Our top pick this weekend
ARToberFEST
An all-ages festival at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Oct 17–18.
Fri–Sun · Oct 16–18
This weekend in
Bay Area Houston.
The Thursday letter
Five things worth leaving the house for, every Thursday.
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01 · Our picks · Oct 16–18
Worth leaving the house for
02 · Houston & beyond
A short drive this weekend
Games, concerts and shows in Houston, with the drive time from here.
FestivalHeadliner
Affordable Art Fair Houston
ConcertHeadliner
WEEZER: The Gathering
BullsHome opener
Bulls vs. Ogden
ConcertHeadliner
beabadoobee
ConcertHeadliner
Staind
UHHeadliner
UH Football vs. Oklahoma State
03 · Today · Thu, Oct 15
Happening today
6–8 PM
Top pick
Yoga on the Pier
Thru Oct 31
Mon–Sun
Top pick
The Concert Truck
All day
Top pick
Garrett Owen & Sophie Gault
- Every week
- Trivia Tue
- Karaoke Tue & Sun
- Live music Fri & Sat
- Open mic Wed
- DJs & dancing Thu–Sat
- Food & drink Fri
04 · Food
Where to eat this week
01Local institutionsKitchens that have been feeding Bay Area Houston under the same owners for a decade or more.18 places02On the waterTables with a view of the bay, Clear Lake, the channel or the Gulf, from the Kemah boardwalk to the Galveston seawall.18 places03Cheap eats under $15Taquerias, pho shops, plate lunches and diners where a filling meal still costs less than $15.18 places04Taco crawlTaquerias and taco trucks worth crossing town for. No national chains on this list.18 places
05 · Things to do
Get out on the coast
BeachesBeachtown Galveston, El Jardin Beach, Stewart BeachParks & trailsGalveston Park Board, Hometown Heroes Park, Independence ParkMuseums & attractionsGalveston Railroad Museum, Galveston Island Visitor Information Center, Texas Surf MuseumLive music & theaterThe Grand 1894 Opera House, Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, The Jet-PacFamily funZipp E Bikes, Pearwood Skate Center, Jumping WorldMarinas & piersThe West End Marina and Restaurants, Galveston Yacht Marina, Blue Marlin Fuel DockCharters & boat toursGalveston Party Boats, Gulf Coast Party Boats Galveston, Out Cast ChartersArt galleriesGalveston Arts Center, Anne Lane Gallery, Art League