Big Sam's Funky Nation performs at the Kessler this weekend. Photo via facebook

Big Sam’s Funky Nation performs at the Kessler this weekend. Photo via facebook

The new wine shop and bar in Bishop Arts, Wine Poste and Bar Anatomie, holds its grand opening starting at 6 p.m. Thursday.

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Our neighborhood milliner, Cassie MacGregor, celebrates the seven-year anniversary of House of MacGregor from 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

CineWilde, the LGBTQ film series, returns to the Texas Theatre Friday with a screening of “The Broken Hearts Club.” The film is followed by a game party with beer pong, flip cup and corn hole. Plus Lakewood Brewing Co. is giving away 48 pride-themed pint glasses.

flyer instaThe Kessler has Hotter than Hell Burlesque Friday and a New Orleans brass band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, on Saturday.

Neighborhood resident Cao Tran, who owns Living 29 personal chef service, hosts a pop-up picnic and lemonade stand with Lala’s Cakes at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. They’re serving Vietnamese summer rolls, cinnamon rolls and  homemade lemonade.

Santa Claus, Elsa from “Frozen” and ugly Christmas sweaters will be in the Bishop Arts District Saturday, July 25, as merchants celebrate Christmas in July.

The Basement Gallery’s annual summertime group show, Ice Cream Paint Job, is from 7-11 p.m. Saturday.