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++ A giveaway for Night at the MFAH!
Kathrina Maribao
July 09, 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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LATELY IN HOUSTON
Better late than never. Thirty years after DJ Screw's legendary June 27th freestyle was recorded in a South Park living room, most of his discography is finally hitting streaming platforms. The 35-minute slow-motion masterpiece birthed from lean, a mic, and eight MCs is finally getting the mainstream access it always deserved. Texas Monthly
Bye World Cup. Houston wrapped up its World Cup run with 480,184 fans across seven matches, earning glowing reviews from FIFA, visiting nations, and 25,000 Dutch fans who threw the city's biggest-ever Oranje Fanwalk. Heat, traffic, and all. The world showed up, and Houston showed out! Chron
Now enters: chrôma. Houston chef Claire Smith quietly opened chrôma in the Menil's former Bistro Menil space and it sounds stunning! Think 30-foot marble bar, orange felt leaf ceiling, and a 500-square-foot patio. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, steps from world-class art. Glasstire
Inner loop HPB! Half Price Books is coming back to Montrose taking over the old Soundwaves space and targeting an early 2027 opening. Kicked out by a developer in 2021, the chain has spent years hunting for an inner loop home. The universe is righting itself. Chron
Saturday night’s plans are on us! That means 1 reader will receive two tickets ($80 value) to Night at the MFAH: America 250. All you have to do is click on this link and you’ll be entered to win.
Winners will be randomly selected and emailed tomorrow morning.
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WEEKEND EVENTS
Catch LEGO Night on Saturday at Houston Botanic Garden.
All weekend:
🤠 On your radar:
Interested in becoming a Rodeo volunteer? Stop by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Summer Committee Showcase on July 25th, 10am-1pm.
Thursday, 7/9
6pm, Fitness | Pilates on the Pitch at Shell Energy Stadium. Free with RSVP.
7pm, Games | Dirt Bag Plant Bingo at Wolfsmith’s. “🪴 Plant prizes 🍻 Drinks and Steak Nite available from Wolfsmith's (sold separately) 🎉 5 rounds of Bingo for $25.“
Friday, 7/10
2pm, World Cup | World Cup Watch Party at River Oaks Theatre. $17.
7pm, Games | Sunset Bingo at Levy Park. “$10 for 8 games; $1 daubers are available for purchase, or BYODauber (bring your own dauber). CASH ONLY.”
8:30pm, Art | Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Free
Saturday, 7/11
10am, Workshop | Native Alternatives for Invasive Plants at Buchanan’s Summer Class Series. Free. (See their site for more upcoming summer workshops).
10:30am-11:30am, Art | Craft Garden Tour at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
11am-4pm, Market | The Snoopy Cup: A World Cup Inspired Pop-up Market at The River Oaks Mercantile.
11am, Art | Architecture Tour at Asia Society Center Texas.
12pm-5pm, Food | Doré Tartas Vascas Pop-up at Gerrys Grill Houston.
1pm-4pm, Food | Summer Raclette Party at Montrose Cheese & Wine. $25. Almost sold out.
5pm-8pm, Art | LEGO Night with Houston Toy Museum at Houston Botanic Garden. $12 plus the LEGO Set.
6pm-9pm, Art | Night at the MFAH: America 250. “Join us for after-hours access to all galleries and special exhibitions, such as Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen, the revelatory Hew Locke: Passages, and the immersive installation Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife.” $40, free for members. Tickets include one complimentary drink.
6pm-9pm, Art | Red Bull Dance Your Style South USA. “Red Bull Dance Your Style brings the best dancers together in freestyle battles where the crowd votes who advances to the National Finals.” $17.
7pm-9pm, Film | Screen on the Green: Shaolin Soccer (2001) at Discovery Green. Free.
Sunday, 7/12
1pm-8pm, Community | 713 Day Fest at Giant Texas Distillers. “Join us inside Giant Texas Distillers for an afternoon of Houston culture, music, and prizes. Houston Lotería Game Session: 3pm–5pm”
2pm, Art | 713 Day Rug Tufting Workshop. “All tufting materials, drinks, instructor guidance, and professional rug finishing after class.” $100 and up.
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