What's On - Week of July 13th

Our Picks

The Book Club was Better - Free Project Hail Mary Movie Night & Book Swap, Monday July 13, 6:30 - 10:30, No Cover - Free Book Exchange, $7.13 Drink Specials, Hosted by Beyond the Covers at Social Beer Garden (77004). Learn more

Pack City Hall - Demand Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Tuesday July 14, 2 PM, Free - Social Justice Initiative. Houston City Hall - 901 Bagby St. Learn more on Instagram @fielhouston

OtakuFest, Free, Wednesday, July 15, 1 - 3:30 PM, Houston Central Library (77002). Manga celebration featuring a cosplay contest, art contest, trivia, crafts and more! Learn more and register at houstonlibrary.org

Guerilla Book Fair, Saturday July 18th, 5 - 9 PM. Free entry (shopping event), Class Bookstore. RSVP at classbookstore.com

Monday, July 13

The Book Club was Better - Free Project Hail Mary Movie Night & Book Swap, Monday July 13, 6:30 - 10:30, Free, Hosted by Beyond the Covers at Social Beer Garden (77004). Learn more

Author Event: Katharine McGee, Ungodly Rich, 7 PM, Free entry - book for purchase, Blue Willow Bookshop (77079), Register at bluewillowbookshop.com

713 Day at the Houston Zoo, All Day, $7.13 Tickets. Learn more at houstonzoo.org

Reality Bites Screening for 713 Day, Cocktail hour at 6 PM, movie at 7 PM. Tickets start at $34, Intro from Houstorian at Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Learn more and get tickets at mfah.org

713 Day at the Cistern, All Day, $7.13, Undercurrents admission and history tours. Buffalo Bayou Waterworks & Cistern. Highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance at buffalobayou.org

Tuesday, July 14

Pack City Hall - Demand Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Tuesday July 14, 2 PM, Free - Social Justice Initiative. Houston City Hall - 901 Bagby St. Learn more on Instagram @fielhouston

Author Event: Ashley Winstead in conversation with Abby Dunn (Texas Author / Book Release), 6:30 PM, Free - books for purchase, Murder by the Book (77005). Learn more at murderbooks.com

Author Event: Lift Every Voice with Phillip B. Williams, 7 PM, Tickets start at $5, Kindred Stories (77004). Tickets for sale on kindredstorieshtx.com

Crochet & Knitting Night, 6 - 8 PM, No Cover, Bring your needle-craft projects to work on in community. Drop of the Creator. Learn more on Instagram @dropofthecreator

Stitch and B*tch - Open Crafting Night, 6 - 8 PM, Free, hosted by Scout & Skein at Brazos Bookstore (77005). Learn more at brazosbookstore.com

New Moon Yoga, 7:30 - 9 PM, $20, The Orange Show (77023). Learn more on Instagram @yeauxga4all

Wednesday, July 15

OtakuFest, Free, Wednesday, July 15, 1 - 3:30 PM, Houston Central Library (77002). Manga celebration featuring a cosplay contest, art contest, trivia, crafts and more! Learn more and register at houstonlibrary.org

Author Event: Jack Friday, Killer Vibes (Book Release), 6:30 PM, Free - books for purchase, Murder by the Book (77005). Learn more at murderbooks.com

Author Event: Brittainy Cherry signs Karla & Ash, 6 - 8 PM, Free - books for purchase. Katy Budget Books, learn more at katybooks.com

Stitch & Dish, 6 PM, Free entry, hosted by Mens Textile Collective at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 12702 Grant Road. Open to all levels, and beginners can grab a free starter kit and learn the basics from the hosts. Learn more on Instagram @menstextilecollective

Yesteryear Chat & Craft, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, $25 includes craft supplies & snacks, Honey Art Cafe (77009). Learn more on Instagram @honeyartcafe

Thursday, July 16

Author Event: Joseph L. Locke, 6:30 PM, Free - books for purchase, Brazos Bookstore (77005). Learn more at brazosbookstore.com

Author Event: Pamela Colloff in conversation with Mimi Swartz, 6:30 PM, Free - books for purchase, Murder by the Book (77005). Learn more at murderbooks.com

Author Event: Cooking From Scratch with Toya Boudy, 7 PM, Tickets start at $13, Kindred Stories (77004). Tickets for sale on kindredstorieshtx.com

Over 30's Game Night, 6 - 9 PM, Free, Hosted by Keenya Kelly at Post HTX (food court). Learn more on Instagram @keenyakellybrand

Blanket Bingo, 6 PM, $10 for 9 games (all proceeds benefit the park), Market Square Park (301 Milam St). Learn more on Instagram @marketsquarehou

Wellness Walk, 6:30 - 8 PM, free, meet at the Waterworks at Buffalo Bayou. Learn more at buffalobayou.org

Lecture over Drinks: Strange Sex Lives of Bugs, 7 PM, No cover, hosted by Playful Thinkin Events at Axelrad. Learn more on Instagram @playfulthinkinevents

Mahjong Club, 7 - 9 PM, no cover, Drop of the Creator. Learn more on Instagram @dropofthecreator

SOLD OUT | Beginner Crochet in the Bookstore, 5 - 7 PM, $30 includes class and materials, Buy the Book (The Woodlands). Learn more on Instagram @buythebooktx

Friday, July 17

Author Event - Jason E. Brown Book Launch, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Free entry - books for purchase. Class Bookstore (77004). Learn more on Instagram @classbookstore

Poetry Open Mic Night with Houston Writing Central, 6 - 8 PM, Free entry, Brazos Bookstore. Learn more at brazosbookstore.com

Bad Girl Pottery Club, 7 PM or 9:30 PM classes, $55, Smashed Studio in the Silo at Sawyer Yards. Learn more at smashedstudio.com

Outdoor Movie: Sinners, 7 PM, tickets start at $21.75, Rooftop Cinema. Get tickets at rooftopcinema.com

Summer Jazz Series, 7 - 10 PM, no cover, Mo' Brunch + Brews (77004). Learn more on Instagram @mobrunchandbrews

Twilight Candlelight Flow, 8:30 PM, Starts at $12, Black Swan Yoga Montrose location. Learn more on Instagram @andreaoregon

Saturday, July 18

Author Event - Sandy Wahowski, 11 - 1 PM, Free entry - books for purchase, The Gilded Page Lit Lounge (Friendswood), Learn more on Instagram @thegildedpagelitloungetx

Author Event: Julia London (Texas Author), 3 PM, Free entry - books for purchase, Murder by the Book (77005), Learn more at murderbooks.com

Audio Cardio Club (Audiobook Walk), 9 AM, Free, Hosted by Katy Budget Books at Katy Mills Mall, Learn more at katybooks.com

Intro to Mosaic Making, 9:30 - 12:30 AM, $45 - includes all materials and tools, The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Smither Park (77023), Register at orangeshow.org

Two-toned Granny Square Class, 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM, $50 all materials and class included, taught by Little Lemon Stitches at Woven Stitchery & Crafts (Bellaire). Register at wovenhtx.com

Paper Portraits at the Library, 11 AM - 1:30 PM, Free - donations encouraged, Hosted by Peachie at the Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library (77072). RSVP on Eventbrite

Summer Jam, 12 - 5 PM, Free (Parking $6), Family friendly art activities, gallery exhibitions, indoor farmer's market, face painting, free beer from Saint Arnolds, and more. Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University. Learn more on Instagram @themoodyarts

Coffee & Chapters, 1 - 2:30 PM, No cover, bring a book you are reading or a favorite and connect with other readers! Hosted by Between The Lines Bookclub at Sneaks Coffee + Lounge (77004). Learn more on Instagram @btwnthelines1

Ink Painting: A Journey of Artistic Meditation, 1 - 4 PM, $85, The Jung Center. Cultivate mindfulness and inner calm by using ink painting as a tool for self-discovery and emotional release. Learn more and register at junghouston.org

Gallery Opening Reception, 3 - 5 PM, No cover, Basket Books & Art. Learn more on Instagram @basketbooksandart

Free Movie - John Lewis: Good Trouble, 3 PM, Free, Hosted by Cinema Society at Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Aud 21 (3839 Weslayan St), includes a post-film panel on John Lewis's legacy and how the fight for voting rights continues. RSVP at mobilize.us

Penalty Kicks & Plot Twists - A Sports Romance Bookish Market, 4 - 8 PM, No Cover - Shopping event, Hosted by BTT Books at Axelrad (77004).Learn more on Instagram @b.t.t.books

Guerilla Book Fair, Saturday July 18th, 5 - 9 PM. Free entry (shopping event), Class Bookstore. RSVP at classbookstore.com

CANCELED | A Bookish Market, 2 - 7 PM, No cover - Shopping event. River Oaks Mercantile, Learn more on Instagram @romercantile

Sunday, July 19

Author Event - Anastasia Collins, 1 - 3 PM, Free entry - books for purchase, Mossrose Bookshop (77023). Learn more on Instagram @mossrosebookshop

Author Signing: My Monsters Ain't Like Yours with R.J. Joseph, 3 PM, $19.99 (includes book), Kindred Stories (77005). Tickets on sale now at kindredstorieshtx.com

Tiny Hands Club, 10 AM, $25 ages 3 - 10, paint a pot and planting party for kids, Dirt Bag (77019). Learn more on Instagram @dirtbagsfromTX

Sound Healing Meditation, 10 - 10:45 AM, $20, led by Union Is Creation at Buffalo Bayou Waterworks, Register at buffalobayou.org

Draughts & Dragons, 3 - 6:30 PM, $10, One shot D&D at Cre8d Fusion (Spring). Learn more on Instagram @draughtsanddragons

Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms, 12 - 3 PM, tickets start at $5, Coco's Donuts, Learn more on Instagram @cocosdonutshtx

Poetry Lounge Sunday, Doors at 6, show at 7, Tickets start at $12 (Early Bird), Henke & Pillot (77002). Learn more at poetryloungelive.com

SOLD OUT | Flourish: Plant & Self Care 101, 11:30 - 12:30, Free (ticketed), The Plant Project Heights location (600 N Shepherd Dr. 77007). RSVP for Free Tickets at the-plantproject.com 

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