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Sunday, December 13 17
Editor's pickHouston Zoo Lights
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Houston Zoo
Radiant Nature at Houston Botanic Garden
Nov 20 – Feb 21
Houston Botanic Garden
A Christmas Carol
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
Flip Phone: Dolly Parton Christmas Drag Brunch
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Houston Improv
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Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Whitechapel - 20th Anniversary Tour
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
House of Blues Houston
Houston Hoopfest vs. Houston Cougars Mens Basketball
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
Toyota Center - TX
A Christmas Carol
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Venna
Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston
Chris Redd
Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
Punch Line Houston
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour
Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs
twen + Mini Trees
Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs
T. Murph
Sun, Dec 13 · 7:30 PM
Houston Improv
The Basement Yard Live
Sun, Dec 13 · 8:00 PM
Bayou Music Center
David Bisbal - Tour Eternos 2026
Sun, Dec 13 · 8:00 PM
713 Music Hall
Monday, December 14 3
Tuesday, December 15 3
Wednesday, December 16 7
Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:30 PM
Bayou Music Center
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Robert Earl Keen - I Will Survive...Christmas
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
House of Blues Houston
A Christmas Carol
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Chloe Radcliffe
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:30 PM
Punch Line Houston
Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:30 PM
Toyota Center - TX
Thursday, December 17 8
Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:30 PM
House of Blues Houston
A Christmas Carol
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
DeRay Davis
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
Houston Improv
2026 LAS POSADAS VIP CHARITY ADD-ON - Not a Concert Ticket
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
Bayou Music Center
Gabby Bryan
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
Punch Line Houston
William Beckmann - Las Posadas Tour
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
Bayou Music Center
Friday, December 18 14
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Fri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Gabby Bryan
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Punch Line Houston
Will Downing
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
House of Blues Houston
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Lucy Bedroque
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs
DeRay Davis
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
Houston Improv
112
Fri, Dec 18 · 8:00 PM
Bayou Music Center
Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
Fri, Dec 18 · 8:00 PM
713 Music Hall
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Fri, Dec 18 · 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
NGHTMRE (18 and Over)
Fri, Dec 18 · 9:00 PM
DUCTWORK - Houston
Comedy Allstars
Fri, Dec 18 · 9:30 PM
Punch Line Houston
DeRay Davis
Fri, Dec 18 · 9:45 PM
Houston Improv
Saturday, December 19 19
Cynthia Lee Fontaine Presents: Drag Brunch at the Punch
Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM
Punch Line Houston
A Christmas Carol
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 19 · 5:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
DeRay Davis
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Houston Improv
Gabby Bryan
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Punch Line Houston
Silverada
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
DENNY LOVE: SHOW LOVE TOUR
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
House of Blues Houston
A Christmas Carol
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Professional Bull Riders
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Toyota Center - TX
Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
Sat, Dec 19 · 8:00 PM
713 Music Hall
The Lemon Twigs
Sat, Dec 19 · 8:00 PM
Heights Theater
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Lumasi - Nebula Tour - Ages 18+
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 PM
9PM Music Venue
Gabby Bryan
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:15 PM
Punch Line Houston
DeRay Davis
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:30 PM
Houston Improv
Sunday, December 20 16
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sun, Dec 20 · 12:00 PM
Reliant Stadium
A Christmas Carol
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
Professional Bull Riders
Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM
Toyota Center - TX
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sun, Dec 20 · 3:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
SiC w/ Lost In Hollywood - System of a Down Tribute
Sun, Dec 20 · 3:00 PM
Warehouse Live Midtown
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sun, Dec 20 · 5:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
DeRay Davis
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM
Houston Improv
Donovan Melero
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs
Grits & Eggs Podcast: Coming Thru America Tour - Ages 18+
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:30 PM
House of Blues Houston
A Christmas Carol
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
The Medium Spicy Show
Sun, Dec 20 · 7:00 PM
Punch Line Houston
Yaelokre
Sun, Dec 20 · 7:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sun, Dec 20 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 PM
713 Music Hall
Luis Coronel & Kevin Ortiz: NUESTRA HISTORIA TOUR in Houston
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 PM
Rockefellers
Monday, December 21 3
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Houston Cougars Womens Basketball vs. Baylor Bears Womens Basketball
Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM
Fertitta Center
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Tuesday, December 22 6
A Christmas Carol
Tue, Dec 22 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
A Christmas Carol
Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Grand Ol' Christmas
Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM
House of Blues Houston
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Tue, Dec 22 · 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Wednesday, December 23 7
A Christmas Carol
Wed, Dec 23 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
A Christmas Carol
Wed, Dec 23 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Hunxho - 2 Night Only Tour
Wed, Dec 23 · 7:00 PM
House of Blues Houston
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Wed, Dec 23 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Wed, Dec 23 · 7:00 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
LeMaire Lee
Wed, Dec 23 · 7:30 PM
Punch Line Houston
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Wed, Dec 23 · 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Thursday, December 24 5
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Thu, Dec 24 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage
A Christmas Carol
Thu, Dec 24 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Thu, Dec 24 · 3:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Thu, Dec 24 · 5:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Thu, Dec 24 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Saturday, December 26 8
A Christmas Carol
Sat, Dec 26 · 1:30 PM
Alley Theatre-Hubbard Stage
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 26 · 3:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 26 · 5:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Usama Siddiquee
Sat, Dec 26 · 7:00 PM
Houston Improv
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 26 · 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Shen Yun
Sat, Dec 26 · 7:00 PM
Jones Hall
Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Dec 26 · 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre
Usama Siddiquee
Sat, Dec 26 · 9:30 PM
Houston Improv
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- Feb 25, 2027World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
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- Mar 25, 2027Texas Children's Houston Open (PGA Tour)
- Mar 25, 2027Astros Opening Day 2027
- Apr 10, 2027Houston Art Car Parade
- May 21, 2027Comicpalooza
- Jun 5, 2027Houston Pride Parade & Festival
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