Tuesday in H-Town. The streets are hot, your inbox is hotter, and we’ve got a lineup that slaps harder than your car AC on full blast.

First up: Barry Jean Fontenot. Retro soul, Southern grit, and stories that'll play in your head rent free. He’s live at Dan Electro’s this Thursday (8/14), and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky Houstonian who knows a good damn show when they see one. Enter to win or grab your seats now.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• First up: one lucky human is getting the hell outta the house. Win the Fredericksburg Summer Send-Off and score a 2-night Diamond stay in Onera’s treetop A-frame – hot tub, Texas wine, and stargazing for days.*

• Don’t Drake & Drive Pt. 2 returns to Sneaks this Thursday. All Drake, all night. Come through, Take Care of yourself, and sip something free – RSVP gets you in, open bar ‘til 11pm (ladies only).

• Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton are rolling into Toyota Center this Valentine’s Day with enough GRAMMY®-level soul to break hearts and mend them again. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am.

• Japan Festival Houston hits Hermann Park Sept 6–7 with food, music, art, and 30+ years of cultural legacy. It’s free, it’s packed, and it’s one of the city’s most beloved traditions.

• And finally, the radar’s heating up: Vincent Neil Emerson, John Baumann, A Skylit Drive, and a whole mess of others just dropped dates.

WHERE TO PLAY MINI GOLF IN HOUSTON

Looking to go big with your summer fun? Think small.

We rounded up the weirdest, wildest, and most unexpectedly excellent mini golf courses in Houston – from high-tech lounges with cocktail pairings to glow-in-the-dark monsters and Tiger Woods–backed turf. Whether you’re chasing bragging rights or just vibing under blacklights, this guide’s got you covered.

IN THE FUTURE

• MODEST MOUSE & THE FLAMING LIPS. Wednesday, August 20th at 713 Music Hall (7PM).*

• DUKES & BOOTS MIMOSA FESTIVAL. Saturday, August 23rd at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park (12PM).

• THE R&B FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL. Saturday, August 30th at BH Ranch (1PM).

• STARCRAWLER. Saturday, August 30th at White Oak Music Hall (7PM).

• LATIN DANCE PARTY. Sunday, September 28th at Seismique (8PM).

LOCALS ONLY

• Houston’s own Top Chef champ Tristen Epps is hitting the road with his Afro-Caribbean cuisine before opening his new spot, Buboy. Catch him on tour or start bragging early: we saw him first.

• Need a job? The Toasted Coconut is hiring a full-time bartender and assistant manager – perks include PTO, health benefits, and working somewhere that doesn’t suck. Email to apply!

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BRB… Taylor said Showgirl, and suddenly nothing else matters.