Get a Houston Nightlife This Week: April 25 to May 1, 2022

Updated: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:41pm

Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 25 to Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Your favorite nightlife guide is back to cure your weekly FOMO. We’ve got you covered with our in-the-know list of art, music, and nightlife events happening all week long around Houston, from Monday through Sunday.

Day + Nightlife Guide in Houston: Get a Houston Nightlife This Week: Monday, April 25 to Sunday, May 1, 2022

Ongoing

• The Riot Comedy Show presents Ed Hill at Rudyard’s British Pub | Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30 – Known for his recent Amazon Prime comedy special Candy and Smiley, Ed Hill brings the laughs to the upstairs stage in Montrose. $15 and up. Showtimes vary.
• HTX Whiskey Weekend at City Place | Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1 – Neat or on the rocks? Either way, this first ever event brings together some of the best talents in the Texas whiskey and culinary scene with special events throughout the weekend, including tastings, food pairings, live music, and more in Spring. Times vary.
• Comedian Benji Brown at Houston Improv | Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1 – A frequent guest to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and one of the hilarious comics to join Martin Lawrence’s Lit AF Tour, Benji Brown stops by West Houston’s Improv for three nights of his side-splitting sets. Tickets are sold by the table; $40 for 2 and up. Times vary.

Monday, April 25, 2022

• Tai Verdes in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Best known for his 2021 hit single “A-O-K”, Tai Verdes takes to WOMH’s Downstairs stage for one night only. $23 and up. 7pm.
• Bingo & 75 Cent Wings at Front Porch Pub in Midtown | No Cover – Order up a plate of 75-cent wings—on special all day—and grab a bingo card to play for prizes at Front Porch Pub’s weekly Monday night game. 7:30pm to 11:30pm.
• NoCap in Concert at House of Blues – Rapper, singer, and songwriter, NoCap brings his Mr. Crawford Tour to Downtown, with Gang51e June, Big Yavo, and more opening. $35. 8pm.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

• Whatathrash Pt. 2 Pop-Up at Trash Panda Drinking Club | No Cover – The Northside bar continues its pop-up dinner series inspired by fast food brands, this month showcasing the return of—better-than—Whataburger menu items, including honey butter chicken biscuits, patty melts, sweet and spicy bacon burgers. Food available until sold out. 4pm to 2am.
• Tacos & Trivia Tuesday at True Anomaly Brewing | No Cover – Try your hand at trivia, including a round of space trivia, at the popular EaDo brewery founded by four guys from NASA. Tasty Mexican fare will be available courtesy of a local pop-up. 7:30pm.
• Bon Jovi in Concert at Toyota Center – The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers return to touring after a pandemic hiatus, bringing with it their latest album, 2020, plus other fan faves. $19.50 and up, but you may find cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on the online resale market.  8pm.
• Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The blues and Americana singer-songwriter Nathanial Rateliff lands on the Post Houston venue’s stage. 8pm.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022  

• Rochefort Triple Debut at Flying Saucer Houston | No Cover – Get your first try of the Rochefort Triple Belgian ale when it debuts at Flying Saucer in Downtown and get a free glass. 6pm.
• My Morning Jacket in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, the 2000s indie rock back performs on the WOMH lawn, with Madison Cunningham opening. 7pm.
• You Don’t Know Jack Trivia at Ingenious Brewing Company | No Cover – The clever Humble brewery hosts an evening of trivia inspired by the hit video game show, You Don’t Know Jack. 7pm.
• DIIV, with Joy Again in Concert at Rise Rooftop – The shoegaze indie rock band DIIV, with Joy Again opening, plays under the massive glass roof in Midtown. $20. 7pm.
• Wet in Concert at Satellite Bar – Brooklyn’s indie-pop group, Wet, takes to the stage for an all ages show at the intimate East End dive bar. Zsela opens. $22. 8pm to 11pm.
• Yeat in Concert at House of Blues – Rapper and producer Yeat dominates the stage at the House of Blues, with SeptembersRich opening. $35. 8:30pm.

Thursday, April 28, 2022  

• Happy Hour Thursday at MFAH | No cover – Explore the MFAH campus, visit the galleries, and enjoy get a drink at the bar and dine on food truck bites. 5pm to 8pm.
• Millennials after Dark at Clé Houston – MAD is celebrating the first anniversary of their networking events with an indoor and poolside party featuring happy hour specials, photo opportunities, music from DJ Houston Millennial, and more. Free until 7:15pm; $20 and up after. 6pm to 9pm. 
• Bingo at No Label Brewing Company | No Cover – Bingo, 30 taps of local craft brew, and grub from the Backyard Grill on Wheels food truck are the makings of a fun evening in Katy. 6:30pm to 9pm.
• Ingenious Lotería at Ingenious Brewing Company | No Cover – It’s the return of Lotería, or “Mexican bingo,” where guests can play for a chance to win prizes while enjoying Thursday Ladies’ Night drink specials. 7pm.
• Darden Smith in Concert at Redbud Gallery | FREE – In conjunction with his Western Skies exhibition at the Heights gallery, Smith will perform music and recite poetry about his experiences in West Texas. 7pm to 9pm.
• Couples Therapy with Alan Adams at Houston Improv – Hosted by club fav Alan Adams, this relationship-fueled comedy show will find the comedian delivering his views on relationships with quick-fire wit, stone-faced delivery, and sarcastically venomous punch-lines. Tables start at $20 for 2 people. 7:30pm.
• Death Cab for Cutie in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The indie rock band enters their 25th year of playing, swinging through Post HTX’s music venue in Downtown to perform songs from their latest album, Thank You for Today, and other fan faves. $30 and up. 8pm.
• Comedian Kerryn Feehan at the Secret Group – Known for her stints on Comedy Central, TLC, and TruTV, the comedian, actress, and writer Kerryn Feehan takes the stage in Downtown Houston. $20 and up. 8pm.
• Penny & Sparrow in Concert at the Heights Theater – Full of chamber folk with electronic beats and R&B grooves, the Austin duo brings their latest material from the 2021 album, Olly Olly. $22 and up. 8pm.
• Um in Concert at Stereo Live – The loud, intense and eclectic rock band Um takes the take in West Houston. 10pm to 2am.

Friday, April 29, 2022 

• Donkeeboy & Friends Art Show at 8th Wonder Brewery | No Cover – Prolific Houston muralist and artist Donkeeboy hosts an art show and market, complete with DJ music and food truck bites, at the EaDo brewery. 6pm to 10pm.
• Justin Bieber in Concert at Toyota Center – Pop sensation Justin Bieber is joined by Jaden while touring his sixth studio album, Justice, which brings him through Downtown for a hotly anticipated concert. $59.50 and up. 7:30pm.
• Snow tha Product in Concert at House of Blues – After notching her first Latin Grammy nomination last year, the Mexican American rapper hits House of Blues on the Dale Gas Tour ahead of her forthcoming studio album, Valemadre. $25. 8pm.
• Role Model in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Tucker Pillsbury, known as Role Model, performs material from his 2022 debut studio album, Rx. $22 and up. 8pm.
• Abby V in Concert at Stafford Centre for Performing Arts Theatre – The Indo-American Association presents the sounds of the popular multilingual artist who combines North Indian and Carnatic music. $29 and up. 8pm.
• Disney’s Encanto Movie Screening at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Miller Outdoor Theater presents a live screening of Disney’s hit 2021 film, Encanto (PG), featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, including the national earworm, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” 8:15pm.
• Pink Floyd Tribute: Pigs On The Wall at Last Concert Café – Houston’s own Pink Floyd tribute band recreates the sounds and stage presence of the iconic classic rock band at this historic Downtown Houston venue. $18 in advance; $25 at the door. 9pm.
• Official Justin Bieber After Party: Don Toliver at Clé – Following the big event at Toyota Center, Clé in Midtown keeps the party going with music from Don Toliver, with Tay James opening, and dancing, drinks, and more. $40. 10pm to 2am.
• Club Rewind’s Uneasy Hearts Play the Host at Rise Rooftop – $10; $100 VIP tables. 10pm to 2am.
• Opiuo at Stereo Live – New Zealand EDM artist Opiuo takes over the decks for a late night of drinks and dancing at the Westside club venue. $13. 10pm to 2am.
• Peace, Love & Wubz at Stereo Live – Revel to electronic dance music from Inzo and Sumthin Sumthin. $40. 10pm to 2am.

Saturday, April 30, 2022 

• 504 Day: New Orleans in Houston at Bayou City Event Center – Get a taste of the Big Easy with 504 Day festivities that celebrate all things New Orleans, featuring food vendors, shopping opportunities, and live music. $35. 1pm to 9pm.
• Sonoma County Wine Fest at Kemah Boardwalk – Sample up to 72 wines from 24 Sonoma County wineries at a special ticketed event, with live music by the Tracey Perez Band. $54.95 in advance; $59.95 at the door. 2pm to 5pm.
• Black Queer AF Music Festival at Stampede Houston – Celebrate Houston’s Black LGBTQ+ community with local and national celebrity hosts, games, live music, and entertainment. $25 and up. 3pm to 7pm.
• Stogies & Bowties’ Prom Night at Henke & Pillot – Relive those high school years or get a prom night re-do during a night of fun, including photo booths, food, drinks, live music and a prom picture package. $75 and up. 7pm to midnight.
• 504 Day: New Orleans in Houston at Bayou City Event Center – Get a taste of the Big Easy with 504 Day festivities that celebrate all things New Orleans, featuring food vendors, shopping opportunities, and live music. $35. 1pm to 9pm.
• Sonoma County Wine Fest at Kemah Boardwalk – Sample up to 72 wines from 24 Sonoma County wineries at a special ticketed event, with live music by the Tracey Perez Band. $54.95 in advance; $59.95 at the door. 2pm to 5pm.
• Black Queer AF Music Festival at Stampede Houston – Celebrate Houston’s Black LGBTQ+ community with local and national celebrity hosts, games, live music, and entertainment. $25 and up. 3pm to 7pm.
• Pride LGBT+ Celebration 2022 Kickoff Party at JR’s Bar & Grill | No Cover – Join the party as the newly expanded and re-branded Pride Houston 365 debuts details about this June’s big annual Pride event—including celebrity performers, the winners of the grand marshall spots, and more festival details—while learning about the organization’s new operating model and mingling over drinks in the heart of Houston’s gayborhood. 7pm to 10pm.
• Stogies & Bowties’ Prom Night at Henke & Pillot – Relive those high school years or get a prom night re-do during a night of fun, including photo booths, food, drinks, live music and a prom picture package. $75 and up. 7pm to midnight.
• AJR, with Gayle in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Listen to the indie pop instrumentalist music of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan as they perform material from their latest album, OK Orchestra. $29.50 and up. 7:30pm. 
• Snoh Aalegra in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The Swedish singer-songwriter stops by Downtown to perform songs from her latest album, Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies. $59 and up. 8pm.
• Saturday Night Show Girls: Pop Divas at Bar Boheme | No Cover – Costumes are encouraged at a ’90s-inspired dance party and drag show highlighting the queens of pop: Brittany, Madonna, Mariah and more. Reservations required. 8pm.
• Peace, Love & Wubs at Stereo Live – Dance to electronic dance music from Inzo and Sumthin Sumthin on the Westside. $40. 10pm to 2am.

Sunday, May 1, 2022 

• Blues, Brews & Barbecue at Wicklow Heights – Enjoy all-you-can-eat barbecue, multiple bands live on stage, games, and entertainment, all to benefit Houston Area Parkinson Society. $75. Noon to 4pm. 
• Beach Club Sunday at Sekai Night & Day – Lounge poolside at the EaDo lounge’s outdoor pool, enjoying drinks, brunch, and more. Noon to 8pm.
• Sunday Funday: Radio Duran at Rise Rooftop | FREE with RSVP – Take in a live tribute to ’80s new wave band Duran Duran, along with tributes to Blondie and Joan Jett. 3pm.
• Don Julio Classic at Houston Polo Club – Enjoy a world-class polo match complete with live music, a player parade, expert announcing, a Champagne divot stomp at halftime, a special trophy presentation, and door prizes from Don Julio. $32.50; $15.50 for ages 12 and under. Boxes range from $89 to $895. 5pm.
• 8th Wonder Comedy Hour at the Secret Group – Bust a gut to a power hour of the city’s best comedians, hosted by MyKal Dédé and featuring dark and edgy material from Houston’s own Alan Adams, Dusti Rhodes, De De T, Michael Vargas, Will Loden and Ben Daniel. $8, includes an 8th Wonder beer; $10 includes a souvenir take-home glass. 6pm.
• James Arthur, with Nina Nesbitt in Concert at House of Blues – English singer-songwriter James Arthur brings his It’ll All Make Sense tour to Downtown Houston, with Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt opening. $29.50 and up. 7pm.

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