Houston is sizzling this week, and there is no shortage of big events, live music, and summer celebrations all over the city. If you are looking for ways to beat the heat or just embrace the energy, you are in the right place.

Start tonight with Candlelight: The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, a unique classical concert event. Imagine listening to those iconic strings in a relaxed, glowing atmosphere. For the art lovers, The Health Museum is currently hosting the world premiere of Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life along with the Reclaimed Creations exhibit, all happening today. Art fans can also visit the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, running through 6pm, with tickets ranging from five to seventy-five dollars. Over at Evelyn’s Park, younger listeners might enjoy Children’s Art in the Park today until noon.

Looking toward tomorrow and the weekend, car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Texas Elite Auto Showcase, Saturday and Sunday at NRG Center. Here you can spot some jaw-dropping custom rides and high-powered engines. If laughs are what you seek, comedian Joe Pera comes to White Oak Music Hall Friday at 7pm with his All Dried Up Summer Tour.

Wade Bowen brings country sounds to White Oak Music Hall Saturday at 8pm, and tribute lovers can head to Main Street Crossing in Tomball for a George Strait themed evening with Derek Spence and SoCo Line. For more live music, Houston’s own Vortxz play indie Latino rock at House of Blues Friday night. Dance fans, Giant Texas Distillers is hosting Latin Nights Friday with a free class at 7pm, followed by a night of dancing and a reverse happy hour.

Families have some unique options too. Saturday from noon until 5pm, Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts puts on Summer Jam 2025. Expect art activities, new exhibitions, and a vibrant indoor farmer’s market. Don’t forget Saturday night’s free outdoor screening of Wicked (PG) at Miller Outdoor Theatre – costumes encouraged and the fun starts at 8:15pm.

Sunday, Houston Dynamo FC host Military Appreciation Night while battling LA Galaxy at Shell Energy Stadium. For something a little different, check out Catastrophic Theatre’s Another Ding Dang Tamarie Cooper Show at Midtown Arts and Theater Center.

If you are looking for late night fun, Stereo Live Houston welcomes DJ Juliet Fox Friday at 10pm, and for those seeking a party with a view, RNBLAND is Houston’s Biggest R&B Summer Rooftop Day Party at Reset on Saturday from 4pm.

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