'Holiday Follies'
Stageworks Theatre will present entertainment inspired by the late 19th century vaudeville and follies shows to celebrate the holidays.
- Dec. 7-9, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9, 2 p.m.; Dec. 10, 3 p.m.
- $37-$54
- Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston
- www.stageworkshouston.org
View a collection of unique religious art in the form of nativities and menorahs on loan from area churches and families at this two-day open house hosted by Hope Center Houston. The family-friendly event will also include light refreshments, music and tours of the Hope Center Houston facility.
- Dec. 8, 4-8 p.m; Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hope Center Houston, 821 Peakwood Drive, Houston
- www.hopecenterhouston.org
Enjoy a day of craft vendors, food and fun at this Christmas market hosted by Tackle Life Ministries. Proceeds will benefit local high school students.
- Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 2322 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
- www.tacklelifeministries.org
Visit Willowbrook Mall’s center court to meet and interact with dogs and cats of all ages at this adoption event hosted by Special Pals. All adoptable pets are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipped and spayed or neutered.
- Dec. 9, noon-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Willowbrook Mall, 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston
- www.shopwillowbrookmall.com
As part of its 70th anniversary celebration, Spring Fire Department officials invite the public to the final fire station open house of the year, which will feature a special appearance by Santa Claus.
- Dec. 9, 1-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Spring Fire Department Station 76, 8407 London Way Drive, Spring
- www.springfd.org
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a free Christmas-themed concert.
- Dec. 9, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9525 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
- www.tomballchurchofjesuschrist.org
The Islamic Arts Society will host this 10th annual festival featuring Islamic calligraphy, woodwork, ceramic tiles and paintings from local artists. Henna tattoos, children’s activities and food trucks will also be available.
- Dec. 9-10, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Masjid Al Salam, 16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring
- www.islamicartssociety.org
Presented by Fellowship of the Swing, this jazz Christmas concert will feature guest performer Denver Bierman from Denver & The Mile High Orchestra. Proceeds from the event will benefit Hope Center Houston, a north Houston-based nonprofit that serves as a day center that provides assistance to adults experiencing homelessness.
- Dec. 11, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 14301 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston
- www.hopecenterhouston.org
