Plan Your Weekend: July 6 to 9, 2023

• 2023 Popsicle Dash 5K & 10K at Karbach Brewery – The second installment of this three-run summer series offers run lengths in 5K and 10K courses, as well as a Kids K and Family Walk. Stick around and enjoy a post-race party at the brewery, with food and drink, music and family fun. $50 for the 5K; $60 for the 10K; $25 for the Kids K. 7:30am.
• In True Form with Sheila Hopkins at the DeLuxe Theater | FREE – In collaboration with CAMH, artist Sheila Hopkins leads a community dance and movement workshop intended to explore movement and interpret contemporary material through circular breathing and qualities of jazz music. 10am to 11am.
• Pound + Pour at 11 Below Brewing Company – In Northwest Houston, take part in a workout inspired by drumming, followed by tasty craft beers from the brewery tap. $15. 11am to noon.
• Origami with Japan America Society Of Houston at Evelyn’s Park | FREE – The Bellaire park space hosts a morning art workshop where participants can learn about a specific Japanese holiday or celebration, then try their hand at mastering the artform through three designs of various difficulty. 11am to noon.
• Craft Pita Cookout at Craft Pita West University – Craft Pita’s owner and chef Rafael Nasr teams up with Burger Bodega’s Abba Dhanani, Josh Deleon of Underground Creamery, and Pastry Chef Christina Au of Blacksmith for a cookout celebration, featuring menu items like cheeseburger pitas, burger arayes, shish taouk sandwich, and labneh ice cream with olive oil cake. 11am to 2pm.
• Market on Main in the Museum District | No Cover – Find treats, treasures, tasty eats, and good people-watching at the outdoor shopping pop-up on Main showcasing unique local vendors, artisans, food trucks, and more. 11am to 6pm.
• H-Town Market at Post Houston | No Cover – Shop at a supersized market in Downtown that includes more than 200 vendors doling out vintage clothing, jewelry, candles, flowers, skincare and more. 11am to 7pm.

In True Form w/ Sheila Hopkins
DeLuxe Theater
^{Saturday, July 8}

In collaboration with CAMH, artist Sheila Hopkins leads a community dance and movement workshop intended to explore movement and interpret contemporary material through circular breathing and qualities of jazz music.

FREE | 10am to 11am

• Yoga, Artz & Brunch: Summer Party ’23 at Rise Rooftop – Enjoy an afternoon of wellness, art and community at Rise Rooftop’s special summer event that includes yoga sessions, a live DJ, a three-course brunch, games and a vendor market. $48.50; free for ages 13 and under. Noon to 4pm.
• 8th of July Party at 8th Wonder Brewery | FREE – Come out to celebrate specialty releases and the newest THC-infused seltzer to hit the 8th Wonder line, Lil Bit. Stick around for a concert by The Mighty Orq from 7pm to 9pm. Free and open to the public; complimentary drinks and discounts available to Texas Restaurant Show badge holders. Noon to midnight.
• The Big Slide Show at Lawndale Art Center | FREE – Artists featured in Lawndale’s annual The Big Show gather to give short presentations about their work on display. 2pm to 4pm.
• Drink Your Garden at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Learn how to craft three refreshing, non-alcoholic botanical beverages using ingredients you can grow yourself, like hibiscus, juniper, summer fruits and herbs. $45. 3pm to 5pm.
• Sonido! A Live Music Event at Equal Parts Brewing | FREE – The Harrisburg brewery hosts a live music event with musicians Karina Nistal & the Cosmic Cats, DJ Daro and DJ Purplpitch. Folding chairs and blankets are encouraged. 4pm to 8pm.
• 15th Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception at Archway Gallery | FREE – The annual juried exhibition returns to Archway on Dunlavy, offering the public a chance to see artists and gallery members in an exhibition that spans a wide range of mediums. This year’s juror is Swiss-born John Bernhard, an artist, photographer, designer and writer who settled in Houston in 1980. 5pm to 8pm.
• Road to River Revival: Pimps of Joytime at Market Square Park | FREE – The Brooklyn soul band takes the stage in Market Square Park for another night of jams as part of the district’s Road to River Revival Music Festival. Superfonicos opens the show. 6:30pm.

H-Town Market
Post Houston
^{Saturday, July 8}

Shop at a supersized market in Downtown that includes more than 200 vendors doling out vintage clothing, jewelry, candles, flowers, skincare and more.

$35 and up | 11am to 7pm

• Louis Tomlinson in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The former One Direction member headlines in the Woodlands while touring his sophmore solo release, Faith in the Future. $33 and up. 7pm.
• 2nd Annual One Hot Havana Night at Cottonwood | No Cover – Back for a second year, this Cuban-themed celebration features a night of drink specials, live music, cigar rolling, and a pig roast. 7pm ’til sellout.
• Blink-182 in Concert at Toyota Center – The pop punk band’s original lineup of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker rejoin for the first time in nearly a decade for a singalong concert of fan faves. $29.50 and up. 7:30pm.
• Houston Dynamo FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at Shell Energy Stadium – The Dynamo look to continue their strong form when they face a struggling Sporting squad from Kansas City. $20 and up. 7:30pm.
• NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest on the Road at Warehouse Live – Culling from nearly 6,000 entrants, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest celebrates several of the talented competitors from each city, as well as the contest winner for 2023. $18. 8pm.
• Los Skarnales in Concert at the Heights Theater – Houston’s very own ska punk masters take the Heights stage with special guests, Cayoga All Stars. $18. 8pm.

Los Skarnales
Heights Theater
^{Saturday, July 8}

Houston’s very own ska punk masters take the Heights stage with special guests, Cayoga All Stars.

$18 | 8pm

• Don Toliver in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The H-Town rapper packs the 713 with songs from his spring release, Love Sick, and other fan favorites. $105 and up. 8pm.
• Dumpstaphunk in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Delight in the funky stylings of New Orleans’ Dumpstaphunk when they pull up for a free concert at the Hermann hill. 8:30pm.
• Night Drive in Concert at Numbers Nightclub – The iconic Montrose nightclub hosts indie electronic act Night Drive, backed by Urban Heat, the Factory Party and Bewitched DJs. $20 and up. 9pm.
• Laszewo in Concert at Rise Rooftop – The American dance trio headline a night up top at the Midtown nightlife hotspot. $10 and up. 10pm.
• Gettoblaster DJ Set at Bauhaus – The electronic duo sets up on the decks at Downtown’s Bauhaus by blending the genres of their respective birthplaces, the house of Chicago and techno of Detroit. $10 and up. 10pm.

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum and brewery passes, tours, and more.

• The Car Culture Show at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch | FREE – This bi-monthly car show rolls through the Katy shopping and dining destination, displaying more than 50 exotic autos and muscle cars. 9am to 11am.
• Galveston Family Beach Challenge at Stewart Beach | FREE – The annual beach challenge returns to the shores of Galveston, sending families and friends through 14 stations where they’ll compete against other participating families for a chance to win up to $2,000 in prizes. Stations are designed for ages 8 and up. Registration required. 11am to 3:30pm.
• Obscure Houston Oddities Market: Summer Sideshow at Numbers Nightclub – Check out local vendors at an afternoon market in the Montrose nightclub, where you can browse a unique collection of curiosities, oddities and bizarre. $7. 1pm to 7pm.
• Un Verano Sin Ti Mercadito at Tlaquepaque Market Shopping Center | FREE – Off Telephone Road, this mercadito brings vendors together in the East End shopping center for an afternoon of delicious foods, great music and local shopping. 2pm to 7pm.
• Vice DJ Set at Clé Day & Night – The Midtown pool opens up for a turntable set from EDM DJ Vice, known for his collabs with artists like Jason Derulo, Ava Max and Becky G. $15. 2pm to 9pm.

8th Wonder Comedy Hour
The Secret Group
^{Sunday, July 9}

Mason James, Conner Carter and Luis Dejesus host this EaDo comedy show where you’ll take home a souvenir pint glass with the cost of admission.

$10 | 6:30pm

• British Invasion Show at Main Street Crossing – The Tomball brewery hosts an early evening set from the Fab 5, delivering tunes of the ’60s English invasion groups. $25 and up. 4pm.
• Texas Restaurant Awards & Lone Star Bash at 713 Music Hall – Foodies can enjoy the ultimate celebration of the Texas Restaurant industry, featuring tasty bites from 20 local restaurants, specialty cocktails from Houston mixologists, live music, and more. $150 and up. 5pm to 11pm.
• Brisket & Bourbon: Tina Turner Tribute Edition at Raven Tower | FREE – In Northside, take in a tribute concert to Tina Turner alongside smoked brisket, specialty drinks and a local vendor pop-up. 6pm to 10pm.
• 8th Wonder Comedy Hour at the Secret Group – Mason James, Conner Carter and Luis Dejesus host this EaDo comedy show where you’ll take home a souvenir pint glass with the cost of admission. $10. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
• Lojay in Concert at House of Blues – The Nigerian singer-songwriter known for his hit “Monalisa” heads to House of Blues for a live set. $27.50. 7pm.
• Beats on Screen: Wild Style at Emancipation Park | FREE – Pull up for a DJ battle between renowned mixmasters DJ Aggravated and DJ Def Jam Blaster, where they’ll take you through a sonic tour of hip-hop. This event is in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and the Houston Museum of African American Culture’s Beats on Screen: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Cinema, a film series featuring classic films significant to the culture. 7:30pm.

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.

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