June 4-Aug. 27: STEM-based summer camp
Best in Class Education Centers is combating COVID-19-related learning loss by partnering with the Aerospace, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Texas A&M University to offer students a STEM-based summer camp. $499. Best in Class Education Center, 7955 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 1100, Cypress. 832-409-1031. www.bestinclass.com/locations/copperfield
June 5-July 31: TheMET Church’s Summer Sing
Community members ages 12 and older are invited to participate in TheMET Church’s Summer Sing event. The community choir will rehearse throughout June and July and perform July 30-31. Child care will not be provided. 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Sunday rehearsals). Free. TheMET Church, 13000 Jones Road, Houston. www.themet.church
June 17: Concerts in the Park Pearland
The city of Pearland will host Concerts in the Park at Independence Park each Friday in June, according to the Pearland Parks and Recreation department. Each Friday will see a different theme on the stage from a tribute to The Beatles night to country music. Food vendors will be on-site, and the playground will be available for the children to use. People are encouraged to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy the evenings. 7-9 p.m. Free (admission). 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. 281-412-8900. www.parks.pearlandtx.gov/special-events/concerts-in-the-park
June 17: Concerts in the Park Friendswood
Similar to the city’s neighbors in the west, Friendswood each Friday in June will host its own version of Concerts in the Park at the gazebo at Stevenson Park. Events will take place on June 3, and the theme will be a '70s rock experience; on June 10, the theme is Tejano and Latin music; June 17 will be a Guns N' Roses tribute; and an Eagles tribute will take place on June 24. All concerts are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to bring blankets, food, lawn chairs and drinks. Prizes are also raffled off during the concert breaks. 7-9 p.m. Free (admission). 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood 281-996-3220. www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/378/Concerts-in-the-Park-May-June
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June 18: Magical Dads
The Woodlands Children’s Museum is hosting Magical Dads. Local magicians will provide entertainment, and participants can create Father’s Day art projects for gifts. 10 a.m. $7.50. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4774 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
June 18: Boots and Suits gala
Tomball-based nonprofit organization Boots for Troops will host its sixth annual Boots and Suits gala at Margaritaville Lake Resort. The gala will include a live and silent auction, and wine and whiskey pulls. The keynote speaker will be Taya Kyle. 6-10 p.m. Cost varies. Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery. 281-789-7567. www.boots4troops.org
June 18: Juneteenth celebration
A Juneteenth celebration in Tamina will include live music, dance, a picnic barbecue and children’s crafts as well as an education exhibit. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Sleepy Hollow Multipurpose Building, 9645 Sleepy Hollow Road, Conroe. 281-844-7596.
June 18: 5k Beer Run
This 5K Beer Run will be walker- and stroller-friendly. Registered runners will receive a T-shirt, a pint glass and a beer flight. Event proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of West Katy. 8 a.m. $45-$65. No Label Brewing Co., 5351 First St., Katy. 713-332-0161. www.runintexas.com/beerrun
June 18: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Houston’s Main Street Theater will perform “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” based on the 1968 film. The musical is a high-flying, energetic show for the whole family. 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. $20-$30. Main Street Theater, 3400 Main St., Houston. 713-524-6706. www.mainstreettheater.com
June 18: Concert in the park
The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation will host multiple events to celebrate Juneteenth but will be having its 19th annual concert in the park June 18. Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. 6 p.m. Free. Hunters Glen Park, 1340 Independence Blvd., Missouri City. 281-545-5009. www.missouricityjuneteenthcelebration.com
June 18: Texas Eagles performance
Houston-based Eagles tribute band the Texas Eagles will play a performance at Sugar Land Town Square. The band formed in 2019 and will be performing the biggest hits made famous by the Eagles. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-242-2000. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
June 18-19: 150th annual Juneteenth
At Emancipation Park, the city of Houston is celebrating the 150th annual Juneteenth. The event will feature musical performances and vendors selling food, drinks, clothes and accessories. Kids can enjoy the playground, face painting and rides. 4-10 p.m. Free. Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave., Houston. 713-528-1872. www.epconservancy.org
June 19: Community concert
West University Place hosts a community concert in the heart of the city. Live music will be provided by the Houston Concert Band directed by Chuck Throckmorton. 2-3 p.m. Free. 6104 Auden St., West University Place. 713-622-5895. www.westutx.gov
June 19: DJ Envy’s Drive Your Dreams Car Show
One of the country’s largest car shows is coming to Houston. DJ Envy’s Drive Your Dreams Car Show will feature exotic and old-school cars along with monster trucks, amusement rides and a variety of vehicles. Noon-5 p.m. $19.99-$1,000. NRG Park, 1 Fannin St., Houston. 832-667-1400. www.nrgpark.com
