FAMILY FUN
BROOKE STEPHENSON PREPARES SOLEIL FOR COMPETITION AT THE HOUSTON WORLD SERIES OF DOG SHOWS AT THE NRG CENTER.
Houston World Series of Dog Shows
Talented canines will compete in a variety of competitions, ending with the “Best in Show” award. Events include flyball, creative grooming, a frisbee exhibition and canine musical freestyle, where dogs perform a choreographed dance alongside their handler.
When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Where: NRG Center, 1 NRG Park Details: $10-$15; houstondogshows.com
Public Piano Play
Levy Park’s outdoor solar-powered piano, fun and free for all to practice their skills. When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday Where: 3801 Eastside Details: levyparkhouston.org
Moon Landing Celebration
Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a “Star Wars”-inspired event.
When: 10 a.m.-4 Saturday Where: Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz
Details: $12; cmhouston.org
‘Seussical the Musical’
TUTS presents a musical mashup featuring many beloved Dr. Seuss characters.
When: 8:15 p.m. Friday-Sunday Where: 6000 Hermann Park Drive
NASA Discovery Green’s “A Giant Leap” celebration features Johnson Space Center’s Deputy Director Vanessa Wyche. Details: milleroutdoortheatre .com
Food Truck Fest
Attendees will enjoy Houston’s favorite food trucks at Social Beer Garden HTX. Pets on leashes are welcome.
When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday Where: 3101 San Jacinto Details: facebook.com/events/ 342146099792717
A Giant Leap
Discovery Green celebrates the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon mission. Event features parachute demonstrations, exhibitions from the Johnson Space Center, Lone Star Flight Museum, commentary by Douglas Brinkley and Johnson Space Center deputy director Vanessa Wyche, a screening of “Apollo 11” and a special appearance by NASA astronaut Steve Bowen.
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday Where: 1500 McKinney Details: discoverygreen.com
Summer Festival: Celebrating the Moon
In the spirit of community and collaboration, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, celebrates the lunar landing in the museum’s outdoor spaces. The event includes musical performances and art-making activities. All activities are free and do not include admission to the muse
um or exhibition.
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday Where: The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza, 5101 Montrose mfah.org
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Flea by Night
Event will offer celebrity speakers, live boot camps, competitions, seminars, vendors and a kids’ zone. Market features vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and renewed goods for sale, as well as live music and food trucks.
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details: discoverygreen.com
Wanderlust Market
Market with international food, live music, textiles and artisanal products.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: Wanderlust Market HTX, 2120 Ella
Details: facebook.com/ events/655574648250043
KEMAH Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
Moon landing celebration with interactive activities, crafts, movie screening, live performances and fireworks. When: 5-11 p.m. Friday Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp
Details: kemahboardwalk.com
Salsa Sundays
Event features live salsa music by Grupo Kache and dance lessons.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp
Details: kemahboardwalk.com
Kickin’ It Country
Country music concert featuring Carly Pearce.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp
Details: kemahboardwalk.com/landing/kickin-it-country
Rock the Dock
A summerlong concert series featuring a variety of local and regional rock ’n’ roll bands. When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp
Details: kemahboardwalk.com
STAFFORD Wall of Death
Republic Harley-Davidson hosts Rhett Rotten. Experience the thrill-seeking, wall trembling amusement for all ages as Rhett rides his vintage motorcycles around a wooden cylinder known as the Wall of Death.
When: 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Republic Harley-Davidson, 12707 U.S. 59 S.
Details: republichd.com
THE WOODLANDS Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus
United States Army’s Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform a program of varied styles ranging from jazz classics and orchestral masterworks to Broadway musicals and Sousa marches.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins
Details: armyfieldband.com
TOMBALL Apollo 11 Celebration
As part of a regional event, the city of Tomball will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing with three NASA-themed dioramas, educational videos and a display of Apollo mission patches at its historic 1907 Railroad Depot Museum.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday Where: 303 S. Elm
Details: texasrrmuseum.org