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The Mandalorian cast rockets into Houston's answer to Comic-Con

Carl Weathers lands in Houston.

Calling all fans of The Mandalorian. Four stars of the astronomically popular Disney+ series will land at Houston’s answer to Comic-Con this summer.

Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, Ming-Na Wen, and Katee Sackhoff will join Comicpalooza on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, organizers announced. (Sadly, no hope for a Pedro Pascal sighting — or a little green toddler.)

The quartet represents some of the most memorable characters in streaming series that skyrocketed to fame, thanks to superb writing, a catchy theme, and a lovable Baby Yoda (we now know him as Grogu).

Aside from the cast visit, passionate fans of the Star Wars universe can also look forward to Star Wars-themed special attractions and exhibitors, including 501st Legion, Ultra Sabers, and Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston, a release notes.

This year, per a release, 501st Legion’s booth has expanded and will feature 5 parts: 501st, Rebel Legion, Houston Droid Builders, Mandalorian Mercs, and Saber Guild. Meanwhile, Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston will offer up an epic Saber Walk. Ultra Sabers will allow fans to customize their own lightsabers in any color.

Now, about The Mandalorian cast:

Carl Weathers
The former NFL player turned actor portrays Greef Karga in The Mandalorian. Longtime fans know that in 1976, former NFL star Weathers launched his career in the role of Apollo Creed from the blockbuster Rocky films. He has since gone on to star in the Toy Story franchise, Happy Gilmore, Predator, and more.

Giancarlo Esposito
Esposito, a widely respected, veteran actor, plays sinister villain Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian. The four-time Emmy award nominee best known for his chilling performance as Gus Fring in the AMC’s Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Movie fans will also recognize him from stints in The Maze Runner series, The Jungle Book, Once Upon a Time, and The Boys, among myriad others.

Ming-Na Wen
Wen rose to prominence playing Dr. Jing-Mei “Deb” Chen in the iconic TV medical drama series ER. She then won hearts playing Fa Mulan in the animated musical action film Mulan, as well as its sequel. She plays Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian.

Katee Sackhoff
Sci-fans adored Sackhoff in her role as Lieutenant Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in the SyFy Channel series, Battlestar Galactica, for which she earned a Saturn Award. She has also appeared in The Flash, Longmire, Riddick, Bionic Woman, and Halloween: Resurrection. Sackhoff plays Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian.

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Buzzy R&B artist Khalid brings summer back to Houston on 2026 tour

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Khalid is coming to Houston in June 2026.

Texas R&B and pop artist Khalid is hitting the road for his 2026 It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour, including a stop at the 713 Music Hall in downtown Houston on June 18, 2026.

The 25-date tour starts in Las Vegas, Nevada, in May and ends in Berkeley, California, in June. In addition to the Houston date, he'll stop in Irving on June 17 and Austin on June 19. He appears to be skipping his adopted hometown of El Paso, where his family moved when he was in high school and where he started his music career.

The 27-year-old artist originally became known as a teenager on SoundCloud, resulting in several notable features and the critically acclaimed album American Teen. Since those days, he's had features on tracks by Marshmello, Billie Eilish, Halsey, and Normani, among others. He's released four albums in total, including 2025's After the Sun Goes Down.

Khalid has been nominated to many notable awards and won at least 20, including five at the Billboard Music Awards in 2020 and Best New Artist at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. He's had six Grammy nominations so far.

Pop singer Lauv, known for the breakout hit "I Like Me Better," will join Khalid for all stops on the tour.

Tickets are available now in an artist pre-sale. The general on sale will start Friday, December 12, at 10 am via khalidofficial.com.

It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour dates

Sat May 16 – Las Vegas, NV – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Mon May 18 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Wed May 20 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Thu May 21 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Sat May 23 – Hershey, PA – GIANT Center
Sun May 24 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Tue May 26 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
Thu May 28 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Fri May 29 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sun May 31 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Wed Jun 03 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Thu Jun 04 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Sat Jun 06 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Sun Jun 07 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann
Tue Jun 09 – Portsmouth, VA – Portsmouth Pavilion
Wed Jun 10 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Fri Jun 12 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Mon Jun 15 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wed Jun 17 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Thu Jun 18 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Fri Jun 19 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Sun Jun 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Mon Jun 22 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Wed Jun 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
Fri Jun 26 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre*

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