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Kathrina Maribao
July 30, 2026
ON THE HOUSE is your weekly dose of Houston arts and culture, things worth leaving the house for, and more. If you enjoy OTH and would like to support, you can buy readers coffee (aka sponsor an issue), sponsor your event, or simply keep reading. We appreciate you! Scroll down for your curated list of weekend events.
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What’s your Texas true drink? It's margarita vs. unsweetened iced tea for the title of Best Texas Drink and daytime brisk takes on nighttime bright in Axios's final round. Iced tea barely edged out Shiner Bock to get here; margarita crushed Dr Pepper. Axios Austin
Houston's most float-worthy happy hour… Cuchara's Xochimilco boat tour is back on Buffalo Bayou. Think Mexico City (inspired) canals, bottomless margaritas, live music, and 16 spots only. August 14th sold out fast, so a September 18th date got added. Secret Houston
White Linen Night turns 20. This Saturday, head to 19th Street for karaoke, DJs, food, and $20 all-white revelry. Houstonia highlights their White Linen recs: Christian's Tailgate karaoke, EZ's late-night DJ, M-K-T's night market, and a Frito pie mapo tofu pop-up. Houstonia Magazine
Space 🤝 Community. Space Center Houston is hiring a full-time School and Community Engagement Specialist to build partnerships with schools, districts, and nonprofits and run STEM outreach events. Is this you or someone you know? Let ‘em know! Space Center Houston
Listening parties? Yes, please. Cactus Music, Houston's 50-year-old record store, is skipping the pay-to-meet-and-greet racket and just letting fans hear albums first for free. Recent parties: The Strokes, Madonna, Gracie Abrams, with Phoebe Bridgers up next Aug. 13. Chron
WEEKEND EVENTS
All weekend:
Thursday, 7/30
6pm-8pm, Workshop | Procraftinators Club: Junk Journaling. “Whether you're a seasoned journal lover or trying junk journaling for the first time, this event is the perfect opportunity to relax, get inspired, and connect with fellow crafters.” $10.
7:30pm-8:30pm, Dancing | Baddie’s Line Dancing.
7:30pm-2am, Games | Vinyl & Chess Night at Room8o8.
Friday, 7/31
6pm-8:30pm, Workshop | Photo Strip Frame Workshop at Four Circle Studio. “We’ll start with a brief 15-20 minute demo of constructing and decoration, then you will have the rest of the time to create! All materials, underglaze, and a variety of tools will be provided.”
6pm-11pm, Community | Boos At Night One Year Anniversary.
6pm-8pm, Art | Art League Houston Student Exhibition Opening Reception.
6pm-9pm, Art | Pasadena Art Walk at Crenshaw Park, Pasadena.
7pm-10pm, Art | Cistern After Hours at Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. “Explore Undercurrents, an interactive art installation by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, and gather outside for live music by DJ Josh Zulu, complimentary wine and beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, and local food trucks.” $25.
Saturday, 8/1
11:45am, Film | Watch The Aristocats (1970) at River Oaks Theatre. $14. Almost sold out.
2pm-Late, White Linen | White Linen on North Main at Starduster. “A low key neighborhood focused alternative to white oak or 19th st. We are kicking it off in the afternoon with our doggy happy hour, dress your bestest dogs in their whitest linens and bring them by for happy hour pricing all afternoon.”
5pm-7pm, Art | Slow Life by Jamie Sterling Pitt Opening Reception at Jardín.
6pm-11pm, White Linen | A Daphne Affair: A White Linen Soiree at Hotel Daphne. $140.
7pm and 9:30pm, Live Music | Havana Nights at Doc’s Jazz Club. $45 and up.
8pm, Film | Watch Barbie (2023) outdoors at POST. Free.
8pm-2am, Nightlife | Montuno Social Club. “8:30 PM — Salsa Lessons. 9:30 PM–2:00 AM — All Vinyl Salsa + Live Percussion.”
Sunday, 8/2
11am-7pm, Art | Art Pass Session at Honey Art Cafe. “2 hour studio session with 1 art activity and unlimited drinks.” $25.
12pm and 2pm, Live Music | Sunday Jazz Brunch with Dean James. $13.
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