Kolache Shoppe, 10321 Katy Freeway, is now open in Memorial City, and it’s celebrating with a full week of pastry-packed festivities from Monday, November 3 to Sunday, November 9. Each day brings something new — free kolaches, coffee, gift cards and bonus loyalty points. Highlights include a Houston Food Bank benefit day on Wednesday, buy-one-get-one pastries on Thursday and complimentary coffee drinks on Friday (with a chance to win free weekly coffee for a year).
Goode Co. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby Dr, hosts its annual Oysters, Blues & Brews on Thursday, November 6, celebrating Gulf Coast flavors and live Texas blues while benefiting the Coastal Conservation Association’s Building Conservation Trust. Guests can dig into mesquite-fired coastal dishes like smoked boudin links, Gulf redfish, and Christmas Bay gumbo, plus Gulf shrimp taquitos, Yellowfin tuna tostadas, and a seafood bar stacked with Campechana, boiled shrimp, and freshly shucked mariculture oysters. The Mighty Orq keeps the night rocking from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $100, ages 21 and up.
On Saturdays, November 8, 15 and 22, Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, will host a brunch series featuring live piano tunes and half-priced rosé from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. And on Monday, November 10, Brennan’s throws its annual Turkey Trot Whiskey Tasting, honoring the late Brennan’s bartender Richard Middleton and led by his longtime friend Ed Guiney. Guests will enjoy eight one-ounce pours of select Wild Turkey whiskies paired with Brennan’s signature hors d’oeuvres from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, is turning into a playground for food, music and art when the Bites & Beyond Festival debuts on Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 10 p.m. Expect a full sensory takeover with local chefs, food trucks and beverage pop-ups showing off the city’s flavor, plus live sets across four stages spanning house, disco, Latin and Afro beats, immersive art installations, cultural activations and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Tickets start at $30.48, with VIP and Party on Stage passes for those who want the elevated experience.
The Pit Room Memorial City, 10301-A Katy Fwy, fires up the smokers for the Brighter Futures BBQ on Saturday, November 8, a lively fundraiser supporting Communities In Schools of Houston. From 6 to 10 p.m., guests can dig into top-notch barbecue and fixings, sip on drinks, enjoy live music, and bid in a silent auction—all benefiting local students through academic and mental health support programs. Tickets are $300 per person, with table options for six ($1,800) and ten ($3,000). Western wear encouraged.
Saint Arnold Brewing Co., 2000 Lyons Ave, teams up with Houston Dairymaids for a Beer & Cheese Pairing on Sunday, November 9, offering a curated tasting of five artisanal cheeses matched with five of Saint Arnold’s signature brews. Guests can also enjoy soft pretzels with mustard and receive a token for an extra beer at the Beer Garden & Restaurant. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m., and tickets are $50.
