Find the events not to be missed in Houston with our Day + Nightlife guide from Monday, December 27, 2021 to Sunday, January 2, 2022.

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Here are our picks for day and night living in Houston from Monday, December 27, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Houston Day + Nightlife Guide: December 27, 2021 to January 2, 2022

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• Ninja Wonderland 2021 at Ninja Ramen | From Monday December 27 to Thursday December 30 | No cover – Come see Ninja ramen on Washington Ave for the last days of their snowy Ninja Wonderland. Come dressed in your parkas and fur coats, as well as warm socks because it will be cold. The bar will also offer a menu of Chartreuse drinks, including “Chartreu the Heart and You’re To Blame” and “Yellow Snow”. 6 p.m. to closing, every day.

Monday, December 27, 2021

• LGBTQ Pride Mondays in Tinders Houston – Show your pride all year round at the Tinders Houston LGBTQ + Friendly Weekly Event. Enjoy their drink specials, delicious food and music to get you moving in North Houston nightclub. $ 10. 7 p.m.
• Monday Night Karaoke at Darwin’s Pub | No cover – If you want to show off your falsetto and sing in front of a crowd, Darwin’s Pub near Washington Avenue is there for you on Monday nights. John Puma is putting on a packed night of performances for anyone ready to take the stage. 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Thursday December 30, 2021

New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2021

• 2022 New Years Eve celebration and package at Moran CityCentre – The CityCentre hotel welcomes its guests for a special New Year’s Eve package and celebration that includes live music, fireworks, sparkling wine, midnight toast and more, all included with an overnight stay. Special rates are also available for arrivals from Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
• New Years Eve in Julep – Celebrate New Years Eve at Washington Ave drink as they go all out for their guests. There will be an exclusive NYE champagne cocktail menu in addition to their full bar menu with a complimentary champagne or bourbon for the midnight toast. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended. Kiosks and tables start at $ 250. 4 p.m.
• NYE Houston Bash at Cidercade – Celebrate the New Year at the East End Cidercade by playing fun arcade games, grab some food from food trucks and sip some signature strong drinks. At midnight there will be confetti cannons and a toast. $ 40 to $ 50. 7 p.m.
• New Years Eve Celebration at POST Houston – The newest downtown development rolls out the red carpet for a New Years Eve party that features fireworks, circus-style performers, DJs on decks, sweeping panoramic skyline views, and Moreover. The two lower floors are free and open to the public; Access to Skylawn which includes most of the entertainment is $ 65. 8 p.m.
• New Years Laughter Party at Smart Financial Center – Send 2021 with a night of nonstop laughs when some of the biggest comedians come to Sugar Land for a tumultuous New Years event. $ 59 to over $ 200. 8 p.m.
• New Years Eve Celebration at True Anomaly Brewing – True Anomaly is full on New Years Eve by closing the front doors and turning the back of the house into the perfect holiday party. This intimate celebration will have a limited number of tickets to take advantage of the special overnight access. Dress code for the night is Roaring ’20s, semi-formal, or cocktail-style attire. $ 75. 8 p.m.
• No Cover New Years Eve at the Continental Club | No cover – Save money on cover charges by visiting the Continental Club in Midtown. The New Year’s celebration will include a concert by the Allen Oldies Band and the Monicas. The backyard will host performances by Luva Dvorak and the Brooklyn Twang. 8 p.m.
• New Year’s Party at BB Lemon – The popular Washington Ave restaurant hosts a casual New Years Eve with a choice of service for lunch or dinner, freebies, cocktails, and DJ music the evening before midnight. Reservations are recommended. 8 p.m.
• T Graham Brown in concert at Dosey Doe: The Big Barn – Country music singer T. Graham Brown heads to Houston for an emotional New Year’s Eve show. Tickets start at $ 88. 8:30 p.m.
• The Nights of Havana 2022 by Angelucho Copacabana at the Embassy Suites Houston West-Katy – Angelucho’s Cuban New Year’s party returns after two years to ring in 2022 at the Texas Ballroom at Embassy Suites Houston West-Katy. $ 119 per person and includes a gourmet buffet dinner, two drinks and a midnight champagne toast. Dinner starts at 8 p.m. Beginning of music and dancing at 10 p.m.
• New Years Eve with Christina Wells at the Sylvan Beach Historic Lodge – Houston’s Christina Wells and Historic Sylvan Beach Pavilion present a New Years Eve party of spectacular entertainment featuring Christina’s full band and top-notch performances from national and local artists, DJs and more. $ 75 for general admission; $ 250 for reserved seats for two with VIP benefits and additional options for reserved seats for four or more. 7 p.m.

New Year’s Day Saturday January 1, 2022

• New Year’s Hangover Cure Brunch at B&B Butchers and Restaurant – Bounce back from the NYE festivities at B&B Butcher’s annual New Years Hangover Cure Brunch on their rooftop terrace. There will also be plenty of specialty cocktails and decadent brunch dishes. One must reserve. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Bowl Games and Brews Day in Little Woodrow’s Heights | No cover – Little Woodrow’s in the Heights is your headquarters for all things NCAA football related to their Bowl Games and Brews Day. There will be beer vendors and food trucks on site with tasty specialty beers and giveaways. Midday.
• New Years Day at MKT Bar downtown | No cover – On the ground floor of Phenicia Market, this downtown bar hosts a brunch session with live music in the tradition of Second-Line and Mardi Gras from the Hot City Brass Band. From noon to 3 p.m.
• Localmania 2 at White Oak Music Hall – Support talented Texas bands like BILE, Apothica, Mirror Lake and more at White Oak Music Hall’s Localmania 2. $ 20 in advance; $ 25 day of the show. 1 p.m.
• CIAO brunch at Henke & Pillot – Make 2022 your best year yet and come to Henke & Pillot downtown for its first brunch of the year, organized by Socialites and Kulture Brunch. Free with RSVP before 5 p.m. $ 15 in advance after 5 p.m. Tables and sections start at $ 75. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Praia Urbana at the Bauhaus – Praia Urbana returns for another year as one of the largest outdoor house and techno music festivals in Texas. This year’s lineup is presented by DJ Market Knight and features favorite local and regional artists from the Bauhaus. $ 20 to $ 80. 2 p.m.
• NYD Pajama Jam at Houston Eagle | No cover – LGBTQ + friendly bar Houston Eagle hosts a sleepover on New Years Day so you can enjoy the New Year in comfort. Pajamas, onesies, leggings and coveralls are strongly encouraged. 9 p.m.
• The Riot Comedy Show presents Zahid Dewji at Rudyard – Come see The Riot’s first show of the year, starring local favorite Zahid Dewji. Bring your friends and family to start the year by sharing a laugh. $ 12 to $ 85. 22h.

Sunday, January 2, 2022

• Football Sunday at Lucky’s Pub West | No cover – The party doesn’t end on Sundays at Lucky’s Pub West. Join them for a full day of NFL football, an outdoor patio, and plenty of drink specials. 11h.
• Decorating and tasting wine glasses at Buy the Glass Wine Bar – Buy the Glass Wine Bar & Lounge in Spring has a fun wine tasting class while you decorate your own wine glass. Grab a few friends, taste their four premium wine selections, and create countless memories. $ 25. From noon to 7 p.m.
• Sunday brunch and Sunday party at Chapman & Kirby | No cover – There’s no better way to end New Years weekend than the weekly Sunday Funday from Chapman & Kirby. Enjoy live music, creative cocktails and a delicious brunch filled with southern classics, Tex-Mex and more. From noon to 10 p.m.
• Jazz, cocktails and conversation at the Interio bar – If you’re single in Houston and expecting to make your dating debut in 2022, try HPU’s Jazz, Cocktails and Conversations every Sunday night. Organized at the Interio bar in the city center, there will be drink specials, light snacks and charismatic music. $ 5 to $ 25, with a limited number of free tickets available. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• The 8th Wonder Comedy Hour at the Secret Group – 8th Wonder is hosting an hour of comedy featuring local comedians and host Josh Stokes at The Secret Group. Entrance tickets only are $ 5; $ 8 includes an exclusive pint glass. 6 p.m.
• Piano duel with piano punch at the crossroads of the main street – Sing along to familiar songs and watch Piano Punch party at Main Street Crossing in Tomball. $ 21 to $ 69. 7 p.m.

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