Editor s Note 4:45 p.m. 1-8-21:
This story has been updated to reflect the fact that Tony DeSare is replacing David Caceres in the Houston Symphony s Big Band program.
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Today is apparently National Bobblehead Day (and yes, we’re surprised that’s a thing, too). We don’t have any bobblehead-related activities coming up, but we do have dance, theater, opera, and more for you to virtually tune in to this week.
As fun as it’s been partaking in all the virtual events over the past few months – and seeing how responsive and flexible many of our arts organizations have been – tonight you can hear about what’s really on our minds: vaccines (and hopefully an eventual end to this pandemic). Asia Society Texas Center will host a webcast tonight, January 7, at 7:30 p.m.,
Holiday fun peaks this week and it’s evident in this week’s list of best virtual bets. But we’ve still got some counterprogramming options for those out there who have had their fill of holiday cheer. Keep reading for some suggestions of things to keep you happy and entertained at home this coming week.
A sidewalk St. Nick is put to the test when a little boy needs help finding his way home in John Kendrick Bangs’ “Santa Claus and Little Billee,” the short story featured in the final episode of 4th Wall Theatre Company’s
Holiday Story Time, which premieres tonight, December 24, at 7:30 p.m. on 4th Wall’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Local artist Courtney Lomelo will read the last tale of the filmed storytelling series, and before or after you can catch up on the previous three episodes, with Lomelo, Eboni Bell, Juan Sebastián Cruz and John Raley tackling more stories off-the-beaten-holiday-path by O. Henry, Lucy Maud Montgomery, and Richmal Crompton.