Nov. 5: Celebrate urban life
Join Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts for Urban Nights: A Communal Art Experience, an outdoor presentation of food, dance, music, spoken word and art installations. Organized in conjunction with the exhibition “Urban Impressions: Experiencing the Global Contemporary Metropolis,” this event celebrates urban life as experienced through the visual and performing arts. 6-10 p.m. Free. Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main St., Houston. 713-348-2787. www.moody.rice.edu
Nov. 6: Listen to an orchestra
Experience a concert by the Texas Medical Center Orchestra at the Hobby Center. The orchestra will present the first of three concerts in the Mindful Transformations season titled “The Power of the Human Spirit.” 5 p.m. $15 (students, seniors); $25 (general admission). Zilkha Hall at Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St., Houston. 713-315-2525. www.tmcorchestra.org
Nov. 12: Shop an arts and crafts festival
The city of Bellaire hosts the Bellaire Arts and Crafts Festival at Paseo Park. Enjoy a day of preholiday festivities with food vendors, kids activities and live music while getting a jump on holiday shopping with over 80 artisans. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Paseo Park, 5000 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire. 713-662-8280. www.bellairetx.gov
Nov. 12: Support a children's hospital
Shriners Hospitals for Children will celebrate 100 years with its Celebration of the Century event at Minute Maid Park. Guests will take the field and enjoy an upscale dinner and entertainment from country music star Dierks Bentley. The evening will raise funds to support Shriners Hospitals for Children. 5 p.m. $500+. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St., Houston. 813-518-7794. www.shrinerschildrens.org
Nov. 12: See a tribute concert
Step back in time to experience the story of Journey’s rise to international fame with Classic Journey Live at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The tribute will replicate Journey’s distinctive clothes, hairstyles, lights, musical gear, stage, vocals and sounds. The show will feature video excerpts of interviews and performances from the members of Journey. 7-9 p.m. Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 281-373-3386. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Nov. 12-13: Attend a music festival
Listen to electronic dance music, rap and hip-hop music at Houston’s We Are One Music & Arts Festival. Headliners include Alison Wonderland, DaBaby, Gucci Mane, Martin Garrix and Tiesto. In addition, the festival will include live mural activations. Food and drinks will also be available from food trucks and local vendors around the park. 2-11 p.m. (Nov. 12), 2-10 p.m. (Nov. 13). $183+. Eleanor Tinsley Park, 1800 Allen Parkway, Houston. 713-599-1271. www.waomusicfest.com
Nov. 19: Run for pie
Celebrate Thanksgiving early with Houston Running Co.’s Great Houston Pie Run 5K, 10K and Kid’s K. Participants will receive a shirt, a finishers medal and pie. Awards will be given to the top five male and female masters and overall for the 5K and 10K. 7:30 a.m. $20+. Fish Plaza, 501 Texas Ave., Houston. 713-366-2565. www.houstonrunningco.com