What's On - Week of Aug 31

Welcome to September, Houston! Next Monday (Sept 7) is Labor Day, and I'm including it in this week's round up because I plan to take that day off! My list for the following week won't be published until Tuesday, Sept 8. 

My Picks

Goatstravaganza is happening all weekend at Rose Therapeutic Farm - just west of Houston outside of Katy in Brookshire, Texas. From 9 - 1 PM every day September 5–7, you can snuggle baby goats, meet Highland cows, explore the farm, and visit more than 200 friendly animals - plus shop 15+ local vendors, grab a bite or a sweet treat, let the kids run loose in the splash zone, play Chicken Poop Bingo and other games, do crafts, and so much more! Tickets start at $34.99 and you can purchase tickets at goatyogakaty.com. 

Houston's first LGBTQ+ Nerd Con is happening on Sunday from 1 - 5 PM at Pearl Bar. No cover - Buy / Sell / Trade Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh, anime, and more! Learn more on Instagram @pearlbarhouston

After Nerd Con, stop by at Raven Tower for Houston's most chilled out wellness session, Bend N Blaze, hosted by Inga the Yoga Goddess. $33 includes a pre-roll, yoga class + sound bath meditation session. Learn more and reserve your spot on Partiful

Monday, Aug 31

Mystery Movie Monday, No Cover, starts at sundown at Axelrad (77004). Double Feature VHS tribute to Dolly Parton & Tim Curry 🥹. Learn more on Instagram @axelradhouston

Jill Scott Preshow Soul Sessions (Poetry & Live Music), Doors at 5 PM, Mercedes Benz of Sugarland Lounge, Jill Scott Concert Ticket required for Entry. Learn more on Instagram @michaelprinceviolin

Tuesday, Sept 1 

Finds on the First, Free entry - books for purchase, 11 AM - 7 PM, Katy Budget Books. 30% off select new books, 50 cent select used books. Learn more on Instagram @katybudgetbooks

R&B Trivia Night, 5 - 9 PM, No cover & taco tuesday specials, hosted by CLASS Bookstore at Alley Kay. Learn more on Instagram @classbookstore

Author Event: Thomas R. Fox - DELUGE BEFORE DAWN, 6:30 - 8 PM, Brazos Bookstore, No Cover - books available for purchase, Learn more at brazosbookstore.com

Bars Fest: Houston vs. Philly (Poetry), 7:30 - 10:30 PM, Hosted by WAN Poetry at Rudyard's, tickets start at $24.75. Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite

Wednesday, Sept 2

Writer's Sprints, 11 - 1 PM, Free, LIT Java in Pearland. Grab your computer and writing utensils and come write in a relaxing, calm environment amongst other writers. Push yourself to write for 30 minutes increments and get support, encouragement, and feedback from others in the writing community. Learn more at litjava.net

Author Event: James R. Benn, 6:30 PM, Free entry - books for purchase, Murder by the Book. Learn more at murderbooks.com

Book Bedazzling, 6:30 - 8:30, Ticketed, X & O Books in Cypress, Learn more at xo-books.com

Journaling N Live Jazz Hangout, 7 PM, Hosted by Peachie the Stress Free Unicorn at Axelrad, No Cover, RSVP on Eventbrite

Poetry Open Mic ft. Bae Thoven hosted by Free. K, 7:30 - 10:30 PM, tickets from $13.61, hosted by Write About Now at AvantGarden. Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite

Thursday, Sept 3

Romeo and Juliet Celebration with Alley Theatre, Complementary sparkling wine starting at 6:30 PM (21+) and talk starts at 7 PM with Alley Theatre's Artistic Directors Rob Melrose and Melissa Molano discuss their upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. Murder by the Book. Learn more at murderbooks.com

Friday, Sept 4

SOLD OUT J. Elle in Conversation with Ali Hazelwood, 7 PM, Ticketed - no waitlist. Hosted by Blue Willow Bookshop at St Thomas Presbyterian, learn more at bluewillowbookshop.com

Free movie: Legally Blonde, Skylawn at Post HTX, Free, 8 PM. Learn more on Instagram @posthtx

Community Board Games & Chess Night, 7 - 10 PM, No cover, Daboba Bellaire, learn more on Instagram @dabobahouston

Saturday, Sept 5

Prioritizing Peace: Sound Bath in the Commons, 8 - 9 AM, Free, The Commons at Hermann Park. Learn more at hermannpark.org

Zine Workshop & Care Package Drive, 12 - 4 PM, $5 or daily hygiene product donation, Friends Gallery (7040 Harrisburg Blvd). Learn more on Instagram @friendsgalleryhtx

Plant Bingo, 6 PM, $30 includes bingo cards for 6 rounds of play and raffle entries. Houston Interactive Zoo. Learn more and reserve your seat at houstonplantbingo.square.site

Author Lyra Parish, 6 PM, Books by the Bay (La Porte). $19.99 (inludes book). Learn more and get tickets at booksbythebaytx.square.site

Nerd Nite, 7 PM, No Cover, Speakers are @rafaelrodriguez with "All My Virtual Pets Are Dead," @spacecitybabe with "Serial Killer? Girl, Bye," and Austin with "A Brief Guide to Baseball Pitches." Hosted by Nerd Nite Houston at Grand Prize Bar (Montrose). Learn more on Instagram @nerdnitehouston

Sunday, Sept 6

Bookish Brunch Market: Romance Edition, 11 - 3 PM, Galveston Bay Brewing, No cover. Learn more on Instagram @brunchpartymarket 

Cake Tasting N Crafts, 12:30 - 3 PM, Donation Based. Hosted by Peachie the Stress Free Unicorn at Axelrad, Taste 3 cakes from Sunny Jay Cakes and make cake-inspired paper crafts. Learn more & RSVP on Eventbrite

LGBTQ+ Nerd Con, 1 - 5 PM, No Cover, Pearl Bar Houston. Buy / Sell / Trade Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh, D&D and More. Learn more on Instagram @pearlbarhouston

Tuft Your Cat: Rug Making Workshop, 2 - 5 PM, $190 Tickets Include All rug tufting materials, $30 voucher to shop Cat Vinyl, Access to the live performance by Marley Moon at 6 PM - plus 10% of workshop proceeds will be donated to the Houston Humane Society. Habibi Bazaar. Learn more & reserve your seat at habibibazaar.com

Sunday Art Party, 3 - 6 PM, No Cover, hosted by Houston Drink & Draw at Betelgeuse Betelgeuse (77007). Draw, paint, craft, whatever you want to do - do it in community with a cocktail or mocktail in hand! Learn more on Instagram @houstondrinkanddraw

Houston Book Babes Night Market: The Fall Edit, 4 - 9 PM, No Cover. The Esplanade at Navigation. Learn more on Instagram @spacecity.market

Bend N Blaze (Yoga & Sound Bath), 6 - 9 PM, 420-friendly yoga and sound bath, hosted by Inga the Yoga Goddess at Raven Tower. $33 entry includes a pre-roll, yoga, and meditation sound bath session. Reserve your space on Partiful

MidMain Movie Club, Doors at 7 & Movie at 8, No Cover + Free hotdogs & popcorn. Showing "Dazed & Confused" at Big Top Lounge (Continental Club - 3714 Main St.)Learn more on Instagram @houmidmain

Monday, Sept 7

Her Market HTX "Her Book Market," The Esplanade at Navigation. Learn more on Instagram @her_market_htx

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