Houston fun this week: Karaoke contest, history boat tour and more

Nov. 2

Tamale and Beer Pairing Dinner at Eureka Heights Brew Co.

Eureka Heights Brew Co. presents a chance to taste some tasty tamales from the Texas Tamale Company coupled with some beer. Pre-order your tickets now for $22 online at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/330495335524537/ or on our website https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ftamale-and-beer-pairing-dinner-tickets-176476264257.

WHERE: Eureka Heights Brewing Co., 941 W. 18th St., Houston, Texas 77008

WHEN:  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Nov. 3

Opening of The Light Park at Typhoon Texas

The holiday season is approaching and nothing says Christmas like beautiful displays of lights. Light Park in Katy features millions of twinkling lights that vehicles can drive through in awe while listening to the sound of holiday music and cheer surrounding them. We will be open daily through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Admission tickets will start at $30 a vehicle, $35 Friday - Sunday. For tickets and information visit our website at https://www.thelightpark.com/location/the-light-park-katy-texas-33363882713.

WHERE: Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd., Houston, Texas 77494

WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 4

Best Karaoke Contest at Showtime Bar and Lounge

Do you like to sing? Come and sing your heart out for a chance to win a karaoke contest for cash prizes. No cover charge. $100 cash for first place. $50 cash for second place. $25 bar tab for third place.The finals will be held Thursday, Dec. 23. Each first place winner from the previous weeks will compete for $500. Second place will receive $250 and third will receive $100! For more info visit our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/197841562254276/?event_time_id=197841572254275.

WHERE:  Showtime Bar & Lounge, 12706 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77060

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Nov. 5

History Boat Tour at Buffalo Bayou Park

Come enjoy a cruise of the Buffalo Bayou with a local historian. Tickets are $40 per person. For more info visit https://buffalobayou.org/

WHERE: Buffalo Bayou Park, 4500 Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77007

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 6

Chalk on the Block at Baldwin Park

Enjoy a colorful, vivid art experience. Local artists will be creating works of art on the pavement.

WHERE: Elizabeth Baldwin Park, 3200 Crawford Street, Houston, Texas 77004

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 7

Alabama in Concert at Toyota Center

Come and enjoy some music from one of Country Musics greatest groups "Alabama." With hit songs such as "Mountain Music" and "The Closer you Get," this trio has had 21 straight No. 1 hits and sold over 80 million albums. Their 50th Anniversary tour will be one to remember. Admission tickets start at $35. For more info visit https://www.toyotacenter.com/events/detail/alabama.

WHERE: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston, Texas 77002

WHEN: 7 p.m.