Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

The Galleria's Annual Tree Lighting and Ice Spectacular (Photo: Carter Smith)

Happy Friday! Here are some events to look forward to this weekend.

Theta Charity Antiques Show of Houston
The Houston Alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta is hosting this three-day fundraising event, featuring lecture series, luncheons and antique item exhibits.

Houston Ballet’s 36th Annual Nutcracker Market
Get your holiday shopping on all weekend long with the Houston Ballet’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds go to Houston Ballet Foundation, its Academy and Scholarship Programs.

8th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival
Explore virtual reality exhibits, video installations and immersive cinema all weekend. Plus, Richard Linklater will be judging CineSpace, the short film competition presented in partnership with NASA.

Ice Land: Ice Sculptures
Make your way to Galveston on Saturday or Sunday to enjoy this Caribbean-themed gallery of ice sculptures.

The Galleria’s Annual Tree Lighting and Ice Spectacular
Kick off the holiday season this Saturday afternoon with the lighting of the iconic 55-foot Christmas tree at the Galleria. The show will include performances from Mary Sarah (finalist from season 10 of The Voice) and professional skaters plus a fireworks display!

Houston Boot Walk
This Saturday afternoon, join MD Anderson Cancer Center at Texas Medical Center as hundreds walk to give cancer the boot. 

15th Annual Festival of Lights
Saturday and Sunday mark the premiere of the Moody Gardens annual holiday celebration, featuring over a million lights, live entertainment and an outdoor ice skating rink.  

More Events
Check out our events calendar to see more events, or add your own community events. Plus, see a list of live music happenings this November.