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A John Waters Christmas
After nearly three years since his last performance in Houston, the legendary tenor returns to town. His career continues as one of the world's most romantic voices performs an evening of soaring arias and famed loved songs.
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Andrea Bocelli, Houston Symphony
Heights Theater
DECEMBER 13
Toyota Center
CALENDAR
The filmmaker (Hairspray, Serial Mom), raconteur and bestselling author (Carsick, Role Models, Make Trouble) hitchhikes into town with a bag full of sticks and stones for the devoted and the damned, spreading Yuletide “cheer” with his latest, critically acclaimed one-man show.
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Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)
White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs)
Revention Music Center
Once a winner on “Star Search 2” and runner up on season seven of “American Idol,” he’s released a series of pop albums.
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The classical crossover vocal ensemble with the multi-national membership presents a special seasonal edition of their exciting repertoire.
DECEMBER 9
DECEMBER 12
DECEMBER 13
Stafford Centre
White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)
Main Street Crossing (Tomball)
The new stage musical celebrates Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip and timeless 1965 TV special, while showcasing the music of Vince Guaraldi.
His performance of a Lady Gaga song as a sixth grader went viral on YouTube, propelling him into the spotlight, and on to his current music career.
They have gleefully played their childlike songs for kids and grownups including whack numbers such as “My Hair Had a Party Last Night.”
DECEMBER 10
DECEMBER 12
Smart Financial Centre (Sugar Land)
The Secret Group
The theatrical experience brings sleight of hand street magic, mentalism, and some of his most iconic illusions to life, all performed in an intimate, raw setting.
His “Totally Pauly” ran for six years, leading him to a one-hour HBO special, “Pauly Does Dallas” plus a string of comedies (Encino Man, Jury Duty, Bio Dome).
DECEMBER 10
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McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
Improv
Austin singer/songwriter Trish Murphy and her brother flit between the kitchen and the stage for an evening of delicious holiday fun.
He came in second place on season eight of “America’s Got Talent,” and was a semi-finalist on “Last Comic Standing.”
DECEMBER 10
DECEMBER 13
David Archuleta
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Criss Angel
Trish and Darin Holiday Show
Chon, Between the Buried and Me
U Up?
Greyson Chance
Pauly Shore
Taylor Williamson
The Gatlin Brothers
House of Blues
Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)
Basically an instrumental band, most of their music contains only a few vocals. The California progressive group released their third album earlier this year.
The trio has been dazzling audiences for more than six decades with a long string of countrypolitian hits including “All the Gold in California.”
Il Divo
Trout Fishing in America
DECEMBER 14
Christmas Boat Lane Parade South Shore Harbour Marina (Clear Lake)
Every year over 100 festively decorated boats of all sizes parade traveling from Clear Lake to Galveston Bay. DECEMBER 14
Mike Stern, Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)
The guitarist, keyboard whiz and bass player combine skills to offer an evening of sensationally smooth jazz sounds.
DECEMBER 13-15
DECEMBER 14
Sleigh bells ring and jingle bells chime as the beloved holiday spectacular returns, filled with traditional carols, festive favorites and heartwarming cheer.
The Foundry Church
DECEMBER 13-15
DECEMBER 14
Very Merry Pops, Houston Symphony Holiday Concert, Texas Medical Jones Hall Center Orchestra
German Christmas Market & Festival Old Town Tomball
The orchestra made up entirely of local medical professionals performs Christmas favorites designed to make the season right.
James McMurtry McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
Herzlich Willkommen, its an authentic celebration on the old downtown streets. You don't have to be German to enjoy this festival.
CNN calls him "America's fiercest songwriter,” performing from a collection of gems that have helped define the very soul of music in Texas for decades.
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Houston Symphony
Christmas in the Villa, Houston Chamber Choir
Jones Hall
Chapel of the Villa de Matel
The holiday classic comes to life with live music and narration, plus sing-along favorites including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
The serenity of the Chapel is a perfect setting for an enchanting array of traditional carols and Christmas favorites – a Houston holiday tradition. *Editor’s Choice H O U S TO N H OT E L M A G A Z I N E
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