Houston Arboretum presents soul band Tomar and the FCs for “Concert in the Courtyard” Nov. 12 in the Nature Center Courtyard

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents “Concert in the Courtyard,” a live music event on Friday, Nov. 12 featuring the soul band Tomar and the FCs performing in the Nature Center Courtyard from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The evening will also feature the food truck Waffleolicious, raffle prizes and the sights and sounds of nature, promising lots of fun for all ages. Families with young children are welcome. The opening act for Tomar and the FCs is The Mighty Orq.

Whether you upgrade to your own VIP table or lay a blanket out on the lawn, this unique concert is the perfect outdoor experience.

WHO: Tomar Williams got his start singing lead on the Chitlin Circuit with his family band in the late 1980s. After several decades as a side man on the Austin scene and successful work in hip-hop production, Williams returned to his roots as a front man in 2015. A mutual friend, Nikolas Bouklas, introduced him to a recently formed local instrumental band, the FCs, and common purpose and chemistry were apparent to both sides from the first tune.

In 2015, the band released their first EP, “Day by Day,” which the Austin American Statesman selected as a top release and wrote, “Williams shows his own soul chops with searing vocals that drip with blood, sweat and tears.” In 2019, after several national and regional tours, the band signed with Houston-based Splice Records and was awarded a $20,000 Black Fret Grant. Their second full-length record, “Rise Above,” was released in February, 2020.

WHERE:  Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Courtyard, 4501 Woodway Dr., Houston, TX 77024

Alternate entrance: 120 West Loop North, Houston, 77024 (between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive)

WHEN:                 Friday, Nov. 12     6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

TICKETS:               Tickets for the concerts are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Children attend free; pre-registration is required for ages 3 and up.

  • Upgrade to a Standard Table: $50 includes a seated table for up to six guests
  • Upgrade to a VIP Table: $150 includes a seated table for up to six guests, a bottle of red or white wine, a charcuterie board to share, and a complimentary raffle ticket. (Additional bottles and glasses can be purchased.)

Please note that all guests at the Standard and VIP Tables must be registered to enter the event.

Individual raffle tickets sold for $20 each

Go to https://houstonarboretum.org/event/concert-in-the-courtyard-nov-2021/ for more information and to register.

PARKING:            Parking is free and available at both the 610 Entrance and the Woodway Entrance.

MORE:              Listen to Tomar and the FCs on Spotify.

Photo caption: The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents “Concert in the Courtyard,” a live music event on Friday, Nov. 12, featuring the soul band Tomar and the FCs performing in the Nature Center Courtyard from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Band photo courtesy of Tomar and the FCs; Courtyard photos courtesy of Houston Arboretum.