Get a Houston Nightlife This Week: August 22 to 28, 2022

Updated Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 12:22am

Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide for Monday, August 22 to Sunday, August 28, 2022.

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: Monday, August 22 to Sunday, August 28, 2022

Ongoing

• Houston Restaurant Weeks at Multiple Locations | Daily – H-Town’s biggest food event of the year continues as 200+ local restaurants offer up special fixed price meals for brunch, lunch and dinner (and even to-go), with a set dollar donation from each meal sold benefiting the Houston Food Bank. $25 for brunch and lunch; $39 to $55 for dinners. Times vary by location.

Monday, August 22, 2022

• BLXST at House of Blues – Fresh off the heels of receiving his first platinum certification, rapidly rising rap star BLXST is coming to Downtown on his Before You Go Tour. $35 and up. 6pm.
• Latin Dance Factory presents Meet & Dance Monday at Henke & Pillot – Show up for the class to learn beginner Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata dance moves, then have a go on the dance floor. $10; $15 for couples. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
• The Breakfast Club Movie Screening at Axelrad Beer Garden | No Cover – Revisit John Hughes’ classic 1985 coming of age comedy that brings five very different high school students from five very different cliques together in an seemingly pointless Saturday detention. 9pm.
• The Corral Comedy Open Mic at The Secret Group | No Cover – Catch local comedians trying out new material over drinks at the comedy mainstay in EaDo. 10pm to 11:30pm.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

• Steak Night & Mandalorian Trivia at Front Porch Pub | No Cover – Dig in to a 16-oz. ribeye with a big baked potato, and hunker down for a trivia sesh focused on the Disney+ breakout hit The Mandalorian. 6:30pm to 10pm; trivia at 7:30pm.
• Trivia Tuesday at True Anomaly Brewing | No Cover – Try your hand at trivia over 5 rounds—announced in advance on Instagram—at the popular EaDo brewery founded by four guys from NASA and you might win a pair of Astros tickets or tasty brews. 7:30pm.
• SKAI at Avant Garden – The Ukrainian American Culture Club brings Ukrainian rock band SKAI to Houston to celebrate 31 years of Ukrainian independence; funds raised from ticket sales will benefit Ukraine House, a US-based charitable organization. $60 and up. 6pm.
• Joyce Manor at Warehouse Live – Emo punk pioneers Joyce Manor are back on tour touting their sixth studio album, 40 oz to Fresno. $20 and up. 7pm.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

• Open Mic Night at J-Bar-M Barbecue & Beer Garden | No Cover – Enjoy an easy, breezy night in EaDo’s barbecue beer garden while aspiring local talent play covers and original songs, while drinks and bar bites are served late. 6pm to 11pm.
• Schitt$ Creek Trivia at Ingenious Brewing | No Cover – Schow off your SchittS prowess (Ew, David!) at a Wednesday evening trivia contest about the Dan Levy TV series. 7pm.
• Wednesday Open Mic at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar | No Cover – Grab dinner or drinks and take in the tunes of local performers of all genres in the ground floor restaurant at House of Blues at GreenStreet in Downtown. 7pm to 9pm.
• Emmaline in Concert at The Astorian – The 24-year old jazz-infused vocalist, violinist and songwriter brings her smoky, genre-fluid voice to The Astorian in Arts District Houston for one night only. 8pm. 
• Sidewalk Session at The Proletariat in Galveston | FREE – The popular art gallery and pub at the corner of Market and 23rd streets in downtown Galveston spills out onto the sidewalk with free live music and bubbles. 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
• Millennial Dolls at South Beach – The 5-person drag team debuts at the recently reopened South Beach nightclub in the Gayborhood with a spirited shows. Cover TBD. 11pm to 2am.

Thursday, August 25, 2022

• Whiskey Sour Power Hour at Eight Row Flint – Tip back $5 whiskey sours made with Redemption Whiskey in honor of National Whiskey Sour Day at the Heights’ whiskey mainstay. 4pm to 5pm.
• Open House & Cocktail Hour at Sesh Coworking in Midtown | FREE – Female freelancers, entrepreneurs and remote workers are invited to stop by Houston’s first all-women cowering space to network, check out the space, and enjoy specialty cocktails. 4pm to 6pm.
• Cigar & Cocktail Social at The Warwick | No Cover – Join Stixx and Stonez Cigars at a sultry summer social at the brand new Warwick near the Galleria in the former Houston’s location. 6pm to 1am.
• Charcuterie Class at Star Sailor – Brush up your board game at a 2-hour class that includes boards, a drink, snacks and quality meats, cheeses and spreads to complete your very own charcuterie board. $48. 7:30pm.
• Tycoon Houston Comedy Music Fest at Toyota Center – Rapper—and now Houstonian—50 Cent hosts a one-two punch of comedy and music performances in Downtown, featuring nine stand-up acts that include B-Simone, Bill Bellamy, Jess Hilarious, Gary Owen, and many others, in addition to appearances from Fetty Wap, Flo Rida, Rotimi and more. $49 and up. 8pm.
• Dark Dance Nite with DJs FrankiFranki & Pthalo at Etro Lounge | No Cover – Dance darkly into the night a DJ FrankiFranki and Dh Phthalo spin classic darkwave, post punk, synthpop, goth, industrial, and minimal wave music at the Downtown club. 9pm to 2am.
• Beso Thursday at Clé Day & Night – Cover TBD. 10pm to 2am.

Friday, August 26, 2022 

• Loona at 713 Music Hall – K-pop girl group Loona is coming to party with Houston on their first ever world tour and they’ve brought all the fun, energy, and pop magic with them. $65 and up. 7:30pm.
• A Giant Dog in Concert at The Secret Group – Austin-based indie rock act group, A Giant Dog, brings their highly energetic show to EaDo. $13+. 9pm.
• Emo Night: Saddies & Baddies at House of Blues – Get in your feels for a nostalgic night of pop punk and emo in the Foundation Room at Downtown’s House of Blues. $10. 9pm to 2am.
• Pachuco Boogie Sound System at Re:Hab Bar on the Bayou | No Cover – Felipe Galvan’s Pachuco Boogie Sound System—featuring vinyl tracks from ska, cumbia, jump blues, mambo, rocksteady and other roots music—rules the decks at the casual, Greater Heights bar alongide Little Whiteoak Bayou. 9pm to 2am.
• Madonna Tribute Night at Etro Lounge | No Cover – Give it up for the Queen of Pop when the Downtown nightclub spins hits of the iconic pop singer, Madonna, all night long. 9pm to 2am.
• Kendrick Lamar Night Light Bike Ride in Third Ward – Hit the H on two wheels with this lit bike ride that features a playlist of rapper Kendrick Lamar’s classic hits. $28.50 for a bike rental; $11 when you bring your own. 9:30pm.
• Mary Droppinz DJ Set at Bauhaus – Hear the pulse-pounding House Techno beats of DJ and producer Mary Droppinz at Bauhaus on the edge of Downtown. $10 and up. 10pm to 2am.
• Luzcid in Concert at Stereo Live – EDM DJ and producer Luzcid headlines a night on the decks in West Houston, with Antennae opening. $5 and up. 10pm to 2am.
• Gareth Emery DJ Set at Rise Rooftop – Groove to beats when British trance producer and DJ Gareth Emery brings his Threeway tour to the Midtown nightspot. 10pm to 2am.

Saturday, August 27, 2022 

• Sixer Mixer: 6th Anniversary Party at Eureka Heights Brewing Co. | No Cover – The Heights brewery turns six, and celebrates with live music from Yacht Rock USA, merch drops and all-day giveaways. No cover, but VIP admission is $65 and grants you access at 10am. Noon to 6pm.
• Ingenious Taco Wars 2022 at Ingenious Brewing Company – The Humble brewery hosts the 2022 edition of their taco competition with plenty of delicious tacos and salsas to sample, along with micheladas and preparadas available for purchase. $5 to sample. Noon to 5pm.
• End of Summer Luau at Little Woodrow’s Tomball | No Cover – Don your favorite Hawaiian shirts, hats and leis at an summer closeout featuring spicy pineapple ‘za, Bud Light popsicles, a limbo contest, DJ tunes, and more. 2pm to 2am.
• Just Because Day Carnival Party at Yellow Rose Distilling | FREE – Enjoy free carnival games, where you can win Yellow Rose swag, plus cotton candy and popcorn at a parking lot pop-up at Houston’s first legal distillery north of town. Paid private tours and tastings are available. Noon to 7pm.
• Pils Celebration Day at B-52 Brewing Company | No Cover – Sip on crisp brews at the celebration of the Conroe brewery’s Pilsner, perfect to wash down grub from the food trucks, including Puerto Rican fusion and French cuisine and burgers. Noon to 10pm.
• Houston Beer Block Party at Saloon Door Brewing – Sample the goods from 11 Houston-area breweries at a casual tailgate-style beer fest in the lot of Saloon Door Brewing in Webster. $40; $10 designated driver. 3pm to 8pm.
• Galveston Art Walk on Market Street | FREE – Explore Galveston’s art galleries, restaurants, drinkers, and more as they keep their door open late with special programing for the popular seasonal event. 6pm to 9pm.
• Punk Rock Garage Sale Night Market at Hardy & Nance Studios | FREE – Enjoy free drinks (be prepared to tip the organization with cash) while exploring the goods of 30+ vendors offering up art, toys and books, comics, clothing, music gear, and handmade offerings. 6pm to 10pm.
• Swedish House Mafia at Toyota Center – The House music trio, Swedish House Mafia are making a stop in H-Town on their world tour following the release of their first ever studio album, Lost in Paradise. $39.50 and up. 8pm.
• The Kid Laroi in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The Australian rapper stops by Post Houston for a night of his debut studio album, Kids Are Growing Up. $35 and up. 8pm.
• The Spoiled Rotten Comedy Show at the Orange Show for Visionary Art – A new comedy show debuts at the mosaic-filled monument to the humble fruit, featuring sets from Julz Serrano, Kate Vance, Jessi Saldaña, George Brito, Victor Tran and Julie Talbert, hosted by artist Emily Peacock. $16. 8pm to 10pm.
• The World Around You, with East of EaDo & The Swift Drag in Concert at Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge – The Midtown dive venue next to the Continental Club features two homegrown rock bands, headlined by The World Around You, with Austin’s The Swift Drag opening the show. $10. 9pm.
• Missio in Concert at Warehouse Live – The Austin synth pop duo lands in EaDo to perform new songs like “Say Something” and tracks from previous albums. $30. 9pm.
• Silent Disco at Social Beer Garden | No Cover – Choose your mood with headsets featuring 12 DJs playing on 3 channels at the Midtown favorite. 9pm to 2am.
• Divino Latin Saturday at Henke & Pillot – Impressario’s popular weekly Latin dance night continues its more than 5 year residency at the downtown nightclub built in a historic former grocery store. 9pm to 2am.

Sunday, August 28, 2022 

• Sunday Funday in Clear Lake – Dig into live music, Boardwalk eats, creative craft brews, and more Sunday fun along the Bay in nearby Clear Lake.
• The Divine Darlings Burly Soirée at 8th Wonder Distillery – Enjoy an afternoon of lace, leather, glitz and glamour with six incredible burlesque performers at the 8th Wonder Distillery in EaDo. $12 and up. 2pm to 4pm.
• Bun B’s Trill Burgers Pop-Up at Houston City Hall – Fresh off a crowning of “Best Burger in America” by Good Morning America, Bun B’s smashburger pop-up comes to Houston City Hall for a Bun B Day celebration. Prices vary. 3pm to 7pm.
• 12th Annual Feast of Saint Arnold at Saint Arnold Brewing Company – The 12th annual fundraiser for Texas Children’s Hospital returns to Saint Arnold with five courses of seafood, pork, poultry, beef and dessert, served family-style. $135. 5pm to 8pm.
• The Lab: Comedy Open Mic at Leon’s Lounge | FREE – Each Sunday, local comics grab the mic for hot six-minute sets in one of Houston’s oldest bars, preceded by happy hour specials from 4pm to 8pm with $4 wells and house wines and $15 domestic buckets. If you’d like to try your hand at the open mic, sign up to participate at 7:30pm. 8pm to midnight.

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