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    RodeoHouston 2020

    Here is the deadline for requesting RodeoHouston ticket refunds

    Steven Devadanam
    Apr 2, 2020 | 10:30 am
    Garth Brooks opening night RodeoHouston full stage
    Rodeo ticket holders must request a refund by April 3.
    Photo by Steven Devadanam

    The sudden closing of the cherished Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo sent shockwaves throughout the city, state, and nation, as performers, vendors, and exhibitors were forced to halt activities that were in many cases, years in the making.

    Another casualty: the tens of thousands of ticket-holders who were suddenly inundating the rodeo with requests on how to receive refunds.

    The rodeo quickly issued refund information, which includes an important milestone: The deadline for many refunds for concert, carnival, and even transportation tickets and passes is Friday, April 3.

    Here are the refund options available for tickets/pass holders and those who purchased carnival tickets or shuttle passes.

    Season ticket holders can:

    • Donate the balance of 2020 season tickets to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The rodeo will provide an acknowledgement of the donation.
    • Roll over the balance of the 2020 season ticket purchase for the March 11 – 22 performances to the 2021 season ticket purchase. There is no action needed if customers choose this option.
    • Request a refund of the balance of 2020 season tickets. (Refunds will be completed by April 30, 2020. An email will be sent to 2020 ticket buyers by early next week to choose an option. If customers do not respond by April 3, the balance will automatically rollover to their 2021 season ticket purchase.

    Individual tickets holders can:

    • Donate the cost of 2020 tickets to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (An acknowledgement of your donation will be provided.)
    • Request a refund of the cost of your 2020 tickets. (Refunds will be completed by April 30, 2020.) An email was sent to 2020 ticket buyers to choose an option. If you do not respond by April 3, your balance will be automatically refunded to your credit card.

    For those who purchased tickets through RodeoHouston, AXS, or Flash Seats sites:
    If you bought primary or secondary market tickets through rodeohouston.com or axs.com, see above for the individual ticket options.

    • Credits to your card will come from AXS.
    • If you purchased secondary market tickets through Flash Seats, your card will be credited automatically, and no action is required on your part. Credits to your card will come from AXS.

    For those who purchased or sold tickets via VividSeats, StubHub, Seat Geek or Ticketmaster, or another secondary market provider:
    If you purchased or sold tickets through a secondary ticket provider, such as VividSeats, StubHub, Seat Geek or Ticketmaster, contact those sites directly for information.

    • If you sold tickets through AXS/Flash Seats, AXS will refund the purchase price to the buyer
    • If you have not requested your funds, AXS will remove the funds from your account.
    • If you have requested and received the funds, the amount due to AXS will be reduced from any refund balance you may have from your March 11 – 22, 2020, tickets.
    • If the refund balance of your March 11 – 22, 2020, tickets will not cover the amount due to AXS, your credit card will be charged the remaining balance due.

    Carnival ticket holders
    Those who purchased Half-Price Carnival Ticket Packs will have the option to roll their remaining tickets to be used at the 2021 carnival or get a refund for unused ride and game tickets.

    • Regardless if you choose rollover or refund, everyone must upload their ticket packs to the Rodeo Carnival App.
    • All customers that have created an account in the Rodeo Carnival App will receive a push notification (text message) informing them that they will need to open the Rodeo Carnival app and, if prompted to do so, install an update that will enable them to rollover or request their refund. (The Rodeo Carnival App will walk you through the Rollover or Refund Process.)
    • Once you upload the Half-Price Carnival Packs to the app, you may choose your option of Rollover or Refund.
    • If you purchased full-price carnival tickets and want to request a refund, email info@rcsfun.com or call 602-935-4060. These are the tickets and packs bought on-site at the carnival.

    The Woodlands rodeo shuttle
    Customers who purchased tickets for the weekends of March 14-15 and March 21-22 will receive a refund within seven to 10 business days via their original form of payment. For more information people can contact, 281-590-8800.

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    For more information, visit RodeoHouston.com.

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    These are the 14 best things to do in Houston this weekend

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Dec 17, 2025 | 6:30 pm
    Pentatonix
    Photo courtesy of Pentatonix
    Pentatonix performs at American Airlines Center on November 20.

    We’re officially in the home stretch, and Christmas is just around the corner.

    Before that, this weekend offers plenty of holiday-themed events, including an ugly sweater party/toy drive and a yuletide visit from Pentatonix. But some fascinating visual art is also popping off this weekend, from an intriguing art exhibition to several movie screenings, including the latest from hometown boy Richard Linklater.

    Or, you could pick up some booze over at O.S.T. Liquor, get lit, and sing “Luv Ya Blue” over and over again – just a suggestion.

    Thursday, December 18

    Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents Music at the Museum
    Music at the Museum is back, as CAMH wraps up the year with an evening of live music, an art workshop, and contemporary art. Jupiter will be spinning house, ambient, club tracks, and more. And you can participate in the cyanotype workshop downstairs. Join CAMH FAQ team member and artist Carlos Mendoza in this hands-on activity that bridges car cultures from the West Coast to H-Town. 6 pm.

    Sabine Street Studios presents "Zuzu's Petals" opening reception
    Sabine Street Studios’ end-of-the-year exhibition, “Zuzu’s Petals,” takes inspiration from the beloved 1946 classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life. The group exhibition of mixed media works offers an opportunity for reflection on the year that has passed, the promise of the new year ahead, and the meaningful memories that weave through our lives. The reception will include complimentary beverages and snacks, as well as brief artist talks where each creator will share insights into their work and its significance within the exhibition. 6 pm.

    Aurora Picture Show presents Aurora Holiday Party & Raffle
    Join Aurora Picture Show’s famously festive, annual holiday party – the first one held in the new Navigation Blvd. space. This free event features beverages provided by Double Trouble and Saint Arnold, light bites from Phoenicia, vintage holiday TV projections, and music provided by DJs Gracie Chavez, Marcelluz Gualez, Alex la Rotta, and Peter Lucas. The raffle, benefitting Aurora’s artistic and educational programming, is open until 9 pm and features an array of great items, experiences, and gift cards. 7 pm.

    Friday, December 19

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Nouvelle Vague
    Nouvelle Vague, Richard Linklater’s love letter to the revolutionary magic of the French New Wave, reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless (1960). As a Cahiers du Cinema critic, Godard (Guillaume Marbeck) turns to filmmaking with a mix of fresh faces and daring talents that bring his spontaneous, idiosyncratic film to life. Capturing the behind-the-scenes creative chaos at the heart of one of cinema’s most iconic and influential debuts, catch this movie at the MFAH this weekend – in glorious 35mm! 7 pm (5 pm Sunday).

    Rice Cinema presents The Projectionists’ Reel
    Rice Cinema will have a special screening featuring work by Tish Stringer, a Rice alum and former technical exhibition manager at Rice Cinema. In The Projectionists’ Reel, Kirston Otis spins the tale of how crafty projectionists of the Greenway Theater cannibalized cinematic ephemera into remix joy. Preceded by a bonus screening of We’re Not Judges, a short film by Renée Feltz, a former KPFT News Director, and currently at Democracy Now! The filmmakers will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A. 7 pm.

    Houston Symphony presents Elf in Concert
    Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York in search of his real father (James Caan). After DNA test confirmation, Buddy and his dad build a relationship with chaotic (and comedic) moments. The heartwarming tale of Buddy the Elf will play on the big screen, while every note of John Debney’s score is played live to picture. 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday)

    Vincent Victoria Presents The 1968 Cherry Cola Pitts Christmas Special: A Musical
    Vincent Victoria Presents delivers the world premiere of a new stage production, The 1968 Cherry Cola Pitts Christmas Special: Christmas Will Never be the Same. The production, a sharp, irreverent, joyously queer holiday biting satire set in the explosive year of 1968, stars Cherry Cola Pitts, an openly gay entertainer navigating fame, freedom, and chaos under the studio lights. 8 pm (3 and 8 pm Saturday; 3 pm Sunday).

    Saturday, December 20

    O.S.T. Liquor Store presents the Annual Holiday Bourbon Allocation
    O.S.T. Liquor Store will launch one of its largest and most anticipated bourbon allocation releases, offering more than 200 rare and highly coveted bottles to collectors and holiday shoppers. The event is known for drawing enthusiasts from across the Houston area who are seeking hard-to-find bourbons, whiskeys, and limited-edition spirits to raise the bar on gifting and entertaining this holiday season. Get there early. 10 am.

    BLCK Market Holiday Festival at East River
    Step into a festive celebration of Black-owned businesses at the BLCK Market Holiday Festival at East River. Attendees will enjoy holiday shopping at its finest as East River transforms into a bustling winter market filled with music, merriment, and unique finds. Browse curated gifts (seasonal décor, art, skincare, books, and candles), dance to the beats of live DJs, and get grub at food trucks – all while being surrounded by the joyful energy of community. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be available for photos from 12-2 pm. 11 am.

    Pentatonix in concert
    In 2011, a cappella group Pentatonix became the first act to top both the Holiday Albums and Holiday Songs charts simultaneously. Since then, Christmas has become their business, dropping such seasonal releases as 2014’s That’s Christmas to Me and 2016’s A Pentatonix Christmas. They’ll be Houston as part of their Christmas in the City tour, performing favorite songs from their seven holiday-themed albums, including the new Christmas in the City. 7 pm.

    Winsome Prime presents Annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party & Toy Drive
    The Southern-inspired steakhouse is kicking off the holiday week with its annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party & Toy Drive. Attendees are asked to bring a new toy to benefit the Isiah Factor Christmas Toy Drive, as well as dress in their most outrageous, over-the-top holiday sweaters for an ugly sweater contest, with special perks, giveaways, and photo moments throughout the event. 7 pm.

    Sunday, December 21

    Kings Harbor Waterfront Village presents Holiday on the Harbor
    Join Lake Houston mixed-use development Kings Harbor Waterfront Village as it celebrates the holiday season with Holiday on the Harbor. Attendees can enjoy a free photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music from a DJ, face painting, an on-site caricature artist, and riding on the trackless train. Families can also play yard games and create holiday crafts, making it a day full of holiday cheer for kids and adults alike. 1 pm.

    Houston Cinema Arts Society and Houston Film Commission presents Luv Ya Bum!
    Luv Ya Bum! is more than a sports documentary – it’s a testament to the power of leadership, community, and the enduring impact of legendary Houston Oilers head coach Bum Phillips. River Oaks Theatre will have a screening, presented by Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) and Houston Film Commission, complete with a post-screening conversation with the producers. A special exhibition will be on display, courtesy of the Museum of the Gulf Coast, featuring a remarkable collection of personal effects and historical artifacts. 2 pm.

    The Houston Tidelanders present Yule-Tide Carols
    The Houston Tidelanders will ring in the holiday season with their show, Yule-Tide Carols. The tradition brings Christmas to life through the four-part harmonies of barbershop a cappella singing. The Tidelanders will perform a mix of classic Christmas favorites and fresh new arrangements, from the peaceful beauty of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” to the inspiring message of “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” 4:30 pm.

    Pentatonix
    Photo courtesy of Pentatonix

    Pentatonix performs at Toyota Center on December 20.

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