November is one our favorite months for a number of reasons. Not only do BOTH of us celebrate our birthdays, but we’re also super stoked to celebrate the third blogiversary of #ItsNotHou! Below are some of the events we’re especially psyched about and hope you join us! BONUS! If you see us out, don’t be shy! Say hi– you might just get yourself an #ItsNotHou koozie.
FREE Ride at Cycle Bar
- When: Thursday, November 2, 2017 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: CycleBar Sawyer Heights, 2102 Edwards St.
- What: We’re in it to spin it with the new CycleBar Sawyer Heights, so we’re hosting a group ride! The brand new studio has 5 free classes for everyone who creates an account on their website. When you create an account, click “buy credits” and select “FREE BLAST 5 PACK.” Then, sign up for our ride using this link.
- More info: RSPV on our FB event here.
HYPE Impact Awards Social
- When: Thursday, November 9, 2017 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Partnership Tower, 701 Avenida de las Americas Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77010
- What: Meet the faces of those viral heroic stories from Hurricane Harvey at the HYPE Impact Awards Social including legendary meteorologist Jeff Linder and hometown favorite Mattress Mack! Rumor has it the event will be set up “Bachelor Women-Tell-All” style and Anastasia will be moderating!
- More info: Get your tickets here.
It’s Not Hou It’s Me Turns 3
- When: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (tbh probably later)
- Where: FM Kitchen & Bar
- What: It’s Not Hou It’s Me is three years old! We’re celebrating three years of brunches, traveling, working out and exploring Houston! Party includes: Lite bites, raffles and giveaways, custom $5 #ItsNotHou cocktail, extended happy hour, and more!
- More info: RSVP on our Facebook event!
HUE Mural Festival
- When: Saturday, November 18, 2017 to Saturday, November 25
- Where: Murals will be located throughout Houston’s EADO, East End and areas of Downtown
- What: Watch as talented artists from Houston and beyond come together for 8 days to liven up the Houston art scene and paint new murals around the city. See some of our favorites designs from last year here!
- More info: Check out the HUE Mural Festival Website.
TXU Energy BakerRipley Turkey Trot
- When: Thursday, November 23, 2017 |6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
- Where: Galleria Area
- What: Trot before you turkey with a 5K or 10K fun run! More than 15,000 people will be at the starting line on Thanksgiving morning to support BakerRipley at the 25th Annual Race! We’ll be there bright and early to sweat before all the sweets.
- More info: Sign up for the race here! Get $5 Off Registration with our code “17ITSNOTHOU.”
Some for the road…
- DASH on over to this home design event, first weekend in November. PS, head to our instagram to enter a ticket giveaway.
- The 2017 Houston Cinema Arts Festival will take place from November 9- 13, 2017 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Rice Cinema, and other partner venues across Houston. Movie date?
- 21st Annual Art on the Avenue at Winter Street Studios: Preview Party on Thursday, November 9, 6-9 pm (Tickets: $100 advance/$125 at the door — includes entry to Saturday’s event) and auction and party on Saturday, Nov. 11, 6-10 pm (Tickets: $25 advance/$30 at the door). There will be 500+ original works from 250+ local artists up for auction, with all proceeds benefitting local artists and the community revitalization efforts of local non-profit Avenue.
- 12th Annual Winter Holiday Art Market is a three day curated art sale and citywide celebration of Houston Artists. We’ll be judging the “Ugly Sweater” contest on Friday, November 17 from 6-10pm at Winter Street Studios.