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December events
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DECEMBER 03 HEAR CAROLS ON THE GREEN Houston Grand Opera will host Transforming the Human Spirit through Song, the company’s annual Carols on the Green sing-along at Discovery Green. The evening features holiday songs in English and Spanish led by soloists from the company’s original mariachi opera. 7 p.m. Free. Discovery Green Hess Deck, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. 713-546-0200. www.houstongrandopera.org 08 ENJOY A STRING QUARTET’S FINAL SHOW The Emerson String Quartet comes to Houston for its farewell tour. The show features works by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Brahms. 7:30 p.m. $20-$95. Stude Concert Hall, 6100 Main St., Houston. 713-348-5400. www.chambermusichouston.org 11 HEAR SOME HOLIDAY MUSIC Join the city of West University Place for its annual Christmas concert. Enjoy a performance by the Houston Concert Band under the direction of Chuck Throckmorton. 2-3 p.m. Free. West University Community Center, 6104 Auden St., West University Place. 713-662-5895. www.westutx.gov 17 RUN A CHRISTMAS RACE Run in Houston’s 12K of Christmas with options to do a 12K, a 6K, or a Kid’s K and family walk. All participants receive a chip-timed race, Houston’s 12K of Christmas nisher medal and a T-shirt. Guests can enjoy appearances by St. Nick and his elves, Christmas carolers, live music, hot cocoa, cookies and Karbach Brewing Co. beer. 7:30 a.m. $20+. Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St., Houston. 713-366-2565. www.houstonrunningco.com
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SEE THE ZOO LIGHTS HOUSTON ZOO
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EXPLORE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE BAYOU BEND COLLECTION AND GARDENS
Celebrate the holidays with the Houston Zoo Lights. Experience the Holiday Grove, 33-foot tall color-changing holiday trees, a canopy of glowing owers and butter ies in the hanging pollinator garden, and s’mores stations. Take a photo with Santa in his workshop at Twiga Café until Dec. 23. Tickets are required for children age 2 and older. 5:30-10:30 p.m. $19.45+. Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.org
Have an immersive Christmas experience at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens’ Christmas Village. Wander through a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate. Enjoy carolers, animated projections and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus. The event will be closed Dec. 24-25. 5:30-9 p.m. (Sun.-Thu.), 5:30-10 p.m. (Fri., Sat. and Dec. 22). $10-$15. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston. 713-639-7300. www.mfah.org
Find more or submit Bellaire, Meyerland and West University area events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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BELLAIRE MEYERLAND WEST UNIVERSITY EDITION • DECEMBER 2022
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