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Here's How to 'Feel Good' at The Ion’s New Outdoor Market

The Ion

HELLO, SEPTEMBER! THERE’S a new outdoor market in town the first Thursday night of the month through November that might get you thinking about, um, holiday shopping. But the Feel Good Market at The Ion multi-use development in Midtown is not just about shopping, so put away the Christmas lists. It’s also about eating and drinking, socializing, and enjoying live music.

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Mid Main Doles Out ‘Cowbell Rock,’ Provocative Prints and Plenty of Drinks at Fun Block Party

DJ Hot Rocks at Sig's Lagoon (photo by David DeHoyos)

NEXT THURSDAY, SEPT. 1, businesses on Main Street near Alabama team up to present the Mid Main First Thursday Block Party, featuring a variety of unique vendors, live bands and DJs, and exhibitions by some of Houston’s coolest visual artists. A $10 donation gives you wristband access to the entire party — including the Mid Main Courtyard, where revelers will enjoy drink specials and beverages compliments of Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Frankly Vodka and William Price Distilling Co. Proceeds from this month’s block party will benefit the Buffalo Bayou Partnership.

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First-Ever Theater Week Means BOGO Tickets — and Delish Downtown Dining

Toro Toro

THIS WEEK BRINGS the debut of Houston Theater Week, during which the Downtown Theater District offers a two-for-one special on myriad great shows. The BOGO discount is available through Aug. 29, but the included shows run through spring of 2023. Whether you’re looking forward to the Houston Ballet or a Theatre Under the Stars musical, you’ll need to grab a bite or drink before or after the show. Consider these handy Downtown spots — some with shuttles — and catch the savings while you can!

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