Free Friday Night Movie
Czech Center Museum Houston hosts a family-friendly screening of the 2020 teen/adventure movie "Summer Rebels."
When:6-8 p.m. Jan. 27
Where:Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto
Details:facebook.com/events/1527089467791323
Shepherd School of Music Family Concert
The annual event offers families the chance to meet musicians and their instruments prior to the concert. This year’s program, “Parizade and the Singing Tree: A Tale from ‘The Arabian Nights.'” tells the adventurous story of the brave and determined Parizade, who is on a quest to find a magical singing tree but encounters challenges along the way. The concert features music by Karim Al-Zand, performed by the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra. Rachel Buchman will narrate the performance and Michael Webster will conduct the orchestra. The event is recommended for ages 6 and older.
When:10:30 a.m. Jan. 28
Where:Stude Concert Hall at Rice University, 6100 Main
Details:Free;music.rice.edu
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Asia Society Texas: Lunar New Year Festival
Asia Society Texas celebrates the Lunar New Year with a free family festival. Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with performances, arts-and-crafts activities and food inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia. The event features a variety of fun activities, including lion dancing, interactive story times and ticketed music and dance performances by Huaxing Arts Group.
When:11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 28
Where:1370 Southmore
Details:asiasociety.org/texas
Lunar New Year Houston
Viet Hoa's two-day celebration features lion and dragon dancing, a million red firecrackers, martial arts, live music, dances, red envelope ceremonies and delectable foods.
When:11 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28-29
Where:Viet Hoa Center, 8300 West Sam Houston Parkway S.
Details:Free;lunarnewyearhouston.com
Monster Jam
Giant 12,000-pound monster trucks, including the legendary Grave Digger and Monster Energy, will push all limits in freestyle, skills challenge and racing competitions. There will be a pre-event pit party that starts three and a half hours before each show.
When:5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 29
Where:NRG Stadium, 8825 Kirby
Details:$20-$200;nrgpark.com
Lunar New Year Festival and Fried Rice Cook-Off
Friends from the community will present their version of fried rice with an international flair. Eventgoers will have the opportunity sample fried rice, try their hand at games to win a red envelope and compete in a pingpong tournament.
When:Noon-5 p.m. Jan. 29
Where:Phoenix on Westheimer, 1915 Westheimer
Details:$25-$75;facebook.com/events/3004787703158385
CYPRESS
Cirque Italia: Water Circus
Cirque Italia brings its traveling Water Circus to Cypress, featuring a stage holding 35,000 gallons of water over which performers display amazing feats of acrobatics.
When:Feb. 2-5
Where:Houston Premium Outlets, 29300 Hempstead
Details:$10-$50;cirqueitalia.com/Water-Circus-Silver
SUGAR LAND
Car Culture Invitational
Head over to the Plaza at Sugar Land Town Square to see some of the hottest cars on display, including a wide variety of makes and models from all over the Houston area.
When:9-11 a.m. Jan. 28
Where:2711 Plaza Drive
Details:free;sugarlandtownsquare.com
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