.com/katy-home-garden-show

December Events 2019:

December 1^st-January 5th

Sugar Land Holiday Lights

The 2019 Holiday Lights will be sweetened by Imperial Sugar and will be bigger, brighter and more festive than ever before. The light display, containing over three million lights, is one of the largest in the Greater Houston market. The Sugar Land Holiday Lights Opening Night lighting ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. For more information visit: www.SugarLandHolidayLights.com.

December 6^th & 7^th

Memorial High School Garage Sale

Bargain Hunters, Professional Shoppers and First Timers……get ready!!! One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Memorial High School Sophomore Garage Sale is back!!!! Shop 77024!!!SALE DATES:Friday/ Saturday- December 6th & 7th (10am- 2pm) Preview Night:Thursday, December 5th (4-8pm) $20 entry SALE LOCATION:10201 Katy Freeway (Next to Goode Seafood) – Space donated by Metro National

December 6^th & 7^th

Midtown Mistletoe Market

Shop till you drop at the Midtown Mistletoe Market.
This high energy, NYC-style holiday inspired market features contemporary craft makers, fine foods, lots of activities, DIY gift stations, live entertainment and artists selling their original and series works, located in the heart of Midtown Houston in Midtown Park. For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-mistletoe-market-tickets-68039057653

December 6^th-8^th

Dickens On The Strand in Galveston

The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on six stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other entertainers. For more information visit: https://10times.com/dickens-on-strand.

December 7^th

CityCentre 9^th Annual Rudolph Run

Join iTri Events at CITYCENTRE on Saturday, December 7 for the 9th Annual Rudolph Fun Run benefiting Firefighters Helping Firefighters—register for the Dasher 10K, Rudolph 5K or Cupid 1K. Costumes are encouraged and the participant with the best Christmas outfit will win a prize! Santa will be in attendance for pictures. For more information and to register, visit itrievents.com

December 7^th

Tamale Festival

Celebrate Houston’s diverse culture at the 9th Annual Tamale Festival Houston! The smells, tastes, sights and sounds of East End’s vibrant culture. For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tamale-festival-houston-tickets-75604800995

December 7th

Elf the Musical

The singular sensation that is A Chorus Line opened on Broadway in 1975 and was an instant classic. This incisive portrait of the life of the Broadway dancer received nine Tony Awards® as well as the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It went on to become one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line is the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. For more information visit: https://www.thehobbycenter.org

December 13^th

Houston Hot Air Balloon Festival & Victory Cup Polo Match

Houston’s only hot air balloon festival & polo match! There will be hot air balloons, polo, fashion and food. In its fifteenth year, this event isn’t just a polo match, it’s a networking and social destination drawing thousands for each event. With events throughout the United States, The Victory Cup has become known as “America’s Polo Match!” For more information visit: www.victorycup.org.

December 14^th

Lights in the Heights

Bring family and friends to a Houston tradition of Lights in the Heights. Thousands and thousands of Houston residents will descend on The Woodland Heights for a night stroll with family and friends viewing the homes decorated in Christmas Lights! For more information on this event visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/527374224735297/

December 14^th

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through Jones Hall, the Symphony played to delight one and all. Envision sugar plums, flying reindeer and a sleigh filled with toys as the classic holiday story ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas comes to life with live music and narration, plus sing along to festive favorites like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” If you sing loudly enough, you might even receive a visit from a very special man in a red suit. For more information visit: Houstonsymphony.org

December 31^st

CityCentre Noon Year’s Eve

Welcome the new year in the plaza with Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus on Tuesday, December 31 from 11 AM – 1 PM with a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration; dance with a DJ and cap the noon hour off with bubbles! Enjoy face painting, a balloon and caricature artist, and capture the fun with Lucky Shots’ magic mirror photo booth. For more information visit: https://citycentrehouston.com/events/detail/noon-years-eve2019

December 31^st

New Year’s Eve Downtown

Time to celebrate New Year’s Eve Downtown. Another year in the books. And what a year it was. Downtown Houston is well on its way to becoming the true cultural heart of Houston. This is being accomplished by hard work from the city and local businesses and the people who live here. For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-year-downtown-tickets-55169919715

November Events 2019:

November 2

Miller Outdoor Theater, Toy Story

The Toy Story movie will be shown at 7:00pm. This critically acclaimed CGI animated film tells a fantastic tale of toys coming to life and the hilarious adventures that ensue. For more information please visit: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performances/

November 6

Houston Grand Opera presents In War & Peace

Houston Grand Opera presents In War & Peace—harmony through music, a special concert event featuring international opera star and former HGO Studio alumna and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, followed by a post-concert dinner. For more information please visit: https://www.houstongrandopera.org

November 9

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK AT CITYCENTRE

Unite with your community and walk strong during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at CITYCENTRE. Join the effort to save lives from breast cancer with the American Cancer Society. Come together with survivors, caregivers, women and men to celebrate shared efforts in the fight and inspire others to carry on. For more information visit : https://citycentrehouston.com/events/detail/making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk

November 12-24

Broadway at the Hobby Center Presents: DEAR EVAN HANSEN

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. For more information visit: https://www.thehobbycenter.org

November 16

Miller Outdoor Theater Presents: 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels

42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels, is the latest invention from the creative minds of Cirque Mechanics. The company dares us to leap into the circus ring and experience the timelessness of this evolving art form. The shows’ unique mechanical interpretation of the traditional, and its story full of the lore of the historic one-ring circus, create a welcoming place, like a big top, where we can be amazed. For more information please visit: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performances/

November 18

Willie Nelson in Sugar Land, Smart Financial Centre

One of the most iconic figures of country music, Willie Nelson has been a constant presence in the business since the 1960s. He began his career in Nashville writing songs for other artists, including Patsy Cline’s jukebox hit “Crazy.” Once he broke through to on-stage success, though, this Texas native became unstoppable and has since appeared in the top 10 of the Billboard Country Singles chart more than 40 times over the past five decades. For more information visit: http://willienelson.com/tour/

November 23

Glisten Holiday Lighting at CITYCENTRE

Get ready for the Christmas season with a family-fun event filled with music, games and SNOW! Enjoy some sledding, hot cocoa, and see some amazing ice sculpting while you wait for the countdown to the anticipated lighting of CITYCENTRE. For more information please visit: https://citycentrehouston.com/events/detail/glisten-holiday-lighting2019

November 28

HEB Presents Thanksgiving Day Parade

Bring your family to enjoy a 70-year tradition in Houston. Not only will you enjoy may beautiful floats and local performing marching bands, but Santa will be making his grand appearance! This is a fun, traditional MUST attend event. For more information please visit: https://www.houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade/

OCTOBER EVENTS 2019:

October 5

Susan G Komen Race for the Cure

The 29th Annual Komen Houston Race for the Cure® serves as a powerful vehicle to spread the lifesaving message of early detection and raise funds to help end breast cancer. The majority of the funds raised will help fund breast health screening, treatment and education in the Greater Houston area. The 2019 goal is to raise more than $1 million.

October 5- December 1

Texas Renaissance Festival

Go back in time to the 16^th century. Bring the family for a day filled with great food, magic shows, jousting and jugglers! This event has been a great part of the Houston area for 45 years! This is always a MUST, for more information visit https://www.texrenfest.com

October 6

1000 Light for Peace

Come celebrate the 150th Birthday of Gandhi, beginning with a 5K Walk for Peace at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The evening concludes with a ceremony where all present have the opportunity to light a candle representing their pledge for peace.

October 7-13

Houston Open

Visit the Golf Club of Houston and check out 156 of the world’s best golf players pursue the $5 million-plus prize! If gold is more your thing, this event is something that you can’t miss!

October 12- 13

Bayou City Art Festival

Over the past 48 years, the Art Colony Association, producer of The Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall and Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring, has raised 3.6 million dollars in support of local nonprofit organizations. The festivals are funded in part by grants from the City of Houston, and through Houston Arts Alliance. For more information visit: https://www.artcolonyassociation.org

October 18^th-November 1^st

Verdi’s Rigoletto at Houston Grand Opera

In this tragic tale of jealousy, lust, and revenge, the antagonistic jester, Rigoletto, is cursed after a joke in the court of the villainous Duke of Mantua goes too far. Despite his best efforts to protect his beloved daughter, Gilda, Rigoletto is unable to keep her safe from the dangers of the outside world and the curse’s ultimate fulfillment. For season ticket information visit HGO.org.

October 19^th-20^th

Wings Over Houston

One of the top airshows in the United States wings over Houston will be hitting the skies October 19 through the 20th at Ellington Air Field. You will be able to see the exciting Thunderbirds, Snowbirds and Blue Angels as well as many re-enactments high in the sky. For tickets visit wingsoverhoyston.com

October 25, 26, 27, 30, November 1 & 2

Little Shop of Horrors

Queensbury Theater will be featuring Little Shop of Horrors. Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years.

October 31^st

Miller Outdoor Theater Presents Night of the Living Dead

This Halloween, meet up at Miller for all the retro horror flick fun. After a man is killed by a zombie, his sister runs to a house where a group of people are holed up trying to figure out their escape from the flesh eaters. All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are free!

SEPTEMBER EVENTS 2019

September 1^st

Houston Symphony: Jason Seber- The Little Mermaid- Film with Live Orchestra Performance

Bring the little ones out to Jones Hall to enjoy Walt Disney’s film The Little Mermaid, all while enjoying a live orchestra performance. Make it a magical evening for your entire family. For more information visit jones.hallhoustontx.org

September 6^th-September 7^th

Life Could be a Dream

Let’s take it back to the 60s. Denny & the Dreamers is a group of crooning buddies that enter a Big Whopper Radio contest to try to make their dreams of making it big come true! Come out to Miller Outdoor Theater and listen to some classics like Earth Angel, Unchained Melody, Only You and many more! Life Could be a Dream will be sure to have you laughing and singing along and will be entertaining to all ages! For more information visit milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 8^th

Beyond the Horizon

Join Chapelwood United Methodist Church at CityCentre plaza from 5pm-7pm for some uplift ingand inspirational music from James Kelly. Chapelwood will also have their Children’s Ministry out in the plaza with children’s games and activities! This will be a fun event for all ages. For more information visit citycentrehouston.com

September 13th

The Watters and Nakia & The Blues Grifters

Come out to Market Square Park on Friday September 13^thand listen to an incredible evening of live music! The Watters is an “American Soul” husband and wife duo backed by some of the Texas best musicians from Band of Heathens and Shinyribs. For more information visit marketsquarepark.com

September 13^th-October 13^th

The Winter’s Tale

Alley Theater will be showing a whimsical tale of the romance, tragedy and comedy in The Winter’s Tale. This story is set in Texas and a magical tale will be seen through the imaginative eyes of a young Houstonian child. For more tickets and more information visit alleytheatre.org

AUGUST EVENTS 2019:

August 2^nd-11^th

Shakespeare Festival

The Shakespeare Festival will feature two plays produced by the University of Houston at the Miller Outdoor Theater. The first play Julius Caesar, which we be on August 2, 4, 6. 8, amd 10, civic duty wrestles with political ambition in this fast and furious production.. The second play will be As You Like It on August 3, 7, 9 and 11. The show starts at 8:15 p.m. each night. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.. As always, open seating on the hill. For more information visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.

August 11^th

Lebowski Bash

Sunday Funday in Market Square Park! August brings the Houston Big Lebowski Bash to the Historic District! The festivities start at 5 p.m. and will include “The Dude” art market, trivia, costume contest, screening of the movie and much more. This event is part of the Second Sunday Revival summer series that goes through September. Market Square Park is located at 301 Milam, 77002. For more information visit www.marketsquarepark.com.

August 15^th

Zoo After Dark

Enjoy the Houston Zoo with food, drinks and no kids! The Zoo is staying open late from 6-10 p.m. for All About That Bubbly. Enjoy your favorite champagne or prosecco while relaxing at the Houston Zoo’s beautiful Reflection Pool. Activities include a live ice carving show, photo booth fun and the opportunity to see animals up-close! You and your friends can also enjoy giant lawn games including Jenga, Connect Four, Ring Toss, and Cornhole. For more information visit www.houstonzoo.org.

August 25^th

Theater District Open House

Open the stage curtains and kick off the fall performing arts season with the TC Energy Theater District Open House from 12 – 5 p.m. Staged with fun for the whole family, this annual free event offers everything from ballet classes for beginners to lessons in elaborate stage makeup techniques. Theater District Open House is also the largest day of discounted sales for individual and season tickets from Houston’s eight world-renowned performing arts organizations, making it a can’t miss event for theater enthusiasts or those looking to attend that hot-ticket show this fall. Theater District Houston will host a street fair on Louisiana Street (between Texas Avenue and Capitol Street) and Jones Plaza featuring art-making activities, food trucks and live performances. For more information visit www.theaterdistrictopenhouse.com.

JUNE EVENTS 2019

June 8^th

The Addams Family

Humphreys School of Musical Theatre returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre with The Addams Family, a creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky musical comedy that will delight the whole family! Based on the iconic characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, this ghoulishly fun Broadway musical follows a now grown-up Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, who has fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. The show starts at 8:15 p.m. This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. As always, open seating on the hill. For more information visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.

June 20^th

Blanket Bingo

Market Square Park’s popular Blanket Bingo series returns to Downtown’s Historic District this summer and fall. Every third Thursday through October, bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the park for a family-friendly evening of fun Admission is $10 (cash only) and includes one bingo packet (approximately nine games); additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. All proceeds benefit Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Tickets will go on sale at 6 p.m., and the first round of bingo will begin at 7 p.m. Please note that only 375 packets are available, and often sell out prior to 7 p.m. Picnics are welcome; food, beer and wine are available for purchase at Niko Niko’s. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Please visit www.marketsquarepark.com for additional details and event updates.

June 23^rd

Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, opens Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography. It will feature more than 200 photographs by famous practitioners and lesser-known, yet influential artists present a broad and diverse perspective on fashion photography and its trajectory from niche industry to powerful cultural force. The exhibition will be on view through September 22, 2019. For more information visit www.mfah.org.

June 26^th

Disney’s Aladdin The Musical

From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. This is a three-week limited engagement at the Hobby Center. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” ALADDIN features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music. The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is located at 800 Bagby Street, 77002. For information and tickets visit www.broadwayatthehobbycenter.com.

MAY 2019 EVENTS:

May 4^th

The Taste of Memorial City Food & Wine Festival

The 1^st Annual Taste of Memorial City Food & Wine Festival will celebrate the best of Memorial City’s culinary scene with 25+ restaurants, chefs, winemakers and breweries presenting gourmet fare. The culinary festival will feature signature bites, wine, beer, and spirits, a culinary market, chef demonstrations and live music, situated at The Lawn greenspace and adjoining area next to Hotel ZaZa Memorial City. General admission tickets are $35 and VIP is $60. Tickets will include all food and beverages. The festival is from 4-6 p.m. and VIP ticket holders will get early access at 3:00 p.m. The Lawn at Memorial City is located at 971 Bunker Hill Road. For more information and tickets visit www.tasteofmemorialcity.com.

May 7^th-12^th

Miss Saigon

Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon at The Hobby Center, from the creators of Les Miserables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42, and a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last Night of the World,” “I Still Believe,” and “I’d Give My Life for You,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget. For more information and tickets visit www.BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com.

May 17^th & 18^th

La bohème

Miller Outdoor Theatre presents La bohème produced by Houston Grand Opera. Puccini’s enchanting La bohème tells the heartbreaking tale of a group of young, Parisian artists living life to the fullest during the bohemian revolution. In this beloved production, Mimì and Rodolfo’s romance unfolds against a set inspired by Marcello’s paintings, as if their story is seen through his eyes. With delightful music you’ll recognize, this famous tale is one you won’t want to miss. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. As always, open seating on the hill. For more information visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.

May 30^th

Free Bike Helmets

During Free Family Night at the Houston Children’s Museum the first 100 children to arrive will receive a free bike helmet. The Museum has teamed up with Hard Hats for Little Heads to gear you up for the summer. They will also show you how to make sure it fits properly. Hard Hats for Little Heads bicycle helmet giveaway program was created to help reduce head injury among Texas children. The event time is 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For more information visit www.cmhouston.org.

APRIL 2019 EVENTS:

April 6^th

Doggy Party on the Plaza

Join CityCentre for the 10th Annual Doggy Party on the Plaza on April 6 from 12 – 5 PM. This free, family fun event benefits Houston area rescues & showcases over 80 local businesses! Bring your doggies and come shop, eat, play games & enjoy our Doggy costume contests. Meet celebrity guests and don’t miss the Annual “Rescue Me!” Parade. There will be a free photo with your pooch booth with photos by Nature Dog Photography, face painting and so much more! Take a stroll down Rescue Row sponsored by VERGI 24/7. It’s a fun-filled day that promises to make your tail wag! For more information visit www.doggypartyontheplaza.com.

April 13^th

Shipley Do-Nuts Dash

The 5th Annual Shipley Do-Nuts Dash is back! You donut want to miss the sweetest fun run in town, scheduled for Saturday April 13th at 9am. Sprint your sprinkles off to the Dash Bash at 8th Wonder Brewery and enjoy a free donut and complimentary brew, for those 21+, or an ice cold Borden Milk. Donut costume contest will include best individual child and adult, best group kids and best group adults. All proceeds benefit Kids’ Meals. 8th Wonder Brewery is located at 2202 Dallas Street, 77003. For more information visit www.shipleydonutsdash.com.

April 12^th– 14^th

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring Spectacular

Enjoy much of what you love about the Nutcracker Market but in the spring! This inaugural event will host some 150 merchants from across the country, bringing with them a full assortment of seasonal items, apparel, accessories, jewelry, gourmet food and home decor suited to the warm weather months and spring and summer holidays. Discount one-day tickets may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com and at Houston-area Randalls stores. Tickets are sold for $22 (cash or check only) at NRG ticket windows at the Market. Reduced price admission tickets will be sold at the ticket windows at NRG Center starting 3 hours prior to closing each day. The Market will take place at NRG Center 1 NRG Park 77054. For more information visit www.houstonballet.org.

April 14^th, 19^th & 27^th

R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium

Main Street Theater presents R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium. Brooke and Zeke are excited to star in their school’s next hit musical, The Phantom until they hear a rumor that the show is cursed. Mysterious events start happening at the theater, and no one can be sure if it’s just coincidence or the work of…The Phantom! The show is recommended for 1st Grade and up. The show will be at MATCH Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main Street, 77002. For show times and tickets visit www.mainstreettheater.com

April 21st

Easter Sunday

The term Easter gets its name from Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes the hare and the egg.

MARCH 2019 EVENTS:

March 1st- 23rd

Rapture, Blister, Burn

The 4th Wall Theatre Company presents the Houston premiere of Gina Gionfriddo’s Rapture, Blister, Burn. The play follows two successful women on radically opposing trajectories. One has built a career as a rockstar academic while the other has built a loving home; each, however, longs for the road not taken. In this dangerous game of musical chairs, audiences will enjoy Gionfriddo’s searing insight and trademark wit on full display. The show takes places at Studio 101, Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. Shows run at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays and at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets run from $17 to $53, with a Pay-What-You-Can performance Monday, March 18. For tickets and show times visit www.4thwalltheatreco.com.

March 4th, 8th & 25th

Cheap Skate Nights

Houston’s first outdoor roller rink returns for a third season. Enjoy seven weeks of roller-skating fun (including weekly theme nights) at Discovery Green. On the selected Mondays (3/4, 3/8 & 3/25), skate around the rink for just $7 per person (includes tax and skate rental) from 5 – 10 p.m. For more information and a schedule of all activities visit www.discoverygreen.com

March 17th

St. Patrick’s Day

From Irish whiskey dinners and Celtic rock shows to pre-Paddy’s Day shenanigans and green beer-fueled patio parties, there is no shortage of ways to channel your inner Irishman in Houston.

March 22nd – 24th

Houston Symphony: Star Wars

For the first time ever in Houston, experience Star Wars like never before! Jump in the Millennium Falcon and journey to Tatooine, Alderaan and beyond with a complete showing of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope on the big screen at Jones Hall, with John Williams’ epic, unforgettable score played live by the Houston Symphony. Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet, battles the evil empire and learns the ways of the Force in the iconic film that started it all. For more information and tickets call 713.224.7575 or visit www.houstonsymphony.org.

March 30th & 31st

Houston Children’s Festival

The 31st annual McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival is bringing fun and excitement for all ages. The Festival features 14 Big Family Adventure Zones, five stages of music and entertainment, over three hundred fun activities plus featured celebrities and characters. It is the largest children’s festival in the United States and it benefits Child Advocates Inc. The festival takes place Downtown Houston in the area surrounding City Hall, Tranquility Park and upper Sam Houston Park (901 Bagby, Houston, Texas 77002) from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit ww.houstonchildrensfestival.com.

March 10th

Daylight Savings Time

It’s time to spring forward but not everyone in the United States actually follows the spring forward and fall back rule. For example, Hawaii and Arizona do not observe daylight saving time, and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands also remain on standard time year-round.

FEBRUARY 2019 EVENTS:

February 7^th & 8^th

Baby Day

You’re invited to the Children’s Museum of Houston to celebrate the first-ever statewide celebration of the first three years of life! Baby Day is a time for families to come together and celebrate this incredible period of growth and brain development in our tiniest Texans. Take part in various baby-friendly activities including baby yoga, music class, adult learning classes, and more! For more information and tickets visit www.cmhouston.org.

February 9^th

Lam Bespoke (Memorial Green location)

Visit Lam Bespoke between 10:00 am.-5:00 p.m. and pick out the perfect work of art for yourself, friends, or that special someone in your life just in time for Valentine’s Day! Katherine Price Art will have work available on paper, plus a limited amount of canvases available. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up a fabulous original work of art! See you there! Lam Bespoke is located at 12525 Memorial Dr.

February 10^th & 17^th

Jackie & Me

Join Main Street Theater in celebrating the life of Jackie Robinson and the powerful impact he had on the fight for civil rights with their presentation of Jackie & Me. Young Joey Stoshack has the special power to travel through time, so when he’s given an assignment to write a paper about a famous African-American, he chooses Jackie Robinson and heads back to 1947 to meet the man himself. Through his adventures, Joey experiences what it’s like to be African-American during a time of segregation and witnesses first-hand Jackie smashing the color barrier, even when people on his own team are against him. Recommended for 5th Grade and up. The shows will take place at MST’s Midtown location, 3400 Main Street. For more information and tickets call 713.524.6706 or visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

February 16^th &17^th

Lunar New Year Celebration

Join Asia Society Texas Center to celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Galleria! To start the Year of the Dog, we will have FREE arts and crafts projects, performances, and games for the whole family. All activities and performances will take place on Level One, near Saks Fifth Avenue from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm each day. For more information visit www.asiasociety.org/texas.

February 23^rd

River Oaks Chamber Orchestra

Join the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra with their performance Ticket to Ride at The Church of St. John Devine. Travel around Europe by rail with “Ticket to Ride,” beginning with Jim Stephenson’s musical tribute to miniature trains, ROCOmotive. Conductor. Brett Mitchell steers the proceedings in his ROCO debut, taking audiences on a tour to England and Germany with Ethel Smyth’s The Wreckers, Poland with Wojciech Kilar’s Orawa, France with the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring Richard Belcher, ROCO principal cello, as soloist, and finally to Austria with Mozart’s Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”. The Church of St. John the Devine is located at 2450 River Oaks Boulevard and the show starts at 5:00 p.m. For more information and tickets call 713.665.2700 or visit www.roco.org

JANUARY 2019 EVENTS:

January 10^th

Cirque Du Soleil- LUZIA

Cirque du Soleil is bringing LUZIA to the Sam Houston Race Park January 10^th– February 3^rd. LUZIA takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light (“luz” in Spanish) quenches the spirit and rain (“lluvia”) soothes the soul. With a surrealistic series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity. The Sam Houston Race Park is located at 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston TX. For show times and tickets visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia or www.shrp.com.

January 11^th-13^th

Totally

The Houston Symphony presents Totally 80’s at Jones Hall. Break out those Members Only jackets, stirrup pants and shoulder pads and hold on to your hairspray—we’re going Totally ‘80s! Nicole Parker (Mad TV, Broadway’s Wicked) and Aaron Finley (Broadway’s Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages), bring you the greatest hits from the best decade around, including chart-toppers by Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, George Michael and Billy Joel. Plus relive the treasured film music from Chariots of Fire, Back to the Future and Ghostbusters. Sure to have you on your feet until The Final Countdown, sing along with these blasts from the past. Visit www.houstonsymphony.org or for show times and tickets.

January 23^rd-27^th

The 2019 Houston Auto Show

The 2019 Houston Auto Show is closing out the first month of the new year by covering more than 800,000 square feet of NRG Center with today’s newest vehicles from the world’s top automakers. For the 36th year, the Houston Auto Show brings the automotive world to Texas, allowing consumers to see, touch, drive and experience the industry’s latest and greatest offerings. Tickets are $12 each for adults, $5 children 6-12 years old and free for kids 5 and under. For more information and tickets visit www.nrgpark.com

January 27^th

Jackie and Me

Main Street Theater presents Jackie and Me based on the book by Dan Gutman. The story follows Young Joey Stoshack as he has the special power to travel through time, so when he’s given an assignment to write a paper about a famous African-American, he chooses Jackie Robinson and heads back to 1947 to meet the man himself. Through his adventures, Joey experiences what it’s like to be African-American during a time of segregation and witnesses first-hand Jackie smashing the color barrier, even when people on his own team are against him. A powerful tale of bravery and integrity. Recommended for 5th Grade and up. The show will take place at The Midtown Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston located at 3400 Main Street, 77002. For more information and tickets visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

DECEMBER 2018 EVENTS:

December 8^th– 23^rd

Beauty and the Beast

Theatre Under the Stars presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Based on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of an arrogant prince who is transformed into a hideous beast. Placed under this spell by an enchantress, he must find a way to get the beautiful, bright, Belle to love him before it is too late and he is doomed to stay a beast forever. The show will take place at 800 Bagby St. For show times and tickets call 713.558.2600 or visit tuts.com.

December 8^th

ROCO Unchambered: Force of Nature

River Oaks Chamber Orchestra principal flute, Brook Ferguson, is featured on “Force of Nature”. The concert showcases nature-themed music for flute, oboe, viola, cello, and piano, including George Crumb’s Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale) for electric flute, cello and amplified piano, Michael Gandolfi’s Geppetto’s Workshop, and a new commission by Stephanie Ann Boyd. The concert starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston 3400 Main Street. For tickets and more information call 713. 665.2700 or visit www.roco.org.

December 14^th – January 5^th

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

Discover an immersive Christmas experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights and activities for all ages throughout the 14-acre estate. Fun, holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion feature live actors, theatrical effects, and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots more to see and do! Plus, you can take photos with Santa, who visits on Christmas Village evenings through December 23. Open every evening, Wednesday through Sunday. The hours are Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 5:30 p.m. –9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive. For tickets and more information visit www.mfah.org.

December 15^th & 21^st

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Main Street Theater presents their performance of Mr. Popper’s Penguins based on the popular book. It is hard enough for Mr. Popper, a simple painter, to support himself and his family. The addition of twelve penguins makes it impossible to make both ends meet – until Mr. Popper has the splendid idea to turn the talented penguins into a traveling vaudeville act! The entire family will be tapping along with Mr. Popper and his “performing” feathered friends. A holiday treat for the whole family! The shows will take place at MST’s Midtown location, 3400 Main Street in Matchbox4 with two shows each day 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more information and tickets call 713.524.6706 or visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

NOVEMBER 2018 EVENTS:

November 7^th– 11^th

Disney on Ice

Disney on Ice presents Frozen. Join Anna as Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven help her find Elsa and bring back summer. The show will be hosted by Mickey and Minnie. Your whole family will sing along to unforgettable music and be delighted with special appearances by the Disney Princesses, Woody, Buzz, Dory and more. The show will be at NRG Stadium and there will be two each day. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Visit www.nrgpark.com for more information.

November 7^th– 18^th

Phantom of the Opera

Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography and has been hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before.” The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is located at 800 Bagby Street, 77002. For tickets and show times visit www.thehobbycenter.org or call 713-315-2525.

November 8^th– 11^th

Nutcracker Market

It is time for the 38th annual Nutcracker Market featuring over 280 vendors from across the country at NRG Center. This shopping extravaganza offers unique gift items for the entire family, including gourmet items, home decor, clothing, toys, novelties and accessories. Proceeds from each admission and special event ticket purchased, plus 11 percent of all the merchandise purchased, benefits Houston Ballet Foundation, its Academy, and scholarship programs. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or Houston-area Randalls stores. For more information, visit www.houstonballet.org or call 713-535-3231

November 16^th

A Christmas Carol

Houston’s seasonal favorite returns to the Alley Theatre! A Christmas Carol- A Ghost Story of Christmas is a family friendly re-telling of Charles Dicken’s classic story. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ghostly spirts who visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season. The show runs through December 30th. Alley Theatre is located at 615 Texas Avenue, 77002. For more information and tickets visit www.alleytheatre.org.

November 22^nd

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Start Thanksgiving morning Downtown with The 69th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade. The parade starts at 9: 00 a.m. and will wind through 20 blocks of downtown Houston beginning at Smith and Lamar, moving north to Walker, east to Milam, south to Pease, west to Louisiana, north to Clay, west to Smith, and north to end at Smith and Dallas. The parade is free to attend. For more information visit www.houstontx.gov.

OCTOBER 2018 EVENTS:

October 4^th– 7^th

Original Greek Festival

Visit the 52^nd Annual Houston Greek Festival on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Learn about Greek culture while enjoying delicious traditional Greek food, music and dancing. Admission to the festival is $5.00 for adults, with children 12 and under admitted free. There is no charge for admission between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The festival is held at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Complex at 3511 Yoakum. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or at the Church office. For information visit their website at www.greekfestival.org or call 713.526.5377.

October 13^th & 14^th

Bayou City Art Festival

Celebrate 47 years of Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, benefiting Houston non-profits, as they host 300 artists in 19 different disciplines. The weekend festival is a sophisticated outdoor gallery under the iconic Houston skyline, transforming the streets into artistic avenues bursting with color. Enjoy music, entertainment, food trucks and the Children’s Creative Zone. The festival located at 901 Bagby St., 77002 is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $15 per adult and $5 per child 12 and under. Military and senior discounted tickets will be available at the gate. For more information and tickets visit www.artcolonyassociation.org.

October 13^th, 20^th & 27^th

Mainstreet Theater Presents their production of Curious George: The Golden Meatball.

Everyone’s favorite curious little monkey and his friend in the yellow hat are coming to the stage in a delightful musical for all ages! All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year, and George always helps his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd has vanished!! Determined to help his friend, George leads the audience through a fun-filled adventure where he learns about Rome, friendship, and the “secret ingredient” to cooking! Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and up. Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater. There are two shows each day 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The show will take place at the Midtown Arts & Theater Center 3400 Main St., 77002. For more information and tickets visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

October 20^th-21^st

Wings Over Houston

Wings Over Houston Airshow is celebrating its 34th year at Ellington Airport with the US Navy Blue Angels, as well as nearly five more hours’ worth of thrilling aerial shows from some of the world’s greatest military and civilian pilots. Ranked as one of the top airshows in the country, Wings Over Houston also offers great ground attractions, such as simulators, ride and drive opportunities and nearly 100 static aircraft to view. Ellington Airport is located at 11210 Blume Ave., 77034. Tickets can be purchased online, at the gate or at any HEB Business Center. For tickets and more information visit www.wingsoverhouston.com.

SEPTEMBER 2018 EVENTS:

September 7^th& 8^th

Always…Patsy Cline

Stages Repertory Theatres presents “Always…Patsy Cline”. 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of this hit show. To celebrate, Stages presents the internationally acclaimed musical at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Based on a true story of the surprising friendship between the beloved country singer Patsy Cline and a devoted Houston fan, Always…Patsy Cline features 27 of Cline’s unforgettable hits making this an event that audiences clamor for. The show is free and starts at 8:00 p.m. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. Open seating on the hill. For more information visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.

September 11^th –23^rd

Oklahoma!

Theatre Under the Stars presents Oklahoma! Based on Lynn Riggs’ play, Green Grow the Lilacs, Oklahoma! centers on life in the early 1900s in the rural farmland of Oklahoma, and the love story between Curly and Laurey. Full of familiar tunes, it’s a rousing and optimistic story of love, redemption, renewal, and hard work. Theatre Under The Stars’ production of Oklahoma! will be choreographed by Stanton Welch AM, Artistic Director of Houston Ballet. The Hobby Center is located at 800 Bagby St., 77002. For tickets and show times visit www.tuts.com or call 713-558-2600.

September 25^th -30^th

Les Miserables

Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Tony Award- winning musical phenomenon Les Miserables. The much anticipated Mischer Neurosciences Broadway engagement at the Hobby Center is direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring one of the greatest scores of all time, with thrilling and beloved songs including “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Do You Hear the People Sing” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. For more information and tickets visit www.thehobbycenter.org.

September 29^th& 30^th

Texas Renaissance Fair Opening Weekend

Journey back to old Bavaria, as the King and Queen open the 44th annual Texas Renaissance Festival with a celebration of the best of the wurst (and the bier)! Lift your stein and shout “Ozapft is!”(It’s tapped!). Dance a polka, relax in the Arbor Haus Bier Garten, or join the fun of the Oktoberfest Costume Contest or Bratwurst eating contest. The Texas Renaissance Festival is open every Saturday and Sunday until November 25th including the Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. after Thanksgiving. Children ages 12 and under get in free on Sundays and children ages 4 and under always get in free. The festival is located at 21778 Farm to Market 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363. For more information about the festival and tickets visit www.texrenfest.com.

AUGUST 2018 EVENTS:

August 8^th

Moonlight Movies

The summer movie series at CityCentre plaza continues with the romantic musical La La Land. Bring a blanket and get there early for a good seat! The movie starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone starts at 9:00 p.m. As a courtesy no outside food or beverages will be allowed. Restaurants within CityCentre offer delicious menu items that can be taken to go. CityCentre is located at 800 Town & Country Blvd., 77024. For more information visit www.citycentrehouston.com.

August 10^th & 11^th

Snowy Fun

Temperatures are hot, but the Houston Zoo has snow! Come chill out in our last snow fields of the summer and show us your snow sculpting skills. Create a snowman or even snow critters to show off to your friends and family. Be on the lookout for a snowy blizzard to cool you down! Guests can also enjoy a variety of fun Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66 to learn how animals beat the heat. From 5 to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike! All activities are included in Zoo admission and are free for Zoo Members. Visit www.houstonzoo.org for more information and tickets.

August 16^th

Blanket Bingo – Market Square Park

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music and great prizes. $10 admission includes one bingo packet (approx 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. 6-9 pm. Bingo begins at 7 pm and benefits Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Market Square Park is located at 301 Milam St., 77002. For more information visit www. marketsquarepark.com.

August 26^th

Theater District Houston Open House

The Theater District hosts its 25th annual TransCanada open house. Marking the official launch of the 2018–19 performing arts season, the event is a family-friendly festival that takes place at venues throughout the Theater District in downtown Houston. Each venue will offer an array of activities that highlight what is to come this season. Participating organizations include Alley Theatre, BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Revention Music Center, Society for the Performing Arts, and Theatre Under The Stars. The event starts at 12:00 p.m. and is free. For more information visit www.theaterdistrictopenhouse.com

JULY 2018 EVENTS:

July 4^th

Independence Day Fireworks

Independence Day welcomes an evening of live music and a fireworks spectacular at CITYCENTRE. From 7-11 p.m. the Texas Unlimited Band will be playing featuring country and rock music. At 9:30 there will be a 15-minute fireworks show. As a courtesy no outside food or beverages will be allowed. Restaurants within CITYCENTRE offer delicious menu items that can be taken to go. CITYCENTRE is located at 800 Town & Country Blvd., 77024. Parking will be $10 in all the garages beginning at 4:00 p.m. For more information visit www.citycentrehouston.com.

July 17^th -22^nd

Love Never Dies

BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Love Never Dies, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the opera. Love Never Dies is a dazzling new production, which takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance. Audiences will seduced by the beautiful; sometimes magical and poetic; sometimes joyful; and occasionally melancholic score. Don’t miss this magnificent continuation of one of the world’s greatest love stories. The performances will take place at the Hobby Center located at 800 Bagby St, 77002. For more information and tickets visit houston.broadway.com or call 713-315-2525.

July 19^th

Houston Zoo: After Dark

Explore the Houston Zoo and see the animals and break out your boots for the After Dark A Summer Series Goin’ Country event featuring live music, dancing, drinks and food. Plus see who can on the mechanical bull for the longest ride. Houston Zoo After Dark is a 21 and older event. Explore the Zoo with no kids allowed between 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and the entertainment is 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person online which includes entry, activities and one drink. Tickets are $45 at the door. For more information visit ww.houstonzoo.org.

July 27^th-29^th & 31^st

Houston Shakespeare Festival

Houston Shakespeare Festival opens their 44th season with Shakespeare’s gripping masterpiece, “Hamlet.” A young prince is summoned back from his university studies to find his world turned inside out, with his mother re-married to his uncle and a ghost haunting the battlements. The Comedy of Errors is also part of the festival on July 28^th. The show is free and starts at 8:15 p.m. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. Open seating on the hill. For more information visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.

JUNE 2018 EVENTS:

June 1^st-3^rd

The Sound of Music

A brand new production of The Sound of Music is coming to Jones Hall. he spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy winning Best Score. The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. The Jones Hall is located at 615 Louisiana Street, 77002. For more information and tickets visit www.spahouston.org or call 713-227-4772

June 13^th

Moonlight Movies for Kids

The summer movie series at CityCentre plaza kicks off with Alice in Wonderland. Bring a blanket and get there early for a good seat! The movie starts at 9:00 p.m. As a courtesy no outside food or beverages will be allowed. Restaurants within CityCentre offer delicious menu items that can be taken to go. CityCentre is located at 800 Town & Country Blvd., 77024. For more information visit www.citycentrehouston.com.

June 16^th, 23^rd and 30^th

Pinkalicious

Mainstreet Theater presents Pinkalicious The Musical based on the popular book by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann. Pink, Pink, Pink… Pinkalicious loves pink – especially pink cupcakes! Her parents warn her not to eat too many of them but she can’t help herself. The book is about being yourself and learning the importance of healthy eating. The family weekend shows start at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main Street, 77002. For tickets and more information visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

June 23^rd– July 1^st

Swan Lake

Houston Ballet presents the return of Swan Lake by Artistic Director Stanton Welch at the Jones Hall. In this production, the everlasting love between Prince Siegfried and the maiden-turned-white-swan Odette is tested by the evil knight Rothbart and his black swan enchantress, Odile. Welch’s Swan Lake utilizes Tchaikovsky’s full score as arranged for this three-act production. In his staging, Welch imbues the main characters with greater psychological complexity, and gives the work a twenty-first century pace. Tickets start at $25. For tickets and more information call 713-523-6300 or visit their website www.houstonballet.org.

MAY 2018 EVENTS:

May 1^st– 20^th

Hamilton: An American Musical

BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Hamilton: An American Musical. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America. The performances will take place at the Hobby Center located at 800 Bagby St, 77002. For more information and tickets visit houston.broadway.com or call 713-315-2525.

May 5^th & 6^th

Concours d’ Elegance

Keels & Wheels will host the 23^rd annual Concours d’ Elegance at the Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook. The event will showcase 200 classic automobiles and 100 antique boats. This will be a fun event for families and all ages with entertainment throughout the concours, a presentation from the Re/Max Skydiving team, and activities like Kids Build a Boat. Children 10 and under are free. Tickets are $30 general admission if purchased in advance online and $40 at the gate. The Lakewood Yacht Club is located at 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive, Seabrook, TX 77586. For more information and tickets, visit keels.wheels.com or call 713-521-0105.

May 5^th, 12^th & 19^th

Wayside School

Mainstreet Theater presents their production of Sideway Stories from Wayside School based on the popular book by Louis Sachar. Wayside School is sideways. That’s how the builder built it. Instead of making thirty classrooms side by side, he built them one on top of the other which explains why all kinds of crazy things happen there. The show are at starts at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main Street, 77002. For tickets and more information visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

May 24^th– 26^th

Houston Ballet Spring Showcase

Houston Ballet Academy has made its mark in professional ballet training year after year. With each Spring Showcase performance, hundreds of young dancers light up the stage with new works and highlights from full-length ballets. See these students shine in what is always a remarkable display of exceptional talent and hopeful futures. The performances will take place at the University of Houston – Moores Opera House which is located at 120 School of Music Bldg. 77004. For tickets and more information call 713-523-6300 visit their website www.houstonballet.org.

APRIL 2018 EVENTS:

Now Until June 2nd

Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day is back! Now until June 2, Walgreens is selling the iconic red noses with proceeds to benefit local charities including the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Houston Food Bank, and the Children’s Health Fund. The campaign has raised more than $100 million in the U.S. so far. Red Nose Day will culminate on May 24 with a night of special television programming celebrating Red Nose Day on NBC.

April 7^th

Doggy Party on the Plaza

This FREE family fun-filled day included loads of activities for all ages including raffles, over 80 vendor booths, games, contests and the famous “Rescue Me” Parade. Great Day Houston’s Deborah Duncan, KHOU 11’s Chief Meteorologist David Paul and Morning New Anchor Lisa Hernandez will be on hand as emcees. A perfect family outing especially for the doggys! For more information visit www.doggypartyontheplaza.com.

April 7^th -8^th

Houston Children’s Festival

The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival celebrates their 30^th anniversary of bringing fun entertainment for all ages to downtown Houston. The festival includes six stages of music and entertainment, over three hundred fun activities, food, rides and appearances by the Paw Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The festival is from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm at Tranquility Park 901 Bagby, Houston, Texas 77002. Tickets are $10.00 each online or $14 at the gate. Children under 3 years old get free admittance. For more information and tickets visit www.houstonchildrensfestival.com.

April 14^th

Art Car Parade

The 2018 Houston Art Car Parade, celebrating 31 years of the “drive to create” will take place with 250 jaw-dropping cars, bikes, skaters, and motorized creatures will roll along Smith Street in Downtown Houston, making it the largest gathering of its kind in the world, and one of the biggest annual events in Houston. The parade starts at 2 p.m. For more information visit the parades website at www.thehoustonartcarparade.com.

April 13^th-15^th

Houston Ballet Don Quixote

Returning after 12 years, the Spring Season at the Hobby Center will include the revival of former Artistic Director Ben Stevenson’s Don Quixote. Enjoy the charming flare of 17th century Barcelona, Spain as imagined in the original novel by Miguel de Cervantes. The tale follows the elderly adventurer Don Quixote and his search for his idyllic woman, Dulcinea, only to be caught between the budding romance of temperamental Kitri and mischievous Basilio. Tickets start at $35. The Hobby Center is located at 800 Bagby Street. For more information and tickets visit www.houstonballet.org.

April 19^th

Blanket Bingo

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at Market Square Park for a night of music and great prizes. $10 admission includes one bingo packet (approx. 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. 6-9 pm. Bingo begins at 7 pm and benefits Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. The park is located at 301 Milam 77002. For more information visit www.marketsquarepark.com.

April 28^th

Sawyer Yards Spring Biannual Art Stroll

Organized and hosted by one of the nation’s largest working artist communities, the Sawyer Yards Spring Biannual Art Stroll will allow visitors to explore the campus’ five studio buildings to meet artists and view a fantastic array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, mosaic, photography, ceramics, mixed media and jewelry. Participating artists will be donating a portion of sales to the Glassell School of Art for a student scholarship to support the continued development of a Houston artist. The Stroll takes place at 2101 Winter St. 77007 from 4-9 p.m. and admission is free. For more information call 832.303.1564.

MARCH 2018 EVENTS:

March 1^st– 4^th

Rock, Roll & Tutus

The Houston Ballet presents their first “Unconventional Ballets at the Convention Center” featuring four pieces. Trey McIntyre’s In Dreams, Stanton Welech’s La Cathedrale Enloutie and Tim Harbour’s Filgree and Shadow will be new shows to Houston. The fourth piece will be Alexander Ekman’s Cacti which is back by popular demand. The show will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center’s Resilience Theatre which is located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas, 77010. For more information and tickets visit www.houstonballet.org or call 713.853.8000.

March 2^nd , 9^th , 16^th, 23^rd and 30^th

Memorial City Present Stars & Stripes at the Lawn

The Stars & Stripes event series will feature live performances by local community groups such as Houston area ROTC, Boy Scouts and other military programs, as well as as well as live musical renditions of American classics, including “Grand Ole Flag” and “God Bless America.” The event will also offer light bites for purchase by a rotating roster of Memorial City restaurants. The Lawn is located at 971 Bunker Hill next to Ciro’s and Hotel ZaZa Memorial City. The events begins at 5:00 pm and admission is free. For more information visit www.memorialcity.com.

March 9^th -11^th

Riverdance

Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Riverdance with their 20th Anniversary World Tour. The show will feature new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia,” featuring the female members of the Irish dance troupe in an a cappella hard-shoe number. Enjoy the exciting blend of dance, music and song. The Hobby Center is located at 800 Bagby, 77002. Showtimes and tickets are available online at www.broadwayatthehobbycenter.com or by phone 713.315.2525.

March 30^th -31^st

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Mainstreet Theater presents the story of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle based upon the books by Betty McDonald. She understands children in a way no one else does. That’s why parents all over town come to her for help teaching their children how to behave! With her imaginative ideas and crazy cures, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle saves the day in this delightful musical. Recommended for 1^st Grade and up. The show takes place at MATCH Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main Street, 77002. For tickets and more information visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

March 22^nd-24^th

Romeo and Juliet

The Westchester Academy for International Studies returns to the classics for this year’s production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Join us as we present an immortal story of the destructive effect of hate and the transformative power of love.This timeless tale of the ill-fated, star-crossed lovers will be presented in the WAIS Theatre in March 22nd-24th at 7pm. General admission tickets are available for purchase at the door for $15.

FEBRUARY 2018 EVENTS:

February 9^th -10^th

Tapas on the Trails- Houston Arboretum

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with gourmet food and wine on the trails of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. This very special evening features a romantic walk in the lit trails, with stops throughout the forest to dine on delicious courses paired with carefully chosen wines and commemorative glasses to take home. The event is from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. February 9^th and 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. on February 10^th. For more information visit www.houstonarboretum.org or call 713-681-8433.

February 10^th

The Illusionists Present: Adam Trent

Society for the Performing Arts presents The Magic of Adam Trent at Jones Halls. Adam is an internationally recognized magician who fuses magic, comedy and music to create a one-of-a-kind show. He began street performing at the age of 14 and then went to college in Los Angeles to study finance and entertainment marketing. The Illusionists Present: Adam Trent is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music perfect for the entire family! Adam Trent’s jaw-dropping illusions and unparalleled talents will have Houston audiences on the edge of their seats. There will be a show at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30. For tickets visit www.spahouston.org or call 713-227-4772.

February 4^th, 11^th & 18^th

Holes

Mainstreet Theater presents their production of Holes based on the popular book by Louis Sachar. Stanley Yelnats has been unfairly sent to a boys’ detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the kids spend all day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. Soon Stanley realizes that there might be more to these holes than meets the eye. He tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and strangely humorous tale of crime and punishment and redemption. The show starts at 2:30 p.m. at the Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main Street, 77002. For tickets and more information visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

February 23^rd – 25^th

Hilary Hahn and Bernstein

The Houston Symphony celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday at the Jones Hall with one of the world’s greatest violinists, Hilary Hahn. Bernstein’s Serenade follows the musings of Plato’s Symposium, a colorful dialogue about the nature of love and “beauty absolute and everlasting.” Andrés Orozco-Estrada leads the orchestra in Shostakovich’s riveting Symphony No. 11, which was first performed in America by Leopold Stokowski and the Houston Symphony. For show times and tickets visit www.houstonsymphony.org.

JANUARY 2018 EVENTS:

January 18^th

Artwork of Jorge Jiménez Deredia

Jorge Jiménez Deredia and his famous works will be exhibited at the Art of the World Gallery beginning January 18. Deredia, a native of Costa Rica, is the world’s leading Latin American sculptor, having exhibited over 50 personal exhibitions and 100 collective exhibitions over the last 50 years, ranging from Mexico City and Florence to Lima and Shanghai. His works have been present at the Venice Biennale three times. And he remains the only extra-European artist to have a work represented in the Vatican’s public collection an amazing lifetime achievement and feat unmatched by present artists. The Art of the World Gallery is located at 2201 Westheimer, 77098. The gallery is open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m and admission is free. For more information visit their website www.artoftheworldgallery.com or call 713.526.1201.

January 25^th-27^th

January 18^thArtwork of Jorge Jiménez Deredia

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky-and they also sing! Don’t miss the Stratford Playhouse production of The Addams Family. The musical comedy lights up the stage as Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, and Lurch put on their macabre best when daughter Wednesday brings home a young suitor from the outside world. This entertaining musical is a witty and exhilarating show, full of satirical energy, hilarious one-liners, and superb musical numbers. Perfect for the entire family! The Stratford Playhouse is located at 14555 Fern Drive Houston, Texas 77079.Showtimes and tickets are available online at www.shsplayhouse.org.

January 27^th

Houston Choreographers X6 With Special Guest Houston Ballet II

Suchu Dance Houston Choreographers X6 presents a memorable evening of dance at the Kaplan Theatre. The show will six dynamic independent choreographers who have been commissioned to premiere a piece for the concert. The original works range from hip hop to classical and feature the following artist: Annie Arnoult, Tehilla Hartmann, Tony Merriwether, Bryan Paule/Joel Rivera, Andre Silva and Jennifer Wood. Houston Ballet II makes a guest appearance performing two sections from Stanton Welchs Long and Winding, Michelle and She Loves You. The Kaplan Theare is located at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston 5601 S Braeswood Blvd, 77096. Tickets are available online at www.erjcchouston.org.

January 30^th – February 4^th

School of Rock

The Musical BBVA Compass Broadway at The Hobby Center presents the musical School of Rock. The show is based on the hit film that follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star, who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pintsized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within. Hobby Center is located at 800 Bagby Street, 77002. Showtimes and tickets are available online at www.broadwayatthehobbycenter.com or by phone 800.982.ARTS.

DECEMBER 2017 EVENTS:

December 7^th-10^th & 14^th -17^th

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Main Street Theater continues its 42nd Season with Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon at their Rice Village location. A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Miss Bennet is set two years after the novel ends and continues the story, this time with nerdy middle-sister Mary as the unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as the dutiful middle sister in the midst of everyone else’s romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Main Street Theater’s Rice Village location, 2540 Times Blvd., 77005. For tickets and more information visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

December 10^th– 23^rd & 30^th

The Nutcracker

Houston Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Smart Financial Centere and the Hobby Center. Snowflakes. Sword fights. Dancing dolls. And a Christmas tree that reaches the sky. Stanton Welch’s opulent new production promises everything you love about The Nutcracker, brighter and more splendid than ever. In this, the most traditional tale, Clara and Drosselmeyer travel together to the Land of the Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy is reunited with her prince and where the magic happens. With grand sets and stunning costumes, The Nutcracker, features the entire company of dancers playing hundreds of fun and exciting new roles. Due to Harvey the location of the show was moved to the Smart Financial Center (December 10^th-23^rd) in Sugar Land 18111 Lexington Boulevard 77479 and the Hobby Center (December 30^th –January 6^th) at 800 Bagby Street. For more information and tickets visit www.smartfinancialcentre.com or www. Houstonballet.org.

December 12^th-24^th

Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight

Theatre Under the Stars presents Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight a modern twist on the classic fairy tale, set to a contemporary score featuring the music of Bruno Mars, Jessie J, John Legend, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, LMFAO, and Pharrell Williams. Sleeping Beauty and Her White Knight is based on the European fairy tale where a Princess named Aurora has a curse put on her by an evil fairy. The Royal Family live under protection from Silly Billy and Nanny Tickle, but Aurora does prick her finger and falls asleep for 100 years. A handsome Prince saves the day by defeating the wicked fairy and giving Aurora a true love kiss. The show will take place at the Hobby Center 800 Bagby Street. For tickets and show times visit www.tuts.com or call 713.558.TUTS.

December 17^th

Festival of Jewish Culture

Celebrate and learn more about the Jewish culture at Evelyn’s Park from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be musical performances, vendors selling Judaica (Jewish-themed stuff such as artwork, jewelry, ritual items, etc.), representation from various synagogues and Jewish organizations, a few Jewish foods to sample, and some fun activities for the whole family. Festival ends at 6:00 p.m. with a communal lighting of the menorah, for the holiday of Hanukkah. Entry into the festival is free. Evelyn’s Park is located at 4400 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401. For more information visit www.erjcchouston.org or call 713.595.8163.

NOVEMBER 2017 EVENTS:

November 1^st-5^th

Escape to Margaritaville

Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Escape to Margaritaville which features your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics. Imagine a place where the sun is hot, the ocean’s warm, and the drinks are as cold as they are plentiful. Welcome to Margaritaville, the island paradise where city folk get away from it all and the locals get into the kind of trouble you can almost always sweet talk your way out of. The show will be in the Sarofim Hall at The Hobby Center 800 Bagby Street, 77002. For tickets and show times visit http://houston.broadway.com or call 800.952.6560.

November 9^th-12^th

Nutcracker Market

It is time for the 37th annual Nutcracker Market themed Rockin’ and Shoppin’ featuring over 280 vendors from across the country in Reliant Center. This shopping extravaganza offers unique gift items for the entire family, including gourmet items, home decor, clothing, toys, novelties and accessories. Tickets can be purchased in advanced for $18 each at Houston-area Randalls. Admission at the door is $20. Half-price admission is available daily 3 hours prior to closing, and children under 5 are free. For more information, visit www.nutcrackermartket.com or contact Houston Ballet at 713-535-3231

November 17^th

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas

Houston’s holiday favorite returns to the Alley Theatre with a re-telling of Charles Dickens’s classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ghostly spirits that visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season. The show runs through December 30th. Visit www.alleytheatre.org for show times and tickets.

November 21^st-22^nd & 24^th -25^t^h

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Main Street Theatre brings the classic story A Charlie Brown Christmas to the stage. It’s Christmas time and Charlie Brown is sad because he feels the holiday has become too commercialized. So, after advice from Lucy, he decides to direct the Christmas pageant. The Peanuts gang has been charming the young and young at heart since the mid-60s. Join Snoopy, Linus and all the gang as they discover the real meaning of Christmas. The shows will be on November 21st, 22nd, 24th and 25th at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at MATCH Midtown Arts & Theatre Center. MATCH is located at3400 Main Street, 77002. For more information visit ww.mainstreettheater.com.

November 21st-22nd & 24th -25th

On Your Feet! – The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan

November 21st through the 26th, the Broadway hit musical, “On Your Feet!” is coming to the Hobby Center. This musical depicts the life of Grammy- winning superstar, Gloria Estefan and her husband, also a Grammy-winning superstar, Emilio Estefan. The musical will feature an all- star cast with 16 of its 28 members having joined directly from Broadway. Tuesday through Friday the show will begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and are available online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org

OCTOBER 2017 EVENTS:

October 10^th– 22^nd

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is a musical based on the 1911 novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The musical’s script and lyrics are by Marsha Norman, with music by Lucy Simon. It premiered on Broadway in 1991 and ran for 709 performances.

The story is set in the early years of the 20th century. Mary Lennox, a young English girl born and raised in the British Raj, is orphaned by a cholera outbreak when she is ten years old. She is sent away from India to Yorkshire, England, to live with relatives whom she has never met. Her own personality blossoms as she and a young gardener bring new life to a neglected garden, as well as to her sickly cousin and uncle. www.tuts.com

October 10-22^nd

“Dixie’s Tupperware Party”

“Dixie’s Tupperware Party,” the hilarious show starring Dixie Longate which turned Off-Broadway into Tupperware-mania and garnered the prestigious 2008 Drama Desk Award Nomination rolls into the Hobby Center for a strictly limited engagement of 16 performances beginning Tuesday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 22.

“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” stars Dixie Longate as the fast-talking Tupperware Lady who has packed up her catalogues, and left her children in an Alabama trailer park to journey across America. Audiences howl with laughter as Dixie throws a good ol’ fashioned tupperware party filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date products available for purchase.

For tickets visit www.thehobbycenter.org

October 21- 22nd

Wings Over Houston- Ellington Air Field

The CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow is an IRC 501(c)(3) community event presented by the volunteer efforts of the Houston Wing, Gulf Coast Wing , and Tora! Tora! Tora! of the Commemorative Air Force, with support from the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston, the Texas Flying Legends Museum, Collings Foundation-Houston based at Ellington Airport, and the Vietnam War Flight Museum. One of the top air shows in the United States, this premier Houston event is dedicated to showcasing vintage World War II aircraft, along with the thrills of modern aviation, and has supported a variety of local and national charities during its 30-year history. www.wingsoverhouston.com

October 21^st

Tweens Read Book Festival

The seventh annual Tweens Read Book Festival, in conjunction with Blue Willow Bookshop is ready to connect with younger readers. The festival taking place at South Houston High School from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is aimed at children in grades five through eight. Younger readers will get a chance to discover new books and meet with established authors and illustrators. Astronaut and author Leland Melvin, whose book Chasing Space was published earlier this year, headlines the festival with a morning keynote address. The event is free. South Houston High School is located at 3820 Shaver Street, South Houston, 77587. Pre-registration is available on the Tweens Read website. www.tweensread.com

October 29^th

Akeelah and the Bee

Main Street Theatre presents their performance of Akeelah and the Bee. Akeelah has a gift for words and a determined spirit. Despite the objections of her mother and the tough world around her, she enters spelling contests and earns a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. This is the inspirational journey of an 11 year old girl whose courage touches the hearts of her coach, her school and her neighborhood. There will be shows at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and is recommended for 5th Grade and up. The performances will take place at MATCH Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston which is located at 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 www.mainstreettheater.com.

Broadway at the Hobby Center

October 31^st– Nov 5^th

Escape to Margaritaville

Escape to Margaritaville is the musical comedy getaway featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Come Monday,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more.

Imagine a place where the sun is hot, the water’s warm, and the drinks are as cold as they are plentiful. Welcome to Margaritaville, the island paradise where city folk get away from it all, and the locals get into the kind of trouble you can almost always sweet talk your way out of. Take a break from your troubles, make some new friends at the bar, and kick back to the soothing sounds of the kettledrum. It doesn’t get much better than this. All you need now is a ticket. www.houston.broadway.com

SEPTEMBER 2017 EVENTS:

September 8^th & 9^th

Xanadu

Stages Repertory Theatre presents their production Xanadu to the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Inspiration and love collide in this hilarious, roller-skating musical that slyly questions the role of art in pop culture. Based on the 1980 cult classic film, Xanadu overflows with joyous high-spirited fun as Kira, a beautiful Greek muse, descends from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California, inspiring struggling artist Sonny to create the pinnacle of artistic achievement — the Roller Disco! But when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters conspire to create endlessly entertaining mayhem. This is a ticketed event for the covered seating and they are available at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. If tickets remain at 1 p.m., the box office will re-open one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. The show starts at 8:15 p.m. As always, open seating on the hill above the stage. Visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com for more information.

September 15^th & 16^th

Green Day’s Rock Musical AMERICAN IDIOT

Theatre Under The Stars’ Humphreys School of Musical Theatre presents the talented, young cast of the musical AMERICAN IDIOT at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The stellar cast tells the story of Johnny, Tunny, and Will who are struggling to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When they leave the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths quickly diverge as Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. The story of the two-time Tony-Award-winning production is fueled by music from Green Day’s American Idiot and 21st Century Breakdown albums. All music for AMERICAN IDIOT was composed by Green Day. For tickets visit www.TUTS.com or call the TUTS Box Office at 713-558-TUTS (8887).

September 24^th

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

Main Street Theater presents their production of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type based on the children’s book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type! And when they start using the typewriter to make demands or go on strike, he has his hands full! From the incredible team who brought us last season’s smash, Duck for President, enjoy more quirky antics on the farmyard. There will be shows at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30p.m.The performances will take place at MATCH Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston which is located at 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. For more show times and tickets visit www.mainstreettheater.com.

September 30^th

Art is an Outdoor Market at Republic Square

West Houston Creative Campus will hold Art is an Outdoor Market a free all-day lakefront event from 11am – 6pm; showcasing 70 visual art and craft vendors, food, live music and kids’ stations. The hosts for the event are Sarah Lowe, creator of The Art Cellar of Houston, and Guerra Studios founder Marco Guerra. The market will feature returning favorites such as A Patton Fine Art, specializing in acrylics. alcohol ink and watercolor; Popcart all-natural, small batch ice pops; The Paper Carousel, featuring handmade pillow dolls and keepsake decorative items; recycled floral-inspired flourishes from EcoFab Arts; and Yara Charms Jewelry, highlighting bold and beautiful handmade beaded designs made from semi-precious stones; some of the fresh features this season are Spring-based. The Republic Square – enter off 15300 Memorial Drive or 13501 Katy Freeway, 77079. For more information visit the Republic Squares website for the event www.republicsquare.com/art-is-an-outdoor-market.

September 30^th – October 1^st

Texas Renaissance Fair Opening Weekend

Journey back to old Bavaria, as the King and Queen open the 43^rd annual Texas Renaissance Festival with a celebration of the best of the wurst (and the bier)! Lift your stein and shout “Ozapft is!”(It’s tapped!). Dance a polka, relax in the Arbor Haus Bier Garten, or join the fun of the Oktoberfest Costume Contest or Bratwurst eating contest. The Texas Renaissance Festival is open every Saturday and Sunday until November 26^th including the Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. after Thanksgiving. Children ages 12 and under get in free on Sundays and children ages 4 and under always get in free. The festival is located at 21778 Farm to Market 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363. For tickets and more information visit their website www.texrenfest.com.

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March 2020

March 3-8

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

March 7

Rockets Dog Walk

March 14

Enjoy the 61stAnnual Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

March 24-29

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

March 25-May 30

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

March 27

Bayou City Art Festival time is here!

March 27- 29

The Hermann Park Kite Festival

March 28

Cirque du Soleil Alegria

February 2020

February 8, 2020

5thAnnual Houston Whiskey Social

February 10, 2020

Sporting Clay Tournament

February 14-25

Galveston Mardi Gras

February 15, 2020

Taco X Tequila Fest

February 22, 2020

Mardi Gras Houston

February 22, 2020

Momus Parade Galveston

February 27

HLSR Rodeo Cookoff

February 29 – March 29, 2020

AlegríaCirque du Soleil’s

January Events 2020

January 3rd

The Color Purple

January 3rd-5th

Sinatra and Beyond

January 4th

Chalk on the Block

January 7th-12th

Hello, Dolly!

January 9th

ROCO ROCO Connections: Beer & Brass

January 11th-12th

The Sale

January 18th

The Wizards Beer Festival

January 19th

Houston Chevron Marathon

January 25th-26th

Katy Home & Garden Show

December Events 2019:

December 1st-January 5th

Sugar Land Holiday Lights

December 6th & 7th

Memorial High School Garage Sale

December 6th & 7th

Midtown Mistletoe Market

December 6th-8th

Dickens On The Strand in Galveston

December 7th

CityCentre 9th Annual Rudolph Run

December 7th

Tamale Festival

December 7th

Enjoy the 61^stAnnual Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

5^thAnnual Houston Whiskey Social

January 3^rd

January 3^rd-5^th

January 7^th-12th

January 9^th

January 11^th-12^th

January 25^th-26^th

December 1^st-January 5th

December 6^th & 7^th

December 6^th & 7^th

December 6^th-8^th

December 7^th

CityCentre 9^th Annual Rudolph Run

December 7^th

December 13^th

December 14^th

December 14^th

December 31^st

December 31^st

October 18^th-November 1^st

October 19^th-20^th

October 31^st

September 1^st

September 6^th-September 7^th

September 8^th

September 13^th-October 13^th

August 2^nd-11^th

August 11^th

August 15^th

August 25^th

June 8^th