12 events to attend in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Nov. 15-17

During closing night of the 2024 Book Festival at Kaplan Theatre at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston, Larry Tye will lead attendees through his book “The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America.” Books can be purchased on-site.

• Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.
• $21(non-members), $16 (members)
• 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston
• www.erjcchouston.org

At the Conroe Turkey Trot 5K, attendees can run, jog, walk, push a toddler in a stroller or bring their dog on a leash.

• Nov. 16, 8 a.m.
• $35 (admission)
• Carl Barton Jr. Park, 2500 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe
• www.cityofconroe.org

The Kingwood Harvest Market will feature seasonally inspired items made by local craftsmen.

• Nov. 16, noon-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
• www.towncenterevents.com

The Health Museum is offering a do-it-yourself turkey wing dissection tutorial just in time for Thanksgiving. Attendees will learn about the arm and hand anatomy, including muscles, tendons and ligaments, and the similarities between a turkey leg and a human.

• Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m.
• $30
• 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston
• www.thehealthmuseum.org

Sugar Land Town Square will host attendees in the plaza for a screening of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs, and a town square restaurant will set up in the plaza for purchase of food and beverages.

• Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land
• www.sugarlandtownsquare.com

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Memorial City’s Lawn. The event marks the first night of the Memorial Lights and features festive drinks, complimentary hot chocolate, live performances of jazz holiday classics, and a Kids’ Meals toy drive.

• Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 971 Bunker Hill Road, Houston
• www.memorialcity.com/holiday

Reading is Revolutionary, a new nonprofit organization, will hold a book festival in Spring with games, arts, crafts and author book readings.

• Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free
• Deretchin Elementary School, 11000 Merit Oaks Drive, Spring
• www.readingisrevolutionary.org

Multiple wineries from Sonoma County will provide wine samples at this Kemah Boardwalk festival. The event features 72 wine samples, a free wine glass, giveaways from vendors, live music and small bites.

• Nov. 16, 2-5 p.m.
• $59.95-$64.95
• 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah
• www.kemahboardwalk.com/fall-wine-fest

Attendees can expect a wide selection of exhibitors alongside food trucks and live music at this Conroe event.

• Nov. 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Heritage Park, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe
• www.bigtop.show

Studio BE, a Montrose facility for Pilates, yoga and strength training, hosts this event to network before or after morning classes. The studio will offer a 15% discount on apparel and gifts during this time.

• Nov. 17, times vary by class
• $35+ (classes)
• 888 Westheimer Road, Ste. 209, Houston
• www.thestudiobe.com