LATELY IN HOUSTON

Once again, Houston steps up. Amid the current government shutdown, Houston businesses and charities are rallying together to provide free food and donations for federal workers. In the mix: Axelrad, Houston Food Bank, Lasagna House, and much more!

You get bamboo… everyone gets bamboo! Got bamboo spreading voraciously around or near your property? Turns out if bamboo happens to shoot up on your neighbors yards it’s their responsibility to remove it; however, if it’s damaging their property they may have grounds to sue you. IYKYK.

HEB does blind boxes. Yay? Move over Labubus, HEB is doing mystery boxes too featuring keychains of some of their greatest hits including: flour tortillas, creamy creation ice cream, Midtown pizza, Texas sweet tea, and lastly the secret, a special glow in the dark cowboy boot.

Wilson’s Mobile Book Emporium stuns in street smarts! So how does it feel like to be living our dream, Wilson? With whimsy and brains, Brian Wilson sells books in mobile fashion with a Japanese kei truck to inspire young and old readers alike. Not only is the truck obviously used to haul the books around, but it’s also immensely charming.

This week’s film nights are on us and Houston Cinema Arts Society! That means four readers will get a 4 Film Ticket Bundle to Houston Cinema Arts Festival. All you have to do is click this link and you’ll be entered to win.

Winners will be randomly selected and emailed tomorrow morning.

Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) presents the 17th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival returns with the theme “HERE” - an invitation to consider what it means to be present, to be shaped by our experiences, and to navigate the uncertainty of our time.

NOVEMBER LOOKING AHEAD

• 11/6-11/16: Houston Cinema Arts Festival

• 11/12: Book Bedazzle at Mossrose Bookshop

• 11:12: National Happy Hour Day

• 11/13-11/16: Nutcracker Market at NRG

• 11/14: Goth Cumbia Libre at Axelrad

• 11/15: Big Blanket Super Picnic at Founders Court Tree Grove

• 11/15: Zine Fest Houston 2025 

• 11/15: Macabre Market

• 11/16: Nosferatu with live organ at Houston Symphony

• 11/16: Pop Up On the Plaza 

• 11/21-11/22: Hung Dance: Birdy at Performing Arts Houston

• 11/21: Wicked: For Good at River Oaks Theatre

• 11/22: Holiday Montrose Market

• 11/21-11/23: Water Lantern Festival

• 11/27: HEB Thanksgiving Parade

• 11/28: TOKiMONSTA at Art Club

• 11/28-11/30: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concert No. 1 at Houston Symphony

WEEKEND EVENTS

All Weekend

• Coffee Mega Minis paint and sip events

Thursday, 11/6

6pm-10pm, Block Party | First Thursday at Mid Main. $10 donation.

5pm, Arts Festival | Opening Party for Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2025 at Brasil. “Live music by Camille Closer and the opening of a new photography exhibit, THE NEW AMERICAN MAN by Nico Daniels on display. Then head over to the MFAH for the opening film, DREAMS IN NIGHTMARES at 7:30PM.” Buy passes (see above).

6:30pm-8:30pm, Film Screening | Movies Under the Stars featuring Lilo & Stitch (2025). Free.

7:30pm, Listening Party | Khruangbin Albums Listening Party at Blessing Apothecary. Free.

Friday, 11/7

6pm-10pm, Festival | Annual Night Market at Asia Society. “Drawing inspiration from street markets in East and Southeast Asia, our all-ages festival celebrates Houston's Asian and Asian American communities through food, arts, shopping, and activities.” Free outdoors. $5-$10 for indoor and performance admission.

8pm-10pm, Live Music | Elvis Tribute Rooftop Concert. $35.

Saturday, 11/8

10am, Fundraiser | AFA’s Bayou City Duck Race. “Join us for our seventh annual rubber duck race, when we will launch 5,000 rubber ducks and watch them race to the finish line on Buffalo Bayou.” $5 and up to participate.

1pm-10pm, Festival | Bites and Beyond Festival at Discovery Green. “Houston’s newest cultural festival takes over Discovery Green on November 8, 2025, with bold flavors, live music, immersive art, and unforgettable vibes.” $17 and up.

8pm-12am, Market | Give For Good Cause with Grab & Go Thrift. “Join us this Saturday after the Secondhand Mrkt for a night of music and meaningful change! Every dollar raised helps provide fresh fruits and vegetables to underserved communities right here in Houston.” $10.

8pm-2am, Live Music | Curley Cormier & The Gladiators at Echoes. Free

Sunday, 11/9

9am-12pm, Market | DVD Swap by Cinema Society Houston and Death2Streaming. Free.

1pm-5pm, Festival | Myths and Leyendas: Mujeras fall festival at MFAH. Free.

1pm-6pm, Market | Oddities Market at Spindletap Brewery. “Spend the day perusing the most peculiar finds Houston has to offer.” Free

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