Here’s my I Don’t Do Clubs list along with a few extras. Enjoy! I highly recommend checking out the GoldLink concert with Little Dragon on Thursday but there’s a nice range of concerts this week. See them all here. First a few pictures of the recent Donkeeboy and Friends art show at 8th Wonder Brewery.
1. HOUSTON BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK
Monday, April 24, 2017 – Sunday, April 30, 2017
Houston Black Restaurant Week offers a variety of cuisines for you to explore. Check out the lineup of restaurants to book your reservation today and help empower the Houston community. Learn more here.
THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF BETSY DEVOS
Monday, April 24, 2017, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
HCC trustee and Houston Federation of Teachers president Zeph Capo, HISD supt. Richard Carranza and Dr. John D. Ogletree, Jr. of Pastors for Texas Children will discuss at the annual meeting of Americans United for Separation of Church and State Greater Houston Chapter. Learn more here.
2. A TASTE OF BREWING WITH 8TH WONDER
Monday, April 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Head to Mongoose Versus Cobra as the fantastic brewermasters from 8th Wonder come in and teach the science that goes into making some seriously good beer. Part of a full week of science-oriented events. The events are free but venues do have limited seating. Learn more here.
3. CHIVAS REGAL TASTING WITH MIGUEL GALAN
Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Head downtown to whiskey bar Reserve 101 for a Chivas Regal tasting with Brand Ambassador Miguel Galan. Tickets for this event are $20 and 100% of the proceeds will go to Rescued Pets Movement. You’ll get to try four different high-end selections. Learn more here.
JAMES FRANCIES TRIO AT MATCH
Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
20-year old Houston native pianist and HSPVA grad James Francies has generated a well-deserved buzz. DownBeat honored him twice for Composition and Jazz Arrangement and he performed at the famed Monterey Jazz Festival. Francies can often be seen on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with the Roots. $20 in advance. Learn more here.
4. AB-SOUL – THE YMF TOUR WITH LITTLE SIMZ
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
California rapper Ab-Soul, member of the group Black Hippy alongside Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q, is touring following the December release of his new album. He’s backed by London rapper Little Simz who has been rising rapidly in popularity. Learn more here.
HOUSTON STARTUP DEMO DAY
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Come out to hear a select group of Houston’s local startups come pitch their company, current status, and where they are headed next. Hear feedback from local Mentors & Entrepreneurs as they offer insight to each pitch. Apply to pitch here and arrive early if you want pizza! Learn more here.
ODDISEE & GOOD COMPANY – BENEATH THE SURFACE TOUR
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Oddisee is a young rapper and producer from DC who has performed with and produced for The Roots, De La Soul, Little Brother, Jazzy Jeff, Freeway, and more. Tickets are only $15 in advance and Walter’s is a great venue. Learn more here.
TAILORED WEDNESDAYS: NAS VS COMMON
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Great music from video DJ Sly Foxx, free crawfish with a drink purchase, and a Nas vs. Common tribute set from 10-11 p.m. at Houston’s oldest bar. Learn more here.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER: DJ PREMIER VS PETE ROCK
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Straight No Chaser Wednesdays team is always hard at work curating the ultimate listening experiences for true music connoisseurs. Head to Alley Kat and check out quality music from DJ Flash Gordon Parks. Learn more here.
5. WURA-NATASHA OGUNJI: HOUSE OF WAHALA
Thursday, April 27, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
With a global art market valued at $63.8 billion and artists receiving the lowest amount of their earned income from the market…it’s time to reinvent the art auction! House of Wahala–meaning trouble in Nigerian pidgin–flips the script. Featuring work from over twenty-five international and Texas-based artists, House of Wahala infuses the art auction with the perfect amount of spectacle, humor, and political debate. The art auction is finally fun again! Free preview on Thursday and performance on Friday. Learn more here.
6. CONCERT: LITTLE DRAGON AND GOLDLINK
Thursday, April 27, 2017, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Swedish electronic band Little Dragon comes to Houston following the release of their latest album Season High. They’re backed by rapper GoldLink, whose song Crew with Shy Glizzy I can guarantee you’ve heard. This will be a great show, but I wouldn’t blame you for going to see Nao instead. Learn more here.
CONCERT: NAO
Thursday, April 27, 2017, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Producer and singer-songwriter Nao’s music is a fun combination of electronic and soul, backed by her unique voice. Advance tickets are $18 for this show in The Studio of Warehouse Live. Learn more here.
7. WAXAHOLICS THURSDAYS
Thursday, April 27, 2017, 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Your favorite 2000s hits will be played non-stop at this long-running, all-vinyl event led by local DJ collective, The Waxaholics. It gets a bit crowded but I wouldn’t recommend showing up before 11:00 p.m. Go ahead and take a nap if you have to work on Fridays. Learn more here.
8. BROOKLYN ATHLETIC PRESENTS…B.A.C. IN THE DAY PARTY
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join Donnie Houston and special guests for this weekly day party at the Brooklyn Athletic Club. All month they’ve had several DJs featured with food, drinks, games, and complimentary valet for attendees. Learn more here.
9. POWER OF THE PALATE: HOUSTON BARTENDING COMPETITION
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Who is the best bartender in Houston? Watch 8 bartenders battle for bragging rights as the best bartender in Houston. Taste each mix, and vote on your favorites. Learn more here.
TODRICK HALL PRESENTS: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Viral YouTuber, singer and dancer Todrick Hall is bringing his acclaimed “STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ” concert tour back on the road after the success of the 2016 visual album & international tour that brought him to Warehouse Live. Watch him put this new “twister” on L. Frank Baum’s classic tale. I’ve read that the visuals for this are amazing. Learn more here.
10. 4TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH AND BREWS AT 8TH WONDER
Sunday, April 30, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
What originated as a celebration of the spring crawfish season down in Louisiana has transformed into an event worthy of the Great State of Texas! Enjoy delicious mudbugs and 8th Wonder’s excellent beer selection. Great music from Mannie Fresh, The Bright Light Social Hour, Bombon with DJ Gracie Chavez & DJ Act Badd, Havoc Wagon,& Dayta and even better company await you on your journey to crawfish and beer nirvana. Learn more here.
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