Don’t worry. Stay calm. The Renaissance World Tour is finally here.
Beyoncé’s disco show is finally coming to Houston this month. She’s home for two shows, September 23 and 24 at NRG Stadium. If you don’t already have tickets, prepare your bank account.
If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative or a pre-game outing, Houston has it on lock. A host of events are planned over the next few days, from dance parties to cake baking to drag shows.
“RENAISSANCE” by Beyoncé is released on July 29.
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Here’s a look at where to celebrate all things Bey around Houston.
Launch of Queen Bee Ice Cream
Queen Bee ice cream from Red Circle Ice Cream, inspired by Beyoncé.
courtesyRed Circle Ice Cream welcomes the “Cuff It” singer home with the launch of Queen Bee Ice Cream, a handcrafted honeycomb flavor with homemade honeycomb pieces. You can also enter to win a pair of tickets to the September 23 show. And they are good seats: Article 124.
Now available at all three Red Circle locations, Chinatown, Sugar Land and Pearland.
A royal ball (disco)
A royal disco ball at Color Factory will celebrate all things Queen Bey.
courtesyThe Color Factory silent disco room will be immersed in the music of Beyoncé to celebrate the Renaissance World Tour. The immersive art experience will feature all of Bey’s hits, from “Crazy in Love” to “Break My Soul,” performed by Houston DJ Rob G. Even the disco room’s regular playlist is a tribute to the women of the Texas, including Beyoncé, Lizzo, Selena. and Megan Thee Stallion.
September 17-24 at Color Factory, 3303 Kirby; $29, $39; colorfactory.co.
Surroundings of lattes and Queen Bee cookies
The queen bee’s entourage at the Dandelion Café
Sarah LiebermanDandelion Cafe is offering a limited menu of its award-winning fried chicken served with a house-made buttermilk biscuit, as well as the Queen Bee Latte and Queen Bee Frappe with a golden straw. Each drink is decorated with edible gold glitter.
September 18-24 at Dandelion Cafe, 5405 Bellaire; dandenlithouston.com.
Bey Lemonade with a cowboy hat and disco ball necklace
Bey Lemonade at Musaafer
@therealkimmohFor his Bey Lemonade, Musaafer beverage director Afzal Kaba says he took inspiration from some of Beyoncé’s favorite things. The $25 drink features Don Julio tequila infused with lemon, organic honey, citroncello, citric acid and edible glitter, topped with prosecco and a cowboy hat. Each drink comes with a disco ball necklace.
From September 18 to 24 at Musaafer, 5115 Westheimer.
Family Feud: “Lemonade” and “4:44”
Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” was released in 2016.
Photos via Associated PressPress Players Club, a vinyl club paying homage to classic albums, pairs Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” with Jay-Z’s “4:44.”
7 p.m.-9 p.m. September 19 at beSOCIAL X Social Status, 818 Town and Country; free; register online to participate.
Visit the pop-up museum and the Beyoncé-inspired neighborhood
Destiny’s Child performed at The Woodlands Pavilion at Jump Jam in 1999.
Steve Campbell/Houston ChronicleExplore a curated collection of Beyoncé memorabilia, costumes and photographs, dating back to the days of Destiny’s Child. Sip “Lemonade”-inspired cocktails and take a guided tour of the Bey Monuments District.
Noon, Sept. 21-27, at Diamond Mind Technology & Ent., 4400 S Wayside; $50; Register online.
Queen Bey’s ball
Houston drag queen Reign Larue at Ivy Park.
courtesyPost Houston brings the pregame vibes with a “Renaissance”-themed rooftop party featuring music by Beyoncé and a “Renaissance Realness” best-dressed contest. Houston drag diva, dedicated BeyHive member Reign LaRue will slay the kids with a performance.
9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 22 at Post Houston, 401 Franklin; $10 to $20; tickets available online.
Triple dose of Beyoncé
Three nights of non-stop Beyoncé music on the dance floor. September 22 with DJ Riley; September 23 with DJ Joe Ross; September 24 with DJ Atreyu Frausto.
9 p.m. nightly September 22-24 in South Beach, 810 Pacific; free until 10 p.m. by texting SOBE to 713-913-7389; facebook.com/sobehouston.
Takeover of Beyoncé’s bar
Beyoncé at the Renaissance World Tour in Stockholm, Sweden.
(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Imag/Getty Images for ParkwoodA “Renaissance”-themed bar will offer cocktails such as “I Got Hot Sauce in my Bag” and “Becky With the Good Hair.” There will also be a selfie station and non-stop Bey music.
from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., September 23 at the Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana; no entry fees.
Bey-Asana yoga class
Bey-Asana returns with Nosa Ebedor.
courtesyThe original Beyoncé-inspired yoga class returns, led by Nosa Ebedor, co-creator of the original class. This is an all level unheated flow set to the music of Queen Bey.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at 3898 Interstate 45 N., Suite E.; Register online.
Beyoncé’s Cake Class
Cake by the kilo…
courtesyEat the cake! But first, learn how to bake a Beyoncé-themed cake that you can impress the BeyHive with at home. This is a beginner level round buttercream cake that you will fill, stack and frost.
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. September 23 at Creative Chateau, 6104 San Felipe; $90 includes light snacks; Register online.
Lemon(ade) Drop Martinis
Beyoncé-inspired lemon martini at Bowl & Barrel.
courtesyBowl & Barrel and the general public will offer happy hour prices on bites and drinks, including their lemon martini, which they call an ode to the “Lemonade” album. Hey, whatever connects it.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. September 23 and 24 at Bowl & Barrel and General Public, 797 Sorella Court; $3 at 3 p.m., $4 at 4 p.m. and $5 at 5 p.m. appetizers and drinks.
Disco ball horse at the ZaZa Hotel
The Beyoncé-inspired disco horse at the ZaZa Hotel.
courtesyBey-inspired cocktails and snacks, of course, are awesome. There’s even one called Virgo’s Groove. But the real draw here is a photo op with a disco ball horse, similar to the one featured on the “Renaissance” album cover.
September 22-25 at the Monarch restaurant at the ZaZa Hotel, 5701 Main; hotelzaza.com/houston-museum-district.
Beautiful nightmare cocktail
Magnificent Nightmare cocktail inspired by the song ‘Sweet Dreams’.
Pixel Studio ProductionsIncanto and Simone on Sunset are offering a $16 cocktail inspired by Beyoncé’s song “Sweet Dreams.” The exotic drink is made with dark rum, crème de violet, sweet vermouth, lime, squid ink and topped with gold leaf.
September 23 and 24 at Incanto, 1426 Yale and Simone on Sunset, 2418 Sunset.
Sunday Funday Drag Brunch: Renaissance Edition
Chloe Crawford Ross, Houston drag performer
courtesyChloe Crawford Ross leads a group of drag performers including Cyn City, Adriana LaRue and Reign LaRue for a “Renaissance” edition of Boheme’s regular Sunday show. Silver and Beyoncé looks are encouraged.
11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. September 24 at Boheme, 307 Fairview; reservations on barboheme.com.
Martini “Diva”
The “Diva” Martini
courtesyEnjoy a pink “Diva” Martini before the show.
September 24 at Bar Louie, various locations; barlouie.com.
Beyoncé & Brunch Special Paint and Sip
Special model Beyoncé & Brunch Paint and Sip
courtesyKaraoke, food, hookah and painting your own Beyoncé masterpiece to take home. There will be breakfast and lunch options, as well as unlimited wine and mimosas.
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Da’ Hookah Plug Lounge, 12144 Interstate 45 S.; $20 to $35; beyonceandbrunch.eventbrite.com
An evening on the roof of the Queen Bey: cinema and silent disco
Beyoncé starred in the MTV film ‘Carmen’ in 2001.
Dorothy Low/MTVThe Renaissance World Tour will have left Houston. But the celebration continues with a screening of MTV’s “Carmen: A Hip Hopera,” notable for being Beyoncé’s film debut. After the film, dueling DJs will spin two different Beyoncé-inspired sets. Set your wireless headphones to one and dance the night away. You must be 21 years or older to attend.
7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown, 1700 Post Oak; $35; buy tickets online.
