The sun’s trying to kill us, but we’re fighting back with cold drinks, loud music, and free stuff. Starting with: a Samia ticket giveaway that might just fix your whole September. Enter now.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Mavericks’ frontman meets an Americana heartbreaker for one night only at Heights Theater. Velvet vocals incoming. Grab tickets.

• “Can’t Believe It?” T-Pain turns 20 (musically, not literally). Extra tickets just dropped for his October 21st show on the lawn. Lock ‘em in while you can.

• El Puma lives. José Luis Rodríguez hits Arena Theater October 11th with the power ballads and telenovela swag.

• Tribute night done right. Red Not Chili Peppers bring the funk (and the flea) to House of Blues on September 26th.

• Plus, fresh announcements from Freddie Gibbs, Tim Hawkins, Slim Thug, Junior H & Boyz Live, DOECHII, Saliva, and more!

FREE EVENTS IN HOUSTON

What’s your favorite F word? It’s Friday, and we’re fully in love with free functions. Live music, outdoor flicks, markets, and mischief – all with a $0 cover. Scroll for the finest free finds in town.

TONIGHT

• CUMBIA LIBRE: FREE CUMBIA NIGHT. Tonight at Axelrad Beer Garden (7PM).

• HOUSTON DASH VS. NC COURAGE. Tonight at Shell Energy Stadium (7PM).

• HULU PRESENTS: POOLSIDE CINEMA. Tonight at Altitude Rooftop and Pool (7:30PM).

• ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS EXPO. Tonight + tomorrow at NRG Stadium (7PM).

• VYBZ FESTIVAL. Tonight at NOTO (9PM).

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• Real ones know: Whataburger’s turning 75, and they’re slingin’ burgers for just 75 cents – today only, through the app, ‘til 8pm.

• Houston Theater Week starts August 18th. Snag BOGO tickets across the city – including Wortham Theater. Use code HTW25 and go feel fancy.

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