7 Can't-Miss Events In Houston This November

Houstonians, mark your calendars! Our event lineup is buzzing with seasonal soirees, concerts, charity galas and more.

Start the holiday season off right with Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour on Nov. 19 at the Toyota Center.

11/15

CHELSEA HANDLER

Get ready to giggle! Comedy queen Chelsea Handler is taking center stage this November. Best known for her down-to-earth standups and six (yes, six) books, Handler is well-versed in making even the mundane hilarious. Before the show, brush up on her brash humor with previous comedy specials and reruns of her E! late-night talk show, Chelsea Lately. Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land,chelseahandler.com

11/19

MARIAH CAREY

All I want for Christmas... is tickets to Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour. That’s right, the pop sensation is kicking off the season with a festive and fabulous performance of her classic holiday hits. Grab your Santa hat and get ready to sing along to favorites like “Silent Night,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” and, of course, “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Toyota Center,mariahcarey.com

11/20-21

KACEY MUSGRAVES

Over the years, we’ve watched Texas native and country music star Kacey Musgraves transform from a “Dime Store Cowgirl” to a Grammy-Award-winning artist. Now, she drops down in Houston for her Deeper Well World tour. On the setlist? A mélange of new favorites like “Cardinal” and “Anime Eyes,” alongside country classics like “Follow Your Arrow,” “Slow Burn” and more. We’ll see you there! Toyota Center;kaceymusgraves.com

11/21

SHUCK CANCER!

Presented by The Houston Young Professionals for the American Cancer Society, the annual Shuck Cancer Houston event returns this November for a full evening of wine, oyster pairings and non-oyster cuisine from local eateries. During the delicious night, expect live music, a silent auction and more. Post Houston,shuckcancerhouston.org

Chelsea Handler

11/16

CELEBRITY PAWS GALA 2024

It’s time to celebrate our favorite furry friends! With “Best in Snow” as this year’s theme, the Citizens for Animal Protection’s Celebrity Paws Gala makes its grand return at The Post Oak Hotel. This year’s Gala chairs include Angela Hernandez and Carson Brown, with Kirk Kveton and Daniel Irion as honorary chairs. Go online to purchase individual tickets, a table and raffle tickets (for a Subaru Crosstrek Premium, we might add). Post Oak Hotel,cap4pets.org

11/19

LOVE BEYOND HOOPS LUNCHEON

Raise your glass! We are toasting to The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s 30th anniversary luncheon. For this special event, Bill Schneidau will serve as luncheon chair alongside honorees Holly and Tom Forney. The best part yet? Former NFL player for the Houston Oilers and San Francisco 49ers, Spencer Tillman, is set to be the special guest and keynote speaker. “We are so pleased that Mr. Tilman has agreed to serve as our keynote speaker for our luncheon,” says Vicki West, chairman of the advisory board for The Salvation Army of Greater Houston. “Not only has Mr. Tilman achieved great success in business, but, more importantly, he has been a staunch supporter of countless charities across Houston, especially The Salvation Army.” River Oaks Country Club,salvationarmyhouston.org

Kacey Musgraves. PHOTO BY: ETHAN MILLER/GETTY IMAGES

11/27-30

USHER

Everybody say yeah! Usher’s coming to town for his Past, Present, Future tour this month. Dance to classics like “My Boo” and “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love,” and leave with new favorites from his latest album, Coming Home. Toyota Center,usherworld.com