Conroe Coffee Art Experience June 30 This monthly event showcases the work of Anah, of Anybarra Designs, a self-taugh artist of many trades and various mediums who has been honored for her Emmy award winning work on HITRECORD on TV. 6-9 p.m. Free. Conroe Coffee, 206 N. Main St., Conroe. 936-266-7632. www.facebook.com/conroecoffee Conroe Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Concert July 1 Celebrate the Fourth of July early with this annual free outdoor concert by the Conroe Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Free. Montgomery County Courthouse, 301 N. Thompson St., Conroe. 936-760-2144. www.conroesymphony.org Fireworks Extravaganza July 1 The City of Willis hosts the 2017 Independence Day Celebration in Willis, launching fireworks from the corner of Wildcat Drive and North Campbell St. Attendees of the Fireworks Extravaganza are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. 9 p.m. Free. Near 701 Gerald St., Willis. 936-856-4611. www.ci.willis.tx.us Freedom Fest July 1 The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual “Anything but a Trailer” parade during the Freedom Fest. A baking contest, barbecue cookoff and kids zone is featured during the festival frenzy. The city’s monthly farmer’s market, Lone Star First Saturday, is integrating with Freedom Fest. 9 a.m. (LSFS) 11 a.m. (parade) Free admission. Montgomery Elementary School, 20774 Eva St., Montgomery. 936-597-5004. www.experiencemontgomery.com Local live music The Corner Pub 302 N. Main Street, Conroe 936-788-2390 www.thecornerpubinconroe.com June 30 | Zach Walther Band | 9 p.m. | Free Conroe Coffee 206 N. Main St., Conroe 936-266-7632 www.facebook.com/conroecoffee July 2 | Soul Lily | 2-4 p.m. | Free The Red Brick Tavern 119 Simonton Street, Conroe 936-539-2000 www.theredbricktavern.com June 30 | Eddie Saenz | 9 p.m. | $7 July 1 | JJ and The Stoneponies | 9 p.m. | $7 Southern Star Brewing Company 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe 936-441-2739 www.southernstarbrewing.com June 30 | Joe Bailey Duo | 6-8 p.m. | Free