This Week in Houston: Local Highlights from Bellaire to Sicardi Gallery

Houston is alive with fall festivities, immersive art, and cultural icons this week. Whether you’re looking for spooky comedy, inspiring conversations, or space-age storytelling, here’s your guide to what’s happening in in Houston this week.

Talyard Brewery a Houston Favorite

Talyard Brewing Co. is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a packed schedule:

• Trivia Night – Thursday, Oct. 23, 7–9 PM
• Run Club – Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:30–8:45 PM
• PreGame Brunch – Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 AM–12 PM
• Live Music & Market – Saturday evening with Little Outfit Full Band
• Anniversary Beer Release & Dinner – Exclusive member event

Enjoy 30% off merch, special glassware, and new beer releases all week long.

Bellaire

Bellaire is hosting several community events:

• Diwali Celebration – Saturday, Oct. 25, 5:30–9 PM at the Civic Center
• The Great Pumpkin Hunt – Thursday, Oct. 23, 5–10 PM at Bellaire Town Square
• Friends of the Library Book Sale – Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 AM–2 PM
• Open Air Market – Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Evelyn’s Park

Meyerland

Family-friendly fall fun includes:

• St. Philip’s Fall Festival – Saturday, Oct. 25, 2–5 PM
• Nature Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch – Oct. 25–26, 11 AM–4 PM

Drunk Dracula – Downtown Houston

Catch the hilarious and boozy retelling of Dracula at Emerald Theatre, 412 Travis St:

• Dates: Sundays through Nov. 9, 7–9 PM
• One actor takes five shots and performs a chaotic, comedic version of Dracula’s tale
• Ages 21+ only, craft cocktails served during the show

This immersive Halloween comedy is perfect for a spooky night out.

Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino Gallery

Explore two powerful exhibitions:

• “New Classicism in Collage” – Featuring Edgar Negret, Louise Nevelson, and Eduardo Ramírez Villamizar
• “Informed Informalism” – With Elsa Gramcko, Alejandro Otero, Mercedes Pardo, and Fanny Sanín

On view through November 22, 2025, these shows highlight Latin American abstraction and modernism.

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks – Space Center Houston

Experience space exploration like never before:

• Daily screenings at Space Center Theater
• Narrated and co-written by Tom Hanks
• Immersive visuals, original NASA audio, and a score by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

This 50-minute film takes you from Apollo to Artemis in a stunning 270-degree cinematic experience.

An Evening with Jane Fonda – Jones Hall

Join the legendary actress and activist for an inspiring night:

• Date: Monday, Oct. 20, 7:30 PM
• Location: Jones Hall, Downtown Houston
• Moderated by Mimi Swartz of Texas Monthly

Jane Fonda shares stories from her life, activism, and career in this rare public appearance.