What's On - Week of October 26th

A (non-exhaustive) list of the best bookish events happening in and around Houston this week.

Monday, October 26th

Author Event: Mrinalini Levin-Srinivasan and Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan, 6:30 - 8 PM, Brazos welcomes Mrinalini Levin-Srinivasan and Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan to discuss their book Bird/Dog. The authors will be in conversation with DaQuon Wilson. Free entry, books for purchase. Learn more at brazosbookstore.com

Industry Nite Art Show, 7 - 11 PM, Coastline Pizzeria (1720 Houston Ave). Learn more on Instagram @coastline_htx

Tuesday, October 27th

Coraline Craft Session: DIY Coraline Doll and other themed crafts, 6 - 8 PM, Hosted by Peachie the Stress Free Unicorn at Blue Lagoon Club, Donation Based. RSVP on Eventbrite

Love & Heartbreak Poetry Night ft. Lady Joshua hosted by L.J. Hamilton, 7:30 PM, hosted by WAN Poetry at Rudyards, Tickets start at $20. Learn more and get tickets in advance on Eventbrite

Wednesday, October 28th

Author Event: Colin Kaepernick in conversation with Chamillionaire, 6:30 PM, Hosted by CLASS Bookstore in partnership with the National Association of Black Bookstores and the Houston Area Alumni Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at The KBC Houston (6011 West Orem Drive, Houston, TX 77085). Tickets begin at $59.75 and are selling out fast. Get yours in advance on Eventbrite

Book Club Outdoor Movie Night: Young Frankenstein, 8 - 10 PM, Hosted by Beyond the Covers at Social Beer Garden (77004), No Cover, 21+ Only, RSVP on Meetup to get day-of-event updates (weather related). 

Thursday, October 29th

Studio Ghibli Craft Session, 5:30 PM, Donation Based, Hosted by Peachie the Stress Free Unicorn at Axelrad, RSVP at Eventbrite

Music at the Museum: Halloween Edition, 6 - 8 PM, Free, Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston, Learn more at camh.org

Halloween Drag Bingo, 8 - 10 PM, Bar Daphne, No Cover, no RSVP required. Learn more on Instagram @hoteldaphnehtx

Local Author Event: Alexander C. Juden, 6:30 PM, Murder by the Book. Free entry, books for purchase, learn more at murderbooks.com

Author Event: Expecting Inequity with Khiara M. Bridges, 7 PM, Kindred Stories, Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased in advance at kindredstorieshtx.com

Friday, October 30th

Blanket Drive, All Day, Ella Tattoo. Drop off gently used warm clothes and other items for our unhoused neighbors by October 30th to be entered into a raffle for a free tattoo. Learn more and see the wishlist on Instagram @foodnotbombshtx 

Procraftinators Club & Craft Exchange, 6 - 8 PM, Hosted by Whimsical Wonders at Brazos Bookstore. Tickets are $5 and proceeds are donated to a good cause. Halloween edition - dress in costume and bring your unfinished (or new) craft project to work on with new bookish friends! Learn more at brazosbookstore.com

Halloween Reading Party, 6:30 PM, Kindred Stories (77004), Bring your book, come read and mingle, and celebrate spooky season with the Kindred community. Costumes encouraged! Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased at kindredstorieshtx.com

Tarot Bingo, 7 PM, Meow Wolf Houston, All Ages. Tarot Bingo is a bingo game that uses tarot cards instead of the traditional numbers/letters combo. At least 4-5 rounds of the game will be played to cover all 78 cards in a traditional deck. Tarot Bingo cards will be provided. Host Amber Ambrose will give a mini lesson on the meaning of each card as the game goes along! Tickets start at $45 and include access to the entire Meow Wolf interactive art experience, and can be purchased in advance at meowwolf.com

Saturday, October 31st

Audio Cardio Club, 9 - 10 AM, Free, Hosted by Katy Budget Books at Rick Rice Park in Katy, Learn more at katybooks.com

Fiber Arts Club: Macrame Halloween Creations | Crochet, Knit, Sew Hangout, 11 AM, Free, Hosted by Peachie the Stress Free Unicorn at Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library (77072). Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite

Crow Party!, 1 - 3 PM, Blue Willow Bookshop. Free, Dress in black and bring shiny trinkets to trade (e.g. Buttons, Charms, Stickers, bookmarks, miniatures, tiny curiosities, and more...). Learn more at bluewillowbookshop.com

Plant Market + Swap, 1 - 5 PM, Eureka Heights Brewery, No cover - costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest, and more. Bring a plant to swap for a new-to-you one! Learn more on Instagram @houstonplantmarket

Halloween Party, 6 PM, LIT Bookbar (Richmond). No Cover but $5 to compete in their costume contest for a cash prize! Learn more at litbookbar.com

Cougarville: A Grown & Sexy Poetry & Variety Show, 7 - 11 PM, Hosted by WAN Poetry at DaTown Sportsbar & Lounge, tickets from $45. Learn more and purchase advance tickets on Eventbrite

Sunday, November 1st

Mindfulness in the Garden, 3:30 - 5 PM, Houston Botanic Garden. Katy Dimple Manning, LCSW-S, will facilitate a walking meditation experience. Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased in advance at hbg.org

Opening Night: 2026 Jewish Books & Arts Festival, 7 PM, Location shared with ticket purchase, Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased at erjcchouston.org

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