Back-to-school season is officially here, and I might've found the cutest parent-kid activity yet. Habibi Bazaar is hosting a Freshman Fiber Fest, and I'm obsessed. Whether your kid is heading off to college and needs something special to remind them of home, or they're just giving their bedroom a little refresh before school starts, this is such a fun way to make something they'll actually keep. Bonus: the workshop is on sale right now. 🧶

If flowers are more your speed, we've got you covered there too. Enter to win tickets to Blooming Wonders at ARTECHOUSE Houston, where immersive digital gardens and interactive floral displays come with the added bonus of air conditioning. Oh, and the winner gets two drinks at the XR Bar, too.* 🌸🍸

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• Nobody does intimate concerts quite like Sofar Sounds. Expect surprise artists, a cozy setting, and the kind of show that makes you wonder why every concert isn't like this. Catch it at Dan Electro's on August 30 and trust the mystery.

• Three bands. One tiny room. French Film, Committeemen, and Deep Cuts take over Eighteen Ten Ojeman on September 13 for a night of jangly indie rock, post-punk, and the kind of show you'll brag about discovering first. Go earn your music snob points.

• If your music taste peaked somewhere between MySpace and burned CDs, gymclassheroes. & Lupe Fiasco at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on September 30 is basically a reunion with your younger self. Go heal your inner teenager.*

• Adelitas Way has spent nearly two decades delivering arena-ready rock anthems with zero apologies. See them at Scout Bar on November 6 and prepare to leave with at least a temporary case of tinnitus.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

YOUR FULL GUIDE TO LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Labor Day Weekend only comes around once a year, so let's not waste three perfectly good days asking, "What should we do?" We've rounded up the best parties, concerts, brunches, day trips, and excuses to leave the house. Your couch will still be there on Tuesday.

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• Houston Restaurant Weeks is officially underway, which means it's socially acceptable to plan your entire week around dinner reservations. Through September 7, hundreds of local restaurants are serving prix-fixe menus that also support the Houston Food Bank. Everybody wins.

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