While venues have welcomed performers live to their stages, most still follow COVID-19 guidelines, including reduced capacity, social distancing and masks.
FRIDAY
Marie Gauthier: The famous singer-songwriter celebrates the release of the book. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.
Ben Balmer: Singer-songwriter. 9:30 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.
Bob livingston: Folk-rock. 8:45 p.m. at Anderson Fair, 2007 Grant. 713-528-8576.
Carolyn in Wonderland: Blues-rock singer-guitarist. 8 p.m. at the Last Concert Café, 1403 Nance St .; 713-226-8563.
Kathryn Legendre and Juliet McConkey: Country. 8 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.
The gentlemen of Texas: Country. 8:30 p.m. at Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.
Trevor Wade: Country. 8:45 p.m. at Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar, 2626 B Research Forest, The Woodlands; 832-823-4414.
Strange love: Tribute to Depeche Mode. 7 p.m. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline; 888-402-5837.
Trae Tha Truth: Houston rap icon. 7 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.
Jason ross: House producer and DJ. 10 p.m. at Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond; 832-251-9600.
SATURDAY
Lone Star Pirate Festival: With O’Craven, Blaggards and more. 3:30 p.m. at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel; 713-225-5483.
A conversation with Bruce Campbell: The “Evil Dead” star speaks after the film screening. 7 p.m. at the Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave .; 713-230-1600.
Lindsey Stirling: Multi-genre violinist. 7 p.m. at the Cynthia Mitchell Woods Lodge, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands; 281-364-3010.
Pancho Barraza: Regional Mexican music singer. 7 p.m. at the Arena Theater, 7326 US 59 S; 713-772-5900.
Big Old Grizzly: Americana. 9 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.
Tab Benoit: Blues guitarist. 7 p.m. at the Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th St .; 214-272-8346.
Max Rios: Disc release concert for the country singer-songwriter. 8 p.m. at Rockefellers, 3620 Washington; 713-862-4070.
Summer Boys’ Tour: A day of social media stars and a lot of shouting. 11 am at White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.
Ruckus: Rock and blues. 8 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.
Maximum stall: Country of Texas. 8:30 p.m. at Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.
Gabe Lee: Country, folk and more. 9:30 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.
SUNDAY
Walk in the courtyard of Luba: A freewheeling Americana night. 7 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.
Divas: Latin pop divas Lucia Mendez, Rocio Banquells, Dulce and Manoella Torres. 7 p.m. at the Arena Theater, 7326 US 59 S .; 713-772-5900.
John Conlee: Country singer with several No. 1 songs. 7 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Great Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.
Trae Day Funny by Nature Festival of humor: With Reedo Brown, HaHa Davis, B. Simone, Kerwin Claiborne, Desi Banks. 6 p.m. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline; 888-402-5837.
My Oh My Drag Show Extravaganza: Dragster show. 7:30 p.m. at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel; 713-225-5483.
TUESDAY
Barbara Nesbitt and Wendy Colonna: Authors-composers-performers. 7 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.
WEDNESDAY
Malaynah: Rapper, singer and songwriter. 8 p.m. at Warehouse Live, 813 Saint Emanuel; 713-225-5483
THURSDAY
Kate Watson: Pop. 8:30 p.m. at Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar, 2626 B Research Forest, The Woodlands; 832-823-4414.
Kevin Noir: Country. 8:30 p.m. at Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 832-823-4414.
On a burning body: Metal. 7 pm at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel; 713-225-5483.
Rodney Crowell: Texas icon. 7 p.m. at the Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th St .; 214-272-8346.
Miller’s Summer Mixtape: Local showcse featuring Dende, King Baby Familia and more. 8:30 p.m. at the Miller Outdoor Theater, 6000 Hermann Park Dr .; 281-373-3386.
Dirty and sublime heads with Rome: Rocky. 5 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.
Party students: Future funk duo. 10 p.m. at Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond; 832-251-9600.
Paul English Quartet: Jazz. 7 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.
New vintage bluegrass group: Bluegrass. 9:30 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.
Scarab in the yard: Beetle plays the Beatles on the outdoor stage. 7 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.