FYI

‘Dysfunctional Family Holidays’ at Theater LaB

“Home for the Dysfunctional Family Holidays” will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at Theater LaB Houston.

The musical production stars Julia Kay Laskowski and Patti Rabaza.

Tickets range from $25 to $35.

Theater LaB Houston is at 1706 Alamo St., Houston.

For more information, call 713-868-7516 or visit www.theaterlabhouston.com.

A Viennese New Year set for Dec. 31

A Viennese New Year, performed by Ars Lyrica Houston, will be held Monday, Dec. 31 at Zilka Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston.
The event will start at 9 p.m.

According to the organization, “The Grammy-nominated early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston will envelop its guests with festive music by the legendary composers of the Viennese royal court, followed by the Ars Lyrica Annual Gala at 10:30 p.m. in the Grand Lobby of the Hobby Center. A separate ticket for the Annual Gala is $60 per person.”

For the performance, tickets are $35 to $45 for adults and $22 for students.

Zilka Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is at 800 Bagby St., Houston.

For more information, call 713-315-2525, visit www.arslyricahouston.org/concert_3.htm or email info@arslyricahouston.org.

Heights library hosting events for babies, tots

Heights Neighborhood Library will host several events for babies and toddlers in December.

The Pre-K Story time and Craft program, for ages 3 years old and up, meets weekly at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Baby Time, an interactive story time featuring books, songs and finger plays, will meet at noon Monday, Dec. 3. The weekly group is for children ages 6 to 8 months old.

From 10:15 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 27, the library will host Toddler Playtime.

Heights Neighborhood Library is at 1302 Heights Blvd.

For more information, call 832-393-1810 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.

Readers Group to meet at Heights library

The Heights Library Readers Group will meet at the Heights Neighborhood Library on Monday, Dec. 3.

The group will meet from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at the library’s meeting room, 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston.

A light buffet dinner will precede the discussion.

Registration can be completed online at catalog.houstonlibrary.org.

For more information, call 832-393-1810 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.

Charm bracelets to be featured at teen craft program

Two craft events are scheduled for December at the Heights Neighborhood Library.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, children of all ages can stop by the library anytime to make a craft to take home.

A teen craft event will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, during which teens will make holiday beaded charm bracelets. The event is limited to 20 participants.

The library is at 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston.

For more information, call 832-393-1810 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.

Monthly mystery book group to meet Dec. 15

The Mystery on the Boulevard discussion group will meet at the Heights Neighborhood Library on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The event is a monthly mystery book discussion. Group members choose the topics.

The group will meet at 2 p.m. at the library, 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston.

The event is free. Registration is not required.

For more information, call 832-393-1810 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.

Video games part of after school program

After School Zone to meet at Heights Neighborhood Library

After School Zone will meet at the Heights Neighborhood Library on Monday, Dec. 3.

The program, for youth ages 10 to 18, will meet weekly from 3-5 p.m. at the library, 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston. The free program includes video games and crafts.
Registration is not required.

For more information, call 832-393-1810 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.

Birthdays the focus of open poetry night

The Great Poets’ monthly birthday party and open poetry mike night will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the Heights Neighborhood Library.

The event is part of the adult programs at the library. Guests will hear readings by poets celebrating birthdays in December. Participants may bring their own original poetry to read.

The event is free. Registration is not required.

The library is at 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston.

For more information, call 832-393-1810 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.

Chess club to get together at Heights library

Chess in the Heights will meet at the Heights Neighborhood Library on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

The all-ages group will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Registration is not required. The library is at 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston.

For more information, call 832-393-1810 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.