Our list includes the sounds of the Beatles and ‘rain’ that won’t get you wet.

This week’s edition of seasonal outings includes the sounds of The Beatles and some “Rain” that won’t get you wet.

German Christmas Market & Festival

Texas-style holiday market with vendors, live music, dancing, festival eats and traditional German food and drinks. When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Where: Tomball Depot, 201 S. Elm, Tomball Information: tomballgermanfest.org/ christmas-market

Houston Skating Starz

It seems a bit strange that there are serious figure skaters here in Houston, but if it works it works. See some of them in action in the ice rink at Discovery Green. When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Information: discoverygreen.com

A Beatles Christmas

The Beatles’ music plus Christmas music is one of the irresistible equations that is sure to tempt a lot of people. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Where: The Music Box Theater, 2623 Colquitt Tickets: $27; themusicboxtheater.com

‘Rain’ in December

If you think the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is cool when it’s empty, wait until you experience “Rain,” the first light-and-sound art installation in the space, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Just don’t expect to get some good selfies from Magdalena Fernández’s art project. The exhibit debuts Saturday. When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Where: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, 105 Sabine Tickets: $8-$10, free on Thursdays; timed entry; no children younger than 9; buffalobayou.org

Ho Ho HoDown

There’s always time for a Ho Ho HoDown, right? Wait, you don’t know what a Ho Ho HoDown is? It’s a mini music festival headlined by Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears. And by the name, you know it’s going to be seasonal. When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main Tickets: $22.50-$25; whiteoakmusichall.com