It’s Monday, but more importantly, it’s the start of my BIRTHDAY WEEK. Is there a better season than Libra season? No, and don’t argue with me. Also, shameless plug for a Latina-owned business: I got a facial at Faced by Alexa and it has changed my life. If you need to fix your face or just want to get pampered, go check her out.

And while we’re talking about pampering, obviously I have to pamper y’all too. I’ve got another giveaway for you because giving away tickets is my love language.

Since the weather is FINALLY cooling down, this means football season just got a whole lot better. Enter to win a pair of tickets to UH vs. UCF at TDECU Stadium on October 3!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Nutcracker, but make it a 40th anniversary celebration. Boni's 40th Anniversary Performance: The Nutcracker comes to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on November 22. Start the holiday season with a little ballet magic.

• Upright bass, punk attitude, and plenty of psychobilly are headed to Houston when Koffin Kats hit White Oak Music Hall on January 14. Wear something black and get yourself upstairs.

• NEEDTOBREATHE is wrapping The Long Surrender Tour right here in Houston. Catch them with The National Parks at 713 Music Hall on March 20 and be there for the final night.

• The Heeler family is coming to Houston! Bluey’s Big Play takes over Smart Financial Centre on April 3 with Bluey and Bingo live on stage. Treat the little Bluey fan in your life to a day out.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

ART CLASSES: SPOOKYISH EDITION

Okay, but can we talk about how many cool spooky art classes are happening in Houston??? If you want fall plans that are a little more unique, there are plenty of ways to get creative this season. Grab some clay, paint something spooky, make your own fall decor, or try a completely new craft. I rounded up a full list because sometimes we need an activity that isn’t just eating and drinking. 🎃

Speaking of making your own fall decor, Habibi Bazaar is hosting a Vintage Halloween Rug Making Workshop for your spooky little home.

• FRI - BEETLEJUICE HALLOWEEN CAKE CLASS

• SAT - DUNSEL CLAYTOBERFEST

• 10.14 - VINTAGE HALLOWEEN MIRROR WORKSHOP

• 10.17 - SPOOKY WAX: ENCAUSTIC ART WORKSHOP

• 10.29 - SPOOKY SANRIO CAKE NIGHT

THIS WEEK

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• Chefs For Farmers took over Autry Park this weekend and Houston SHOWED UP hungry. The two-day festival brought together 50+ local restaurants, chefs, and food spots with Texas farmers for nonstop bites, drinks, music, and more. Each participating restaurant was paired with a local farm, so the weekend was really one big love letter to Houston’s food scene.

• Houston parks are getting a BIG upgrade! The city and Houston Parks Board just broke ground on Let’s Play Houston, a roughly $60 million investment that will improve 25 neighborhood parks across the city. Lawrence Park in the Heights is among the first getting renovated, with Greenwood, Andover, Haviland, and Montie Beach also entering construction.

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