Morrissey’s solo show at 713 Music Hall and a Houston Grand Opera Faust at Brown Theater both land on November 1, which is an odd pairing to start a month with. Dolly Parton songs get the symphony treatment at Jones Hall the same afternoon, so the opening weekend spans opera, orchestral pop and alternative rock before a single comedy set begins.
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Houston Grand Opera: Faust
Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 PM · Brown Theater at Wortham Center · from $97
Gounod’s retelling of the Faust legend is one of the most performed operas in the French repertoire, built around a bargain with the devil and a tragic love story. Brown Theater at Wortham Center is a classic setting for a large-scale production, so expect full chorus, orchestra and sweeping staging.
Houston Symphony: Dolly Parton’s Threads at Jones Hall
Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 PM · Jones Hall for the Performing Arts · from $98
Steven Reineke’s symphonic arrangements turn Dolly Parton’s catalogue into orchestral pieces, a good fit for listeners who know the songs but have never heard them with strings and brass. Jones Hall gives the arrangements the warm acoustic room they need.
Morrissey at 713 Music Hall
Sun, Nov 1, 8:20 PM · 713 Music Hall · from $60
The former Smiths frontman has one of the most distinctive catalogues in British alternative music, and his solo shows draw devoted crowds who know every lyric. 713 Music Hall is a mid-sized room, so the sightlines are close.
Dinosaur Jr. & Stef Chura at House of Blues
Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM · House Of Blues – Houston · from $67
J Mascis’s band has been a fixture of loud, melodic guitar rock since the 1980s, with a sound that shaped much of the 1990s alternative scene. Stef Chura opens, and House of Blues brings a loud, full-volume night.
Se7en The Poet Unscripted at Punch Line
Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 PM · Punch Line Comedy Club – Houston · from $36
An improvised set from a performer who builds his routine on the spot, so each night plays differently. Punch Line Comedy Club is a good room for a live, interactive evening.
Mana at Toyota Center
Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 PM · Toyota Center – TX · from $91
The Mexican rock band Maná has sold out arenas across Latin America and the United States for decades, mixing rock with romantic ballads. Toyota Center is the large-arena option on this list, with a crowd that usually sings along to nearly every song.
Check dates and times on the ticket pages before you go, and book early for Morrissey and Mana, which are likely to sell out.
