I've become the person who gets excited about signing up for classes. Martial arts? Yes. Ceramics? Absolutely. An online Italian tutor? Already looking. Every week I find another hobby I suddenly need to try, and honestly, my inner child is having the time of her life.

All my 30+ gang, what have been the most unhinged classes you’ve been signing yourselves up for?

In the meantime of healing our inner child, we're giving away tickets to Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour at Toyota Center on December 2. Consider this your official excuse to sing every word like it's 2008.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Rare plants, expert growers, and enough greenery to make your apartment jealous. 🌿 PlantCon Houston returns to NRG Stadium October 17-18 with shopping, workshops, and live demos. Bring a wagon, clear some shelf space, and prepare to fall in love with a plant you definitely weren't planning to buy.

• Blending EDM, alternative rock, and live vocals, Grabbitz brings his genre-bending sound to Meow Wolf on November 7. Known for hits like "Someone Else" with REZZ and "Die For You," this late-night set is made for losing track of time. Stay until the lights come on.

• for KING + COUNTRY brings its beloved A Drummer Boy Christmas tour to Toyota Center on December 3 with breathtaking production, holiday classics, fan favorites, and the cinematic storytelling the duo is known for. Make it your new holiday tradition.

• Cancel your weekend plans and wear the shoes with the biggest tote bag. ThriftCon returns to NRG Center December 5-6 with 100+ vintage vendors, rare streetwear, retro collectibles, home goods, and one-of-a-kind finds. The best pieces disappear fast, so get there early and prepare to dig.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY, AGAIN?!

Who says the best things in life aren't free? Houston is packed with ways to get out, explore, and make the most of the city without spending a dime. Wander through museums on free admission days, catch live music, stroll colorful neighborhoods, visit local markets, or relax in one of our beautiful parks. Your next favorite Houston adventure might not cost you anything at all.

• EVERY FRI - INTRO TO IMPROV CLASS @ STATION THEATER IMPROV & SKETCH

• SAT - BATMAN ON THE BAYOU @ BUFFALO BAYOU PARK

• EVERY WED - JAZZ WEDNESDAYS @ AXELRAD

• 7.31 - HOUSTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL @ MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER

• 8.8 - CASA DE CULTURA: GALLERY, MARKET, CLASSIC CARS @ SAWYER YARDS

THIS WEEKEND

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• The Houston Toy Museum is pressing pause. 🧸 After filling Houston with nostalgia, colorful displays, and shelves of collectibles, the museum is temporarily closing its doors while it searches for a new home. It's definitely going to leave a colorful little hole in the city for a while, but here's hoping it's back before we know it.

• Pride Houston needs helping hands! Volunteer this year and help bring one of Houston's biggest celebrations to life. You'll make new friends, spread some joy, and earn serious good karma along the way. 🏳️‍🌈

• Houston's extreme heat isn't letting up. With temperatures topping 100° and dangerous heat index values expected, the city has opened 112 cooling centers across libraries, community centers, and other public facilities. If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, these locations are available through July 23.

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