Wild Cards are the events you won't find on the usual lists. We dig deep through the internet, past buried Facebook posts, small-business pages, and word of mouth, to find the one-of-a-kind nights most people don't hear about until they're over.
This October, that means a silent horror classic with a live organ, a zydeco dance floor, Halloween lunch in a historic manor, an adults-only costume party at a meadery, and a group skate through downtown Beaumont.
This Month's Wild Cards
Top Pick: The Phantom of the Opera with a Live Organ Score
Where: Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St, Beaumont
When: Fri, Oct 23. Doors 6pm, film 7pm
The 1925 silent classic, played live by Tom Helms on the Jefferson's historic 1927 Robert Morton organ. It's restored after Hurricane Rita silenced it for more than 15 years, and hearing it rise out of the orchestra pit is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Link: Beaumont event listings
Zydeco Beginner Class
Where: Dance Attitudes, 7821 Gladys Ave, Beaumont
When: Fri, Oct 23, 6:30–9:30pm
Hosted by Natural Body by Jazz. $40 single, $75 couple. Beginners welcome, no partner required.
Tickets: NaturalBodyByJazz.com
The Witching Hour at Moyle Manor
Where: Moyle Manor, 2090 Broadway, Old Town Beaumont
When: Oct 16–17, 23–24, and 30–31, 11am–4pm
Halloween glamour and afternoon dining in a bewitched historic manor. $65 per person, by reservation only (ask for Chef Kim).
Reservations: 409-239-5035
Link: Website
Adults-Only Halloween Party
Where: Hammered Honey Farms & Mead, 2801 Linscomb Rd, Orange
When: Sat, Oct 31, 8pm–midnight
Open to the public, and costumes are required. Mead flights, glass pours, and giveaways all night at this family-run meadery.
Link: Website
Night Skate Beaumont
Where: Beaumont Event Centre, Crockett St, Beaumont
When: Sun, Oct 18. Meet 8:30pm, roll out 9pm
Hosted by Miguel Carter. All skill levels, recommended for adults. Bring lights and water, and roll through downtown.
Link: Tik Tok
Before You Go
Plans can change, so check with each host before you head out. Several of these need tickets or reservations, so book early.
Know a Wild Card we should see? Say hello and tell us about it. Have fun, y'all!
