I need a trip so bad. I need to be lounging on a beach somewhere in the Mediterranean, eating fresh fruit, nowhere near fluorescent lights or laptop screens, and dancing to Stereo Love at a beach club like it's still 2010.

Honestly, Breakaway Houston might be the next best thing. We're giving away a pair of VIP passes to the festival at Shell Energy Stadium November 13–14, so go enter and give yourself something fun to look forward to.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Looking for a reason to get out on a Monday? Telescreens take over White Oak Music Hall Upstairs on September 28. Go see what the hype is about and give your algorithm some new material to work with.

• Alicia Villarreal is headed to 713 Music Hall on October 11. Gather the family, warm up those vocals, and get ready for a night full of regional Mexican favorites.

• Ivri takes over The Bronze Peacock on October 11. If you're always searching for artists before they blow up, this feels like a solid use of your Sunday night.

• Ambrosia heads to Main Street Crossing on January 10. If you're the type who immediately turns up yacht rock when it comes on, this one's calling your name. Grab your tickets and lean into it.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for one of my favorite hobbies: entering giveaways I'll be irrationally confident about winning. From concert tickets and VIP experiences to local events worth bragging about later, we've rounded up some of the best giveaways happening right now. Take a few minutes, throw your name in the hat, and let fate do the rest.

• 6.21 - AUGUSTANA @ THE HEIGHTS THEATER

• 7.25 - TEXAS MONTHLY TACO FEST @ DISCOVERY GREEN

• 8.1 - BUN B: BEEN RIDIN’ DIRTY @ SMART FINANCIAL CENTRE*

• 10.5 - KACEY MUSGRAVES @ TOYOTA CENTER

• 2.26 - RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE @ 713 MUSIC HALL

WHENEVER

LOCALS ONLY

• If you follow your ex on IG but not your favorite band on our site… what are you even doing? Seriously, following your favorite artists on Do713 means we actually tell you when they’re playing our city. No algorithm roulette. No "Wait, they were just here??" meltdowns. Just pure, show-not-missed, bragging-rights energy. Follow now, regret nothing later.

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