You’ve been sitting in your darkened, powerless house, dreading the coming return of humidity, mourning the lost days, wondering when there will be some relief.

Fear not: The Houston Press Best of Houston Launch Party is still on.

This Thursday, at Lucky’s Pub, celebrate the best of Houston — including this city’s ability to make sure no storm will prevent us from having a party.

Food samples from six restaurants, drink specials and “sinful entertainment” in line with this year’s theme of the Seven Deadly Sins is on tap.

More details — and ticket discounts — are available here.

Show up. Give Ike the finger.

Richard Connelly