What's On - Week of May 25 – Beyond the Covers

Where to find Beyond the Covers

May 26: Election Day! All the cool kids will be at the polls voting in the Texas primary run-offs. Learn more at ballotready.org >
May 28: Ruta Sepetys, A Fortune of Sand hosted by Blue Willow. Tickets $41.99. Learn more >
May 29: BTT Books Cowboy Romance themed market at Saint Arnolds. Learn more >
May 31: Forbidden Pages “Summer Love Story” Bookish Market. Learn more >

Happy Memorial Day!

Oh Goodie a Book: 7 am - 12 PM: The final $30 fill-a-bag sale for a while, as they are moving and looking for a new warehouse. Learn more >
"The Divorce" Midnight Release Party: 10:30 PM - 12 AM, Katy Budget Books, $18.99 (Tickets are included with purchase of the book.) Every ticket comes with a signed paperback copy of The Divorce, and an evening full of special activities, swag, and more for those in attendance. Please note: Freida McFadden will not be in attendance at these release parties. Learn more & get tickets >

The Bookend Ribbon Cutting Celebration: 12 - 1 PM. Enjoy light bites, champagne, community connections, and a first look at Richmond’s newest cozy, book-inspired event space. Learn more >
Lo-Fi Jam Creation Session: 4 - 5:30 PM, free, multiple Houston Public Library locations across town, check for the one nearest you here >
Book Release Party, "The Divorce": 6 PM, Murder by the Book. Authorless event (Freida McFadden will not be in store) but they are taking preorders for signed copies, will have games, prizes, and refreshments, and the first 40 event attendees to pick up their copies will receive swag. Learn more >

Author Event: Marc Furi: 6 PM, Houston Community Land Trust (2535 N MacGregor Way), join Marc Furi for the release of his self-published image book I’ve Seen Some Things: Images from the I Love 3rd Ward Project. Learn more >
Author Event: Alessandra Ranelli in conversation with Abby Dunn: 6:30 PM, Murder by the Book, free entry, books available for purchase. Learn more >
Author Event: Alexa Martin, By the Bootstraps: 7 PM, Free, Blue Willow Bookstore. Free entry, books available for purchase. Learn more >
Author Event: Natalia Treviño, The Road Back: 7 PM, Free, hosted by Nuestra Palabra at HCDE | 6300 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77022, Learn more & RSVP >
Writer's Sprint: 11 AM, LitJava in Pearland. Learn more >
Junk Journaling Journey, 2-3 PM, Free, Pleasantville Neighborhood Library, Learn more >
Benefit Happy Hour: 5 - 7 PM, Join Art League Houston for a happy hour at Johnny’s Gold Brick in support of the Healing Arts Program! Learn more >
Free Outdoor Yoga: 6:30 PM, Trebly Park (1515 Fannin St), Learn more >
The Awaken Woman Fireside Chat: 7 PM, Free, The Ballroom at Tanglewood (5430 Westheimer Way, 77056), panel discussion with local female leaders including author Rev. Dr. Stephanie T. Wilkins. Learn more and RSVP >
Jazz Wednesdays: 7 PM, Free, Axelrad. Learn more >
Poetry Open Mic: 8 PM, hosted by Odessa Collective, upstairs at Axelrad, learn more >

Author Event: Joshua Moehling in conversation with Annise Parker: 6:30 PM, Murder by the Book, free entry, books available for purchase. Learn more >
Author Event: L.R. Powell and Samara Kalz: 7 PM, LIT Bookbar in Richmond. A talk on fantasy, writing, and buying some new books! Learn more >
Author Event: Scott Walker Cunningham's 'First Loser' Debut: 7:30 PM, Good on Paper, 250 W 19th St., Houston, TX 77008. Learn more >
Poetry Slam: Doors at 6:30 PM, SMOKE Slam x The ElDorado Ballroom x Kindred Stories x The Rado Makert presents Tribe In The Tre. Join for poetry, dance, and fellowship. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and only $10 for slam competitors. Tickets on sale now >
Jazz Jam on the Docks: 7 - 9 PM, Free, hosted by Madison Arts at Post HTX. Learn more >

Fireside Chat & Book Signing with Oscar J Starr III: 2 - 3:30 PM, Houston Club (910 Louisiana St 77002). Learn more >
Author Event: Ashley Alridge Book Launch: 4 PM, 5350 Westheimer Rd., 77056, $24.24, learn more and get tickets on Eventbrite >
Bookish Market: Cowboy Romance: 6 - 10 PM, hosted by BTT Books at Saint Arnolds. Learn more >
Conspiracy Theory Night: 7 - 9 PM, Class Bookstore, 3803 Sampson St C, Houston, TX 77004. BYO tin foil hat. Learn more >

Audio Cardio Club: 9 - 10 AM, Katy Mills, hosted by Katy Budget Books. Learn more >
BTC Popup at Frio Loco: 10 - 3 PM, Crystal Beach. Learn more >
Book Swap: 12 - 2 PM, Blackline Coffee & Donuts in Webster. Learn more >
Bookish Market: The Reading Grounds: 2 - 8 PM, Hosted by BTT Books at Honey Bees Coffee in Cleveland, TX. Learn more >
Author Talk with Jeff Chang: 1 - 3 PM, Free, Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library, Learn more >
Dungeons & Dragons Day: 3 - 6:30 PM, hosted by Draughts & Dragons at Cre8d Fusion ( 8320 Louetta Rd. Suite 130 Spring Tx 77039). Learn more >
Terrarium Workshop: 5:30 PM, class fee starts at $85, The Flora Culture Galleria location (3100 Chimney Rock Rd., 77056). RSVP and get tickets here >
Plant Bingo: 7 - 9 PM, Ticketed, Third Ward Blooms (2304 Stuart St 77004). Learn more >

Free Yoga at Autry Park: 9 AM, hosted by DUO Houston at Autry Park, discounted drink available after class, Learn more >
Free Book & Plant Swap: 11 - 2 PM: The Flour Petal Bakery in Magnolia. Learn more >
Bookish Market: A Summer Love Story, 11 - 3 PM, hosted by Forbidden Pages at Sanman Studios 1109 Providence St HTX 77002. Learn more >
Sips & Stories Meetup: 4-6 PM, hosted by Silent Book Club NW Houston at Core Cafe in Spring. RSVP required, learn more >
Free Yoga & Sound Healing (in English & Spanish): 5:30 PM, hosted by UNIONisCREATION as part of the Fit Houston Under the Bridge Series, Mason Park (541 S. 75th Street, Houston, TX 77023). Learn more >

Notable upcoming bookish events

June 1: Annabel Monaghan, Dolly All the Time, Tickets $29.49 (includes book) on sale now on Eventbrite.
June 5th: Keys & Quills in The Woodlands. Tickets are $40, on sale now. Learn more >
June 6th: BTT Books hosting The Rosy Chapter market at William Price Distilling Company. Vendor apps are open.
June 10th: BtC Hosted - Free Movie Night, Project Hail Mary, Social Beer Garden HTX. Learn more and RSVP here >
June 10th: BtC Hosted - Free Book Swap, Social Beer Garden HTX. Learn more and RSVP here >
June 13th: Book Dragon Festival at Post HTX. Applications are open, contact The Book Dragon on Instagram @thebookdragon_htx for more information.
June 13th: A Lit World Black Author Expo 2026 at Copacabana Hall, more details at blackgirlsreadtoohtx.com
Oct 17: Tex-indie Author Book Fair at 10510 Westview Dr, Houston, TX. More details here.
Oct 22 - 24: National Black Book Festival at Fallbrook Church. Details at nationalblackbookfestival.com
Oct 31: Read for the Record Literacy Festival. More details on Eventbrite.
Nov 1: Jewish Books & Arts Fest, more details at https://www.erjcchouston.org/jewish-life-learning/jewish-book-arts-festival/
Nov 6-7: Books on the Ground. Vendor applications open, see https://www.instagram.com/p/DXXbpJjiR2o/
Nov 14th: Tropicon Book Expo at Katy Mills, details at https://www.tropiconbookexpo.com/