Get a Nightlife This Week: April 24 to 30, 2023

Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, April 24 to Sunday, April 30, 2023.

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 This Week: April 24 to 30, 2023

Ongoing

• 56th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival in Memorial City | Tuesday, April 25 to Sunday, April 30 – Explore more than 30 independent international films and over 60 short films at this annual six-day film festival that also features opening and closing bashes, and other special events. $10 for individual screenings; all-film passes available. Times vary.
• Not Another Conspiracy: Market & Performance at Post Houston’s X- Atrium | Thursday, April 27 & Friday, April 29 – More than 50 Houston artists come together for a two-night collaborative art experience in Downtown. Each night features a 1-hour, 8-act original show featuring artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, followed by an artist market, art installations and DJs. $15 and up. 7pm to 11pm.
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Sam Jay at Rudyard’s Pub | Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29 – The Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live writer and comedian known for her recent Peacock series, Bust Down, Sam Jay churns out the laughs across five sets at Rudz. $17 and up. Times vary.
• HTX Whiskey Weekend at City Place | Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29 – The shopping and dining hub in Spring hosts back-to-back nights of whiskey celebration, kicking off with a Chef’s Table event on Friday night. Then, on Saturday, claim your place at lectures, tastings, cocktail classes and more. Tickets are sold per event; $35 and up. Times vary.
• 9 to 5: The Musical at Art Factory | Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30 – Hear the hits of beloved country music icon Dolly Parton when Art Factory’s revival of this bombastic Broadway musical hits the Docks near Downtown. $30. Showtimes vary.
• Houston Grand Opera presents Salome at Wortham Center | Friday, April 28 & Sunday, April 30 – Strauss’s erotic psychodrama comes to the HGO stage, based on the scandalous play by Oscar Wilde. $20 and up. Times vary.

Monday, April 24, 2023

• Brew & Groove at No Label Brewery | No Cover – Shop a local market while you enjoy fresh-from-the-tap drafts at the Katy brewery. 2pm to 7pm.
• Monday Steak Night at Southern Yankee Crafthouse – The West Alabama outpost of the Houston brewery is serving up smoked prime rib with sides, condiments and a draft beer for $25. 6pm to 10pm.
• Caroline Polachek, with Toro y Moi at White Oak Music Hall – Polachek is on fire right now with music from her second studio album, Desire, I want to Turn Into You, and she’s bringing it, and a very special guest in Toro y Moi, to the lawn at White Oak. $45 and up. 6pm.
• Punchline Monday at Axelrad | FREE – Hear from a slate of local comics at this weekly stand-up event at the Third Ward neon-lit bar. Umbrella Fells will be on hand to sling burgers and hot dogs. 8pm.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

• 4 Hands Dinner: Mexico Edition with Iron Chef Roberto Solís at Musaafer – Chef Mayank Istwal of the luxe Galleria-area Indian restaurant teams up with Mexico-based Chef Roberto Solís for a multi-course menu of unforgettable culinary fusion between Mexican and Indian cuisines, highlighting the distinct heritage of both chefs’ backgrounds and homelands. $190, plus tax and gratuity. 5pm.
• Trivia & Taco Night at Coaches Pub Midtown | No Cover – Celebrate Taco Tuesday with a trivia night on all things pop culture while you scarf down $2 tacos at the Midtown pub. 6:30pm.
• Sinatra Under the Stars at Post Houston – Enjoy an evening of classics from Ol’ Blue Eyes atop the Skylawn with classic cocktails, full bar and light bites on offer (available for purchase). $45 and up. 8pm to 9:30pm.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

• Kali Uchis at 713 Music Hall – One of the hottest R&B and neo soul singer-songwriters in the world is gracing Houston with her presence when she performs music from her brand new release, Red Moon in Venus. $109 and up. 8pm.
• Ween at White Oak Music Hall – The stalwarts of alt-rock, who have been around for nearly forty years, are bringing their signature sound to the White Oak lawn. $50 and up. 6pm.
• Happy Hour & Bingo at Uptown Lounge – Get your daubers ready for a night of Bingo with food and drink specials, plus $11 hookah. $5. 6pm to 9pm.
• Drag Bingo with Franky Fraud at City Orchard | No Cover – Enjoy a round of Bingo at the Arts District cidery, hosted by the fabulous Franky Fraud. 7pm to 9pm.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

• Happy Hour Thursday at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | FREE – Take an opportunity to tour the MFAH galleries for free and grab a drink at the bar. 5pm to 8pm.
• Geomet-Rumi: Love is the Light in the Heart Reception at Silver Street Studios | FREE – In Sawyer Yards, this solo exhibition of works from artist Fariba Abedin is celebrated with a night that features recitation of Rumi’s poems in connection to the art, as well as Persian Sufi music, dance and light bites. 6pm to 8:30pm.
• Comedian Rosebud Baker at Houston Improv – After releasing her first hour-long special, Whiskey Fists, the stand-up comedian, actor and writer brings her insights on everything from relationships to her love of dogs over humans, for a one-night performance at the Improv. $40 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.
• Yves Tumor in Concert at Warehouse Live – The Milan-based multi-talented artist is bringing his signature style of eccentric high-energy electro-indie pop to EaDo in celebration of his most recent album, Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds). $34.50 and up. 8pm.

Friday, April 28, 2023 

• Paws for Pints Fundraiser at Eureka Heights Brewing Co. | No Cover – Grab a brew for a good cause at this pet-friendly day at the Heights brewery. A portion of taproom proceeds will go to benefit The Longest Day, which support Alzheimer’s research and awareness. 3pm to 2am.
• The Happening at the Orange Show – Absorb the sights, sounds and experience of the Orange Show’s curated open mic and experimental performance art showcase. Free, but donations are suggested. 6pm to 9pm.
• Spring Luau Beer Dinner at B-52 Brewing – Take to the towering trees at B-52 in Conroe for a five-course dinner with beer pairings at the indoor taproom. $68. 7pm.
• Performing Arts Houston presents Felipe Esparza at Jones Hall – The Mexican stand-up comic—and winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing—can be seen most recently in his 2020 Netflix special, Bad Decisions, and the network’s series, Gentefied. Now, he’ll be brought to the Downtown venue as part of The Bigfoo Tour. $29 and up. 7:30pm.
• Eat, Pray, Love Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Grab a blanket and a spot on the lawn in Downtown for a screening of the 2010 romantic drama starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem. 8pm.
• Broadway Rave: the Musical Theatre Dance Party at Warehouse Live – Get ready for a night of Broadway showtunes and musical theatre hits, along with enough dancing to bring the house down. $17 and up. 9pm.
• Deorro DJ Set at Rise Rooftop – The Mexican American house DJ is welcomed to the Midtown stage for a night of pulse-pounding fun and late-night dancing. $55. 10pm to 2am.

Saturday, April 29, 2023 

• Autism Awareness Fest at Monkey’s Tail | No Cover – After gathering donations all month long, Monkey’s Tail in the Heights hosts a one-day bash to cap off their fundraising goals. Kick the day off with brunch and coffee from Tenfold Coffee, soak in vibes all day from DJ Sun, shop goods from the student-operated Monarch Schools store, and enjoy a rare tequila tasting in the early evening. 11am to 9pm.
• Célébrez en Rosé Houston at Houston Botanic Garden – Don your best pink and whites for an afternoon celebration of all things rosé. Sip on wine, champagne, frosé and cocktails while enjoying food pairings, DJs and live music, games, photo ops and more. $85 and up. 1pm.
• Brews & Browse Spring Market at Urban South HTX Brewery | No Cover – This festive market in Arts District offers a fun-filled day of inflatables and face painting, as well as local vendors, food, raffle prizes and more. Kids and pets are welcome. 1pm to 6pm.
• Sonoma County Wine Fest at Kemah Boardwalk – Sample more than 72 wines from two dozen wineries at this tasting blowout in Kemah. Attendees can also enjoy appetizers, vendor giveaways and live music from Tracy Perez and Clutch City. $59.95. 2pm to 5pm.
• Houston Zydeco Fest at Emancipation Park – The Third Ward park space hosts an afternoon of Zydeco tunes and food vendors that make up a Creole party with games, contests and more activities. $10 and up. 2pm to 10pm.
• Backyard Brewfest 2023 at East End Backyard – The second annual event at the laid-back East End space celebrates with local breweries, live music and DJs, food trucks and crawfish. $25 and up. 3pm.
• Tribeville Concert Series at NRG Arena – The first ever concert series showcasing Black music from across the world is at NRG Park, celebrating various genres of music such as Afrobeats, Soca and Dancehall. $55 and up. 5:30pm.
• Hip-Hop Classics Tour at Smart Financial Centre – Sugar Land is about to play host to a score of hip-hop legends like Scarface, Doug E Fresh, Rakim, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, and DJ Jazzy Jeff when they take the Smart Financial stage. $49 and up. 6:30pm.
• Cubaton 2023 at Arena Theatre – This jam-packed bill Cuban artists comes to the Southwest Houston stage, featuring acts like Gente De Zona, El Chacal, Osmani Garcia and others. $60 and up. 8pm.
• Yaeji with Jessy Lanza in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Korean American hip-hop and house music–making phenom, Yaeji is pulling up in the Northside and she’s taking over the downstairs stage at White Oak with music from her forthcoming debut record. $25 and up. 8pm.
• All Benito & Karol G Everything at Warehouse Live – Soak up a night of reggaeton hits with this dance party that features the work of Bad Bunny, Karol G and other superstars of the genre. $15 and up. 9pm.

Sunday, April 30, 2023 

• Sunday Funday: H-Town Proud at M-K-T in the Heights | FREE – Rep your H-Town pride at this afternoon marketplace where you can sip, vibe and shop local with live DJs, vendor pop-ups and giveaways, unique promos and more. Noon to 4pm.
• Boxer Social at Little Woodrow’s Midtown | No Cover – Join other boxer owners and let your pup off the leash to party in a giant puppy pool while you enjoy brews and drinks from the bar in Midtown. 2pm.
• Fisher DJ Set at Clé Day & Night – The Australian House music producer and DJ comes to Clé for an afternoon of tunes. $50. 2pm to 6pm.
• Jazzy Sunday: Marlon Simon & the Nagual Spirits at Discovery Green | FREE – The final Discovery Green performance for the Jazzy Sundays series arrives before heading to Buffalo Bayou in May. Latin jazz drummer Marlon Simon headlines this one, joined by Adriano Santos Brazilian Jazz Quartet. 5pm to 7pm.