Houston Rooftop Cinema kicks off its Fireside Films winter season this weekend in Uptown. (Courtesy Rooftop Cinema Club)
Looking for things to do in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose neighborhoods this weekend? Check out these seven events happening this weekend, Nov. 7-10. This list is not comprehensive.
Fireside Films
The Rooftop Cinema Club kicks off opening weekend for its winter Fireside Films series. The event will feature a movie screening; personal heater; and a complimentary gourmet hot chocolate, tea, cider or coffee. See its website for a full list of movies and times.
The 16th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival will feature an array of media installations, live performances, interactive panel discussions and filmmaker workshops. This weekend the festival will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Reality Bites” with a special screening of the '90s romantic comedy.
Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
$19.95
River Oaks Theatre - Main Screen, 2009 W. Gray St., Houston
Nonprofit A Sheltered Life will host this fundraising dinner at The Ballroom at Bayou Place to benefit Boys and Girls Country—a Houston organization that provides a home for more than 100 children and young adults whose families are in crisis. It will feature a second line performance, a silent and live auction, seated dinner with wine pairings, and a DJ.
Axel Rad is holding a cumbia night presented by Wonky Power featuring a cumbia dance party with live bands, producers and DJs. This event is held the second Friday of the month, and is for ages 21 and up only.
This cultural festival celebrates West Africa and takes place at Discovery Green park. (Courtesy Downtown Houston)
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.
Shop from over 100 makers, visit an exclusive DIY station, and fill a free tote with items throughout the event. (Courtesy POST Houston)
Markets for Makers
Shop from over 100 makers, visit an exclusive DIY station, and fill a free tote with items throughout the event. The market also includes photo walls and the opportunity to enjoy ood and drinks at POST Market.
This event will celebrate six Houston Latinx artists and explore the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s commitment to the culture of Latin Americans, Latinos, and Indigenous Americans. (Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts Houston)
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.
