Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, May 30 to Sunday, June 3, 2018.
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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
Ongoing
- HTX Boss Babes Summer Fest in Downtown | Friday and Saturday | No Cover – Shop local, enjoy DJ sets and more at the HTX Boss Babes Summer Fest in Downtown. This 2-day indoor shopping experience features a curated line-up of 100 women-owned businesses. Times vary each day.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
- Raising the Steaks Wednesdays at Belle Station – Belle Station hosts the Raising the Steaks party complete with a happy hour from 4pm to 8pm, a steak dinner hour from 7pm to 11pm, and rotating DJs starting at 9pm. Cover charge at the door. 4pm.
- Matisyahu in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Reggae vocalist, beatboxer, and alternative rock musician, Matisyahu takes the stage with openers Stephen Marley at White Oak Music Hall. Tickets start at $21. 6pm to 11pm.
- The Broken Spokes in Concert at Goode Company Armadillo Palace – Experience a high energy performance from the country band The Broke Spokes at the Goode Company Armadillo Palace. 6pm to 9pm.
- Jazz Wednesdays at Axelrad | No Cover – Axelrad hosts Jazz Wednesdays every week with a dynamic rotation of local jazz musicians at their beer garden. 6pm.
- Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami Movie Screening at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park – Learn about the journey of the pop culture mega-icon, Grace Jones at a special screening of the documentary Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami along with a discussion at Alamo Drafthouse. Tickets are $5. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Comedy Open Mic at Alley Kat Bar & Lounge – Have 7 minutes of stand up when Sketch City Houston hosts their open mic comedy night hosted by Mike Luna. 7:30pm to 10pm.
- David Blaine at Smart Financial Centre – Marvel at magician, illusionist, and endurance artist, David Blaine at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. Tickets start at $25. 8pm.
- Jody Seabody & The Whirls in Concert at Spruce Goose: Social Flyers Club – Catch a performance from garage rock band Jody Seabody & The Whirls with openers Picture The Waves, Branagan, and Carbide at Spruce Goose: Social Flyers Club. Cover charge is $5. 9pm.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
- Happy Hour Thursdays at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | No Cover – Bring your friends to a museum-style happy hour and enjoy the exhibitions, bites from food trucks, and specialty cocktails at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Drinks will be for sale by credit card at the bar. 5pm to 8pm.
- Eagles Tribute Band: Already Gone at Market Street – Market Street’s spring concert series presents the Eagles Tribute Band, Already Gone in The Woodlands. 6pm to 8:30pm.
- Terry Allen in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Outlaw country music singer Terry Allen hits the stage at Discovery Green park with opener Libby Koch. 7pm to 9pm.
- Lex Land in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist, Lex Land performs at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. Tickets start at $20. 7pm.
- Friends Season Series at Sports Creek | No Cover – See what’s going on with Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey when Sports Creek plays four episodes of Friends every Thursday. They will also have wine bottles for $15. 8pm.
- CSz presents The EaDo Comedy Show – Catch plenty of high-energy characters, fast-paced scenes and personal absurdities in The Eado Comedy Show, CSz Houston’s long-form improv show that draws from the fun East Downtown neighborhood vibe. Full price tickets are $10, but limited comped (you only pay ticketing fees) and discounted $5 tickets available. 8pm.
- We Love the 2000s Trivia at Stats Sportsbar | No Cover – Test your knowledge of early 2000s pop culture for a chance to win $200 cash at Stats Sportsbar. 8pm.
- Summer Adult Skating Classes at The Official Dairy Ashford Roller Rink – Learn to skate, roll, and bounce at the Summer Adult Skating Classes at The Official Dairy Ashford Roller Rink. $12 includes one class, skate rental, and admission. 8pm.
- Poison Pen Reading Series at Poison Girl | No Cover – Enjoy a live reading from three writers for the Poison Pen Reading Series at Poison Girl every the last Thursday of each month. Featuring recognized writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, The Poison Pen Reading Series has been recognized itself as one of the best local reading series in Houston. 8:30pm.
Friday, June 1, 2018
- Basketry in America Exhibition Reception at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | No Cover – Celebrate HCCC’s summer exhibition, Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America by the current resident artists. 5:30pm to 8pm.
- TGIF Happy Hour with DJ AD at The Flat | No Cover – Head to The Flat for throwback hip-hop with DJ AD, half-off pizza, and drink specials for happy hour. 6pm.
- Wine Down at Bagby Park | FREE – Treat yourself to live rock music from The Dirty Reckless and enjoy happy hour specials at Rico’s Morning Noon Night at Bagby Park. 6pm to 9pm.
- 3rd Annual Networking Social at Clé Houston – Network and socialize with over 100 professionals while sipping on cocktails at the 3rd Annual Networking Social at Clé Houston lounge. Tickets start at $10. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Janet Jackson Night Light Vibe at 3rd Ward Tours – Cruise the streets on a bike while vibing to the music of R&B and pop icon, Janet Jackson with 3rd Ward Tours. Tickets range from $11 to $22. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore in Concert at The Heights Theater – Roots music legends, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore perform with backing band, The Guilty Ones at The Heights Theater. Tickets range from $26 to $38. 8:30pm.
- Sam Sliva in Concert at Firehouse Saloon | No Cover – Hear the roots-rock sounds of Sam Sliva when he performs at the Firehouse Saloon. 9pm.
- No Pay May Book Release Party at Rockefellers Houston – Celebrate the age of modern millennial dating at the No Pay May Book Release Party at Rockefellers Houston. The party will include live music as well as copies of the new book for sale. This event is free to attend with RSVP and $20 for a VIP ticket that includes reserved seating and a private bar on the upper level. 9pm.
- 54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Boogie over to Prohibition Theatre and get down with Houston’s brightest stars, The Moonlight Dolls, for the party of your life. This one-hour show is followed by two hours of disco dancing. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. 11pm.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
- 2nd Annual Beer Olympics at SpindleTap Brewery – Show off your skills at the 2nd Annual Beer Olympics at SpindleTap Brewery. More details on the games are TBA. Tickets are $20 a team. Noon to 5pm.
- Hennything Fest at Jones Plaza – Celebrate one of the most popular cognacs, Hennessy, at the Hennything Fest at Jones Plaza. This one-day fest will feature live music, food vendors, a photo area, and of course, a Henny bar. Tickets start at $15. 3pm to 10pm.
- Drink Local Art Market at Under the Radar Brewery | No Cover – Under the Radar Brewery hosts a market with plenty of local vendors, art, craft beer and more every first Saturday of the month. 4pm.
- Market Noir at Post HTX | No Cover – Post HTX hosts a night market featuring vendors, a full bar, a DJ and live music, local eats and more. 5pm to 10pm.
- Minus The Bear in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Seattle-based indie rock band, Minus the Bear plays at White Oak Music Hall with openers The New Trust. Tickets start at $22.50. 7pm.
- Nkame Opening Reception at Station Museum of Contemporary Art | FREE – The Station Museum of Contemporary Art presents Nkame, a solo exhibition dedicated to the work of the late Cuban printmaker Belkis Ayón. 7pm to 10pm.
- Soul Session Saturdays at MKT Bar | No Cover – Join DJ Tempty as he spins nothing but ’60s and ’70s soul, Motown, funk, and disco, every Saturday evening at MKT Bar in Downtown. 8pm.
- Doomsday Wrestling presents Gorilla Warfare at Numbers Nightclub – Experience a night of hilarious headlocks and bone-crunching bodyslams as Doomsday Wrestling presents Gorilla Warfare at Numbers Nightclub. Tickets start at $10. 8pm to 11pm.
- The Late Show: Bathtub Full of Gin at Prohibition Supperclub – Step into the Roaring ’20s, when skirts were short and booze was a secret pleasure. Bathtub Full of Gin is Terrible Enfant’s Theatre Company’s new spectacular immersive dance party series, where evocative theatre performances combine with high energy electro swing music. Tickets are $20 for standing; $35 for seated, but limited, discounted $10 standing tickets are available for most shows. 11:30pm.
Sunday, June 3, 2018
- Sunday Funday Sessions with DJ SMNS at The Flat | No Cover – Spend your Sunday with music from DJ SMNS, $4 Frozés, and other drink specials at The Flat. 5pm to 9pm.
- Magnolia City at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Get ready for a night of music, mayhem, and mystery at Magnolia City at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar. You are a part of the story as it unfolds as you pick up clues throughout the night. Tickets are $50 but you may find limited discounted tickets for $25. 6pm.
- Flight Facilities DJ set at Stereo Live – Dance the night away when the Flight Facilities duo have a DJ set at the Stereo Live nightclub. Free with RSVP; $5 for express entry. 6pm to 10pm.
- Tejano Nights at Kemah Boardwalk | No Cover – Enjoy live Tejano music every Sunday this June at the Kemah Boardwalk. For this evening, Carlos Maldonado y Grupo Fuerte and Monica Pena will perform. 6pm.
- PMT Pop Up: 90s Cabaret at The Continental Club – Join some of the hottest Houston-area vocalists as we present an outdoor, summer concert on the back patio of the Continental Club. From New Kids on the Block to Destiny’s Child, from Britney to Christina, come relive the most iconic music of the ’90s. Tickets are $25, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. 8pm.
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