It’s Friday, and I’ve already mentally clocked out, so we’re keeping this short, sweet, and getting straight to the FREE STUFF. My weekend brain has officially taken over, and frankly, I think we should all respect her boundaries. 😭

First up: Something REALLY cool just popped up on our radar, and cat people, this one’s for you. 🐱 The Tuft Your Cat Workshop on September 6 at Habibi Bazaar lets you turn your feline into a custom rug, with cat vinyl spinning and a live performance by Marley Moon. Even sweeter? 10% of proceeds benefit the Houston Humane Society. Come craft for the cats! 🧶✨

Let’s keep the excitement going… TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue are bringing the IT’S ICONIC Tour to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on October 4. Three legendary groups, decades of hits, one stage, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets. Enter to win and let “No Scrubs,” “Shoop,” and “Don’t Let Go” handle the rest.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Latin Grammy-nominated Rogê blends samba, soul, funk, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms into one ridiculously smooth sound. Catch him at The Continental Club September 8 and let Rio take over your Tuesday.

• LP has racked up billions of streams with soaring pop, folk-rock, and unmistakable vocals. Catch them at House of Blues Houston October 7 and give Wednesday the main-character soundtrack it deserves.

• Wishy brings the dreamy, grunge-tinged sound of Nature’s Pill upstairs at White Oak Music Hall on December 14. Clear some room in your playlist because your next indie obsession just arrived.

• Michelle Branch is celebrating 25 years of music with the Everywhere And Back Again Tour. Catch her at House of Blues Houston on March 7, 2027 and give your inner 2000s teenager everything she wanted.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

EVERYTHING IS FREE!?

Houston is NEVER short on free things to do, and we love her for that. From outdoor concerts and markets to museum days, movies, and community events, there’s always something happening for exactly $0. Your wallet can stay home for this one—we’ve rounded up the freebies worth knowing about.

• EVERY THU - TRIVIA - FUN, BIG PRIZES, & DRINKS at SOCIAL BEER GARDEN

• SUN - CRAFTY BOOK CLUB: BRIDGERTON at AXELRAD

• 8.29 - MEET ME AT THE BLOCK PARTY at ART LEAGUE HOUSTON

• 9.12 - ANAMOLOUS at SAWYER YARDS

• 9.13 - JAPAN FESTIVAL at MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• City Council passed a “Right to A/C” ordinance requiring landlords to maintain certain indoor temperature standards in rental units. There’s also a free A/C giveaway connected to the effort. Very Houston problem, very necessary Houston solution.

• East Beach is hosting free sandcastle-building lessons this Saturday ahead of the upcoming sandcastle festival. Not technically Houston proper, but close enough for a cute weekend-news mention.

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