Texas
Renaissance Festival. Oct 11-Nov.30.
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Alley Theatre -
Secret Order. Oct 24-Nov 23. Fueled
by pharmaceutical money, personal ambition and media frenzy, A brilliant young
research biologist working in an obscure university lab discovers a possible
cure for cancer. But the halls of science twist and turn in surprising ways, and
the young Doctor is suddenly thrust into the high-stakes world of medicine,
money and power. Recommended for mature audiences. Houston events at the Alley
Theatre. Call 713-228-8421 for more info.
Festival
of Lights. Nov 15-Jan 3. At Moody
Gardens. Call 800-582-4673 for more info.
Soc. For the
Performing Arts - Chava Alberstein. Nov 20, 8pm.
Undoubtedly Israel’s most accomplished singer, Chava Alberstein has released
over 54 recordings, many of them now gold or platinum. Singing folk songs in
Hebrew, Yiddish and English, Alberstein is as much a singer of the world as a
singer of her beloved country. Houston events at Wortham Center. Call
713-227-4SPA for more info.
Greek Festival.
Nov 20-23. Annual festival usually occurs
the first weekend in October, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral complex,
near downtown and the Museum District, 3511 Yoakum Boulevard. Call 713-526-5377
for more info.
The Music Man.
Nov 20-30. The Music Man follows the
exploits of Harold Hill, fast-talking salesman extraordinaire, as he cons the
people of River City, Iowa into forming a youth band, despite the fact that he
knows nothing about musical instruments! Houston events at Hobby Center. Call
713-861-7045 for more info.
Cycle World
International Motorcycle Show. Nov 21-23.
Powersports enthusiasts from across the country can see the latest and greatest
innovations, products and services, aftermarket products, as well as the hottest
new motorcycles, custom bikes, ATVs, scooters and more. Houston events at
Reliant Park. Call 713-629-3700 for more info.
Charles
Dickens: A Christmas Carol. Nov 21-Dec 28.
Houston events at the Alley Theatre. Call 713-220-5700 for more info.
Soc. For the
Performing Arts - Song and Dance of West Africa.
Nov 22. 8pm. Prepare for a mind-boggling
experience that will bring you to your feet and leave you wanting to dance for
hours! The countries of West Africa have united behind their rich musical
traditions to form this incredible and unique ensemble. Comprised of singers,
dancers and musicians from Togo, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Benin, The Ivory Coast
and Mauritania. Houston events at Jones Hall. Call 713-227-4SPA for more info.
Via Colori Street
Painting Festival. Nov 22-23. A free
event benefiting the Center for Hearing and Speech. Houston events in Downtown
Houston.
Celtic Thunder.
Nov 25. Celtic Thunder -- five male
vocalists performing an eclectic mix of songs, ranging form the traditional
"Montains of Mourne" and "Come By the Hills" to international hits such as
"Brothers in Arms" and "Desperado," as well as original compositions by CELTIC
THUNDER's legendary musical director and composer Phil Coulter. Houston events
at Reliant Arena. Call 713-629-3700 for more info.
Wortham Center Tree
Lighting Ceremony. Nov 26, 11am. The
highlight of the event will occur when the Sugar Plum Fairy will illuminate
8,000 twinkling lights on Wortham Theater Center’s 25 foot Christmas tree. The
festivities will include visits by costumed characters from Houston Ballet’s The
Nutcracker, including life-size fuzzy mice and toy soldiers. Call 713-237-1439
for more info.
HEB Thanksgiving Holiday Parade. Nov 27,
9am. Reserve seats $11 & 18 until Nov 17, $14 & $22 after. Call
713-654-8808 for more info.
Uptown
Holiday Lighting. Nov 27. On
Thanksgiving evening, thousands of Houstonians and out-of-town guests gather
along Post Oak Blvd for the annual Uptown Holiday Lighting. More than half a
million of lights will electrify the crowd and a fireworks display will fill up
the Houston sky. Houston events at Uptown Park next to the Galleria.
The Nutcracker. Nov 28-Dec 28.
Houston events at the Wortham Center. Call 713-227-2787 for tickets.
Rachmanioff's
Second Piano Concerto. Nov 28-30.
Performed by Yuja Wang. Tickets from $27. Houston events at Jones Hall. Call
713-224-7575 for more info.
The
Santaland Diaries. Dec 2-Dec 28.
Houston events at the Alley Theatre. Call 713-220-5700 for more info.
White
Christmas the Musical presented by Theatre Under the Stars.
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