summer fun 101
May 25 Dancin’ in the Street...Motown & More Revue
Date: Thursday, May 25-Sunday, May 28
Venue: 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 Web: milleroutdoortheatre.com Groove down memory lane this Memorial Day Weekend with the sounds of classic Motown hits, featuring an ensemble of soul singers, funky dancers, and the Bacement Soul Orchestra! Call 281-373-3386.
May 26 Friday night concerts in Pearland
Dates: May 26 through June 30 Venue: Southdown Park, 2150 Countryplace Parkway Web: www.visitpearland.com Enjoy live concerts every Friday night celebrating Summer with family friendly entertainment. From 7 to 9 p.m., free admission.
May 26 Memorial Day Concert Series
Dates: May 26-29 Venue: Kings Harbor Waterfront Village, 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood Web: www.kingwood.com BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) and meet up at the Harbor for a long weekend of concerts on The Green! Sit back, relax and do dinner at one of the great Kings Harbor restaurants. Weekend Concert Lineup: May 26: Morgan McKay Band, 6-9 PM; May 27: Little Terry & The Blues Birds, 6-9 PM’ May 28: Sugarland Brass Company, 6-9 PM; May 29: Sister Gypsies, 5-8 PM
May 26 “The Elixir of Love”
Date: May 26 Venue: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Web: woodlandscenter.org The Houston Grand Opera presents “The Elixir of Love” on stage at the Pavilion. Gates open at 7 p.m., performance at 8 p.m.
May 27 Tomball Honky Tonk Chili Challenge
Date: May 27 Venue: Historic downtown Depot Plaza Web: www.tomballtx.gov Tomball’s annual Honky Tonk
Chili Challenge will heat up the historic downtown Depot Plaza in Tomball on Saturday, May 27th with spicy chili and hot guitar licks from some of best talent in Texas. Gates open at 11 a.m. Live music as well.
May 27 Opening of renovated Aquarium Pyramid
Date: May 27 Venue: Moody Gardens Galveston Island
Web: www.moodygardens.org
After a $37 million comprehensive renovation on Moody Garden’s Aquarium Pyramid, the grand reveal for the public is slated for May 27 to kick off Memorial Day weekend.
Some new features include the Flower Garden Banks, Touch Tank exhibits, a second penguin exhibit featuring the warm-climate Humboldt penguins and much more.
May 28 Memorial Day in The Woodlands
Date: May 28 Venue: Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, 77380
Web: http://thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Memorial Day Weekend in The Woodlands features live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainers and more at Town Green Park. The evening concludes with a dazzling fireworks display* choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack. Concessions will be available for purchase.
May 28 Haak Winery Summer Concert Series
Date: Kicks off May 28 and continues Sundays through Sept. 3
Venue: Haak Vineyards & Winery, 6310 Ave T, Santa Fe, Texas Web: www.haakwine.com Haak hosts a summer concert series between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The series features a wonderful variety of performances planned and all are held on the grounds of the beautiful vineyard and winery. The winery sells gourmet concessions made by the Executive Chef and award-winning wines. More details can be found on the website.
May 29 Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, May 29 Venue: Sugar Land Memorial Park Web: www.sugarlandtx.gov From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the city of Sugar Land will honor the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for their selfless service by hosting its 9th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This event is free and open to the public. The program includes patriotic music; educational and commemorative activities; on-site military exhibits; and a flag ceremony.
June 1 City of Conroe Free Concert Series
Date: June 1 Venue: Heritage Place Park, 500 Metcalf Street, Conroe 77301 Web: www.cityofconroe.org Find your groove at Heritage Place! Bring the family to relax to a variety of bands in this concert series held every first Thursday in the months of April through September. Get com-
fortable, bring your chairs and blankets. Beer and concessions available onsite. Water, soda, and food may be brought in. The June 1 concert features Mike & the Moonpies and Randall King. It’s a free event, generally taking place from 6 to 9 p.m.
June 3 AIA Sandcastle Competition
Date: June 3 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston, TX
Admission: Free (There is a beach parking fee.)
Web: www.aiasandcastle.com
For the 31st year, Houston area architects, designers, engineers, and contractors will take their tools to Galveston’s East Beach June 3 for what is considered one of the world’s largest amateur sandcastle competitions.
June 3 Free Press Summer Fest
Date: Saturday, June 3 Venue: Eleanor Tinsley Park, 18-3600 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 7701 Web: www.fpsf.com The annual event has grown into one of the city’s most eclectic, entertaining music festivals, thanks to a sterling balance of local and national acts.
Leading the lineup for the June 3-4 festival are Lorde, Solange, Flume, G-Eazy, Cage the Elephant, The Shins and Tove Lo.
More info at www.fpsf.com.
June 4 Galveston Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 4-19 Time: Varies Where: Locations vary Admission: Prices vary Info: www.galveston.com/africanamericanguidebook
When you head to Galveston June 4-19, you’ll be coming home where it all began as the island hosts several days of festivities to Juneteenth – a holiday that originated in this historic Texas beach town.
This year’s festivities will include a variety of events, including festivals, picnics, African-American heritage exhibits, reenactments and concerts.
June 5 Wine and food Week in The Woodlands
Date: June 5-11 Venue: Market Street The Woodlands, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands (various events across The Woodlands as well)
Web: www.wineandfoodweek.com
The region’s largest and most comprehensive wine and food celebration between New Orleans and Aspen, Wine & Week draws culinary masters and wine experts from around the world.
An epicurean extravaganza with more than 10,000 participants each year, Wine & Food Week’s gastronomic grandeur features scores of events with more than 500 wines, 75 restaurants throughout the week, legendary wine producers and culinary personalities.
June 10 Lake Houston Arts Festival
Date: June 10 Venue: Kingwood Town Center
Web: www.lakehoustonartsfestival.com
The Lake Houston Arts Festival is a tradition in the making, a celebration of the artistic spirit and creative output of the Lake Houston area arts community. Just over 100 artists, crafters makers and creatives will be on hand to exhibit, display and sell their works, all handmade and all original.
June 10 Pearland Farmer’s Market
Date: June 10 Venue: Pearland Town Center, 1120 Broadway Street, 11200 Broadway Street, Pearland
Web: www.visitpearland.com You can find plenty of Fresh Produce, Herbs, Vegetables, Flowers, Herb Transplants, Seedlings and wonderful baked goods at Pearland Farmer’s Market.
June 10
28th Annual Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival
Dates: June 10, June 17, June 23-24 and July 1
Venue: University of Houston UH Moores Opera House and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Web: www.uh.edu/ cota/music/tmf/
This summer, expect to be engaged, enraptured and invigorated when classical music’s rising stars perform major classical and contemporary works by luminaries including Daniel Catán, Chausson, Elgar, Mussorgsky,
Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Shostakovich and Strauss at the 28th Annual Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival (TMF). The TMF “Cool & Classical” Orchestra Series, set for June 10, June 17, June 23-24 and July 1, will showcase the crème de la crème of preprofessional musicians here to study and perform with world-class conductors, soloists and faculty artists at the University
of Houston (UH) Moores Opera House and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
June 24
Texas Home & Garden Show Summer
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25
Venue: NRG Park, 1 Reliant Parkway, Houston, TX 77054 Web: www.nrgpark.com Houston’s “One Stop Shopping Opportunity” for all your home and garden needs. From windows and doors to ceilings and floors, more than 700 experts, products, services and ideas all under one roof. Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, June 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
July 1
Katy Freedom Celebration Date: Saturday, July 1 Venue: City of Katy facilities on George Bush Drive
Web: http://cityofkaty.com
The Katy Freedom Celebration begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. There will be an opening ceremony by VFW Post 9182, an open house at the city of Katy Fire Station, and the Katy Heritage Museum, attractions and events will be available for kids and families at the VFW Park. Later in the evening, the annual fireworks display will be held near Katy Mills Mall.
July 3
Star-Spangled Salute Date: July 3
Venue: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Web: woodlandscenter.org Free Houston Symphony patriotic concert at the Pavilion. Houston Symphony Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada conducts.
July 4
Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Display Date: July 4, 2017 Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: Seawall Boulevard from 59th to 22nd Street Admission: Free Info: www.galveston.com/ calendarofevents
From fireworks over the beach to a traditional hometown parade, Galveston will offer plenty of excitement for the 4th of July. On the evening of July 4, Galveston Island will celebrate its annual Independence Day parade featuring a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. After the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico.
July 4
Freedom Over Texas Date: Tuesday, July 4 Web: www.houston.gov/ July4
Celebrating 30 years of July 4th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, CITGO Freedom Over Texas will turn it up with live performances, family activities and pyrotechnics from 4 to 10 p.m.
For the first time in the event’s history, the celebration will kick off with a patriotic tribute by United States Air Force Band of the West. Hunter Hayes will follow before DNCE takes the stage.
As is tradition, the evening will conclude with a spectacular blast of fireworks thanks to CITGO, which has provided the finale since 2015.
July 4
Red, Hot and Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza Date: July 4 Venue: Town Green Park, The Woodlands
Web: www.4thofjuly.org/ events/red-hot-a-blue
Celebrate freedom in The Woodlands at the 2016 19th Annual Red, Hot and Blue Festival with vendor booths, great food, children’s activities and entertainment on multiple stages at Town Green Park and Waterway Square from 6 to 10 p.m. This community-wide celebration offers fun for all ages. The event culminates with one of the largest fireworks displays in the Greater Houston area with the 20+ minute Fireworks Extravaganza over The Woodlands Town Center.
July 4
Star Spangled Spectacular Date: Tuesday, July 4 Venue: Brazos River Park and Festival Site Web: www.sugarlandtx.gov Celebrate America’s birthday at the city of Sugar Land’s Fourth of July Celebration. This event is free and open to the public. The festivities include patriotic music and entertainment; activity booths; food and beverages available for purchase; and grand fireworks finale. Call Parks and Recreation at 281-275-2885.
July 4
A Star Spangled Salute Date: Tuesday, July 4 Venue: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
Web: www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Houston’s favorite Fourth of July celebration features patriotic music and a fireworks display. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
If tickets remain at 1 p.m., the box office will re-open one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. Open seating on the hill.
The shows goes on rain or shine. Go to www.milleroutdoortheatre.com for more info, or call 281-373-3386.
July 4
Rosenberg Family 4th Date: Tuesday, July 4 Venue: Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg
Web: http://rosenbergtx.gov/ family-4th
It’s all about patriotism, family and fun each July 4 when Rosenberg hosts the Family 4th Celebration at Seabourne Creek Nature Park.
This free event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and includes a carnival area for the children, horsedrawn wagon rides through the park, a trackless train ride, food vendors, live musical entertainment from the main stage, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the evening.
Call (832) 595-3960 or email
RosenbergPARD@rosenbergtx.gov for questions.
July 4
Celebration of Freedom in Pearland Date: July 4 Venue: Pearland High School, 3775 South Main Street Web: www.visitpearland.com Celebrate the Fourth with a spectacular fireworks display, live entertainment and family fun! From 6 to 10 p.m. Free admission.
July 8
Harlem Globetrotters Date: Saturday, July 8 Venue: NRG Arena, NRG Park, 1 Reliant Parkway, Houston, TX 77054 Web: www.nrgpark.com With games at 2 and 4 p.m., the Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2016-2017 tour. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. More info at www.nrgpark.com.
July 30
Vans Warped Tour 2017 Date: Sunday, July 30 Venue: NRG Park, 1 Reliant Parkway, Houston, TX 77054 Web: www.nrgpark.com At NRG Parking Lot -- Rock out with some of your favorite bands at Vans Warped Tour 2017 presented by Journeys. More info at www.nrgpark.com.
Aug. 12
Pearland Farmer’s Market Date: June 10 Venue: Pearland Town Center, 1120 Broadway Street, 11200 Broadway Street, Pearland
Web: www.visitpearland. com
You can find plenty of Fresh Produce, Herbs, Vegetables, Flowers, Herb Transplants, Seedlings and wonderful baked goods at Pearland Farmer’s Market.
Aug. 26
Pearland Wine & Food Festival by Dionisio Winery Date: Aug. 26 Venue: Pearland Town Center Event Pavilion, 1120 Broadway Street Web: www.visitpearland.com Visitors can sample Texas wines from 10 Texas wineries, shop among 30+ vendors and savor lots of food & music. For details, go to dionisiowinery. com.
Sept. 1
Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival
Date: Sept. 1-3 Time: Varies Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd. GalvestonAdmission: Prices vary
Info: brewmastersbeerfest.com
Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival takes place over Labor Day weekend. The event will feature more than 400 craft beers with a celebration showcasing award-winning “brewmasters” at two signature events: the BrewLicious Beer & Food Pairing and the BrewHaHa Grand Tasting.
Attendees can hoist their mugs while enjoying live music, beer and food pairing seminars, educational events about brewing and more.