Original Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
3511 Yoakum
The 60th annual Original Greek Festival serves up Greek favorites including souvlaki, pastitsio, spanakopita, baklava and loukoumades, plus Greek wine, beer and coffee. Stick around for live music, traditional dancing, church tours, shopping and kids’ activities. Admission is $10 for adults; kids 12 and under get in free, with free admission for everyone Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewing Co.
Friday–Sunday
2032 Karbach
Karbach closes out Karbachtoberfest celebration this weekend, with Bavarian-style festivities through Sunday. Expect huge Oktoberfest beer tent, half-liter and liter stein specials, German-inspired eats like beer pretzels and beer brats, live music, local vendors, Stein Hoisting and Pretzel Eating contests, Singo Bingo and the Sunday Wiener Dog Races benefiting Houston Dachshund Rescue.
Southern Smoke Festival at Discovery Green
Saturday, 4 to 8 p.m.
1500 McKinney
The Southern Smoke Festival is this Saturday at Discovery Green, bringing nearly 100 chefs, bartenders and other hospitality professionals for an epic afternoon of food, drinks, live music and culinary demos. The lineup includes Houston chefs Lucas McKinney of Josephine’s, Aaron Bludorn, Leonard Botello IV, Benchawan Painter, Michelle Wallace and Nick Wong alongside talent from across the country like Tyson Cole, Ashley Christensen, Nina Compton and Aaron Franklin. General admission is $225 and includes unlimited food and drinks, with proceeds supporting Southern Smoke Foundation’s emergency relief and mental health programs for hospitality workers.
Bavarian Brunch at Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2000 Lyons
Saint A wraps up its Oktoberfest celebration with a proper Bavarian brunch, complete with live music from the Houston Brass Band, plenty of beer and a menu loaded with German-inspired goodness. Go for the sausage board piled with housemade bratwurst, smoked jalapeño sausage and sauerkraut, plus biscuits and gravy, chicken schnitzel, “bratza” pizza and more. A special Oak Aged Märzen will be on tap, too. The event is free to attend, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Jane’s Dine Inn: Autumn Harvest at Jane & the Lion Bakehouse
Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
4721 North Main
Jane & the Lion Bakehouse transforms into Jane’s Dine Inn to host a multi-course, family-style dinner celebrating the Texas autumn harvest, with a 5:30 p.m. reception and dinner at 6 p.m. The $120 ticket includes gratuity and the dinner, with optional wine pairings for $60 or non-alcoholic pairings for $40. The 26-seat dinner will feature seasonal ingredients including pears, apples, squash, mushrooms, rosemary, sweet potatoes and pecans.
