Happy Hump Day, Houston! My four-day birthday weekend officially starts after this, so I’m keeping it nice and short. Sid from San Antonio takes over tomorrow, so please behave and give her a warm Houston welcome.

And because I’m a Libra and naturally love the arts, I had to leave you with one final giveaway. We’re giving away a pair of All Access Passes to the Houston Cinema Arts Festival, happening October 1–11, PLUS individual tickets to select screenings throughout the festival. Basically, you’ve got even more chances to win, so go enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• WurlD is bringing his blend of Afro-pop, R&B, and electro-fusion to Warehouse Live Midtown on October 24. Give “Afrosoul” a listen, then come hear how it sounds live.

• Twenty years of Daughtry calls for something special. The band brings its 20 Years Unplugged Tour to Bayou Music Center on January 31. Trade the big production for an up-close night of favorites.

• Northlane is coming all the way from Australia to shake White Oak Music Hall on February 18. Turn the volume all the way up and spend your Thursday night in the pit.

• Fantasia is bringing The Love of Soul Tour to Toyota Center on March 12, and those powerhouse vocals deserve to be heard LIVE. Put on something cute and make a Friday night out of it.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

It’s Win Stuff Wednesday, so go ahead and make a wish because I’ve got another round of giveaways waiting for you. Enter for the concerts and events you’ve been eyeing because all it takes is a little luck and a few clicks. Somebody has to win these things, and I’m rooting for it to be one of y’all. ✨

• SUN - TLC & SALT-N-PEPA (LAST CHANCE!)

• 10.5 - KACEY MUSGRAVES (LAST CHANCE!)

• 10.9-11 - BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL

• 10.17-18 - PLANTCON

• 11.13-14 - BREAKAWAY HOUSTON

WHENEVER

When Your Pet Needs to Borrow 10 Grand

Table legs get scratched up like they owe the cat money. Shoes are dragged under the couch like the mob disposing of a “package.” These are routine costs of pet ownership; a $10,000 surprise emergency surgery is not. Unfortunately, things DO happen, and you most assuredly DO want to be prepared for them. Pet insurance can help you offset some of these costs by providing up to 90% reimbursement, with plans starting at $10/month. Click below to find the right plan before your animal invents a new way to bankrupt you.*

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.

• Game season is HERE, Houston!!! October is packed with plenty of reasons to throw on a jersey and get loud. From football and basketball to soccer and more, I rounded up the biggest Houston sports events happening this month. Pick your team, grab your tickets, and go catch a game live!

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