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The holiday season officially gets going in the Heights this week. Thursday night the M-K-T Sunset Market returns in its Holiday Edition on the Cottage Grove trailside, and Tommy Castro and The Painkillers open a packed week at The Heights Theater alongside shows at White Oak Music Hall. Saturday brings the free Sawyer Yards Second Saturday open studios across the art district and the Shop Local Market pop-up at the Houston Farmers Market, with Garrison Keillor on stage at The Heights Theater in the evening. Sunday, On Cinema's Gregg Turkington and Tim Heidecker bring their live show to 19th Street. The week wraps with a sold-out Tab Benoit show and a full slate of White Oak concerts through Wednesday. Here is the local rundown, from the Heights out to Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Cottage Grove, Norhill, and the rest of the Inner Loop.
Last updated November 12, 2026
Thursday, November 12
6:00 – 9:00 PM
M-K-T's evening makers market returns in holiday mode: local vendors, food, and live music along the Cottage Grove trailside for early holiday shopping under the stars. This week's edition is the holiday kickoff on the M-K-T events calendar.
Thursday, November 12
7:00 PM
Bay Area blues-rock band Tommy Castro & The Painkillers headline The Heights Theater with GA-20 opening. Expect a fiery night of roots rock on 19th Street.
Thursday, November 12
Doors 5:00 PM · all ages
Bitch Cabal headlines White Oak's outdoor lawn with Wednesday and Mannequin Pussy on the bill, an all-ages show just off the Heights.
Thursday, November 12
7:00 PM
HOHYUN plays White Oak's upstairs room Thursday night with eldon opening, a second show at the venue that evening.
Thursday, November 12
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Karbach's Thursday-evening celebration in the Biergarten on the Timbergrove/Garden Oaks edge, an easy neighborhood night out with brewery brews.
Thursday, November 12
6:00 PM · free
A free community networking mixer for REI and the real-estate-investing crowd at Heights Social on 20th Street, an easy way to meet Heights-area professionals.
Friday, November 13
7:00 PM
Long Beach singer Trish Toledo brings her vintage soul sound to The Heights Theater with Los Tranquilos. A smooth Friday night on 19th Street.
Friday, November 13
6:00 PM
Icon for Hire celebrates 15 years of Scripted at White Oak's upstairs room with elijah and Lauren Babic on the bill.
Friday, November 13
Doors 6:30 PM
A charity show for the Chance for Hope Foundation: a night of 80s hits and beyond in White Oak's downstairs room, with proceeds going to a good cause.
Saturday, November 14
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Free monthly open-studio art walks across the Sawyer Yards district, with 400-plus artists working in their studios all over the campus and the Market at Sawyer Yards. Dogs not allowed inside the buildings.
Saturday, November 14
7:00 PM
Storyteller and radio legend Garrison Keillor brings his evening of humor, music, and Lake Wobegon tales to The Heights Theater.
Saturday & Sunday, November 14–15
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Houston Farmers Market's Shop Local Market pop-up returns every weekend with one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade art, plants, craft coffee, and sweet treats, right at the market on Airline Drive.
Saturday, November 14
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Houston Community College Northeast's Northside Festival lands at the Houston Farmers Market for a day of community, vendors, and local flavor near the Heights.
Saturday, November 14
9:00 PM
House of Heavy takes over White Oak's upstairs room Saturday night for a loud close to the weekend just off the Heights.
Saturday, November 14
11:00 PM
The official after party for Breakaway Music Festival Houston, featuring Know Good, in White Oak's downstairs room after the festival wraps at Shell Energy Stadium.
Sunday, November 15
Doors 7:00 PM · show 8:00 PM
The Certified Five Bags of Popcorn Tour brings On Cinema's Gregg Turkington and Tim Heidecker to The Heights Theater for a live, all-ages evening expanding the cult web series.
Sunday, November 15
6:00 PM
Andrew Garden and Midnight Beverage play White Oak's downstairs room Sunday evening, a mellow way to close the weekend near the Heights.
Sunday, November 15
7:00 PM
Prince Daddy & the Hyena headline White Oak's upstairs room Sunday night, a second live show at the venue that evening.
Monday, November 16
7:00 PM
Singer-songwriter Keenan Te plays White Oak's upstairs room Monday evening to kick off the week.
Monday, November 16
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New Constellations headline The Heights Theater Monday night, an easy live-music pick on 19th Street to start the week.
Tuesday, November 17
7:00 PM
Cannelle plays White Oak's upstairs room Tuesday evening on the Timbergrove/Garden Oaks edge of the Inner Loop.
Wednesday, November 18
Doors 7:00 PM · show 8:00 PM
Grammy-nominated Delta swamp-blues guitarist Tab Benoit brings his gritty Louisiana sound to The Heights Theater with Jesse Dayton. Wednesday's show is sold out, so check the venue for resale and waitlist options.
Wednesday, November 18
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Holywatr brings the Deo Gratias Tour to White Oak's downstairs room Wednesday night, a mid-week show just off the Heights.
Wednesday, November 18
7:00 PM
LIIM plays White Oak's upstairs room Wednesday night, a second show at the venue to close out the evening.
Karbach's annual Pints & Paws adoption event in support of Houston Pets Alive!: a fundraiser and adoption day with pups on the patio on the Timbergrove/Garden Oaks edge.
The fourth-Sunday market at Heights Mercantile returns with fresh produce, artisan goods, and live music, just days before Thanksgiving.
The Norhill Neighborhood Association's monthly general membership meeting, held the last Tuesday of the month. Hear what's new in Norhill and meet your neighbors.
The neighborhood's unofficial start to the holiday shopping season: 19th Street, Studewood, and the Heights Mercantile merchants roll out specials and holiday cheer. The best day of the year to support the shops that make the Heights itself.
The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its holiday market on Small Business Saturday at Resurrection MCC, with local vendors for early holiday shopping.
The 22nd annual Heights Holiday Market on Harvard Street features handmade goods from local artists and makers, with free admission. A favorite stop for holiday shopping close to home.
The Heights' most magical night of the year: Woodland Heights residents line the streets of the historic district with luminarias, with carolers, live music, and a warm neighborhood glow. Organized by the Woodland Heights Civic Association, always the second Saturday of December.
The brewery's weekly fun run: a casual 3-mile group run from the Biergarten through the neighborhood with a well-earned pour waiting at the finish. All paces welcome on the Timbergrove/Garden Oaks edge.
NightlifeFree weekly trivia at Pizza & Pints on the Karbach campus, with prizes, brewery brews, and a lively room on the Timbergrove/Garden Oaks edge.
NightlifeFree, family-friendly bingo every Wednesday evening in Karbach's Biergarten, with brewery brews and plenty of competition.
Farmers MarketFresh produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, meat, cheese, flowers, and live music at one of the Heights' favorite weekend markets. Rain or shine; next market Sunday, November 22.
Farmers MarketThe Houston Farmers Market's Shop Local Market pop-up runs every weekend with one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade art, plants, craft coffee, and sweet treats. The market itself is open daily.
CommunityThe Houston Heights Woman's Club hosts a weekly Monday morning walking group on the Heights Boulevard esplanade at 19th Street, with coffee and conversation at nearby Bluestone Lane Cafe afterward. A friendly way to start the week.
Live MusicOne of Houston's best live music venues hosts shows most nights across two stages and an outdoor lawn. From indie to electronic to Latin pop, there's always something playing near the Heights.
Mark your calendar for these beloved Heights-area traditions. Some happen every year, others seasonally, but they're always worth planning around.
The 22nd annual Heights Holiday Market on Harvard Street features handmade goods from local artists and makers, with free admission. A favorite stop for holiday shopping close to home.
AnnualThe Heights' most magical night of the year: Woodland Heights residents line the streets of the historic district with luminarias, with carolers, live music, and a warm neighborhood glow. Organized by the Woodland Heights Civic Association, always the second Saturday of December.
The Heights' original outdoor art market. Dozens of artists sell painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and prints with live music and food each first Saturday in season. Next market: Saturday, December 5; rain date December 12.
HolidayHeights Mercantile hosts seasonal holiday makers markets with dozens of local Houston-area vendors each holiday season. 2026 dates are typically announced later in the fall, so check the events page.
AnnualHouston's iconic all-white summer street festival on 19th Street, with live music, art, food, and the whole neighborhood out in linen. The tradition returns every August.
Live MusicIndoor and outdoor concerts ranging from indie rock to hip-hop to electronic. One of Houston's premier live music venues, steps from the Heights. Check their calendar for weekly shows.
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