Igbofest Houston
This cultural festival celebrates West Africa and takes place at Discovery Green park. It will feature dances from international performers, food and music.
- Nov. 9, 3-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1500 McKinney St., Houston
- www.downtownhouston.org
This event will celebrate six Houston Latinx artists and explore the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and its commitment to the culture of Latin Americans, Latinos, and Indigenous Americans. It will feature food, live music, dance performances and cultural games. Sculptures will remain on display until Nov. 17.
- Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 5101 Montrose Blvd., Houston
- www.mfah.org
The Menil Drawing Institute hosts artist Wardell Milan at this event. Milan will speak on the his work “Pulse,” which is displayed at Menil’s Fragments of Memory exhibition on view until Jan. 26. Milan is known for his drawings and collages.
- Nov. 14, 7-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1412 W. Main St., Houston
- www.menil.org/events
This candle-lit concert takes place at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church and pays tribute to the music of rock band Queen.
- Nov. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- $33-$62
- 2025 W. 11th St., Houston
- https://feverup.com
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
This holiday tradition begins at the end of November and runs through December. Houston ballet dancers perform their rendition of Stanton Welch’s “The Nutcracker” at the Wortham Theater Center.
- Nov. 29-Dec. 29, times vary
- $35+
- 500 Texas Ave., Houston
- www.houstonballet.org