Looking for things to do in your neighborhood this November? Check out these six events happening around Houston, River Oaks and Montrose this fall. This list is not comprehensive.

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.Fall Festival 'Myths and Leyendas'

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
Artist Talk: Wardell Milan

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.Candlelight: Tribute to Queen


This candle-lit concert takes place at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church and pays tribute to the music of rock band Queen.75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

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.'The Nutcracker' by Houston Ballet

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.