Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, October 11 to Sunday, October 15, 2017.
Also Happening This Week
Nightlife in Houston This Week
Also in October 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, October 11, 2017
- Octoberfest Japanese Style at Izakaya – Izakaya, a Japanese pub in Midtown, hosts its own version of Octoberfest Japanese style where they will be joining up with Hitachino Nest Beers, one of Japan’s major producers, to hoist nearly a dozen top Japanese beers. $35 per person. 5pm to 8pm.
- Stranger Things Trivia Night at Around the Corner | No Cover – Show off everything you know about the “upside down” before the 2nd season of Netflix’s Stranger Things begins at Around the Corner. 7pm to 10pm.
- It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Trivia at Under the Radar – Dress up like your favorite character from the show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and head to Under the Radar brewery for a trivia night. 7pm to 10pm.
- Humming House in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Nashville-based band Humming House performs at White Oak Music Hall with opener Becca Mancari. Tickets range from $12 to $16. 7pm to 11pm.
- 1, 2, 3 Minute Poetry Slam at Avant Garden Houston – Enjoy a poetry slam, a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience, featuring Edwin Bodney at Avant Garden in Montrose. Cover charge $5. 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
- Game of Thrones Trivia Night at Your Pie in Downtown – Every Wednesday in October, Your Pie on Main Street will be hosting a Game of Thrones trivia night. They’ll be serving up specialty Mystical GoT Neapolitan-style pizzas, giving away more than $50 in weekly prizes, and offering up $12.99 pizza and beer/wine specials for players ready to test their GoT knowledge and earn the trivia title of “Breaker of Chains”. No cover to play; $12.99 for Build-Your-Pizza plus draft beer (under $6) or house wine (cab or chardonnay). 7:30pm.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
- Pop-Up Happy Hour with Bayou Buddies at The Dunlavy | No Cover – Join the Bayou Buddies, Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s young professional group, for a happy hour featuring bar bites, cocktails, wine, and socializing at The Dunlavy. 2pm to 8pm.
- 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. 5pm to 8pm.
- Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company at Axelrad | No Cover – Support the local arts by attending Mildred’s Umbrella’s event that features games, giveaways, and top secret info on their Halloween show at Axelrad. 5pm to 9pm.
- 2017 Soirée: Houston and Beyond at Hotel ZaZa – The Greater Houston Partnership’s 2017 Soirée, Houston and Beyond, celebrates Houston’s interstellar legacy, the diversity of the global industries, and the status as a dynamic city propelling beyond barriers at Hotel ZaZa. Tickets start at $300 for the event and $50 for the after party. 7pm.
- Public Opening of Mona Hatoum: Terra Infirma at Menil Collection | FREE – Marvel at the work of London-based artist Mona Hatoum at the public opening of Terra Infirma at The Menil Collection. 7pm.
- Big Gay Happy Hour at Rich’s Houston | No Cover – Get your drink on with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston during this Happy Hour at the LGBT-friendly nightclub Rich’s Houston. 7pm to 9pm.
- Dwight Yoakam in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – 21-time nominated and multiple-time Grammy Award winneing country artist Dwight Yoakam makes his way to the stage at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. Tickets start at $49.50. 8pm.
- A Night in Havana at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – This party is a spectacular night of live music, stunning dance and aerial performances, infused with the sultry air of Old Havana. Experience dancing the cha cha cha, boleros, mambo, salsa, and pachanga to the seductive rhythm of D’Cuba, an 11-piece authentic Cuban band. Tickets are $10 but you may find limited discounted tickets for $6. 9pm.
Friday, October 13, 2017
- College Night at CAMH | FREE – Enjoy an evening of free music by DJ Flash Gordon Parks, pizza, art, and crafts as you explore the current exhibitions Annabeth Rosen: Fired, Broken, Gathered, Heaped and Telepathic Improvisation at the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston. 6pm to 8pm.
- Tove Lo in Concert at House of Blues – Swedish pop singer and songwriter Tove Lo hits the stage at House of Blues in Downtown. Tickets range from $25 to $40. 7pm.
- The Kill Kill Kill Show at Insomnia Gallery | No Cover – Get spooked this Friday the 13th at The Kill Kill Kill Show, an event that will feature art, vendors, live music, DJs, a costume contest and more at Insomnia Gallery. 7pm.
- Houston Strong Fundraiser Event at Houston Food Bank – Houston’s designers, model agencies, event planners, businesses, and local artists have joined forces to provide much need aid to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Expect a night of couture fashion and uplifting performances. Tickets range from $15 to $35. 7pm to 10pm.
- Wesley Jensen in Concert at Axelrad | No Cover – Have a night full of dreamy psych-pop music when Wesley Jensen performs with openers Everyone is Dirty and Mojave Red at the Axelrad beer garden. 7pm.
- Good vs. Evil Drag Show at South Beach – Get ready to be dazzled as 14 local drag queens split into 2 teams of “Good” and “Bad” and compete to win in this Halloween-themed show at the LGBT nightclub, South Beach. There will be no cover before 10:30pm. Cover charge after 10:30pm is TBA. 8pm.
- Mixed Media at MFAH – MFAH Mixed Media returns for a fall bash celebrating The Glamour & Romance of Oscar de la Renta exhibition. Show off your Oscar de la Renta-inspired threads & dance the night away with drinks, food-truck bites, and access to the new exhibition. Tickets are $25 for nonmembers and $22 for members. 8pm.
- Hot Mess: A Montrose Social and Dance Party at Grand Prize Bar | No Cover – Spend your Friday the 13th night at this Montrose dance party hosted by DJ Fredster and DJ Mr. Castillo and special guest DJ Dayta at Grand Prize Bar. 10pm.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
- A Night at Market Square Park | No Cover – Austin-based swamp-pop band Shinyribs headlines an evening of live music at Market Square Park. In addition to live music, Market Square Park will be activated with lawn games, giveaways, photobooths and more. 6pm.
- Houston Coming Out Party at Buffalo Soldier National Museum – OutReach United hosts a Coming Out party with a performance from the hilarious drag queen, Lady Bunny, open bars, DJs, a silent auction and more at the Buffalo Soldier National Museum. Tickets start at $35. 7pm to 10pm.
- New Orleans Bounce: Night Light Ride in 3rd Ward – 3rd Ward Tours hosts a bike ride where you can cruise the streets on their new Dutch bikes with LED lights while listening to New Orleans bounce music. Tickets are $10 if you have your own bike and $22 to rent one. 7pm to 9:30pm.
- John Mulaney at Revention Music Center – Laugh at the charismatic antics of comedian John Mulaney during his Kid Gorgeous Tour at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $270. 7pm.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park – Do the time warp and experience an interactive screening of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park. Expect silly props, singing along, pre-show games and a whole lot of costumes. Tickets are $12.99. 7:30pm.
- High Five Club at The Flat | No Cover – Catch the most exhilarating house and dance vinyl mixes and enjoy drink specials at the Flat for their High Five Club event. 9pm.
- London on da Track at Clé Houston – The Atlanta native DJ and producer London on da Track plays hip hop and trap music at the Clé Houston lounge. Fashionable poolside attire is required. Tickets are $20. 10pm.
- 1 Year Bash featuring Yunginternet at Lilly & Bloom | No Cover – Celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the bar and nightclub in Downtown, Lilly & Bloom with beats by the local DJ Yunginternet. 10pm.
- The Late Show at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Step into the Roaring ’20s, when skirts were short and booze was a secret pleasure. The Moonlight Dolls and special guests perform classic and tasteful stripteases, plus vocalists, dancers, and aerialists showcasing their signature acts. Tickets are $40, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $24. Click here for more information. 11:30pm.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
- Miami Vice Sunday Funday at Henke & Pillot Houston | No Cover – Spend your Sunday Funday having drinks and brunch as DJ Johnny Mac spins Miami style beats at Henke & Pillot Houston. 3pm.
- The Beach Boys in Concert at The Grand – Feel the “Good Vibrations” when Mike Love and the rest of The Beach Boys hit the Stage at The Grand in Galveston. Tickets range from $30 to $125. There will be a performance at 3pm and 7pm.
- Stone Sour in Concert at Revention Music Center – Heavy metal band Stone Sour hits the stage with openers Steel Panthers at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $39. 6pm.
- Spoon in Concert at House of Blues – The Austin native indie rock band Spoon performs at House of Blues in Downtown. Tickets range from $37.50 to $65. 7pm.
- Songwriter Sundays at Dean’s Downtown | No Cover – Spend your Sunday relaxing and listening to music by local singer-songwriters Ashten White and Chris Lively at Dean’s Downtown. 9pm.
