Welcome to a super-sized version of CultureMap’s weekend occasion planner!
Sure, this lineup consists of all of the post-Christmas happenings occurring in Houston – child flicks on the MFAH, a bourbon-and-boots pop-up, a Beatles cowl band present, a vacation burlesque revue, essentially the most dragtastic Sunday brunch on the town, and many others. However we additionally threw in a pair occasions happening on Christmas Day, together with some events the place you’ll be able to see hometown gal Beyoncé Knowles-Carter carry out throughout halftime of the Texans-Ravens sport. Do not miss our guides to eating places open on Christmas, bars which can be embellished for the vacation, and all of the gentle shows occurring round city.
As Queen Bey would say, let’s get in formation:
Wednesday, December 25
SirDavis American Whisky presents Texans vs. Ravens Watch Events
As Houston will get prepared for the Texans vs. Ravens sport — and much-anticipated halftime efficiency by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter — on Christmas Day, we’ve received watch events hosted by her model, SirDavis American Whisky, at six bars and eating places. Tipsy Lounge, City Social, and Rockhouse could have occasions that includes SirDavis drink specials, photograph cubicles, and a particular viewing of the halftime present. The celebrations will even proceed post-game at 5015 Bar and The Handle, each opening at 6 pm. 3 pm (2 pm Rockhouse).
Houston Christmas Village
After you’re finished getting your Christmas Day on with the fam, you’ll be able to nonetheless have fun the vacations at sure locations within the metropolis. An important place to start out is Houston Christmas Village, which can function gentle shows, performances, and flavors that may transport individuals to worldwide locations like China, Mexico, India, and Africa. Experiencing the heat and marvel of their vacation traditions like by no means earlier than. By means of Monday, January 6. 5 pm.
Thursday, December 26
The Museum of Advantageous Arts, Houston presents Little Child Flicks and Massive Child Flicks
Rejoice Winter Break on the MFAH with family-friendly movie choices from the touring version of the New York Worldwide Kids’s Movie Pageant. Be part of greater than 100 arts organizations throughout the nation by attending vigorous collections of quick animation, stay motion, and documentary movies reflecting NYICFF’s dedication to storytelling and variety which can be certain to spark significant conversations. Little Child Flicks is designed for ages 5 to 10, whereas Massive Child Flicksis designed for ages 8 and up. 11:30 am and a pair of pm.
Alley Theatre presents A Christmas Carol
You possibly can’t have a Christmas season with out A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ timeless story of a miser actually getting a wake-up name from ghosts who educate him in regards to the true which means of Christmas.The Alley’s hit new adaptation options colourful Victorian costumes, particular results, magic, dancing, and simply the best mix of Christmas carols. It’s a dazzling Christmas feast with the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his miraculous transformation. 7 pm (1:30 and seven pm Friday and Saturday; 1:30 pm Sunday).
The Continental Membership presents Beetle Thursday
Anybody round right here have fun Boxing Day? Originated in the UK and celebrated in a number of Commonwealth nations, it’s an event to donate presents to individuals in want. (It’s additionally the Brits’ model of Black Friday, when you’ll be able to store for post-holiday offers.) The Continental Membership shall be saluting the day by bringing in Beetle, Houston’s all-Beatles cowl band, to carry out traditional tunes from the Fab 4 all night lengthy. 7 pm.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra in live performance
Trans-Siberian Orchestra involves Houston as a part of their The Misplaced Christmas Eve tour. The group has launched seven albums of their profession, most just lately Letters from the Labyrinth in 2015. However Misplaced, launched means again in 2004, stays their most-recognized opus. Since then, they’ve finished 20 years of excursions, promoting 20 million tickets and surpassing greater than $20 million in charity donations. Houstonians could have two probabilities to see them carry out the day after Christmas. 3 and seven:30 pm.
Friday, December 27
Echoes presents “A Houston Evening for Palestine”
Echoes will host “A Houston Evening for Palestine,” an inspiring night of movie, music, artwork, and tradition benefiting the household of the 5 surfers featured within the 2015 documentary Gaza Surf Membership. The occasion kicks off with DJ units by Ice Home Radio each inside and outdoors, setting the tone for the evening. Then, take pleasure in a particular screening of Gaza, adopted by an insightful Q&A with GSC member Ibrahim N. Arafat. After that, there shall be stay performances that includes Kam Franklin, Marrshun, Kye Loh, and Clarence James. 5 pm.
The Vitality Hall of Houston Orchestra presents Evening in Italy
The Vitality Hall of Houston Orchestra (ECHO Orchestra) presents Evening in Italy, an almost New 12 months’s Eve expertise to have fun the vacations in fashion. Friends are invited to start the night with Italian wine, appetizers, and pastries, accompanied by Italian music each classical and trendy by pianist Mary Peterson. The live performance will function performances by tenor Ruben Erazo, soprano McKenzie Garey, and flautist Katherine Rivas Fuentas. 7:30 pm.
Shen Yun
Shen Yun’s distinctive inventive imaginative and prescient expands the theatrical expertise right into a multi-dimensional, deeply shifting journey. That includes one of many world’s most historical and richest dance techniques — classical Chinese language dance — together with dynamic animated backdrops and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting magnificence and enlightening knowledge. By means of Tuesday, January 28. 7:30 pm. (2 and seven pm Saturday; 2 pm Sunday).
Levels presents Panto Pinocchio
Pinocchio, a sentient AI boy, navigates a city obsessive about viral TikTok dances. When Pinocchio embarks on a quest to find his true essence, he encounters a world of digital mischief and journey. Will he unlock the secrets and techniques to his identification? Or will the conniving villain Miss Treats disrupt the festivities and thwart Pinocchio’s journey? This panto is filled with high-tech hijinks, side-splitting jokes, and sufficient singing and dancing to reboot even essentially the most jaded of working techniques. By means of January 5. 7 pm (2 pm Sunday).
Saturday, December 28
a’Bouzy presents Bourbon, Bubbles and Boots
Champagne-fueled French restaurant a’Bouzy could have an occasion this weekend that is sure to get individuals in a heat however rowdy spirit. Republic Boots shall be down there for a day pop-up store, bringing an entire bunch of footwear for folk to peruse. Texas-based Milam & Inexperienced Whiskey will serve cocktails. We guess somebody in your group will shout “Bottoms up and giddy up!” in some unspecified time in the future through the day. 11 am.
Poppy Tart Productions presents Let It Present – Vacation Burlesque
Issues shall be getting snowy and sinful over at downtown nightclub Henke & Pillot this weekend. Poppy Tart Productions sleighs in Let It Present, a vacation burlesque present curated to place individuals in a festive temper. This occasion will function an environment of burlesque the place artwork, dance, tease, glamour, and humor take advantage of scrumptious vacation cocktail. Performers from Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Austin shall be featured. 6:30 and 9:30 pm.
Bayou Music Heart presents Sheng Wang
Comic/actor/author/proud Houstonian Sheng Wang is again on the town for a homecoming present at Bayou Music Heart. Wang’s first Netflix particular, Candy & Juicy, was launched in September 2022. He was a featured slapstick comedian on HBO’s 2 Dope Queens particular and likewise wrote for the ABC present Contemporary Off the Boat. 7 pm.
Dinner Detective Homicide Thriller Dinner Present
Would you wish to spend the vacation season fixing a homicide? You possibly can all the time get your sleuth on on the Dinner Detective. Friends will deal with a difficult crime whereas they feast on dinner. The felony is lurking someplace within the room, and company could discover themselves as a first-rate suspect earlier than they comprehend it. Every admission features a full dinner, homicide thriller leisure, wait workers gratuity, prize bundle for Prime Sleuth, and extra. 6 pm.
Sunday, December 29
Wealthy’s presents Sunday Service Drag Brunch
Each Sunday, drag contestant (and The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula contestant) Blackberri hosts Wealthy’s Sunday Service Drag Brunch, that includes a rotating weekly forged. You possibly can watch these performers slay whereas filling your stomach with such scrumptious dishes as shrimp & grits and hen & waffles (with such drink decisions as mimosas and Bloody Marys, after all). DJ Aracely Manterola offers the brunch beats and DJ Johnny Moreno creates a vibe on the patio earlier than, throughout, and after every brunch present. 11 am, 1 and three pm.
Vacation Afternoon Tea at The Lancaster Lodge
At the moment is the final day to get vacation afternoon tea at The Lancaster Lodge, positioned within the coronary heart of Houston’s theater district. Served on Saturdays and Sundays, the tea features a delectable array of tea sandwiches, decadent cranberry scones, seasonal patisseries, and a collection of beautiful teas from around the globe. Friends additionally obtain a complimentary tea tin with the lodge’s specialty vacation spiced black tea. Midday and a pair of:30 pm.
The River Oaks Theatre presents The Skinny Man
You recognize what’s a superb vacation film nobody talks about? The 1934 Pre-Code comedy The Skinny Man. Based mostly on Dashiell Hammett’s influential detective novel, the film stars display legends William Powell and Myrna Loy as jet-setting, crime-solving couple Nick and Nora Charles. They spend the vacation season in New York Metropolis, ingesting cocktails and investigating the disappearance/homicide of a rich man. Though Nick and Nora went on to have a number of extra big-screen adventures, the unique remains to be a blast. 1 pm.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
What higher technique to shut out this vacation weekend than testing The Nutcracker – Jap-European fashion – at Sugar Land’s Sensible Monetary Centre. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet will spotlight a world forged and Ukrainian principal artists performing on the peak of classical European ballet. Audiences shall be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger-than-life puppets, and hand-crafted units and costumes. 3 pm.
