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