Dec. 15: Houston Symphony presents Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Under the direction of Betsy Cook Weber, the Houston Symphony performs a classic Christmas selection. 8 p.m. $29-$89. Sugar Land Baptist Church, 16755 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land.
www.houstonsymphony.org
Dec. 16: Christmas Village at Bayou Bend
The annual 14-acre immersive Christmas experience features carolers, Santa Claus, a faux-snowball play area, holiday treats, arts and crafts and live reindeer. 5:30-10 p.m. Free (children 4 and under), $10 (member children ages 5-12), $12 (non-member children), $16 (members), $18 (non-members). Bayou Bend, 5201 Memorial Drive, Houston.
www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend-collection-and-gardens
Dec. 16: Rock the Food Bank
Last Concert Cafe hosts an event from which all proceeds will benefit the local food bank. Unknown Brother, Cerveza Road, The Smashed Idols and Black Kennedy will perform. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $7. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance Street, Houston.
www.lastconcert.com
Dec. 16-18: ‘Into the Woods’ at the Hobby Center
Theatre Under the Stars takes a fresh spin on several Brothers Grimm fairy tales while showing what happens when they clash with the real world. 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday), 7:30 p.m. (Sunday). $38.50-$126. The Hobby Center for Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Ste. 300, Houston.
www.tuts.com
Dec. 16-18: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
4th Wall Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s comedy combining elements of mistaken identities, shame, court politics and romance. 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday). $15-$49. Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street, Houston.
www.4thwalltheatreco.com
Dec. 17: Discovery Green Flea
Treasures abound at this monthly flea market in the southeast end of the park. Find vintage items, furniture, recycled and repurposed items, artwork and more. 6-10 p.m. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston.
www.discoverygreen.com
Dec. 17: John Egan performs at Cactus Music
Country-blues artist John Egan plays a set at Cactus Music. Saint Arnold Brewery provides complimentary refreshments. 3-4 p.m. Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth Street, Houston. 713-526-9272.
www.cactusmusictx.com
Dec. 18: Yoga & Hops at Karbach Brewery
A one-hour yoga class for participants from all experience levels is followed by a beer tasting session. 11 a.m. $20. Karbach Brewery, 2032 Karbach Street, Houston. 713-680-2739.
www.karbachbrewing.com
Dec. 20: Holiday Lights Tour on The Wave
The tour departs from Market Square Park and stops by City Hall, Discovery Green, River Oaks and the Woodland Heights, allowing riders to explore at each site. A portion of each ticket sold will support the Buffalo Bayou Partnership. 6:30 p.m. $35. Market Square Park, 301 Milam Street, Houston. 713-863-9283.
www.facebook.com/houstonwave
