As my time in San Diego comes to a close, I’m actually kinda sad to leave. 😭 Tomorrow I’m heading to Los Angeles to squeeze in one last Disney trip before going home, but honestly? I feel like I needed a whole MONTH here to actually do everything. How have I been here for almost two weeks and still have a list?!

But Houston is giving me plenty of reasons to come home. Micah Edwards and Madeline Edwards are sharing the stage at The Heights Theater on August 29, and we’re making this giveaway EXTRA good. Enter to win a prize pack with a pair of tickets, a Madeline Edwards Fruit T-shirt, a Micah Edwards Texas Soul trucker hat, AND a limited-edition concert poster signed by Micah & Madeline. Yeahhhh, you want this one.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Switchyards is bringing its cozy neighborhood work club to the East End, and you can sneak inside early. RSVP for a free tour, enter to win a lifetime membership, and make “working from home” significantly less literal.*

• Your cat deserves merch. Tuft their face at Habibi Bazaar September 6 while browsing the cat vinyl market, and catching Marley Moon’s live performance. Even better, 10% of proceeds support Houston Humane Society.

• My Hero Academia in Concert brings eight seasons of heroic moments to life with a live band and massive visuals. Head to Smart Financial Centre on October 8 and consider your anime marathon officially upgraded.*

• Elmo has better moves than most of us, and now he’s proving it live. Elmo’s Got the Moves hits Bayou Music Center November 13. Bring the kiddos and settle this dance battle.

• Randy Rogers Band has seven Billboard Country chart singles and plenty of Texas cred to match. See them at 713 Music Hall on December 11 and let your weekend start with a fiddle.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

BEFORE SUMMER ENDS… USE THIS GUIDE

Houston summer is a full-contact sport, but staying home until October is simply not an option. We rounded up everything worth braving the heat for, from pool days and water adventures to concerts, festivals, patios, day trips, and places with aggressively good A/C. Consider this your cheat sheet for squeezing every last drop out of summer without spending hours figuring out what to do. Sunscreen up, grab a cold drink, and get outside. ☀️💦

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• August is running about one degree warmer than normal, with highs approaching 100 and triple-digit heat indexes expected. Apparently regular Houston hot simply wasn’t enough.

• Local organizations are participating in a national week of action against automated license plate readers, with Houston events including neighborhood walks, workshops, and a film screening focused on surveillance and privacy.

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