TGIF, friends! The Chefs for Farmers Houston Food & Wine Festival is turning up the tunes, going bold, and punching up the flavor at Autry Park on September 27-28. Think unlimited bites, cocktails, and street food from Houston’s top chefs mingled with music, culture, and community – everything we love about Houston. Win a pair of VIP tickets!*

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• Only six more days before TV On The Radio, Mastodon, Pavement, and many more musical acts take over Downtown Austin for Leviation. Use code DOLEVI25 to get 15% off the primary 3-day festival at Palmer before September 22!*

• We’re teaming up with Houston Sports & Social Club to give you the ultimate play-and-dine package: a $50 gift card plus a two-hour court or playground rental at Wakefield Crowbar, The Decoy, or Drop Shots HTX.*

• No boys allowed! Sorry Papi, the first all-girl rave, is headed to Warehouse Live Midtown on November 8 with rising Chilean American singer Paloma Mami!

• Los Kumbia Kings have remained at the forefront of Latin pop for years! Catch the bilingual hitmaking collective’s ​Home Run Dugout shows on November 14-15.

• With over 24 top 10 hits, including classics like "Love, Me" and "I Can Still Feel You," Collin Raye’s voice is timeless, and he’s coming to Main Street Crossing on February 16.

• After concluding his residency in Guatemala, Ricardo Arjona is taking the Lo Que El Seco No Dijo Tour to the Toyota Center on March 22.

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

Looking to save some cash this year? Houston’s got you covered! The city is filled with free events and activities throughout the year. From free therapy and yoga to cultural experiences and dog-friendly markets, there’s always something fun to enjoy without spending a dime. Explore the best of Houston and keep your budget intact!

WHENEVER

• LAKE STREET DIVE. Sunday at 713 Music Hall (7PM).*

• CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN. Tonight at White Oak Music Hall (6PM).

• S.G. GOODMAN. Tonight at The Heights Theater (7PM).

• NAETHAN APOLLO. Tonight at The Bronze Peacock (7PM).

• SHANE GILLIS. Tonight at Toyota Center (8PM).

LOCALS ONLY

• The new Galveston Pirate Festival debuts this weekend, paying tribute to the island's maritime heritage with three days of swashbuckling fun. ⁠Take a look!

• Hispanic Heritage Month is officially on. Now through Tuesday, 10/15, we’re celebrating Hispanic culture, creativity, and its lasting impact on the U.S. We rounded up the best local events so you can experience it all firsthand!

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That’s all for this week, folks.