Masterpieces come to life when over 200 artists come together at the only street painting festival in the region. Houston’s signature art event for more than 10 years will take place on Saturday and Sunday, November 19th and 20th, at Hermann Square at City Hall as well as in the surrounding area.

General admission is free for children and college students. Regular admission is $7 in advance and $10 on the day of the event. Both general and regular admission includes artwork viewing, a family zone, and a photo tour that will teach you how to take pictures like a pro as well as many other fun activities. The event will benefit The Center for Hearing and Speech, which aims to help children with hearing impairments.

Houston Via Colori
When: Nov. 19 – 20
Where: Hermann Square at City Hall, 900 Smith Street, Houston, TX
Cost: $7+
http://centerhearingandspeech.org/via-colori/

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The Italian Cultural and Community Center is devoted to celebrating Italian influence in Houston, which is why it hosts the Il Sapore Italiano program. This series of workshops teaches guests how to craft authentic Italian dishes with their own two hands, led by an expert at the community center.

Your next chance to participate in the Il Sapore Italiano series comes on Thursday, November 17th at 7 p.m. This two-hour class teaches "The Art of Making Sicilian Caponata" to attendees. Register in advance to ensure your spot at the class, which will lead you through the steps of crafting this classic Italian dish. The cost of admission includes everything you need to do so, including the instruction, so just bring yourself to this fun, interactive cooking class at Houston's Italian Cultural and Community Center.

The Art of Making Sicilian Caponata
When: 7 – 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17
Where: Italian Cultural and Community Center, 1101 Milford Street, Houston, TX
Cost: $60
www.eventbrite.com/e/il-sapore-italiano-cooking-class-the-art-of-making-sicilian-caponata-tickets-28510965064
www.iccchouston.com/events/ilsaporeitaliano

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Grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and other gourmet versions of cheese are all on the menu at The Cheese Fest, an aptly named celebration of all things cheese. This event will visit several cities throughout the U.S., including Houston on Friday, November 4th from 5 to 10 p.m.

The Cheese Fest invites guests to sample as many different types of artisan cheeses as they can. In fact, a general admission ticket entitles you to unlimited tastings. In addition to the cheese, there's also beer and wine to wash it down—and your ticket gets you one free drink. Then there are the cheese-based eats, such as grilled cheese and mac and cheese—not to mention live music—that you'll want to enjoy here. Spring for a VIP ticket to indulge in a wine or beer tasting with complementary cheeses.

The Cheese Fest
When: 5 – 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4
Where: Hermann Square, 900 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
Cost: $35+
thecheesefest.com/events/houston

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