Houston Happenings: The first weekend of November will be full of music & culture

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THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS 

1) 2023 HOUSTON AFRIFEST: EXPERIENCE AFRICA

• Festival Of African Arts, Culture & Entertainment 

• By The Nigerian-American Multicultural Council 

• Music Lineup Consists Of Top Afro-Beats, Reggae, Congolese Soukous, & Afro Trap Artists

• There Will Be Food, Fashion & A Kids' Zone 

• Tickets Start At $5 

• Free For Kids, Students, Veterans & Seniors

• Saturday, November 4

• 11a.m. – 7 p.m. 

• At Houston Christian University 

2) DISCOVER MUSIC SHOWCASE 

•  More Than 80 Houston Bands Submitted Applications

• Top 20 Selected By Team Of Music Professionals & Public Voted For Their Favorite 

• The Winner: "The Creeps"

• First Runner Up: "Blossom Aloe"

• Second Runner Up: Houston Pop Artist "Sugar Joiko"

• The Three Acts Will Perform 

• Free To Attend

• Saturday, November 4

• 7 p.m. -10 p.m. 

• Discovery Green 

3) 3RD ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS PARADE & FESTIVAL

• Celebrate The Living & Honor Our Beloved 

• Live Music, Food, Arts & Crafts 

• Parade Procession 

• Free To Attend 

• Saturday, November 4

• 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

• Sam Houston Park In Downtown 

4) BATALA HOUSTON 

• Percussion Group 

• Part Of A Worldwide Percussive Movement Called "Batala Mundo"

• Batala Plays The Energetic & Contagious Afro-Brazilian Genre: "Samba Reggae" 

• "Culture is Life: The Drum's Song is Ancestral Culture" by Batalá Houston

• Over 65 Performers & Drummers Will Perform

• You Can Watch, Dance & Participate 

• Free To Attend

• Sunday, November 5 

• 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

• Discovery Green

5) GOOD BRICK HOME TOUR 

• 10th Annual Home Tour 

• This Is Your Chance To Get An Inside Look At 5 Historic Homes 

• Ranging From A Victorian Landmark In Houston Heights To A 1950s Modern In Ayrshire

• Docent-Guided Tour 

• Focuses On Each House's History & Preservation Projects

• Tickets Start At $25 Per Person 

• Saturday, November 4 & Sunday, November 5 

• Noon – 5 p.m. 

• Houses Are Located In Braeswood, Southside Place, Ayrshire, River Oaks & Houston Heights

6) RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK AT JONES HALL

• Experience The Film That Gave Us Indiana Jones In A New Way 

• Watch Steven Spielberg's Classic Adventure "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" 

• With John Williams's Score Performed Live To Picture  By The Houston Symphony 

• Use Promo Code "INDIANA10" 

• $10 Off Your Ticket 

• Saturday, November 4 & Sunday, November 5 

• Jones Hall