Houston Beyoncé-inspired events, food and drink specials
HOUSTON - Music superstar and Houston native Beyoncé is bringing the Renaissance World Tour to her hometown for two days.
The city is celebrating the homecoming with special events and deals.
GUIDE: Beyoncé Renaissance Tour Houston: What to know for NRG Stadium, parking, bag policy
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Beyoncé performs onstage during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at SoFi Stadium on September 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)
Do you have tickets to the show? For everything you need to know about the concert, bag policy, parking and more, click here.
Here's a look at some of the Beyonce-inspired events and deals to check out around the city.
Hou Run the World
It's a free homecoming celebration in honor of Queen Bey! The event presented by Houston First Corporation, City of Houston and Central Houston, Inc., will feature live music, fireworks and a drone show.
When: Saturday, Sept. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Where: 1002 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
"Calling All The Single Ladies" Yoga Helipad Classes
Photo courtesy Fertitta Entertainment
The Post Oak Hotel is offering two Beyoncé-inspired yoga classes with a 360-degree view of the city on the helipad. The classes are open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to wear silver. Afterward, attendees will have access to the hotel pool. The cost is $200 per person, and space is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (346)227-5142.
When: Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Where: The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027
Silent Disco and ‘Carmen: A Hip Hopera’ at Rooftop Cinema Club
Rooftop Cinema Club will host a screening of the 2001 cult classic Carmen: A Hip Hopera, starring Beyoncé. Before the movie, sip on cocktails and play games to a Beyoncé-inspired DJ set. After the movie, dance the night away as dueling DJs battle it out. Guests will get to choose which channel to tune their wireless headphones to.
When: Thursday, Sept. 28; Live DJ set and games from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Movie begins at 8 p.m.; Dueling DJ sets and silent disco from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Rooftop Cinema Club, 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
Beyoncé playlist takeover at Color Factory
From Sept. 17 to Sept. 24, Color Factory will feature a week-long Beyoncé playlist takeover inside its silent disco, A Royal (Disco) Ball. Fans can dance to her greatest hits under the glittery disco sky. Haunted Hues is currently back at Color Factory.
When: Sunday, Sept. 17 to Sunday, Sept. 24
Where: Color Factory, 3303 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
Club Renaissance at Alligator Club
Head over to the Alligator Club on Sept. 22 for a dance party featuring music from Queen Bey herself! You can get early access to the venue to visit the Renaissance Museum to take selfies with Beyonce-themed backdrops.
Starting at 9 p.m., the club will become a pre-party where you can dance the night away of all things Renaissance!
When: Friday, Sept. 22
Where: 3330 Audley Street #Suite 118, Houston, TX 77098
Beyoncé's Night on the Roof at POST
Don't miss the Queen Bey Ball at POST for the ultimate pre-game party on the rooftop!
Go dressed in your Renaissance theme outfit and enjoy a special performance by Houston's Reign La'Rue.
You also might just win the "RENAISSANCE REALNESS" best dressed contest!
Tickets are $10 for General Admission and $20 for VIP.
When: Friday, Sept. 22, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Where: 401 Franklin Street Houston, TX 77002
Food & drink specials
Radio Milano
Radio Milano at The Moran CITYCENTRE is hosting a Queen Bey Kick Off takeover. Guests can dance and sing along while sipping on specialty cocktails inspired by Beyoncé’s hits like the "Alien Superstar" featuring Master Dobel tequila, the "Cuff It"' showcasing Empress gin, "Heated" with the zest of Bacardi Mango Chili, and the "Break My Soul"' crafted with Hennessy. It starts Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 p.m.
Radio Milano at The Moran CITYCENTRE, 800 Sorella Ct, Houston, TX 77024
The Lancaster Hotel
This weekend, the Lancaster Hotel will offer a special themed cocktail in Cultivated F &B. The Tequila Honey Bee features a mezcal rinse giving the cocktail a smokey edge and garnished with a honeycomb from Hive Bee Farm.
The Lancaster Hotel, 701 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Dandelion Cafe
From Sept. 18 to Sept. 24, guests can sip on a hot "Queen Bee Latte" or ice cold "Queen Bee Frappe" – both featuring gold glitter. The menu will also feature savory comfort food Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits.
Dandelion Cafe, 5405 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401
Incanto & Simone on Sunset
Incanto cocktail bar in Greater Heights and sister bar Simone on Sunset in Rice Village will feature the Beautiful Nightmare cocktail inspired by the song "Sweet Dreams." The drink is made with dark rum, creme de violette, Sweet Vermouth, Lime, Squid Ink, and topped with a Gold Leaf. It is available at both locations Sept. 23 & 24.
Incanto, 1426 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008
Simone on Sunset, 2418 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Musaafer
Musaafer’s beverage director Afzal Kaba created the Bey Lemonade, inspired by many of Beyoncé’s favorite things in honor of her birthday month. It features a Don Julio tequila infused with lemon, shaken with organic honey, lemoncello, citric acid, and edible glitter, and topped with prosecco and a cowboy hat. The person who orders the drink gets a disco ball necklace to wear while sipping on the cocktail. The drink is available Sept. 18 to Sept. 24.
Musaafer, 5115 Westheimer Rd Suite C-3500, Houston, TX 77056
Beyoncé Bar Takeover at Hyatt Regency
Enjoy yummy drinks at a Beyoncé Renaissance-themed bar featuring drinks such as "I Got Hot Sauce in my Bag" and "Becky with the Good Hair". Enjoy nothing but Bey music and take photos at the selfie station to remember the night!
When: Friday, Sept. 22 from 3 to 11 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana Street