Imagine this: you, a VIP wristband, and a bourbon in hand while Kings of Leon and John Mayer play just 50 feet away. Win a VIP flyaway to Pilgrimage Festival: two VIP passes, hotel stay, airfare, $200 travel card, Colony House meet & greet, their album “77,” and an autographed Epiphone guitar. *

JUST ANNOUNCED

• George Lopez once said, “I got kicked out of school for being too funny.” Now he’s doing it on purpose — and getting paid for it. Catch the OG comedy king live at NRG Stadium on August 2nd.*

• The Dare is bringing 3am basement energy to The Bronze Peacock on October 10th. It’s synthy, sweaty, and unhinged (in a good way). Secure tickets!

• House grooves, disco soul, and a patio full of beautiful strangers. Come sweat it out at Amtrac’s DJ set at Bauhaus on August 15th.

• Bruce Bruce returns November 21st-22nd at Improv and yes, it’s the type of show where you will spit out your drink.

• Created by Black-ish star Marsai Martin, this cookout-meets-concert is all about culture, community, and turning up in the best way. Don’t sleep - grab tickets now!

HOUSTON’S TOP TATTOO SHOPS

Whether it’s your first ink or your fiftieth impulse decision, our latest guide rounds up the artists who get it right. Fine-line botanicals, full-back dragons, and walk-ins welcome — we’ve got recs across the city.

THIS WEEK

• RUSS, BIG SEAN & SABRINA CLAUDIO. Tomorrow at Cynthia Woods (7PM).

• ASTROS VS NATIONALS: HARRY POTTER NIGHT. Tomorrow at ​Daikin Park (7:10PM).

• TAG MEETS TOP CHEF: AN EXCLUSIVE DINNER. Thursday at ​Guard & Grace (5:30PM).

• CLUB 90S ARIANA GRANDE NIGHT. Friday at ​House of Blues (9PM).

• BOTANIC BARTENDING: COOLING SUMMER COCKTAILS / MOCKTAILS. Saturday at Houston Botanic Garden (5PM).

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• Do713 is hiring a social media intern. If you speak fluent meme, we want you. Apply here!

• Houston’s July restaurant drop is unreal. Check out every new spot worth a bite.

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Summer’s peaking. Time’s fake. Go dance under pink skies and figure the rest out later.