Punchline Mondays
From 8/15/2022 - 2/16/2026
If you're looking for the best place for some comedy then look no further. Bring your friends to check out some of Houston's best stand-up comedians along with a very special guest. Laughter brings people together and this is an event that's guaranteed to get you giggling.
Sip, Paint, Puff
From 1/24/2025 - 12/5/2025
Unleash your creativity at Wing Quarter Daiquiris and Creole Kitchen with a night of sipping, painting, and puffing in a laid-back, vibrant atmosphere. Your ticket includes everything you need for a good evening of pain and sip fun - just bring your imagination and let the good vibes flow.
Rice Village Farmers Market
From 5/4/2025 - 12/21/2025
The Rice Village Farmers Market, an initiative brought to life by The Informal Grub, embodies the ethos of swapping corporate aisles for outdoor interaction with local vendors. Attendees can anticipate a diversity in products, including neighborhood honey, coffee, lush blooms, baked goods, chef-crafted dishes, and a demographics-oriented array centered around grass-fed meats and locally generated produce, all under the umbrella of a nutrition-first philosophy.
Off The Wall: Yifan Jiang
From 9/19/2025 - 9/4/2026
Yifan Jiang, a diasporic artist based in New York, skillfully creates cross-cultural masterpieces through painting, sculpture, animation, and performance art. Intriguingly, her body of work brings to life a unique amalgamation of magical realism, breathes life into everyday scenes, and draws on elements of philosophy, history, and science.
Robert Rauschenberg: Fabric Works of the 1970s
From 9/19/2025 - 3/1/2026
Celebrate legendary artist Robert Rauschenberg's centennial with an immersive exhibit showcasing his intriguing use of fabric in sculpture. The exhibit underscores Rauschenberg's talent as it focuses on his three distinctly crafted fabric works from the 1970s while also appreciating his ongoing association between the world of arts, theater, and physical movement.
Galleria Thursday Bike Night
From 3/13/2025 - 3/5/2026
Every Thursday, motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy a fun-filled bike night, featuring attractive discounts on diverse, modified-bike worthy menus from several food trucks. The event maintains a strictly motorcycle-only parking policy, and with a high regard for maintaining civility, it urges attendees to avoid burnouts, careless handling, and littering.
Local Chicas Market
From 9/26/2025 - 12/19/2025
Immerse in an enticing Monthly Girls Night Out teeming with rhythm, relaxation, and remarkable bonds. Feast on complimentary drinks, participate in free Loteria games with friends, and explore the Local Chicas vendors, creating an experience utterly exceptional and enjoyable.
Yoga on the Lawn
From 9/28/2025 - 12/14/2025
Immerse yourself in a refreshing yoga session given by the adept Carolina Vennie of Yogaleena, focused on a Vinyasa Flow designed to suit all levels. Surrounded by the mellifluous echoes and visual joys of nature, this grounding practice revitalizes body and mind equally.
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
From 10/4/2025 - 12/25/2027
Urban Harvest's Houston Farmers Market Program is a celebration of fresh, real food and the people who cultivate it. All participating farmers, ranchers, and food vendors hail from within a 180-mile radius of Houston, ensuring the availability of the freshest local produce and meats.
The Nutcracker
From 11/28/2025 - 12/28/2025
Attend The Nutcracker ballet to experience an exquisite visual and auditory feast of storytelling as the orchestra weaves a beautiful narrative through Tchaikovsky’s captivating score. Revel in the stunning choreography as the dancers transform the stage into a magical winter wonderland.
Jesse & Joy
On 12/2/2025
Jesse's raw musical talent and Joy's extraordinary voice combine to create relatable stories in the form of music. Pop singers brother and sister Jesse and Joy formed in 2005 and hail from Mexico City.
The Bouncing Souls
On 12/4/2025
The Bouncing Souls are a New Brunswick, New Jersey-based punk band formed in 1989. By the time the national punk rock scene recognized them, they had reintroduced a "pogo" aspect to New Jersey punk rock by playing rapid, lighthearted tunes, a format adopted by many other local bands.
Brian Regan
On 12/4/2025
Brian Regan is an American stand-up comedian who uses reverse sarcastic and self-deprecating humor. He has made appearances in popular comedies such as Chris Rock's "Top Five." He made his television debut in 1991 with "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson."
Shane Smith and the Saints
On 12/4/2025
Shane Smith and the Saints is a Red Dirt country band from Austin, Texas. They specialize in country and rock music. Shane Smith, born September 1969, is the leader of the band. Their album, Hail Mary, was released in 2019.
La India Yuridia
On 12/5/2025
Standing at the forefront of Latin American comedy, La India Yuridia is a celebrated multi-award-winning Mexican comedian and actress. With a career spanning over two decades, Yuridia has made a name for herself with her hilarious and thought-provoking social commentary. Known for her role in the Netflix series Club de Cuervos, Yuridia interweaves razor-sharp wit and biting satire to deliver an extraordinary performance that never fails to leave the audience in stitches.
Corey Holcomb
On 12/5/2025
Corey Holcomb is a comedian, actor and radio host from Chicago. Currently based in Los Angeles, he hosts The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show on YouTube every week. Additionally, he has appeared on several TV shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing and The Cleveland Show.
Sugar Land Santa 5K and 10K
On 12/6/2025
Synonymous with festive fun and cardiovascular vigor, the Run Houston. Sugar Land Santa 5K, 10K, and Kids K cleverly entangle the spirit of Christmas along with an exciting race. You will have an opportunity to make fitness gains, engage personally with the thrill of race day rivalry, and contribute to a worthy finale of the Run Houston series.
Holiday Market
From 12/6/2025 - 12/7/2025
The highly anticipated 5th Annual Holiday Market is back, promising an active ecosystem of unique local artists, crafters, and artisanal food vendors. Potential attendees won't want to miss out, as they will have the fantastic opportunity to find truly unique gifts for the holiday season.
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
On 12/7/2025
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is a Clarksdale, Mississippi-based blues guitarist and vocalist who rose to prominence as a teenager. "Kingfish," his debut album, was released in May of 2021. Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, and Keb Mo are among the musicians with whom he has collaborated.
Omnium Gatherum
On 12/8/2025
Founded in 1996, Omnium Gatherum is a melodic death metal band from Finland. Consisting of five members including the lead guitarist Markus Vanhala, the band has released popular tracks like "New Dynamic," "Skyline," and "Frontiers."
Zakk Sabbath
On 12/9/2025
Zakk Sabbath is a heavy tribute band led by Zakk Wylde, performing classic Black Sabbath songs with thunderous intensity. It’s a raw, powerful show for fans of metal legends.
Sevendust
On 12/10/2025
Sevendust is an Atlanta, Georgia-based rock band led by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose, and guitarist John Connolly, who started the band in 1994. Lajon Witherspoon, lead vocalist, and Clint Lowery, guitarist, joined the band after their first demo. The members settled on Sevendust after a few name modifications.
Queensryche
On 12/11/2025
Queensryche is an American rock band, formed in 1982 in Bellevue, Washington and is one of the pioneering bands of the progressive metal genre. The band's most successful album, 1988's Operation: Mindcrime, has been certified platinum in the US and the UK, and has earned them many awards, including a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance.
Cece Winans
On 12/12/2025
Cece Winans is a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. She is a leader in the contemporary gospel music genre, and has released numerous albums, including her first solo album, Alone in His Presence, in 1995. Winans has received numerous accolades, including ten Grammy Awards and eighteen Dove Awards.
A Time For Three Holiday
On 12/12/2025
Attendees will delight in a spectacular show by Grammy winners Time For Three, who are set to dazzle with their renditions of holiday classics through a unique blend of popular styles and classical music. Embrace an unforgettable holiday spirit as the virtuosic trio - Nicolas Kendall, Charles Yan, and Ranaan Meyer - bring skillful music, vocal performances, and their universally recognized, contagious energy to the stage.
Armando Anto
On 12/13/2025
Get ready to belly laugh with Armando Anto, a renowned comedian from NBC, who's set to electrify the evening with infectious humor and high-energy comedy. It's a must-attend event for those who enjoy hilarity wrapped in sophistication, sure to leave the audience in stitches.
Chevy Chase
On 12/15/2025
Experience an unforgettable blend of holiday revelry and hilarious banter at the screening of the comedy classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The event encompasses a momentous follow-up live conversation and interactive Q&A with the star himself, Chevy Chase, accompanied by his wife, Jayni.
Modern And Contemporary
From 6/14/2025 - 9/6/2026
The Menil Collection's modern and contemporary exhibit showcases a diverse range of art styles and mediums, from the late 19th century to the present, featuring over forty paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs. The exhibit also includes two commissioned pieces from the 1970s and newly conserved whimsical sculptures of a cat and camel, embodying the joyous and colorful approach of French American artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson
From 9/5/2025 - 8/9/2026
Gladys Nilsson's site-specific work, Drawing, showcases a fantastical world of hybrid beings centered around a monumental figure immersed in the act of drawing. The vibrant scene, marked by deft lines and a candy-colored palette, embodies Nilsson's unique humor and levity, inviting viewers to explore the peculiar beauty of the human experience.
Genealogy Booksale
On 12/19/2025
Dive into the world of genealogy at the Clayton Library Friends' book sale, where you can find a plethora of non-fiction, historical, and genealogical books. This event, held twice a month, is a treasure trove for those looking to expand their personal collections without needing an appointment.
Sarah Brightman
On 12/19/2025
Sarah Brightman is a supreme talent as a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, musician, and classical soprano. Sarah started her entertainment foray by joining the dance troupe, Hot Gossip early on. Then she moved to a solo career with a broad repertoire, producing the highest selling cast album of the time.
Mersiv
On 12/19/2025
The brainchild of Anderson Benoit Gallegos, Mersiv is breaking boundaries in the electronic music scene. With deep, brooding tracks and hip-hop inspired lyrics, songs like "Beautiful & Filthy" and "Paradise" are sure to get the crowd going wild when the bass drops.
Eric Roberson
On 12/20/2025
Eric Roberson, also known as Erro, is a singer-songwriter, rapper and music producer from Rahway, New Jersey. He earned Grammy nominations with singles like "A Tale of Two" and "Still." His albums like United Tenors, Mister Nice Guy and The Box charted on the Billboard 200 chart.
Turnpike Troubadours
On 12/3/2025
The Turnpike Troubadours are one of America's most beloved country music groups, sending toes tapping at their energetic live shows since their formation in 2007. Pioneers of the so-called "Red Dirt" sound, this Oklahoma-based quintet has an undeniably original take on traditional country music. Their sound is defined by dynamic three-part harmonies and multi-instrumentation featuring the mandolin, lap steel, and fiddle, framed in a deep reverence for traditional country and folk music.
Andrew Peterson
On 12/14/2025
Andrew Peterson is an American Christian musician and author who primarily plays country gospel, folk rock, and roots rock. With charting albums like, The Burning Edge of Dawn, Above These City Lights, and Counting Stars, he has earned multiple nominations at the GMA Dove Awards.
Jill Scott
On 12/16/2025
Jill Scott is an award-winning songwriter and vocalist whose work has earned the admiration of audiences and critics alike. Her signature sound is a unique blend of soulful R&B, hip-hop and neo-soul that is equal parts sultry and uplifting. With her powerful lyrics and soulful voice, she has penned some of the most beloved songs of the past two decades, such as "A Long Walk," "Gettin' In The Way" and "Golden."
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
From 12/23/2025 - 12/24/2025
Everyone is invited to experience a high-flying holiday tradition at Cirque's longest-running show. Spectators will be dazzled by contemporary circus acts, brilliant theatrical design, and inventive renditions of seasonal music favorites, guaranteeing fun for the whole family.
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical
From 12/26/2025 - 1/11/2026
The Garden Theatre is marking its 5th season with a lineup of audience favorites from previous seasons. Among the highlights is the return of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, a show that BroadwayWorld once dubbed as "the most fun you'll have in any theatre this holiday season."
Eric Darius
On 12/26/2025
Born in New Jersey and raised in Florida, Eric Darius is an internationally-acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. His 2004 debut album, Night on the Town, peaked at number thirty-two on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and his 2008 single, "Goin' All Out," topped the Contemporary Jazz chart.
Marcus D. Wiley
From 12/26/2025 - 12/27/2025
Get ready for a night full of laughter, featuring the stand-up comedian, Marcus D. Wiley. Prepare for an unforgettable experience full of jokes, gags, and engaging stories from Wiley's comic perspective.
Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet
On 12/27/2025
With beautiful costumes, sets, and an incomparable soundtrack, this festive ballet is sure to be the highlight of the holiday season. Embrace the spirit of the season as your family and friends watch Clara’s brave battle against the Mouse King and the exciting adventures that follow.
