Apparently I still think I have the energy of a college student because I got back from San Diego and immediately made plans for an overnight trip to Austin. Who approved this schedule? Certainly not my knees. 😭 All I want to do is lay on the couch, order takeout, and become one with a blanket for the foreseeable future.

Luckily, this giveaway woke me right back up. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to gymclassheroes. & Lupe Fiasco at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on September 30 and prepare for a night that's basically the soundtrack to your middle school years.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• SomeBODY once told me this was going to be ridiculous... and they were right. Throw on your best swamp-inspired fit and head to Shrek Rave on September 18 for a night that's gloriously unhinged.

• With her rich vocals and Southwest influences, Lisa Morales has become one of Texas' most beloved Americana artists. See her at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe on November 21 and let the music do the talking.

• Trade the loud bars for lyrics that actually stick with you. Walt Wilkins & Austin Mayse take over Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe on November 27 with songs that deserve your full attention.

• Emmy winner and former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd brings his sharp stand-up and unpredictable energy to Punch Line from December 11-13. Come ready to laugh... your cheeks might be sore tomorrow.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

FREE EVENTS FRIDAY

If your weekend budget is somewhere between "$0" and "absolutely not," you're in the right place. Here's our roundup of the best free things happening around Houston this weekend. Did I mention it's all free? You're welcome. ✨

• FRI - INTRO TO IMPROV CLASS at STATION THEATER IMPROV & SKETCH

• SAT - KIDS CAKE DECORATING CLASS at CAKE CLASSES TX

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

• SAT - CIRQUE-TACULAR: THE ART OF CIRCUS at MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER

• SUN - SUNDOWN RUNDOWN: REDLOC & DJ JIIGGEE at AXELRAD

THIS WEEKEND

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• Discovery Green has bumper boats back on Kinder Lake, and honestly, bouncing into your friends while floating around downtown sounds like a pretty solid stress-management plan. Houston keeps proving that fun doesn't always have to be complicated.

• If you're the friend who's always sending the group chat things to do, this might be for you. We're hiring fall/winter interns to help create content, write about Houston, build site pages, curate event collections, and learn what goes on behind the scenes at Do713.

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