There’s something in the air today… and it’s not just whatever’s drifting over from the Ship Channel.

Maybe it’s cosmic. Maybe it’s confetti. Either way, Modest Mouse and The Flaming Lips are rolling into 713 Music Hall, and we’re flinging free tickets into the universe. Enter to win a night of glitter, guitars, and glorious noise.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Sad songs, Southern grit, and a voice that cuts through concrete – S.G. Goodman hits The Heights Theater September 19 with John Calvin Abney. Win tickets on us.*

• Floaty basslines. Velvet vocals. A setlist that lives in your head for weeks. Men I Trust take over 713 Music Hall on August 26. Tickets are moving - grab yours now.*

• Reserved table. Two drinks. Full crowd singing “Mr. Brightside.” Dan Electro’s Karaoke Night is back this Monday, August 18 – and we’re giving away the VIP treatment. Enter now.*

• Can we get a yeehaw? Cody Johnson closes out the 2026 RodeoHouston with a full-blown concert on Sunday, March 22 – the first true finale since 2022. Tickets go on sale August 21.

• Plus: fresh drops from Chance The Rapper, Pentatonix, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng, and more.

WHERE TO HOST YOUR FANTASY DRAFT

Draft day isn’t just spreadsheets and smack talk. It’s sacred. You need TVs, vibes, wings, and maybe a little pickleball. We scoped out Houston’s top draft spots so you don’t have to.

• DAVE & BUSTER’S: Free draft kit, Wi-Fi, 20% off food, beer buckets. MVP-level value.

• DROP SHOTS HTX: Private lounge + courts. Draft, then dink.

• THE POST OAK HOTEL: Massages, $5K in food + drink, custom polos. Draft like a billionaire.

• BOMBSHELLS: Wings, queso, pint specials, and space for mega-leagues.

• WORLD OF BEER: 60 bites, 20 sliders, 3 buckets, and gift cards. Insane.

THIS WEEKEND

• WIN: IMMERSE YOUR TEAM AT THE ESCAPE GAME. Daily at The Escape Game CityCentre (Various Times).*

• MARLON WAYANS. Today-Sunday at Houston Improv (8 Shows).

• CAT VIDEO FEST 2025. Saturday at River Oaks Theatre (12:15PM).

• FREE: SUNSET SERIES. Sunday at Axelrad Beer Garden (6PM).

• SANGO. Sunday at White Oak Music Hall (6PM).

LOCALS ONLY

• Heads up: Heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding could hit South Texas this weekend. Tropical system inbound. Stay dry, stay safe.

• Got something the city should know about? Send it to [email protected]

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Sooo… what’s your go-to A/C-blasted watering hole when Houston turns into soup? Asking for a friend (and our next guide).