
Find the cant-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, April 26 to Sunday, April 30, 2017.
The only thing we have to fear is the fear of missing out itself. Fear no more, we’ve got you covered with our in-the-know list of art, music, and nightlife events happening around Houston, from Wednesday through Sunday.
Day + Nightlife Guide

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
- HMNS After Dark at the Houston Museum of Natural Science – Take a stroll through the halls of the Museum of Natural Science, catch a flick at their IMAX theater and enjoy a wonderful evening out as the museum stays open late during HMNS After Dark. Tickets range from $15 to $25. Open until 9pm.
- Slow Food Houston: Happy Hour at OKRA Charity Saloon – Have a drink for a good cause as Slow Food Houston, a non-profit food organization, is one of the charities benefitting at this happy hour at OKRA Charity Saloon in Downtown. 5pm to 7pm.
- Plant Nite at The Caddy Shack – Plant Nite Houston hosts a night where you can have a drink while getting creative and making your own mini succulent garden to take home at The Caddy Shack Bar and Grill. Tickets are $45. 6pm to 8pm.
- Oddisee & Good Company in Concert at Walter’s Downtown – Catch rapper Oddisee & Good Company when he hits the stage at Walter’s Downtown. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. 7pm.
- Tremoloco in Concert at Under the Volcano – Listen to a blend of Americana, Tex-Mex, and country when the LA-based band Tremoloco hits the stage at Under the Volcano in the Rice Village. Cover charge at the door. 8pm to 9pm.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony in Concert at Scout Bar – See the legendary hip hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony with rapper Chamillionaire at Scout Bar. Tickets start at $41, not including ticket fees. 7pm.
- 113th Beer Dinner: 512 Brewing Company at Rudyard’s – Chef Joe of Rudyard’s British Pub curates a tasting menu around beers from the Austin-based brewing company, 512. Tickets are $50 for early birds and $55 for the week of the event. 7pm to 10pm.
- Pride Houston Kick-Off Party at Pearl Bar | FREE to Attend – Pearl Bar hosts the official 2017 Pride Houston, a celebration of the Houston LGBT Community, party at Pearl Bar on Washington Ave. 7:30pm to 2am.
- Dengue Fever in Concert at Walter’s Downtown – Hear the Cambodian pop dance sounds of Dengue Fever when they hit the stage at Walter’s Downtown. Tickets range from $15 to $17. 8pm.
- Pusher in Concert at Stereo Live – Dance to EDM music as the musician Pusher hits the stage at Stereo Live. This event is free with RSVP; $10 without RSVP. 9pm.
Friday, April 28, 2017
- DJ Sun & DJ Melodic at The Flat | FREE to Attend – Jam out to ’90s hip-hop, reggae, and latin music when DJ Sun and DJ Melodic spin during happy hour at The Flat. Food and drinks are available for purchase. 6pm to 10pm.
- Opening Reception: Atlas, Plural, Monumental at CAMH | FREE to Attend – Celebrate the opening of Atlas, Plural, Monumental, Paul Ramírez Jonas’s first survey exhibition in the Americas. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Vodi in Concert at The Nightingale Room | FREE to Attend – Have a cocktail and enjoy the local indie rock band Vodi with opener Dollie Barnes at The Nightingale Room. 7pm to 10pm.
- Sinkane in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Get funky with the sounds of Sinkane and opener Eric Slick of Dr. Dog at White Oak Music Hall. Tickets range from $12 to $17, not including ticket fees. 7pm to 10pm.
- Dem Damn Dames Burlesque Show at Numbers Nightclub – See Dem Damn Dames perform a nerd and pop culture-themed burlesque show at Numbers Nightclub in Montrose. Tickets range from $15 to $30. 7pm to 10pm.
- David De La Garza in Concert at The Pub Galleria | FREE to Attend – Watch local musician David De Le Garza play a Prince tribute set at The Pub Galleria. 8pm.
- Toma Toma: Kizomba & Bachata Party and Social at Bacchus – Learn to dance Kizomba and Bachata and then show off your skills for the party afterward at Bacchus Houston Wine & Coffee Bar. Tickets are $15 for the class and the social; $10 after 10pm. 8pm.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
- Namu Shop Launch Pop-Up at Myth & Symbol | FREE to Attend – Celebrate the launch of Namu Shop, an online concept featuring up-and-coming designers mainly from Japan and Korea, at Myth & Symbol in Rice Village. Noon to 5pm.
- Sixth Ward Block Party | FREE to Attend – Four restaurants in the Sixth Ward Neighborhood, Liberty Station, Henderson Heights, Darkhorse Tavern, and Beaver’s, host a carnival-style celebration with Saint Arnold’s Brewing Co. 1pm.
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Catch Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ 40th Anniversary Tour, which will come to The Woodlands for a Saturday night show. Tickets start at $39.50, not including ticket fees. 6:30pm.
- PJ Harvey in Concert at Revention Music Center – Catch legendary English singer and musician PJ Harvey in concert at the Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $45, not including ticket fees. 7:30pm.
- SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque Show at Warehouse Live – Watch the SuicideGirl Blackheart Burlesque show, a show known for being creative, sexy, and all-around fun, with a geeky twist to classic burlesque at Warehouse Live. Tickets start at $25, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
- 4th Annual Crawfish and Brews at 8th Wonder Brewery – Enjoy delicious mudbugs and 8th Wonder’s beer selection along with live music by Bright Light Social Hour and more at this crawfish festival. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Noon to 6pm.
- Pixies in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – See the legendary indie rock band, the Pixies, with openers Public Access TV at White Oak Music Hall. Tickets start at $42.50, not including ticket fees. 6pm to 10pm.
- Rock n Roll Bingo at Darwin’s Pub | FREE to Attend – Play bingo with a rock n roll twist for prizes and enjoy happy hour at Darwin’s Pub. Food and drinks are available for purchase. 6pm to 8pm.
- State Champs in Concert at Warehouse Live – See pop punk band from Albany, NY State Champs with openers Against the Current, WithConfidence, and Don Broco at Warehouse Live. Tickets are $20 in advance; $24 the day of the event, not including ticket fees. 6pm.
- Das Barbecu at Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon – Enjoy anything from Broadway tunes to Texas swing as the Houston Grand Opera host a performance at the LGBT-friendly venue Neon Boots. Come hungry for a BBQ fest as well. Tickets are $40 and include a dinner and drink ticket. 6:30pm.
- Lil Wayne in Concert at Revention Music Center – See rapper Lil Wayne perform hits like “A Milli” on his “Kloser 2 U” tour at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $45, not including ticket fees. 8pm.







