5 Reasons We're Ready for the Weekend
Art on the Avenue
Nov 5 | Winter Street Studios

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It's not too early to start your holiday shopping! Join more than 1,000 Houstonians as they shop from the wares of 300 local artists at the 20th annual silent charity auction, benefitting the neighborhood revitalization work of non-profit Avenue Community Development Corporation (CDC).
Free. Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street. 713-864-8099. avenuecdc.com
Turkish Festival
Nov 5–6 | Jones Plaza

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Now in its 25th year, this crowd favorite features a weekend’s worth of Turkish delights, including a grand bazaar, great food and the always-popular Turkish disco dance hour.
$6 for adults; free for children under 12. Jones Plaza, 601 Louisiana St. houstonturkishfest.com
Sia
Nov 4 at 7 | Toyota Center
You'll want to swing from the chandelier after seeing the illusive bang-sporting musician croon hits like "Cheap Frills" and "The Greatest." Don't miss special guest Miguel or forget your large hair bows and vision-obstructing wigs.
From $125. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St. houstontoyotacenter.com
The Temptations & Four Tops
Nov 5 at 8:30 | Arena Theatre
We dare you not to sing along as the legendary Motown ensemble belts out billboard hits like “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”
$49.50–69.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy. 713-772-5900. arenahouston.com
Ubiquitous
Nov 5–Dec 1 | Archway Gallery

Gene Hester and Liz Conces Spencer, Lavender Crepe
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Opening this weekend, don't miss Texas natives Liz Conces Spencer and Gene Hester, longtime collaborators, present solo and joint works that explore the beauty of the everyday.
Free. 2305 Dunlavy St. 713-522-2409. archwaygallery.com