Roktoberfest at Cottonwood
2022-10-22 - 2022-10-23 | Cottonwood Houston, 3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77018, United States
Oktoberfest but make it Rock n’ Roll Cottonwood is celebrating it’s 10 YEAR Anniversary with a ROKTOBER fest on October 22nd & 23rd and its benefitting KPFT! with some partying German-style with a 2-day festival of beer, live music, eating contest & vendors.

Pull out your dirndl & lederhosen – there will be prizes for Best Dressed!

LIVE MUSIC by:
Saturday:

John Curry
The Dirty Reckless

Sunday: @theslagshouston

Eating Contest
@bossamarket vendors
Kids Welcome until 9PM
Pet-Friendly

Free commemorative Cottonwood 10-Year Anniversary pint glass with first draft beer purchase.

A 90.1 KPFT Benefit sponsored by @slanewhiskey & @saintarnoldbrewing.

A Day for Guy at the Continental Club benefitting KPFT
2022-11-05 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Continental Club, 3700 S Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The first annual “A Day for Guy” will celebrate songs the legendary Guy Clark wrote and his favorites he didn’t write on what would have been his 81st birthday, Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m., in the Continental Club’s backyard in Houston.
Produced by Bojangles Music School and the same team behind the acclaimed “A Night for Guy”, “A Day for Guy” will feature performances by top local musicians and Bojangles students, underscoring the staying power of Clark’s music and the depth of talent working in the Bayou City today.
All ages are encouraged to attend––and children’s admission is free. Proceeds from “A Day for Guy” will benefit 90.1 KPFT, Houston’s only independent radio station.

Sweet Mama Cotton at 14 Pews
2022-12-04 15:00 - 18:00 | 14 Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston, 77009, United States
Sweet Mama Cotton – her name evokes the style described by her motto: “New Texas Blues with respect for tradition.” Though she grew up and started her musical career in the north and northwest (North Dakota, Michigan, Oregon), she is a naturalized Houstonian by now, and the Texas blues tradition is very evident in her original music. Sweet Mama Cotton (aka Marcy Rae) is also a veteran of the folk/Americana music scene. She has been a frequent resident and participant at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and has performed many times at Anderson Fair, Houston’s iconic original music listening room.
Sweet Mama Cotton’s piano skills are the perfect accompaniment for her velvet voice. Her music tells about her view of the world, and invites you to leave your worries at home and celebrate life with her “affirming blues” and heartfelt lyrics.

Paper Moonshiners at 14 Pews in Fundraiser for KPFT
2023-04-23 15:00 - 18:00 | 14 Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston, 77009, United States
Come for a speakeasy evening at 14 Pews on April 23 for an evening with Paper Moonshiners
This event is a fundraiser for KPFT.
Here’s a bit about what they do:
Paper Moon Shiners are an Austin, Tx duo who specialize in vintage songs and originals inspired by American music from the early twentieth century. Their old timey sensibility and vaudeville undertones command an infectiously entertaining evening with cracker blues, vintage jazz, swing, ragtime, Americana roots and folk.
“Our music is linked with the past, sometimes surreal and funny, sometimes operatic and sad. We mine time periods that conjure up smoky,overcrowded speakeasies, dust-bowl medicine shows, Mississippi delta juke joints & Harlem renaissance nostalgic night clubs.

A Night for Guy at Rockefeller Hall (proceeds benefit KPFT)
2023-05-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Rockefeller Hall, 3620 Washington Ave, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
On May 17, come to Rockefeller Hall to enjoy a celebration of the life and music of Guy Clark — performers include Verlon Thompson, Shawn Camp, Matt Harlan, Mighty Orq, Libby Koch, John Egan, Nick Gaitan, Jimmi Pizzitola, Sergio Trevino & more special guests.
Reserved seat tickets at the KPFT balcony VIP table and a limited number of general admission seats are available during KPFT’s current on-air membership drive. Tickets may also be obtained on the Rockefeller Hall web site.

Grant Peeples at Anderson Fair in a Benefit for KPFT
2023-06-02 20:30 - 22:30 | Anderson Fair, 2007 Grant St, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
Join KPFT at Anderson Fair on June 2 for a benefit concert by Grant Peeples.
Peeples is known for songs that cut thru today’s social and political fog, great humor, and moving ballads.
June 2nd he’ll be performing in a benefit for Houston’s Community Media, KPFT 90.1 FM. Come and enjoy the show and support this vital media source.

Watermelon Dance & Summer Social 2023
2023-07-22 16:00 - 23:30 | Cottonwood Houston, 3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77018, United States
Come to Cottonwood Houston (3422 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77018) for this year’s Watermelon Dance and Summer Social on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Doors open at 4 pm). This event is a benefit for KPFT 90.1FM.

Music provided by Up On A Quasar, The Hightailers, Dodging Lions, Wendy Elizabeth Jones, Hellina Bucket (5 pm-2 am).

$20 cover benefits local community radio station, KPFT 90.1FM.

KPFT Town Hall Meeting
2023-12-02 09:30 - 12:00 | United Way of Houston, 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
KPFT invites you to attend our town hall meeting to discuss your involvement with KPFT. We need your feedback!
This is an opportunity for you, the community, to discuss things that are important to you on this community radio station.
What would you like to hear and see from us? Come with your questions.
You can also join via Zoom. Info below:
Topic: KPFT TOWN HALL MEETING
Time: Dec 2, 2023 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Scarey-Oke at Scream on the Green with KPFT
2024-10-25 17:00 - 22:00 | Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
SCREAM ON THE GREEN – DISCOVERY GREEN’S CITYWIDE HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION – RETURNS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.ENJOY EXPERIENCE LIVING SCULPTURES, PALM READERS, GAMES, MUSIC AND SCARY-OKE HOSTED BY KPFT.
PLUS, A SCREENING OF GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE.
NEW THIS YEAR: COSTUME CONTEST PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, OCT 24!
VISIT www.discoverygreen.com/scream for all the details

KPFT at Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade 2025
2025-01-20 10:00 - 17:00 | 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
KPFT will be participating in the Black Heritage Society’s 47th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on January 20, 2025, beginning at the corner of Smith and McKinney in front of Houston’s City Hall. This year’s theme is “In a diverse society we must foster acceptance, maintain human dignity, and safeguard fundamental human rights!”
Also, The Martin Luther King Jr. Festival and Children’s Day of Service will occur at Hermann Park Square, around the Reflection Pool at Houston City Hall and is open to the Public.
For more information visit www.blackheritagesociety.net

Tom Neilson Concert
2025-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Live Oak Friends Meeting House, 1318 West 26th St, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
Join Live Oak Friends in welcoming singer songwriter Tom Neilson to Houston to share his witty yet right on social commentary in support of building a movement toward creating a world that works for all of us.
BUY TICKETS HERE

55th Birthday Live Broadcast from Cactus Music
2025-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Be sure to come by and celebrate our 55th birthday with us Saturday, March 1st at Cactus Music with Deadbeat broadcasting live from 2-5pm. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will be there, and you can also bring your non-perishable food donations benefiting Manna House Food Pantry.

Pirate Cruise with the R&R Show!
2025-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 | TX
This is our RESCHEDULED date! Buy your tickets before they sell out!
Yo ho ho! Set sail with The R&aRrrr Show and the rest of the pirate radio crew from KPFT and help support your commercial-free listener-sponsored community radio station. You’ll enjoy the carefully curated cruise edition of the R&R show along with a mini-feast as we raise our grogs of cheer togethe and set sail in Clear Lake!
DONATE NOW to purchase your tickets
Individual tickets: $150 donation ($12.50/mo)
Pairs: $275 donation (22.92/mo)
We supply the food, drink, music, and fun!

KPFT at the 2025 Art Car Parade
2025-04-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Allen Parkway, Houston, United States
Join KPFT and 300,000 of its close personal friends at the 2025 Art Car Parade on April 12 from 11am to 4pm on Allen Parkway.
The Parade Route opens at 11 am so you can wander among the lined up cars, up close and personal like, and chat with the artists.
The parade starts at 2pm. KPFT will have a booth along the parade route, and one of our programmers (TBD) will be announcing the names and descriptions of the cars as they roll by. There’ll be vendors of all kinds along the route to meet your food and trinket needs.
KPFT’s 2024 art car will be back in the line-up (see picture), pulling a trailer, this time featuring harmonica virtuoso Steve Krase and Friends.
Bring your walking shoes and your sitting camp chairs for a fun and glittery time with KPFT at this year’s Art Car Parade!

KPFT Blues Funday in the Park
2025-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Mandell Park, 4399 Mandell St, Houston, TX, United States
Come meet and play with other KPFT listeners and volunteers, listen to some of the best blues music in the world, picnic, and share your stories and hopes for the station on the open mic.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic lunch, frisbees and hula hoops, chess board and lawn games to the most beautiful park in Houston, Mandell Park, at the corner of Richmond and Mandell in the heart of Montrose. Free admission.

Gumbeaux KPFT Fund-Day
2025-05-18 18:00 - 23:00 | Dan Electro’s, 1031 E 24th St, Houston, TX, 77009, United States
Mark your calendars, Houston! The show “Gumbeaux” and Dan Electro’s are bringing you KPFT Fund-Day! Join us on Sunday, May 18, from 6 to 11 PM for an unforgettable evening filled with fantastic music, good vibes, and community spirit.
Groove to the beats of Engine Driver and the electrifying tunes of Shawn Allen & Friends! All this for just $15 per person or $25 for a pair. Every single dollar goes toward supporting the heart of independent radio, 90.1FM KPFT.
Bring your friends, grab your dancing shoes, and let’s make it a night to remember! Come for the music, stay for the fun, and leave knowing you’ve contributed to keeping the spirit of KPFT alive! See you there!

Donate Blood at KPFT with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
2025-05-29 13:30 - 17:00 | 4506 Caroline st next door to KPFT studios, 4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
We hope to see you here at 4504 Caroline Street on Thursday, May 29th, from 1:30 to 5pm to meet the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’s team that collects donated blood from people like KPFT listeners.
Click this link to make your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome on Thursday!
Donors who give blood in May will receive a free beach towel and A1c blood screening a special thank you for helping patients in local hospitals.
KPFT is committed to serving the community in this (and other ways) throughout the year. Each donation of whole blood helps out 3 people. Sign up today!

Rodney Crowell and Guy Forsyth Band
2025-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
Come see country music legend Rodney Crowell and country/blues veterans Guy Forsyth Band at the Heights Theater!
DONATE NOW to purchase tickets. Ticket options below:
1 Pair General Admission: $150 donation
1 Pair Reserved Gallery: $180 donation
1 VIP Table for 4: $600 donation
1 VIP Booth for 4: $2,000 donation

4th Annual Watermelon Dance & Summer Social
2025-07-18 17:00 - 2025-07-19 23:30 | Cottonwood Houston, 3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX, 77018, United States
Come join KPFT at The Cottonwood Club on July 18th and 19th for a rockin’ good time!
Day 1 music provided by The Pi Pushers, Lucky Monkeys, The Rasta Mendoza Trio, and Jambolism. Day 1 music begins at 5pm.
Day 2 music provided by Wendy Elizabeth Jones, Hellina Bucket, The Hightailers, and Pot Roast. Day 2 music begins at 4pm
Ticket sales at the door. $25 for a one-day pass; $40 for a two-day pass.
Dance the night away and enjoy all the free watermelon you can eat!

Thom Hartmann w/Grant Peeples: A KPFT Soiree
2025-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1900 Bering Dr, Houston, TX, 77057, United States
Tickets to KPFT’s Soirée with Thom Hartmann and Grant Peeples, including Q&A and a book signing session, at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church on August 9, 2025 are available now!
If you got your tix at the $60 level on KPFT’s website, a copy of Hartmann’s most recent book, The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future, will be given to you at the door.
Otherwise tickets at the ticket link are $40 each. The ticket link also gives you the opportunity to buy a book for signing when you get your ticket if you want one; the book will be delivered to you at the event.
This will be an evening of music and conversation you don’t want to miss!
