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It’s a brand new year, so why not kick off 2025 with a bang? H-Town is filled with fun events for everyone to enjoy all throughout January. Whether it’s top-notch musicals, cheering for marathon runners, or even a Taylor Swift dance party, there’s something for everyone to look forward to as we celebrate the start of a new year!
Adulti-Verse at Meow Wolf Houston
January 9 & 23, 2025
Step into the Adulti-Verse at Meow Wolf Houston’s Radio Tave! This 21+ event dials up immersion and interaction, inviting guests to explore surreal signals, sip on cosmic cocktails, and move to the beat of a live DJ in a multidimensional wonderland of local art and interactive spaces. From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., uncover hidden layers of Houston’s newest immersive experience while enjoying Texas-inspired bites and the vibrant energy of Cowboix Hevvven. Prefer to visit during the day? Meow Wolf is open 7 days a week. Check out the hours here and take a thrilling journey through a surreal radio station that has been transported into another dimension. This immersive experience will let you enter the stunning worlds of local Houston artists and Meow Wolf’s signature creative teams (over 100 in total).
“The Taylor Party: Taylor Night” at White Oak Music Hall
January 10, 2025
Are you ready for it? Just because the historic Eras Tour has come to an end, that doesn’t mean Swifties will rest! The Original Taylor Swift Dance Party invites Taylor Swift fans to come sing, dance, and relive all of her iconic eras. Dress up in your T-Swift best and get ready to party in style! Tickets are on sale now for the event that takes place at White Oak Music Hall.
The Book of Mormon at The Hobby Center
January 7 - January 12, 2025
One of the century’s best musicals, according to The New York Times, is coming to Houston! The outrageous musical comedy The Book of Mormon is on a mission to kick off your new year with non stop laughter! The story of a mismatched pair of Mormon missionaries sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Wod has become an international sensation and Houstonanians can experience it for themselves at The Hobby Center! Tickets are on sale and the sow contains explicit language.
Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour at 713 Music Hall
January 17, 2025
John Dela Cruz’s (a.k.a Nurse John’s) comedy is like talking to your work bestie; you trauma dump, cry, scream, and laugh together. It’s the feeling of relatability and instant relief that you are not crazy from experiencing all the roller coaster of emotions working short staffed while being underpaid, undervalued, and under-appreciated. The comedian brings his uproarious latest tour, “The Short Staffed Tour,” to Houston and tickets are on sale now!
Robby Hoffman at Punchline Houston
January 17 & January 18, 2025
Robby Hoffman is a small ex-Hasidic queer Jewish stand-up comedian, writer, and true original. She can currently be seen as the breakout of Netflix’s Verified, their new selection of next generation stand-up comedians. New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman compares her "bulldozing stand-up to Larry David because of her mountain-out-of-a-molehill kvetching, but her hilarious rage over people who complain about interruptions during a conversation makes her sound like a modern lesbian Andrew Dice Clay." Catch Robby at Punchline Houston this January!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert with Houston Symphony
January 18 & January 19, 2025
The magic of Harry Potter flies into Houston this January! Houston Symphony is reimagining the literary and film phenomenon by accompanying a screening of the third installment of the franchise. The music of the live symphony orchestra will delight audiences as Harry and his beloved friends and disdained foes soar across the big screen.
January 19, 2025
It’s marathon time in H-Town! Whether you’re personally running the 5.1, 13.1, or 26.2 mile races or cheering on your friends and loved ones, this annual marathon has become a massive event for the city. With thousands of participating runners, there will be action to catch all morning long, so get out there early, bring signs with encouraging messages, and enjoy the great outdoors.
31st Annual MLK Grande Parade: Unity Through Diversity
January 20, 2025
This year’s 31st Annual MLK Grande Parade is themed “Unity Through Diversity.” Houston will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by highlighting the strength and beauty of Houston’s diverse community. Enjoy performances, speeches, and the iconic parade that showcases cultural traditions from around the world. Now, more than ever, community is so important, so come show your support downtown on January 20.
January 21 - January 26, 2025
Not a musical fan, but love pop hits? & Juliet is the show for you! Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? With a host of recognizable songs, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” and more, you will be singing along as you watch Juliet embrace love on her own terms!
Lauren Sanderson “Girl From the Internet” Tour at White Oak Music Hall
January 28, 2025
Lauren Sanderson added a second leg to the “Girl From the Internet” Tour and Houston is fortunate to have been added to that list! The singer and songwriter blends influences from pop, R&B, and hip hop to create an empowering catalog of songs that speak to her fans. Get ready to rock out at White Oak Music Hall with Lauren on January 28!
Mean Girls presented by Theatre Under The Stars
January 28 - February 9, 2025
Seeing Mean Girls at The Hobby is so fetch! Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naive newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Looking to keep things a little more budget-friendly but equally fun? Check out our list of the top drag shows in H-Town!
