A feast of fire, flavor, and music that hits every sense at once. Southern Smoke Festival is lighting up Discovery Green on October 4 — and DoMORE members have the golden key. Win two Lexus VIP passes, a luxe Four Seasons stay, and $600 in flight credit. Sign up here!*

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• Looking for a show that pushes boundaries? Shaboozey plays 713 Music Hall on October 5. His set moves from dusty ballads to trap-inflected anthems, all tied together by his singular voice.*

• George Janko’s turning his TikTok-to-stage pipeline into a whole damn tour. He’s giving self-help, sketch comedy, and surprise sermons on October 10 at Cullen Theater. Win tickets now!*

• Consider this your official summons. Doja Cat is bringing the Tour Ma Vie World Tour to the Toyota Center on November 7! Sign up now through October 5 for the artist presale.

• Indonesian rapper Rich Brian is set to bring his electrifying energy to Warehouse Live Midtown on March 6 with his Where Is My Head? Tour.

BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN HOUSTON

Happy National Coffee Day! Consider this your go-to guide for Houston’s best coffee shops — whether you’re craving a refreshing iced brew or a comforting cup of joe, these local spots will keep you energized.

THIS WEEK

• ARCY DRIVE. Tonight at White Oak Music Hall (7PM).

• BBMAK. Tomorrow at Dosey Doe - The Big Barn (7:30PM).

• WISP. Wednesday at Numbers Nightclub (7PM).

• DISCLOSURE. Thursday at Bayou Music Center (8PM).

• LORNA SHORE. Friday at 713 Music Hall (6:30PM).

LOCALS ONLY

• Solange's mission to preserve Black and brown art continues through the Saint Heron Community Library, which provide free access to rare book and magazine titles.⁠ Read about it!

• A day after being struck out of postseason hopes, the Astros’ bench squad hit it out of the park. Four homers and rookie Colton Gordon’s relief pitching sealed a season-ending win over the Angels.

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