New week, new things to do, new stuff to win! X and Los Lobos, pillars of the Los Angeles music scene, are teaming up for their first national tour together to celebrate 99 Years of Rock 'N Roll. Enter to win tickets to their Smart Financial Centre show on November 22!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Chicago-based psychedelic and soulful indie-rocker Neal Francis is returning to the road for his Return to Zero tour with special guest Miles Miller, stopping by Houston at The Heights Theater on September 24. Win your way in!*

• Alabama Shakes are finally BACK! See their soul-soaked grit at 713 Music Hall on September 26. Get your tickets now!*

• Join non-profit Canine Companions for DogFest Houston on September 13 at Discovery Green for a day of fun, joy, and celebration of all things dogs!

• Vitamin String Quartet is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Don’t miss their spellbinding renditions at Performing Arts Houston on March 3!

• Plus, fresh announcements from Wendy of Red Velvet, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, NBA YoungBoy, and many more.

FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN HOUSTON

Houston is a city of world-class museums; whether you're in the mood for fine contemporary art, exploring the natural world or getting better acquainted with one of the many cultures that make up the city's rich history, there's a museum for you. Plan your trip around free admission days throughout the month.

THIS MONTH

• FRANKIE AND THE WITCH FINGERS WITH POPULATION II. September 27 at Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar (9PM).*

• THE NOTEBOOK. Tonight at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown (7PM).

• THE HIVES. Tomorrow at House of Blues (7PM).

• CALVA LOUISE & SICKSENSE. Wednesday at White Oak Music Hall (7PM).

• MANUEL TURIZO. Thursday at Smart Financial Centre (8PM).

LOCALS ONLY

• Despite the tough business scene, between rising food costs, tariffs and the typically-slow summer months, at least 14 bars, restaurants and cafes started up in the broader Houston region in August (or at the end of July). Take a look!

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Hope this cured your Monday blues!