2024 Jewish Book & Arts Festival
This 52nd annual book and arts festival at Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center celebrates the Jewish experience and cultural impact in the world. It features a book lovers lunch with Samantha Green Woodruff and a culinary hands-on class with Micah Siva. Attendees can choose between a full festival pass or a three-event subscription.
- Oct. 29-Nov. 16, times vary by event
- $55-$175
- 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston
- www.erjcchouston.org
Main Street Theater in Rice Village kicks off its 2024-25 season with a performance of the Joan Didion play adapted from her memoir. The one-woman play tells the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of Didion's husband and the prolonged illness of her only daughter.
- Oct. 19-Nov. 17 (dates and times vary)
- $15-$59
- Main Street Theater-Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd., Houston
- www.mainstreettheater.com
The Houston Humane Society hosts this 34th annual golf tournament at the Hermann Park Golf Course and raises funds for the organization’s initiatives, which impact more than 60,000 animals annually. It features a putting contest, raffles and door prizes, lunch, refreshments, and awards for holes in one and the longest drive.
- Nov. 8, 8 a.m.
- $200-$8,000 (sponsorships); $10-$100 (raffle tickets)
- 2155 N. MacGregor Way, Houston
- www.houstonhumane.org/golf
The Bellaire Culture and Arts Board restores this event at Paseo Park with over 75 local vendors, food, children's activities and live music. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Dogs on leashes are allowed.
- Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Paseo Park, 5000 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire
- www.bellairetx.gov
Guests can visit Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park for a screening of “Top Gun” while snacking on popcorn, candy and an assortment of drinks. Food is available for purchase. Attendees are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes before the movie begins and bring a mat or towel to sit on.
- Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston
- Eventbrite: Movie Night in Helix Park
This parade is one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country, attracts several hundred thousand Houstonians, and traverses more than 20 city blocks through Downtown Houston. The event features elaborate floats, colorful marching bands and high-flying balloons.
- Nov. 28, 9 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- McKinney at Smith streets, Downtown Houston
- www.houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade