Houston Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

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03 January, 2022

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HOUSTON, TX — Looking for things to do in the Houston area this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Houston area. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a talent show, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week throughout Houston: Cheap Skate Monday on Green Mountain Energy Ice When: Monday, January 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Discovery Green What: On select Mondays this winter, glide around Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green for just $8 per person (includes tax and skate rental.) -Tickets for a specific time must be purchased in advance online at https://www.discoverygreen.com... to ensure contactless ticketin... Learn More The value of wisdom and spiritual practice for a happy new year with Gen Kelsang Wangpo When: Monday, January 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, and USA What: With the new year upon us we are all looking forward, again, to a better world and a better year. We pin many of these hopes on changing external conditions; yet, in reality, and we can understand that by developing our inner conditions – wisdom and spiritual power – we can have t... Learn More Professional Development Day - No Students When: Tuesday, January 4th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School What: Event listing from Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School: Tuesday and January 4 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content... Learn More Even Day: 2,4,6,8 - Energy Institute High School When: Tuesday, January 4th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Energy Institute High SchoolLearn More OBO Advisory Board - City of Houston Annex Council Chamber When: Tuesday, January 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: City of Houston Annex Council ChamberLearn More Food Distributions – Fort Bend County When: Tuesday, January 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonLearn More Vision Board Workshop When: Tuesday, January 4th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Creations Market and Workshop What: Come out and set your goals for 2022 with a fun Vision Board. All supplies will be provided. Learn More College Football - Texas Bowl - City of Houston When: Tuesday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Houston Learn More SCHOOL RESUMES - Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School When: Wednesday, January 5th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolLearn More Senior Exhibition: Part 1 (time TBD) When: Wednesday, January 5th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Energy Institute High SchoolLearn More Virtual Book Discussion: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey When: Wednesday, January 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: West University Branch Library Learn More A Policy Scan of Children in Nature - Citizens' Environmental Coalition When: Wednesday, January 5th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Citizens' Environmental Coalition Learn More Virtual Coffee with the Principal - High School for Law and Justice (HSLJ) When: Thursday, January 6th at 9:30 a.m. Where: High School for Law and Justice (HSLJ)Learn More The Riot Comedy Show presents "Live LAUGH Love" Comedians on Relationships When: Thursday, January 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rudyard's What: Come see the monthly tradition of "Live Laugh Love" at The Riot! Whether it's date night, therapy to get over a breakup, or just a fun time with friends, this show is a great time for everyone! Featuring standup comedy from some of Houston's funniest comedians on dating and re... Learn More The Riot Standup Comedy Show presents "American AF" with Patrick Eady When: Thursday, January 6th at 10:00 p.m. Where: Rudyard's What: American AF is a monthly comedy competition that pits some of the best local comedians against each other, with the audience voting their favorite to win The Riot's championship belt. Come celebrate America with Patrick Eady and his hand-selected showcase of comedians that inc... Learn More Twenty-Four Hour Tara Retreat When: Friday, January 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA What: Cost: Free; No registration necessary Homage to the Swift One, the Heroine! In this retreat, we set aside 24 hours to make prayers and chant praises to Venerable Tara, a female wisdom Buddha. Tara is our Buddha mother who helps us to swiftly overcome our obstacles and develop ... Learn More The Riot Comedy Show presents Pedro Gonzales (Late Show, CBS) When: Friday, January 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rudyard's What: Pedro Gonzales was born in Colombia and came to the U.S. at 19. He went to UCLA to get a Ph.D. in Literature so he could get a cushy job teaching at a University and work only a few hours a day. That plan collapsed once he found out stand-up comedy requires only one hour of wo... Learn More Featured Event: Toy Train Show & Swap Meet When: Saturday, January 8th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Hilton Houston Westchase What: GET ON TRACK FOR 2022!!! Toy Train Show & Swap Meet Lone Star Division Winter Meet Hosted by Gulf Coast Chp -- TCA Saturday, January 8, 2022~ 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM Operating Layouts ~ Buy/Sell Trains ~ Door Prizes ~ Train Raffle ~ Kids get FREE Kids Club Information! F... Learn More Featured Event: Toy Train Show & Swap Meet (Mark Heavener) Polar Plunge When: Saturday, January 8th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Hilliard Pool 3020 Le Tulle Avenue Bay City, Texas 77414 What: Polar Plunge Saturday, January 8th, 2022 9:30 a.m. Join the fun and take the plunge! Will it be cold.... or warm? Who cares? Join us for a dip! Kicking off the 2022 Games of Bay City! Many kick-off their new year differently. Some like to get their feet wet starting a new habi... Learn More 38th Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show When: Saturday, January 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: George R. Brown Convention Center What: The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center with the most cakes, gowns, local vendors, and more fashion shows than ever on Saturday-Sunday, January 8-9, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Expect... Learn More 3D Pattern-Making with Houston Center for Contemporary Craft When: Saturday, January 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Discovery Green What: Join Houston Center for Contemporary Craft for a fun, pattern inspired, three-dimensional cut-out craft. All supplies are provided. Sponsored by PNC Bank. Family Art Workshops sponsored by PNC Bank Explore the hidden dimensions of light and shadow in these interactive works... Learn More Skate/Dance Saturdays at Green Mountain Energy Ice When: Saturday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Discovery Green What: Listen to the coolest pop hits by DJ Boris while skating and/or dancing on Green Mountain Energy Ice. Tickets are $15 plus tax and include skate rentals. Purchases help support the FREE programming and maintenance of Discovery Green. Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Houston Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.