I don’t know about y’all, but lately I’ve been craving a full little life reset ✨ Like I need to unplug, make more art, read actual books, hug a tree, listen to vinyl, sit outside without looking at my phone every four seconds… you know? Not to get existential on the newsletter, but I feel like my nervous system wants simpler joys lately.

So if you’re feeling the same way, there’s an event at Habibi Bazaar hosted by @theehottgirlbooks called Listen and Create that sounds genuinely perfect. You bring your own audiobook while making a custom book-themed rug, which somehow feels both therapeutic and extremely cute.

And after you finish reconnecting with your inner peace, we’re giving away tickets to see The Altons at The Heights Theater 🎶 One lucky winner will score a pair of tickets PLUS vinyl, which honestly feels like a very strong addition to the “simple joys” agenda.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Morgan Page takes over Warehouse Live Midtown on August 7 with massive EDM drops and the kind of energy that convinces everyone they can survive on two hours of sleep. Hydrate early.

• Kehlani brings The Kehlani World Tour to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on September 13 for a night of smooth vocals, emotional R&B, and singing every lyric like it personally happened to you. Text your situationship responsibly.

• The Roxette 40th Anniversary Tour takes over The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on September 26 delivering pure ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia with the kind of setlist that turns the entire venue into karaoke night. Warm up your vocal cords now.

• DragonForce brings the Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary Tour to House of Blues Houston on November 18 with impossibly fast guitar solos and enough energy to make your Apple Watch think you’re fighting for survival. Neck recovery starts tomorrow.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

HOUSTON PHOTO BOOTH GUIDE

Our newest intern Jadenne is giving you the ultimate guide to Houston photo booths 📸 From vintage-style strips and hidden bar booths to glittery late-night snapshots, she rounded up the best spots around the city to document your outfits, your friends, and whatever chaos happens after 10pm. Whether you’re looking for cute keepsakes or blurry group photos that somehow become your favorite memories, this guide has your next photo booth stop covered.

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• What are the Houston Rockets cookin up 👀 they just dropped this teaser trailer with one of Houston’s legends Mo Amer and I am soooooo curious. What do we think it is, friends?

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