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University of Houston, School of Dance and Theatre presents
Flirting with Gravity
, an energetic, fun peek into the artistic minds of emerging choreographers. Produced by the UH Center of Choreography.
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HCC Dance Presents - Joy To The World: The Turning Seasons
Heinen Theatre : Houston HCC Central Dance and The World Dance Institute offer JOY TO THE WORLD, an annual concert honoring the lively traditions of ancient civilizations cultures that are still inspiring dancers around the globe. This year the program includes dances of Japan, Western Europe, Hawai'i and India. Central�s World Dance Ensemble is joined by guest artists including students from the Anjali Center for the Performing Arts with guest soloist, Mahesh Mahbubani and the Hula Halau Ka Pa Hula Umoumou; Houston�s school of Hawai�ian Culture, led by Kumu Hula Keli'i Frank Chang. Dates Available: Friday, November 20 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $8.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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Christmas With Great Aunt
The Ensemble Theatre : Houston Christmas with Great Aunt' tells the story of the Gilliam family, though modern in every means of current society, they stand to learn a lesson or two when they travel from their luxurious life in The Woodlands to the small hills of Bethlehem, Texas. While visiting their family matriarch known as Great Aunt, the Gilliam family encounters a community of proud farmers who've just lost their 150-year-old church in a fire, but are determined to uphold the tradition of having their annual Christmas play. Dates Available: Saturday, November 28 @ 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 22 @ 7:30 PM Wednesday, December 23 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $25.00 - $35.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50 - $17.50 |
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Leif Ove Andsnes, Pictures Reframed - Society For The Performing Arts
Cullen Theater : Houston Norway's international piano star Leif Ove Andsnes debuts with Pictures Reframed, a fascinating, multimedia collaboration that is centered around Mussorgsky�s epic piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition with video installation by South African artist Robin Rhode. Mr. Andsnes will perform selections from Schumann's Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Mussorgsky's From Memories of Childhood and What becomes, a new work composed by Thomas Larcher. Dates Available: Sunday, November 22 @ 2:00 PM FULL PRICE : $22.00 - $47.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 - $25.00 |
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Houston Friends of Music Presents Boston Camerata
Rice University : Houston The Boston Camerata preserves and reawakens human memory as expressed through the art of music. It accomplished this mission through live, historically informed, professional performances. Founded in 1954, the Boston Camerata was associated until 1974 with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The Camerata began touring overseas in 1974, and has maintained an international presence ever since. Dates Available: Tuesday, December 08 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $60.00 OUR PRICE : $30.00 |
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Houston Ballet Presents - The Nutcracker
Wortham Center : Houston Featuring glorious scenery and costumes by Tony Award-winning designer Desmond Heeley, Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker is, in the words of The Houston Chronicle, "the crown jewel of holiday entertainment." Set in 19th century Germany, the ballet opens at a charming Christmas party at which the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer gives his little niece Clara a magical toy that takes her on an unforgettable journey. Dates Available: Sunday, November 29 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $63.00 OUR PRICE : $31.50 |
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Flirting with Gravity
Jose Quintero Theatre : Houston An energetic, fun peek into the artistic minds of emerging choreographers. Produced by the UH Center of Choreography. Dates Available: Thursday, November 19 @ 7:30 PM Friday, November 20 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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'Night, Mother - Country Playhouse
Country Playhouse : Houston Jessie, worn out from being caretaker to her aging mother, has decided to end her life. 'Night Mother opens with this simple, matter-of-fact conceit. The genius of script is its ability to set up an incredible dialogue between mother and daughter that twists and turns around its tight core as its presents an eventuality in doubt. Dates Available: Thursday, November 19 @ 7:30 PM Friday, November 20 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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ComedySportz 4 Kidz
ComedySportz Arena : Houston Created for our younger fans and their families, our ComedySportz 4 Kidz show features three all-star performers who invent the performance with the help of the audience. Dates Available: Saturday, December 05 @ 4:00 PM FULL PRICE : $8.00 OUR PRICE : $4.00 |
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Houston Single Source - Party in the Woodlands
PF Changs : The Woodlands Meet, mingle, and network. You've heard it before but only Houston Single Source brings you happy hours that make it easy to make new business and social contacts in a fun and popular environment. Our Woodlands parties are especially known for a great time and plenty excitement. The Holidays are almost here - maybe you'll meet that someone special just in time for mistletoe season. Dates Available: Thursday, November 19 @ 6:30 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Miracle on 34th Street - A Heartwarming Look At Christmas
Texas Repertory Theatre : Houston A true holiday delight for the entire family, Miracle on 34th Street is a heart-warming look at what Christmas truly means, with Kris Kringle as the personification of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy's holiday Santa, he enchants children, shoppers, and employees so completely that he is deemed dangerous by fellow employees who question his competency and plot to ruin him. Dates Available: Wednesday, November 18 @ 7:30 PM Thursday, November 19 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $25.00 - $35.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50 - $17.50 |
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - UH School of Theatre
Jose Quintero Theatre : Houston It's the season of loving, giving, and...mayhem? The rag-tag kids of the Herdman family are about to discover the true meaning of Christmas, but not before bringing their own brand of hilarious rebelliousness to the stage. Dates Available: Saturday, November 21 @ 1:00 PM Saturday, December 05 @ 1:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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The Last Night of Ballyhoo
Main Street Theater : Houston It's December of 1939, and the world is facing great challenges, but the Frietag household in Atlanta is consumed with more immediate matters, such as the world premiere of Gone with the Wind and whether or not Lala will secure a date for Ballyhoo, the Jewish social event of the season. Dates Available: Thursday, November 19 @ 7:30 PM Friday, November 20 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, November 22 @ 3:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 - $30.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 - $15.00 |
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Do You Hear What I Hear - A. D. Players Childrens Theatre
Rotunda Theatre : Houston There's wonderful news in the air - the Son of God is born! Do you Hear What I Hear follows a little lamb and shepherd boy as they tell everyone about the birth of Jesus. This wacky holiday comedy reminds us that everyone can tell someone about the miracle of Immanuel: God with us! Dates Available: Saturday, November 21 @ 10:30 AM Saturday, November 21 @ 1:00 PM Friday, December 11 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $9.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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O Little Town of Bagels Teacakes and Hamburger Buns - A. D. Players
Grace Theater : Houston A Hotel coffee shop and baker plays host to a variety of characters, both new and long-time regulars, on Christmas Eve. Long an audience favorite, this story returns to Grace Theater with lots of humor, tender romance, and strong characterizations. Dates Available: Saturday, November 21 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, November 22 @ 2:30 PM Wednesday, November 25 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $27.00 - $33.00 OUR PRICE : $13.50 - $16.50 |
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If It's Monday, This Must Be Christmas
Theatre Suburbia : Houston Not only is Harrigan's department store payroll missing, but crime of all crimes, somebody kidnapped Santa Claus! And private eye Harry Monday has only one day, Christmas Eve, to solve the case. What can a flatfoot do to stay free of the fuzz and find the felons? Wise cracks and plot twists fly faster than Santa's sleigh in this yuletide whodunit. Dates Available: Friday, November 20 @ 8:30 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 8:30 PM Sunday, November 22 @ 3:00 PM FULL PRICE : $12.00 - $14.00 OUR PRICE : $6.00 - $7.00 |
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Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge
Crighton Theatre : Conroe Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge is a musical parody of the Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol. The premise of the parody is the question, "What if Dickens' Mrs. Cratchit wasn't so goody-goody, but instead was an angry, stressed-out modern-day American woman who wanted out of this harsh London 1840s life?" Dates Available: Friday, December 04 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 05 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $24.00 OUR PRICE : $12.00 |
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BLAST! - Part of the Cosmic Celluloid Film Series
MFAH - Brown Auditorium : Houston BLAST! is astrophysics Indiana Jones style, a spectacular and suspenseful story of space exploration! Five-time Emmy winner, Paul Devlin, follows his brother, Mark Devlin, Ph.D. to five continents, from the Arctic to the Antarctic to launch a revolutionary new telescope on a NASA high-altitude balloon. They hope to look back in time to reveal a hidden universe of never-before-seen starburst galaxies. Dates Available: Saturday, December 05 @ 7:00 PM Sunday, December 06 @ 5:00 PM FULL PRICE : $7.00 OUR PRICE : $3.50 |
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2001: A Space Odyssey - Part of the Cosmic Celluloid Film Series
MFAH - Brown Auditorium : Houston Stanley Kubrick proved the science fiction genre could yield a serious film when he adapted Arthur C. Clarke�s novel. Dates Available: Friday, November 27 @ 7:00 PM Saturday, November 28 @ 7:00 PM Sunday, November 29 @ 5:00 PM FULL PRICE : $7.00 OUR PRICE : $3.50 |
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Jazz Education Inc. Presents The Bubbha Thomas Jazz Holiday Concert
Museum of Fine Arts Houston : Houston Jazz Education Inc. presents The Bubbha Thomas Holiday Jazz Concert with special guest Deborah Duncan and Barbara Tucker at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. This performance benefits JEI's Black History Month Program. Dates Available: Tuesday, December 15 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $30.00 OUR PRICE : $15.00 |
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Clear Lake Singles Event With Houston Singles Source
Baileys American Grille : Houston Houston Single Source is known for designing and delivering unique opportunities to meet, mingle and network. Please join us at our exciting event in Clear Lake at Bailey�s American Grille. Clear Lake just keeps on growing and growing - so that means lots of new singles. Social activities are available at each of our happy hours making it easy to strike up conversation with that someone special just in time for the Holidays. We�ll see you there! Dates Available: Thursday, November 19 @ 6:30 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Frosty The Snowman - Family Fun at The Company OnStage
The Company OnStage : Houston The children of Glenville love their magical walking, talking, dancing snowman, Frosty. When Magnificent Max tempts him with a place in a traveling circus, Frosty's new friends help him make an important decision and learn the true meaning of friendship. Bring your whole family and join us for this holiday tradition at the Company OnStage. Dates Available: Saturday, November 21 @ 11:00 AM Saturday, November 21 @ 1:30 PM Saturday, November 28 @ 11:00 AM FULL PRICE : $8.00 OUR PRICE : $4.00 |
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The Nerd - A Hilarious Comedy at The Company OnStage
The Company OnStage : Houston How much does Willum Cubbert owe the man he's never met who saved his life in Vietnam? He'll have a chance to find out when Rick Steadman shows up unexpectedly at his birthday celebration. When the hero turns out to be a hopeless and annoying nerd, Willum's undying gratitude is hilariously put to the test. Dates Available: Friday, November 20 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 8:00 PM Friday, November 27 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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It's Date Time! - Single Professionals
Stag's Head Pub : Houston Single?? Come join the party! Stag's Head Pub is the perfect place for a comfortable evening of speed dating! It is an easy and safe way to meet new people. You'll be matched with many single professionals for one-on-one conversations. Dates Available: Tuesday, November 24 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $35.00 OUR PRICE : $17.50 |
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Steve Callif - Laff Spot Comedy Club
Laff Spot Comedy Club : Spring Steve is able to combine music and comedy in a way that allows the audience to participate while enjoying the show. You will be amazed with his impressions and song parodies. Call it "comedy with a beat," "music with a punch-line," or simply "a great night of entertainment." Dates Available: Friday, December 04 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 04 @ 10:30 PM Saturday, December 05 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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Dave and Donna's Improv & Variety Show - Third Coast Comedy
Third Coast Comedy : Houston Dave and Donna invite you to experience funny family entertainment...improv (not stand-up), sketches, monologues and some of Houston's Home-Grown Talent. Come to the place where it's fun to be part of the show! Dates Available: Saturday, November 28 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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Blues Revue - A Tribute to the Blues Brothers
Third Coast Comedy : Houston Third Coast Comedy presents Houston's Own Blues Brothers in A Blues Musical Revue. The Blues Revue, A Tribute to the Blues Brothers Jake and Elwood. Starring Tom Sofka as Jake and Dave Howell-DePew as Elwood. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $25.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50 |
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Broomstick Adventure : Saturday Night Special
Discover Houston Tours : Houston Join Sandra Lord on a three-hour fun and fact-filled bus and walking tour. History buffs will learn about the city's earliest cemeteries, historic buildings, and famous (and infamous) citizens. Bring your digital cameras and EMF meters to capture the evidence of some of Houston's most famous ghosts & spirits. Dates Available: Saturday, December 05 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $40.00 OUR PRICE : $25.00 |
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Family Improv Houston at Third Coast Comedy
Third Coast Comedy : Houston With a similar format to "Who's Line is it Anyway?" with Drew Carey, our in-house improv experts delight and entertain you and your family. This is good old fashion clean family fun at its best. Each week different audience members are invited on stage to participate with the Improv Troupe. Young and old a like love the free form style of comedy and entertainment. Dates Available: Friday, November 20 @ 7:30 PM Friday, November 27 @ 7:30 PM Friday, December 04 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Urban War Zone Paintball : Sunday Special
urban war zone : houston Urban War Zone Paintball is downtown Houston's finest paintball field! Located deep in the heart of Houston, we are just 2 blocks off I-45 South - inside loop 610! The field is virtually minutes from anywhere in Houston. We have created an exciting paintball field - accessible to anyone in Houston metro area. We hope you'll enjoy playing our fields as much as we do. Dates Available: Sunday, November 22 @ 12:00 PM FULL PRICE : $27.00 - $44.50 OUR PRICE : $13.00 - $25.00 |
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Jim Holder - Laff Spot Comedy Club
Laff Spot Comedy Club : Houston Spend an evening with Houston's hottest comic. A finalist in Carnival Cruise's comedy challenge, Jim has been amazing audiences for nearly a decade. After his appearance on Last Comic Standing, he was so highly requested that we have brought him back for one last week. If you only see one show this year, this is the one! Dates Available: Friday, November 27 @ 8:00 PM Friday, November 27 @ 10:30 PM Saturday, November 28 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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Tom Simmons - Laff Spot Comedy Club
Laff Spot Comedy Club : Houston Experiencing a Tom Simmons show is like watching your best friend entertain you with today's top headlines and issues. It is easily relatable and seriously funny, like a Blue Collar Tour for people that read. He can be seen on Comedy Central and Showtime to name a few. Dates Available: Friday, November 20 @ 8:00 PM Friday, November 20 @ 10:30 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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Mystery Cafe's - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Sheraton Suites Hotel : Houston Enter the glittering and cutthroat world of the professional Karaoke Singer in Mystery Cafe Houston's world premiere show! Someone is stalking the contestants of the Gulf Coast Regional Semi-Final Three Steps Before National Silver Microphone Karaoke Competition and it's up to you to find out who.....while there are still some crooners living! Dates Available: Saturday, November 21 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $54.95 OUR PRICE : $35.00 |
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ComedySportz Houston - Clean Comedy For Everyone
ComedySportz Arena : Houston Houston's longest running improv comedy show, ComedySportz features teams of improv comedians who compete for laughs as they make up scenes and songs on the spot. Not comedy about sports, but rather comedy played as a sport, similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" on t.v. Dates Available: Friday, November 20 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, November 21 @ 8:00 PM Friday, November 27 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $16.00 OUR PRICE : $8.00 |
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