CC's Creole Corner. Boogies BBQ. Gyro King. These are just a few of the local eateries that are in the lineup for this year's 2017 Houston Food Fest. The long list features all different kinds of fares, from classic American burgers to Spanish-inspired tapas. So you're going to want to get to Hermann Square, which is hosting the fest, as soon as the gates open at 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 19th.

That should allow you ample time to move throughout the entire festival, making pit stops at many of the 60-plus vendors who will be on the scene, including purveyors of frosty craft beers. Local bands will also provide the soundtrack for a day of fun. General admission is just $5, and then you pay as you eat and drink.

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The Houston International Jazz Festival returns to the city this year on Friday, August 4th and Saturday, August 5th. Like the fest does every year, it's anticipated to attract thousands of jazz lovers to downtown. They're coming to listen to the tunes of globally renowned artists as well as some from closer to home.

The focal point of the weekend is the Showdown Throwdown, a battle of the brass bands performed live. This year, it's Texas versus Louisiana. To Be Continued Brass Band will face off against the Bayou City Brass Band at The Warehouse on Saturday at 7 p.m. The live music will be judged, and a winner will be crowned before the end of the night. Tickets to the festival start at $30.

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Houston’s excellent dining scene takes the spotlight during Houston Restaurant Weeks, now through September 4th. During the month-long event, an array of restaurants throughout Houston will serve up deals during brunch, lunch, and dinner every day that they are open. The meal deal prices are as follows: $22 for brunch, $20 for lunch, and $35 or $45 for dinner (depending on the restaurant). Of the more than 50 participating restaurants, available food ranges from Mexican fare and Italian eats to new American meals and classic steakhouses.

Participating restaurants include Hugo’s, Izakaya, Latin Bites, Local Pour (in both Houston and the Woodlands), and more. To take a look at the full list of participating restaurants, check online. Residents of Siena at Memorial Heights are right in the thick of all of the dining fun, so be sure to check it out!

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