Find the cant-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 7 to Sunday, September 11, 2016.
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
All Weekend Long
- Themed Dance Nights at Barbarella | Wednesday through Saturday – Depending on the night you attend, you can get down to soulful Motown during Gritz ‘N Gravy, the hippest current tracks with New Noise, or even some throwbacks during their ’90s Night. Be sure to check their Facebook page for the themes each night, as they often change. Cover ranges between $1 to $10. Wednesday to Saturday 9:30pm to 3am.
- Houston African Arts Festival at Jones Plaza | Saturday and Sunday | FREE to Attend – Celebrate African culture with live performances, authentic African cuisine, games, raffles, and an African fashion parade. 11am to 8pm.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
- Glow Paint & Sip Party at Dionisio Winery – Join the Dionisio Winery in Pearland for a night of award-winning premium wine and glow paint. Tickets are $45. 7pm.
- Shedding Light at Aurora Picture Show – In conjunction with the exhibition of Andy Warhol’s film, Sunset, Aurora Picture Show and The Menil Collection co-present this program featuring a selection of rarely-seen historic and contemporary short films that focus on the sun, light, color, reflection, refraction, and horizons. This event is free to attend, but RSVP is recommended. 7:30pm.
- Peelander-Z in Concert at Fitzgerald’s – Get weird with the Japanese action comic punk band Peelander-Z in concert at Fitzgerald’s in the Heights. Tickets range from $10 to $15, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Lip Sync Battle at Baker Street Pub | FREE to Attend – Bring your A-game, props, and costumes to Baker St. Pub and Grill when they host a six-week Lip Sync Battle featuring a grand prize of $1000 cash. Registration is required to compete. 9pm.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
- Wine Tasting on the Patio at Hunky-Dory Tavern – Join the Sommelier Team on the Hunky-Dory Patio to enjoy what wine they like to sip. Each wine will be paired with small bites from Chef Richard Knight. Cost is $35 per person. 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
- Evergreen Bingo Bash at the Houston Arboretum – Join members of the Arboretum’s young professionals group, Evergreen, for a fun evening at the Arboretum with delicious pizza, beer, and everyone’s favorite game, Bingo. Free to current Evergreen members with RSVP and $25 for non-members. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- The Bronze Gold Speakeasy at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Party like it’s 1929 at The Bronze Gold Speakeasy, an immersive band and show experience. Dress in your finest Prohibition-era attire for the hottest ticket in town and be a part of the speakeasy scene as a six-piece band, an accomplished aerial artist, a master juggler, and a guest comedian dazzle you like it’s the Roaring ’20s. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. 7pm.
- Gio Chamba in Concert at The Nightingale Room | FREE to Attend – Get down to the Latin electronic-dance music of Gio Chamba at the Downtown bar and club The Nightingale Room. 7pm.
- Christian Alexander & XLO at Arlo’s Ballroom | FREE to Attend – Dance the night away in a smoky room filled with laser lights with local DJ’s Christian Alexander and XLO at Arlo’s Ballroom. 10pm.
Friday, September 9, 2016
- Opening Reception: Floating in Space at Cindy Lisica Gallery | FREE to Attend – The Houston-based studio artist Jennifer McClish has an opening reception of her exhibition Floating in Space at the Cindy Lisica Gallery. The innovative and explosive work of Jennifer McClish will activate the gallery space with intense color and distinctive character. 6pm to 8pm.
- Popcorn & Poetry at Midtown Art Center – Vibe with artists and poets at the Kay’s Kettle Corn: Popcorn & Poetry evening at Midtown Art Center. Snack on complimentary popcorn and enjoy an open mic night of poems, songs, and monologues. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Leather Jewelry For Guys & Gals Workshop at TxRx Labs – Make your own leather necklace, cuff, and earrings with Pop Shop Houston as you enjoy BYOB during this craft workshop at TxRx Labs. Cost of the class is $32. 7pm to 9pm.
- Garbage in Concert at Revention Music Center – Rock out to American-Scottish alternative rock band Garbage with opening act Cigarettes After Sex at Revention Music Center. Tickets range from $35 to $45 but you may find cheaper of better seats on TicketNetwork’s site. 8pm.
- The Kills in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – English garage-punk band The Kills make their way to town for a concert at White Oak Music Hall. Kim and The Created open the show. Tickets start at $23.50, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Hot Mess: A Montrose Social & Dance Party at Grand Prize Bar | FREE to Attend – Get your friends together for Hot Mess: A Montrose Social and Dance Party at Grand Prize Bar with DJ’s FREDster and Mr. Castillo who will be spinning danceable tracks into the early morning at this Museum District dive. 10pm to 2am.
Saturday, September 10, 2016
- The Pink Giraffe House Grand Opening | FREE to Attend – The Pink Giraffe House is the only non-profit drop-in center and service provider for homeless children of Houston. Enjoy live music, food, and beverages in celebration of a great cause at their grand opening party. Noon to 3pm.
- Pop-Up Performance: Models for Movement with Chapman Dance at CAMH | FREE to Attend – “Models for Movement” is a multi-generational, reflective dance project developed in collaboration with Fonteno Senior Education Center, the University of Houston Dance Ensemble, and Chapman Dance, with the support of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. Movement themes for this preview performance are inspired by the work of artist Jae Ko and her current site-specific installation “flow 流” in CAMH’s Zilkha Gallery. 1:30pm to 1:50pm.
- Viva el Tequila Festival at Cadillac Bar – Tequila-lovers unite for the 1st Annual Viva el Tequila fest featuring tequila, beer, and signature cocktails from the likes of Patrón, Don Julio, Avión, Maestro Dobel, Titanium, Pura Vida, and more. Enjoy tasty tacos to go with your tequila as well as dancing and even festive face painting. Ticket prices vary. 2pm to 5pm.
- Brazilian Independence Day Celebration at Capitol Bar – The Brazilian Foundation, with the support of the Consulate General of Brazil in Houston, presents Brazilian Independence Day Celebration at Capitol Bar. This outdoor event provides guests with authentic Brazilian cuisine, musical performances, children’s activities, and educational opportunities. Tickets range from $10 to $150 but you may find limited discounted tickets for $5. 4pm to 11pm.
- Opening Reception: The Bayou Botanist at the Silos on Sawyer | FREE to Attend – In the exhibition The Bayou Botanist: 365 Days in Houston’s Gardens, Celan Bouillet explores the relationship with Houston’s green spaces through a series of large-scale paintings and mixed media works on paper. Enjoy beverages while you talk art at this opening reception celebration. 5pm to 8pm.
- Pop-Punk Pizza Party at Eastdown Warehouse – Watch local bands cover popular pop-punk bands such as Blink-182 and Green Day while munching on complimentary pizza and getting the chance to win cool door prizes. Tickets are $10 at the door. 7pm.
- Porches in Concert at Walter’s Downtown – Enjoy the electronic-pop sounds of NYC-based singer Porches as he plays his debut full-length for Domino, Pool at Walter’s Downtown. Japanese Breakfast and Rivergazer open the show. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. 8pm.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Chi Chi DeVayne & Kennedy Davenport at South Beach – Drag queen superstars Chi Chi DeVayne and Kennedy Davenport will storm the stage at the LGBT club South Beach for a show-stopping performance with an encore after midnight. After their performances, they will participate in a meet and greet with a photo shoot included. Cover is $15 after 10pm. 9pm.
Sunday, September 11, 2016
- Lisa Chow’s Watercolors 101 Workshop at Myth & Symbol – Join local Houston artist, Lisa Chow at Myth and Symbol for a beginner’s water coloring class. Learn the fundamentals of watercolor supplies, basic wet/wet vs. wet/dry technique, blending “ombre” effects and playing with different watercolor mediums. Lisa will also demonstrate 2 to 3 hands-on painting projects for you to take home. Cost of the class is $45. 3pm to 5pm.
- Cyndi Lauper in Concert at Revention Music Center – Hear hits like “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” when ’80s icon Cyndi Lauper hits the stage at the Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $60, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Marvel vs DC Costume Tribute Party at Continental Club – After hitting up the Amazing Houston Comic Con, head on over to The Continental Club in Midtown in your Marvel or DC comics costume for performances and a live DJ. Tickets are $12, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $6. 8pm to 2am.
