Get a Nightlife This Week: January 23 to 29, 2023

Updated Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 9:08pm

Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, January 23 to Sunday, January 29, 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: January 23 to 29, 2023

Ongoing

• Comedian Mark Curry at Houston Improv | Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28 – The Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper actor and comedian hits the West Houston comic stage for five shows over the weekend. Starts at $40 for 2 people. Times vary.
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Anthony DeVito at Rudyard’s | Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28 – For three shows over the weekend, the NYC-based comedian brings his award-winning brand of humor and insights to the upstairs stage in Montrose. Times vary.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

• Dita Von Teese: Glamonatrix at Bayou Music Center – The old-Hollywood glam legend and noted “Queen of Burlesque,” Dita Von Teese brings her Glamonatrix tour to the Bayou City. $39.50 and up. 7pm.
• Drink & Learn at Brennan’s of Houston – Grab a drink and get to learning as New Orleans Drink Historian, Elizabeth Pearce, hosts this entertaining and informative Drink & Learn event about Prohibition-era beverages at the classy and intimate Texas Creole eatery. $85. 6pm.
• Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka at Houston Improv – The co-founder of Dis/orient/ed Comedy, America’s first Asian American comedy stand-up tour, takes over Spring Branch with hilarious off-kilter jokes and anecdotes sure to split some sides. Starts at $40 for 2 people. 7:30pm.
• Teddi Tuesday Live Podcast Show at Rise Rooftop – H-Town’s most popular live podcast continues its weekly Midtown residency, along with DJ tunes, food trucks, and more community celebration. $10 in advance; $20 day of show. Doors at 8pm; show at 8:30pm.
• Drag Queen Karaoke at Pearl Bar Houston | No Cover – The Lesbian-centric LGBTQ+ bar on Washington Avenue hosts an evening of live tunes ands sassy ‘tudes. 9pm to 1am; sign ups start at 8pm.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

• Comedian Asif Ali at Houston Improv – Recently cast in films like Don’t Worry Darling, Easter Sunday with Jo Koy, and featured on Comedy Central and beyond, Asif Ali brings a trademark stage personality to the Improv, dishing tales that draw on his East Indian background and lived experiences. Tickets are sold by the table; $40 for 2, and up. 7:30pm. 
• The Moth Houston GrandSlam at The Heights Theater – Ten Houston StorySlam winners take to the GrandSlam stage on Historic 19th Street for the ultimate storytelling competition. 8pm.
• Brew & Groove at No Label Brewing Co.| No Cover – The beloved Katy brewery hosts a market packed with 40+ local vendors, plus live music, craft beer (natch), and more. 2pm to 7pm.

Thursday, January 26, 2023

• Country Music & Steak Night Thursday at Now or Never | No Cover – Midtown’s newest spot is making a name for itself and inviting everyone out to a country music and steak night featuring steaks from Meat Therapy; starting at 6pm until sold out, steaks will be $25 for 12-oz ribeyes, $20 6-oz filets, and $20 for a half rack of ribs. All include two sides. 4pm to 12:30am.
• Drag Bingo at Eureka Heights Brew Co. | No Cover – The Shady Acres brewery has got your number at Drag Bingo night, featuring Dessie Love-Blake calling the balls while you sip craft brews. Daubers can be purchased for $2. 7pm to 8:30pm.
• January Nerdy Market at Neils Bahr | No Cover – The EaDo bar serving up video games, comics and beloved pop culture hosts their monthly market with vendors doling out Funko Pops, Pokemon toys and cards, modern and vintage toys, and more. 6pm to 11:45pm.
• P1Harmony in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The K-pop six-piece hits up Houston on the heels of their late-2022 EP release, Harmony: Set In. $59.50 and up. 7:30pm.
• Amy Winehouse: Jazz Under the Stars at POST Houston –Take in the views from atop Post’s Skylawn at this tribute to the iconic songstress, Amy Winehouse. $55. 8pm to 9:30pm.
• Latin Thursday Night at Social Beer Garden | No Cover – Grab a drink and get those hips ready to work because Social Beer Garden is playing all the Merengue, Cumbia, and even Salsa combined with hip-hop. 8pm.
• Dark Disko: VJ Rob & Bewitched DJs at Etro Nightclub| No Cover – Get an early start on the weekend at Etro where VJ Rob & Bewitched DJs will be spinning everything from Italo Disco to New Wave, Dark Wave, and more. 9pm to 2am.
• Taco Tequila Thursday at Bauhaus | No Cover – Enjoy half price tacos, half price top shelf Tequila, $5 margaritas, and house music at the Thursday night dance party. 10pm to 2am.

Friday, January 27, 2023 

• Friday Night Fever: Beginner’s Salsa Dance Lessons at M-K-T | FREE – Get your salsa steps in order at a free one-hour class led by KDENCE Studios on the patio, followed by a 30-minute dance session. 6pm to 7:30pm.
• A Barrel Aged Evening at Saint Arnold Brewery – Snag a hard-to-get glimpse inside Saint Arnold’s Barrel Room and imbibe a plethora of barrel aged beers from its cellar, plus lots of goodies. Be sure to arrange a ride. $80. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
• Houston, We Need a Title Opening Reception at Reeves Art & Design | FREE – In Montrose, Reeves brings together the works of more than 25 Texas artists in a showcase that spans multiple styles and eclectic tastes. 6pm to 9pm.
• Friday Night Flights: The ’80s at Urban South HTX | No Cover – At the Arts District brewery, you can participate in a totally tubular trivia night about the ’80s while enjoying themed frozen beers and complimentary popcorn. 6:30pm.
• Winter Beer Dinner at B-52 Brewing – In Conroe, the adventurous brewery in a wooded setting hosts a delicious five-course dinner, expertly paired with five tasty offerings from the taps. $65. 7pm to 9pm. 
• Charlie y La Tribu Cubana in Concert at MECA THB Center – The Second Ward cultural center hosts Charlie y La Tribu Cubana, playing Latin music indigenous to Cuba, including the traditional Son-Montuno from Santiago, the funky Havana-Miami style salsa, and timba. $20. 7:30pm.

Saturday, January 28, 2023 

• Cedric Backyard BBQ at Southern Star Brewing | No Cover – Savor some pulled pork and smoked deliciousness when Cedric Backyard BBQ pulls up to the Conroe brewery for a Saturday afternoon throwdown. Noon to 10pm.
• Cumbia Night at Ingenious Brewing Company | No Cover – DJ Alex hits the decks in Humble for a night of Cumbia favorites, where you can also find that second wind with Nicaraguan foods from Marimba de Sabores. 6pm. 
• ’80s Winter Prom Night at William Price Distilling – Grab your best polyester for a throwback prom night in Garden Oaks that features cocktails, photo ops and the crowning of the prom king and queen. $25; $40 for 2. 7pm to 11pm. 
• Paramount’s Laser Spectacular: Music of Pink Floyd at Bayou Music Center – Get the full spectacle of a Pink Floyd laser show when Downtown’s Bayou Music Center hosts the internationally touring performance. $49.50 and up. 8pm.
• Comedian Jo Koy at Toyota Center – One of today’s premiere stand-up acts, Jo Koy offers a uniquely relatable blend of comedy that pulls inspiration from his colorful family and delights audiences at sold-out arenas around the world. $59.50 and up. 8pm. 
• Interrogation: Comedians Tell True Crime Stories at The Secret Group – True crime meets comedy in this one-of-a-kind storytelling show with comedians Korey David and Andrew Youngblood at the EaDo comedy club. $10. 8pm.
• Taylor Rave at Rise Rooftop – The nightspot perched above Midtown hosts a night of T. Swift hits and remixes for Swifts and their friends. $20 and up. 9pm.
• Morgan Page in Concert at Stereo Live – DJ and producer Morgan Page makes a trek to the West Houston EDM venue. $5. 10pm to 2am. 

Sunday, January 29, 2023 

• 6th Annual Lunar New Year Festival & Fried Rice Cook-Off at The Phoenix on Westheimer – Try a wide array of interpretations of fried rice, pulling from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, at this popular Montrose cook-off. $25 and up. Noon to 5pm.
• Valentine’s Artisan Market at Megaton Brewery | No Cover – The Kingwood brewery hosts more than 75 local artists, creatives and makers for all your gift-giving needs ahead of Valentine’s Day. While there, enjoy live music, food trucks and tasty brews. Noon to 5pm. 
• Ocky Way Pop-Up with TikTok Chef Rahim Mohamed at Burger Bodega – The Brooklyn-based, 4 million followers-strong TikTok influencer and bodega chef, Rah Mohammed, will be serving up his Ocky Way chopped cheese sandwiches—mixed with large portions of meat and fried food like burgers, chicken cutlets, mozzarella sticks, french fries, chicken tenders, pancakes, and more—for a single afternoon. 1pm to 7pm, while supplies last.
• Have A Nice Day: Lunar New Year Celebration at The Ion | FREE – The Midtown hub for innovation hosts a Lunar New Year celebration from Have a Nice Day HTX, complete with dragon dances, a red envelope giveaway, and a market to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and the Cat. 4pm to 8pm.
• Patio Sunday Funday at Bauhaus | FREE with RSVP – Get into a leisurely state of mind at the EDM club, which opens in the early evening with food options, fresh mimosas, cold beer and House music. 6pm ’til late. 
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Paul Oddo at Rudyard’s – The Austin-based comic and self-taught artist takes the upstairs stage at Rudyard’s for a night of storytelling and laughs. $15 and up. 7pm.