HOUSTON’S MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL EVENT BENEFITS THE HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS’ UNION AND FEATURES FOOD TRUCKS AND MUSIC, INCLUDING BLUE OCTOBER (PICTURED), ROBERT DELONG, BEN KWELLER AND MANY MORE.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday • Where: White Oak Music Hall, 2915 North Main • Details: $45; whiteoakmusichall.com
Pablo Francisco
Show featuring stand-up comedian Pablo Francisco, known for his appearances on “MADtv,” “Mind of Mencia,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “The Three Amigos” and “The Tonight Show.”
When: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Houston Improv Comedy Club, 7620 Interstate 10 W., Suite 455 Details: $22-$32; improvhouston.com
Summer Slashers
Art show featuring local artists paying homage to the horror genre through original works and fan art. Event includes a lineup of horror movies projected throughout the night, food trucks and drinks.
When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: Insomnia Gallery, 708 Telephone
Details: facebook.com/ events/196961094563698
Rise and Shine Rooftop Yoga
Free yoga class overlooking Houston’s downtown cityscape. Participants must bring a towel, water and mat.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: The Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer, 500 Fannin, Suite 100 Details: bit.ly/riserooftop yoga
Be Someone Community Expo
The fitness festival will showcase local gyms, fitness and nutrition businesses, vendors, panelists, demos, food, drinks and music. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards Details: $25-$50; totalnutritionexpo.com
’90s Pub Crawl Houston
A ’90s-themed pub crawl through downtown Houston, where participants can take advantage of drink specials and enjoy a commemorative cup, koozie and slap band. VIP tickets include a T-shirt, fanny pack, Tamagotchi, sunglasses, yo-yo and a slinky for the ultimate throwback experience. When: 3-9 p.m. Saturday Where: Live Sports Bar, 407 Main
Details: $15-$50; 90sCrawls.com
Watermelon Dance and Summer Social
Attendees will enjoy watermelon while listening to live music at Last Concert Cafe. Performers include Pot Roast, The Iceman Special, Koodookoo, Bayou City Funk and Hellina Bucket.
When: 5 p.m. Saturday Where: 1403 Nance Details: $15-$20; facebook.com/events /593674561158169
Jazz, Originally
Jazz artists Raquel Cepeda and Joe LoCascio join forces for an intimate concert showcasing music with exquisite poetic content and original compositions. When: 8-10 p.m. Saturday Where: Ovations, 2536 Times Details: $15-$50; facebook.com/events /337286247197941
If It’s Love Tour with Kelly Hafner
Concert featuring R&B singer-songwriter Kelly Hafner.
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Emmit’s Place, 4852 Benning
Details: $5; emmitsplace .com/event/kelly-hafner
Kathi Appelt
Author will discuss “Angel Thieves” in conversation with Lynne Kelly.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet Details: brazos bookstore.com