Celebrate tacos, Canada and the Fourth of July for the long weekend
Beverages
Independence Day Taco Revolución Celebration. Independence Brewing is hosting a very special First Saturday in honor of their newest beer made in collaboration with the Tacos of Texas. The Revolución Saison Ale was specifically created to pair with all manner of tacos, Texas’ favorite food. Try the beer alongside tacos from Tamale House East, Veracruz All Natural and other taco purveyors, including Tacoholics from El Paso. Plus, there will be live music from Mariachi Las Coronelas, Migrant Kids, Riders Against the Storm and more. 2 p.m. Saturday. Free; $45 VIP. 3913 Todd Ln. dojour.us/e/4425independence-day-taco-revolucion-celebration.
Gibson Street Bar’s Canada Day Party. Before celebrating the birth of our nation, how about a cheers for our neighbors to the north? Gibson Street Bar’s Canada Day Party will have poutine from Luke’s Inside Out, maple syrup cocktails, live music and plenty of Canadian-themed games like Sauce Toss and Bubble Hockey (yeah, we aren’t quite sure what those are, either). 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. 1109 S. Lamar Blvd. facebook. com/events/313290122442122/.
Comedy
“Immigrants” at the Institution Theater. “Immigrants: The Musical, Part One” is a chance for the cast to tell their story, Hamilton-style, through an improvised musical inspired by their varied backgrounds: Dominican Republic, India, Ireland, Nigeria, the Philippines and Vietnam. Each of them has personal experiences to pull from, guided by the audience, into a tapestry of what it truly means to be American — or at least try to blend in. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through July 8. $7-$12. 3708 Woodbury Drive. theinstitutiontheater.com.
Coming up
Omni Barton Creek’s 4th of July Celebration. Our Independence Day celebrations don’t have to be limited to one day only. Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa will have live entertainment by Cody Joe Hodges, oak-smoked barbecue and more, including a spectacular fireworks display over views of the Texas Hill Country on the back lawn. Reservations are required to attend. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday. $11-$107.38. 8212 Barton Club Drive. eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-celebration-tickets-33863334144.