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Peter Hook and the Light play White Oak Music Hall Thursday night, the final M-K-T Sunset Market of the season closes out today, Mỹ Anh and Puffy AmiYumi headline free shows at Miller Outdoor Theatre Friday and Saturday, the Silos Second Saturday art walk opens studios Saturday, and the Heights Garden Tour plus Oak Forest and Heights community meetings round out the week. Here's your curated guide to what's happening across the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Cottage Grove, and the surrounding Inner Loop neighborhoods.

Last updated September 10, 2026

This Week Sep 10 – Sep 16

Market Cottage Grove

Thursday, September 10

6:00 – 9:00 PM

M-K-T Sunset Market: Final Market of the Season

M-K-T, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Cottage Grove

The last Sunset Market of the 2026 season at M-K-T in Cottage Grove. A free weekday evening market of local makers, artisan goods, chef-driven street food, and live music trailside off the Heights Hike and Bike Trail. Don't miss the final one of the year.
Live Music Heights

Thursday, September 10

Doors 7:00 PM

Peter Hook and the Light: North American Tour 2026

White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St

Peter Hook and the Light bring the Joy Division and New Order songbook to White Oak Music Hall on their North American Tour. A legendary evening for post-punk fans, steps from the Heights.
Live Music Heights

Friday, September 11

Doors 7:00 PM

Phillip Phillips: Let's Go Far Tour

White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St

Phillip Phillips brings the Let's Go Far Tour to White Oak Music Hall. A crowd-pleasing Friday night of pop-rock near the Heights.
Live Music Heights

Friday, September 11

Doors 7:00 PM

REZN: Cycles in the Infinite Dream Tour

White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St (Upstairs)

Psychedelic rockers REZN bring Cycles in the Infinite Dream Tour to White Oak Music Hall with Lockstep in support. A heavy, hypnotic Friday night near the Heights.
Live Music Heights

Friday, September 11

Doors 7:00 PM

Mountain Grass Unit: Appalachian Smoke Tour

The Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St

Mountain Grass Unit bring the Appalachian Smoke Tour to The Heights Theater. Bluegrass picked with jam-band energy in an iconic Heights venue.
Live Music Heights area

Friday, September 11

8:00 PM

Mỹ Anh in Concert

Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr

Asia Society Texas presents breakout Vietnamese R&B artist Mỹ Anh in her Houston debut at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Neo-soul, ballads, and alternative pop under the stars. Free admission, reservation recommended for covered seating.
Dance Cottage Grove

Friday, September 11

6:50 – 7:50 PM

Dance with Me: Noche Latina at M-K-T

M-K-T, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Cottage Grove

The weekly high-energy Latin group dance class at M-K-T in Cottage Grove. Learn Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. No partner or experience needed, walk-ins welcome.
Community Heights

Saturday, September 12

10:00 AM

Heights Garden Tour at 831 Cortlandt

831 Cortlandt St, Houston Heights

A Houston Heights Association garden tour tied to the Reimagine Donovan Park campaign. See a standout Heights garden and hear how neighbors are shaping the future of Donovan Park. Open to the public.
Live Music Heights

Saturday, September 12

7:00 PM

Dale Watson with India Ramey

The Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St

Americana cult hero Dale Watson performs at The Heights Theater with special guest India Ramey. A Saturday night of honky-tonk and Texas country in the heart of the Heights.
Live Music Heights

Saturday, September 12

Doors 7:00 PM

The Garden with Her New Knife

White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St (Downstairs)

Psych-punk duo The Garden headline White Oak Music Hall with support from Her New Knife. An energetic Saturday night near the Heights.
Live Music Heights area

Saturday, September 12

8:00 PM

Puffy AmiYumi: Hi Hi Houston!

Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr

J-pop legends Puffy AmiYumi headline a free birthday-carnival concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre with the Japan-America Society of Houston, celebrating the duo's 30th anniversary. Free admission, reservation recommended for covered seating.
Art Heights

Saturday, September 12

12:00 – 5:00 PM

The Silos Second Saturday Open Art Studios

The Silos at Sawyer Yards, 1500 Sawyer St

Sawyer Yards opens the studios at The Silos on a free second Saturday art walk. Meet local artists, explore open studios, and enjoy the creative energy of one of Houston's largest arts districts.
Live Music Heights

Sunday, September 13

Doors 7:00 PM

Samantha Fish: Paper Doll Live World Tour

The Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St

Blues guitar slinger Samantha Fish brings her Paper Doll Live World Tour to The Heights Theater to close out the weekend. A fiery Sunday night of blues rock in the Heights.
Live Music Heights

Sunday, September 13

Doors 7:00 PM

Automatic at White Oak Music Hall

White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St (Upstairs)

LA post-punk trio Automatic perform at White Oak Music Hall on a Sunday night near the Heights. A moody, synth-driven end to the week.
Community Oak Forest

Monday, September 14

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Oak Forest HOA Monthly Community Meeting

Candlelight Park Community Center, 1520 Candlelight Ln, Oak Forest

The Oak Forest Homeowners Association holds its monthly community meeting at Candlelight Park Community Center. Updates from the Neighborhood Patrol Program and Architectural Review Committee, and all neighbors are welcome.
Community Heights

Monday, September 14

6:30 PM

Houston Heights Association September General Meeting

Houston Heights (see houstonheights.org)

The Houston Heights Association holds its monthly general meeting in its usual second-Monday slot, open to the public. Meet neighbors, hear community updates, and learn how to get involved in the Heights.
Community Heights area

Tuesday, September 15

6:00 PM

Free CPR Class: Heights

Life Savers Emergency Room – Heights

A free community CPR class near the Heights, hosted at Life Savers Emergency Room. A practical, life-saving skill worth picking up right in the neighborhood. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Live Music Heights

Wednesday, September 16

Doors 7:00 PM

Artemas: Lovercore / Getting Up To No Good Tour

White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St (Downstairs)

Genre-blending pop artist Artemas brings the Lovercore / Getting Up To No Good Tour to White Oak Music Hall. A buzzy mid-week show near the Heights.
Live Music Heights

Wednesday, September 16

Doors 7:00 PM

Love Spells: Love Is the Law World Tour

White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St (Upstairs)

Love Spells bring the Love Is the Law World Tour to White Oak Music Hall's upstairs stage. Note: this show is currently sold out, but check the venue for returns and resale.

Coming Up Soon

Community Heights

19th Street Third Thursday Sip & Stroll

Thursday, September 17 · 5:00 – 9:00 PM
19th Street, Houston Heights (Shepherd to Yale)

Monthly Third Thursday merchant event on 19th Street in the Heights. Boutiques, galleries, and restaurants stay open late with specials, refreshments, and a lively neighborhood atmosphere. Free to stroll.
Live Music Heights

Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour

Thursday, September 17 · Doors 7:00 PM
The Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St

Ethan Regan brings the Young Regan Tour to The Heights Theater with special guest harf. A rising talent on the Heights' favorite intimate stage.
Live Music Heights

Bob Schneider with Love & Chaos

Friday, September 18 · 8:00 PM
The Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St

Austin singer-songwriter Bob Schneider performs at The Heights Theater with special guest Love & Chaos. A warm, eclectic Friday night in the Heights.
Live Music Heights

Slayyyter: Worst Girl in the World Tour

Friday, September 18 · Doors 7:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St (Downstairs)

Pop sensation Slayyyter brings the Worst Girl in the World Tour to White Oak Music Hall. A high-energy night of danceable pop near the Heights. Currently sold out, so check for returns.
Art Heights

The Silos Third Saturday Open Art Studios

Saturday, September 19 · 12:00 – 5:00 PM
The Silos at Sawyer Yards, 1500 Sawyer St

Monthly open studio art walk across the Sawyer Yards arts district. Dozens of artists open their studios for this free, family-friendly event on the third Saturday of each month.
Farmers Market Heights

Heights Mercantile Farmers Market

Sunday, September 20 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Heights Mercantile, 714 Yale St

Fresh produce, artisan goods, meat, cheese, flowers, and live music at the Heights Mercantile Farmers Market. Rain or shine, a beloved Sunday morning Heights tradition. Check their calendar for this season's dates.
Food & Drink Heights

Houston Heights Oktoberfest at Cedar Creek

Saturday, September 26 · 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Cedar Creek, 1034 W 20th St

A bar-crawl style Oktoberfest based at Cedar Creek in the Heights, with entry to multiple venues, a themed wristband, German beer selections, and a free after-party. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Food & Drink Heights area

Mariachi at the Market with Alamo Tamales

Sunday, September 27 · 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Houston Farmers Market, 2520 Airline Dr

Live mariachi music and Alamo Tamales at the Houston Farmers Market near the Heights, a monthly end-of-month fixture, plus the market's Shop Local weekend pop-up.
Community Sunset Heights

Sunset Heights Neighborhood Mixer

Saturday, September 28 · 3:00 – 5:00 PM
The Post Beer and Wine Garden, 6417 N Main St

A relaxed early-fall neighbor mixer in Sunset Heights at The Post Beer and Wine Garden. Drinks, food, and outdoor vibes for neighbors in the Inner Loop Heights area.
Community Norhill

Norhill General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, September 29 · 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Proctor Plaza Park Community Center, Norhill

The Norhill Neighborhood Association holds its monthly general membership meeting at its usual last-Tuesday slot. A great way to plug into Norhill community life.
Art Heights

First Saturday Arts Market

Saturday, October 3 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
540 W 19th St, Houston Heights

The beloved First Saturday Arts Market returns to the Historic Houston Heights for its 22nd season. Dozens of local artists sell paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and prints, with live music, food, and drinks. Free admission.
Annual Heights

41st Annual Heights Fun Run

Saturday, October 10 · 7:00 AM
Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Blvd

A beloved Heights tradition: 5K, 10K, and Kids 1K races through the Houston Heights, organized by the Houston Heights Association. USATF-certified courses, in-person and virtual options, proceeds benefiting Heights community projects. Registration open now.
Annual Norhill

Norhill Bungalow & Garden Tour

October 17–18, 2026 · Various
Norhill neighborhood, Houston

A self-guided tour of historic Norhill bungalows and their gardens. Tickets available through the Norhill Neighborhood Association. A biennial event showcasing the neighborhood's historic Craftsman-style homes.

Every Week

Farmers Market

Heights Mercantile Farmers Market

Sundays · 9 AM – 1 PM
Heights Mercantile, 714 Yale St

Fresh produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, meat, cheese, flowers, and live music at one of the Heights' favorite weekend markets. Rain or shine; check their calendar for this season's dates.

 Farmers Market

Eleanora's Market

Saturdays · 9 AM – 1 PM
Cavatore Italian Restaurant, 2120 Ella Blvd, Garden Oaks

A weekly pop-up farmers market in the parking lot at Cavatore Italian Restaurant on the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest border. Fresh produce, local vendors, and neighbors every Saturday morning.

 Farmers Market

Houston Farmers Market

Daily, with monthly mariachi Sundays
Houston Farmers Market, 2520 Airline Dr

A sprawling indoor/outdoor market near the Heights with dozens of food vendors, produce, craft goods, and weekend pop-ups. Live mariachi on the last Sunday of each month.

 Family

M-K-T Trail Mix

See M-K-T calendar
M-K-T Wave Deck, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Cottage Grove

A free family variety series on the Wave Deck at M-K-T off the Heights Hike and Bike Trail: sing-alongs, magic, life-size games, and LEGO play. Check M-K-T's calendar for the upcoming Saturday dates.

 Dance

Dance with Me: Noche Latina at M-K-T

Fridays · 6:50 – 7:50 PM
M-K-T, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Cottage Grove

Weekly high-energy Latin group dance class at M-K-T in Cottage Grove. Learn Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. No partner or experience needed, walk-ins welcome.

 Fitness & Fun

Burdlife: Free Piercing Wednesday

Wednesdays
M-K-T, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Cottage Grove

M-K-T's quirky mid-week fixture: Burdlife offers free piercings on Wednesday evenings. A fun, offbeat way to shake up the middle of the week in Cottage Grove.

 Live Music

White Oak Music Hall Shows

Multiple shows weekly
White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St

One of Houston's best live music venues hosts shows almost every night across two stages and an outdoor lawn. From indie to metal to hip-hop, there's always something playing near the Heights.

 Art

The Silos Third Saturday

Third Saturday monthly · 12 – 5 PM
The Silos at Sawyer Yards, 1500 Sawyer St

Monthly open studio art walk across the Sawyer Yards arts district. Dozens of artists open their studios for this free, family-friendly event on the third Saturday of each month. Next: Saturday, September 19.

 Community

19th Street Third Thursday Sip & Stroll

Third Thursday monthly · 5 – 9 PM
19th Street, Houston Heights (Shepherd to Yale)

Monthly evening event on 19th Street in the Heights. Boutiques, galleries, and restaurants stay open late with specials, refreshments, and live music. Next: Thursday, September 17.

Annual & Seasonal Traditions

Mark your calendar for these beloved Heights-area traditions. Some happen every year, others seasonally, but they're always worth planning around.

Annual

41st Annual Heights Fun Run

Saturday, October 10 · 7:00 AM Marmion Park, 1800 Heights Blvd

A beloved Heights tradition: 5K, 10K, and Kids 1K races through the Houston Heights. Organized by the Houston Heights Association, with USATF-certified courses and in-person or virtual options.

 Annual

Heights Halloween on Heights Blvd

October 31 (annual) Heights Boulevard

One of Houston's most spectacular Halloween traditions. The neighborhood comes out en masse on Heights Boulevard for trick-or-treating, costumes, and an evening of community fun.

 Annual

Heights Thanksgiving Parade

Thanksgiving morning (November 26, 2026) Heights Blvd from 20th to 11th

A beloved Heights tradition: floats, bands, and community groups march down Heights Boulevard in this charming neighborhood Thanksgiving Day parade. Check houstonheights.org for official 2026 details.

 Monthly

First Saturday Arts Market

First Saturday monthly (Sept – May) 540 W 19th St, Houston Heights

Galleries, studios, and shops open their doors for a self-guided art walk through the Heights. The market kicked off its 22nd season on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and runs monthly through May. Next market: Saturday, October 3.
Annual

Norhill Bungalow & Garden Tour

October 17–18, 2026
Norhill neighborhood

A self-guided tour of historic Norhill bungalows and their gardens. Tickets available through the Norhill Neighborhood Association.

 Holiday

Heights Mercantile Holiday Market

December 2026
Heights Mercantile, 714 Yale St

A curated holiday shopping event featuring local artisans, makers, and specialty vendors. Find unique gifts while supporting local businesses.

 Annual

White Linen Night on 19th Street

Every August
200 & 300 blocks of W 19th Street, Houston Heights

Houston's iconic all-white summer street festival on 19th Street, with live music, art, food, and the whole neighborhood out in linen. The tradition returns every August.

 Live Music

White Oak Music Hall: Concert Series

Year-round
White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N Main St

Indoor and outdoor concerts ranging from indie rock to hip-hop to metal. One of Houston's premier live music venues, steps from the Heights. Check their calendar for weekly shows.

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