Mondays = chaos. But what if the chaos was the fun part? We got you: movie-set vibes, galaxy brain puzzles, and 60 minutes on the clock. Win your way into The Escape Game and test your skills in one of their ridiculously fun, immersive escape adventures.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• A Skylit Drive is hitting The Secret Group on November 8th, screaming straight into your 2008 core memory. You know the words. Don’t lie.

• If you like music with meaning, join us for 4DAWA Fest’s 6-year anniversary, featuring Killer Mike and The Mighty Midnight Revival. All proceeds go to DAWA, supporting artists, educators, and service workers of color in Austin. Enter to win free tickets.*

• John Baumann brings his Texas troubadour storytelling to Old Quarter Acoustic Café on October 23rd. It's gonna be twangy, heartfelt, and probably sold out soon – get your tickets.

• It’s boots-off, whiskey-sipping kind of country – Rob Baird is playing a special late show at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck on December 12th. Grab your spot.

• Plus, other fresh announcements from Flashmob, Scorey, Josh Weathers, Max Stalling, Bob Livingston, and more.

50 THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST

We’re nearly halfway through August. Be honest… have you actually crossed anything off your summer bucket list?

No rooftop movies? No sweaty dance floors? Not even one mystery book panel?? C’mon. Crack open the full list and start scheming. You’ve got 2.5 hot weeks left.

THIS WEEK

• ASTROS VS. RED SOX. Monday–Wednesday at Daikin Park (7PM).

• CHRIS TRAVIS. Tonight at the House of Blues (7PM).*

• WIN: SHAWN ALLEN’S MUSIC MIXER & JAM. Tomorrow at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar (7:30PM).*

• FREE: WAVE ON PRESENTS - A WHOLE LOTTA. Wednesday at Avant Garden (10PM).

• THE ONE MINUTE COMEDY SHOWDOWN WITH JEFF JOE. Wednesday at The Riot Comedy Club (8PM)

LOCALS ONLY

• Still waiting on trash pickup? Would you pay extra just to make it stop rotting in the street? A lot of Houstonians say: absolutely.

• Discovery Green is accepting vendor apps for Flea by Night. Local, eco-friendly makers and food vendors welcome. Booths start at $150 – apply now.

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