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- Are You Missing Out on Houston’s Biggest Vibe This Week? - August 18th - 21th
Are You Missing Out on Houston’s Biggest Vibe This Week? - August 18th - 21th
Your local picks for Mon-Thurs events & things to do — plus two local spotlights ✨

Your week in Houston starts here 🎉
From weekday hangouts to weekend plans, we’ve got you covered twice a week. Mondays bring you the best events from Mon–Thurs, while Fridays are all about your weekend lineup Fri–Sun.
On top of that, we’ll be spotlighting foodie deals, hidden gems, and local favorites that make Houston the city we love. No gatekeeping — just good vibes, great eats, and the best things to do.

Without further ado, let’s get into it with our first business spotlight!
Caffvino
Coffee by Day, Wine & Vibes by Night ☕
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Imagine stepping into a space that feels like a neighbor’s living room—vintage swing chairs, wood reclaimed from your great-granddad’s old café, and the smell of fresh coffee. That’s Caffvino for you. By day, they serve barista-quality brews and pastries; by night, the vibe shifts as the lights dim and wine bottles line the shelves—no kiddos after 6 PM, so it stays mellow. It’s that sweet mix of earlier days and easy mornings that makes Caffvino the kind of place you want in your weekly lineup.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, sneaking in a quiet work session, or winding down over a glass of wine, this spot delivers on comfort and charm. And if you’re a sucker for good ambiance, trust me—you’ll want to linger a little longer here.

Now, for our upcoming weekend events digest!
Monday, Aug. 18
🎶 Jazz Mondays with Phoenix Rising Band @ Neighbors HTX | Neighbors | 8PM
🌶️ VooDoo Happy Hour | Westheimer | 3PM - 6:30PM
🧘 Poses In the Plaza | ION District | 6PM
🐙 Lucille's | LaBranch | 11AM
Tuesday, Aug. 19
🎷 Live Music Jam Sessions with East End Jazz with Tim Kochen and Friends | Neighbors | 8PM
🥘 Underground Hall | Prairie St. | 11AM
🌮 Shop Local Tuesday at Axelrad | Alabama St. | 5:30PM
🍲 Bungalow | Main St. | 3PM
😋 2 Dollars Tacos all Tuesday | Bellaire | All Day
☕ Tom N’ Toms Korean Coffee | Bellaire| 8AM
Wednesday, Aug. 20
🎤 0830 in the Mix: Karaoke | MOCA HTX | 8PM
🍖 The Pit Room | Richmond Ave. | 7AM
🍵 Le Drip Coffee and Tea - Vietnamese Coffee | Bellaire | 8AM
📚 Agora Late Night Study Cafe | Westheimer | 9AM
🍤 7Spice | S Tx. 6 | 11AM
🍨 Dessert Gallery | Kirby Drive | 11AM
Thursday, Aug. 21
🍺 Reggae Night @ Neighbors HTX | East End | 9PM
🍕 The Gypsy Poet | Austin St. | 5PM
🍣 Kata Robata Sushi And Grill | Kirby Dr. | 11AM
🥩 Brisket and Rice Vietnamese x Texas BBQ | Farm to Market Rd. | 11AM
🍜 Beyond Bone Broth: Tonkotsu Ramen Tasting | Asia Society Texas Center | 6PM

Shining the spotlight on…
Street Food Thai Market 🌮
A Hidden Gem That Actually Lives Up to the Hype
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Think hole-in-the-wall, but make it legendary. Street Food Thai Market in the Heights is half grocery, half Thai street-food mecca—and all undiscovered-town-good. From tom yum noodle soup to boat noodles, spicy wings, and papaya salad, it’s the kind of place you rave about before you’ve even taken your first bite. Reviewers call it the best Thai food “outside of Thailand.” It’s perfect for those “I’m in the know” vibes your readers live for.
The grocery shelves are lined with Asian cooking staples, so you can grab ingredients to recreate your favorite dishes at home—if you can resist eating it all there first. The dining area is tight but buzzing, giving you that real street-market feel, like you’ve stumbled onto a secret supper club. Bring a friend, order way too much, and thank yourself later.

That’s all folks, thanks for reading!
If we missed your event, please DM us or fill out the event submission form on our site here! We’re striving to create a community-based calendar of all local events happening in the city so help us spread the word by sharing, subscribing, and submitting events!
Psst! Pro tip: To get a sneak peak on events coming up on the next newsletter, feel free to check out the Events Finder page anytime as we’re constantly updating the site with new events!
If you made it this far, a big THANK YOU for taking the time and reading our newsletter! We hope you found some fun events this week! See y’all next time! 👋

Thank you,
Asad Ali
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