June 11, 18 & 25: Enjoy the theater
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 12: Do yoga and sip champagne at a rooftop pool
Both hotel guests and the general public are invited to a Yoga & Bubbles event being hosted by Blossom Hotel Houston at the hotel's rooftop pool. The 45-minute yoga class, hosted by TruFusion Houston, is followed by champagne and a chance to shop a popup shop for Tasc Performance. 10 a.m.-noon. $35. Blossom Hotel Houston, 7118 Bertner Ave., Houston. 832-734-8888. www.blossomhouston.com
June 15: Spend the night at the garden
The Nature Discovery Center hosts Family Nature Night, featuring a nature walk through the park and arts and crafts. Attendees can learn about “creepy crawlies” with the center’s head naturalist. 6:30-8 p.m. $12. Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire. 713-667-6550.
www.naturediscoverycenter.org
June 18-19: Celebrate 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: Enjoy tunes on Father's Day
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: Go to a car show at NRG
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
June 24: Become a pirate
The Bellaire Family Aquatic Center invites you to join in Pirate Adventure Day. The event includes a scavenger hunt with prizes for participants. Noon-6 p.m. Free (age 2 and under), $7 (age 60 and older), $8 (ages 3-59). Bellaire Family Aquatic Center, 7001 Fifth St., Bellaire. 713-662-8222. www.bellairetx.gov
June 24: Listen to music in the park
The Houston Latin American Chamber Orchestra will perform “Romance,” a concert spotlighting the romantic music and dance of Latin America. Glenn Garrido will conduct 16 musicians performing Bachata, Bolero, Cha-Cha-Cha, Danzón, Ranchera and Tango. 10 a.m. Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 832-487-7102. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
June 25: Celebrate with pride
The 44th annual Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration is coming to the city’s center. The festival and parade, as part of LGBT Pride Month, will have a variety of musical acts, DJs and vendors. Noon-
10 p.m. $4-$225. City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston. www.pridehouston365.org
June 30: Experience Mexican culinary culture
Arnaldo Richards’ Picos, a Mexican eatery that has served Houston for decades, is holding a foodie showcase event. Attendees will be served a curated selection of Mexican cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. 6-8:30 p.m. $85. Arnaldo Richards’ Picos, 3601 Kirby Drive, Houston. 832-831-9940. www.picos.net
June 28-July 02: Week of Independence at the Children’s Museum Houston
The Children’s Museum Houston is throwing Kidpendence Week, five days of games, crafts and activities leading up to Independence Day. The price of admission is $15 for children and adults, $14 for seniors and free for children under 1. 1500 Binz St., Houston. 713-522-1138. www.cmhouston.org
- Made in the Shade, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Coffee Filter Fireworks, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Lady Liberty Crown, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Super Hero Soldier Mask, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- July 2 only: Captain America Meet and Greet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Located at Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre offers a variety of free events for the public during a season that typically runs from April through November. Although performances are free, guests can secure tickets for covered seating one day prior to each performance. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 832-487-7102. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
June 4: The 33rd Annual Accordion Kings and Quees, produced by Texas Forklife, 7 p.m.
June 10: Wonka! A Dance Theatre Romp, produced by Open Dance Project, 8:30 p.m.
June 11: West Side Story and Huapango, produced by Aperio, Music of the Americas, 8:30 p.m.
June 13-14: Bringing Happiness Through Music, produced by Houston Young Artists' Concert, 11 a.m.
June 17: Proceed, produced by Houston Contemporary Dance Company, 8:30 p.m.
June 18: Champion Energy Services presents David Lee Murphey with Texas Hill, 8:30 p.m.
June 19: Wells Fargo presents Juneteenth: The Journey to Freedom, 8:30 p.m.
June 24: Moonstrike, produced by Apollo Chamber Players, 8:30 p.m.
June 25: Romance, produced by the Houston Latin America Chamber Orchestra, 8:30 p.m.
