Who decided the weekend starts on Friday? Not us. If it’s after 4 and you’re upright, we say you’ve earned a drink, a show, or something mildly illegal in a fun way.

Start with this: Mumford & Sons, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, and Lily Meola live at Wild Horses in San Diego’s Petco Park on December 27. Win 2 VIP tickets, a hotel stay, and $600 in travel credit for this night of cinematic folk-rock under the California stars!*

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• Erykah Badu returns to Houston on November 28 and 29 at 713 Music Hall. Mama’s Gun ’25 brings her velvet tone, sly humor, and the feeling that she’s guiding the night moment by moment. Get tickets!*

• POST Winter Wonderlawn lights up Skylawn with 25-foot Christmas trees, glowing decor, and thousands of twinkles. Festive vibes run nightly starting November 28.

• Cincinnati hard rock outfit ENMY is headed to White Oak Music Hall on January 27 with Softspoken and special guest Summer Hoop. Snag your seat!

• Iranian-Canadian composer Sina Bathaie blends traditional and modern sounds. Catch his genre-bending set at Warehouse Live Midtown on May 22.

• Argentine-Venezuelan pop icon Ricardo Montaner brings his El Último Regreso Tour to Smart Financial Centre on August 14!

SLAM POETRY & OPEN MICS IN HOUSTON

Got a voice in your head that won’t quiet down? Give it a mic. Houston’s slam poetry and open mic scene is raw, electric, and unfiltered in the best way. Grab a drink, grab a seat, and maybe even grab the mic!

IN THE FUTURE

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• Still following your ex but not your favorite bands? Fix that. Follow artists on Do713, and we’ll actually tell you when they’re playing. No FOMO. Just pure, show-up energy.

• Tornado recovery continues in northwest Houston after Monday’s storms. Crews are clearing damage, restoring power, and helping neighbors rebuild. From Klein to Cypress, Houston stays strong because that’s what this city does.

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