June 16: International Gem and Jewelry Show
Vendors display colored gemstones, fine jewelry, gold and silver pieces, beads, crystals, pearls and vintage selections. Noon-6 p.m. $6. NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, Houston. www.intergem.com
June 16-18: Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox
Minute Maid Park hosts the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series featuring special promotions for Father’s Day weekend. 7:10 p.m. (Friday), 7:15 p.m. (Saturday), 7:05 p.m. (Sunday). $20-$175. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St., Houston. www.mlb.com/astros
June 16-18: ‘The World According to Snoopy’
Theatre Under the Stars presents the Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady play based on characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip. 8 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $28-$52. The Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St., Ste. 300, Houston. www.tuts.com/shows/snoopy
June 17: Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Juneteenth Parade
The sixth annual celebration of freedom starts at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center and ends at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Houston. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston. www.houstontx.gov/specialevents
June 17: Beer for Breakfast cooking class
Central Market Cooking School hosts a class featuring beermosas, pale ale-marinated sweet potato hash and lager-battered apple fritters among other beer-inspired dishes. Students ages 21 and up have a hands-on experience. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $65. Central Market, 3815 Westheimer Road, Houston. www.centralmarket.com
June 17: Asian Heritage Cultural Discovery Workshop
Tickets include lunch and workshops on traditional art forms such as calligraphy, paper cutting, origami, Tai-chi and tea tasting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25. Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park Drive, Houston. www.ccchouston.org
June 17: Watson’s Pub Brew Fest
The family-friendly festival features beer from more than 20 local breweries, live music, patio games and farmers market shopping. Tickets include entry, 10 beer samples and a commemorative cup. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. Watson’s House of Ales, 14656 Grisby Road, Houston. www.watsonshouseofales.com
June 17: Food Truck Festival in the Heights
Cousins Maine Lobster, Chubbz Grubbz, El Dorado Corn and The Cajun Hot Spot and several other food and fashion trucks line 20th Street during this event, presented by the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. The Heights, 411 West 20th St., Houston. www.facebook.com/events/440908722931009
June 17: World Refugee Day
Musicians, dancers, artisans and food vendors gather to celebrate World Refugee Day with the Houston Refugee Consortium. 4-7 p.m. Free. Levy Park Conservancy, 3801 Eastside St., Houston. www.facebook.com/events/1737693246522297
June 18: Crawfish Sunday Finale
Southern Star Brewery hosts its final crawfish boil of the season with The Cajun Station Food Truck, beer, live music and painting classes. Crawfish is $6.99 per pound and includes corn, potatoes and dipping sauce. Boiled shrimp is $13.99 per pound. Noon-8 p.m. Free (admission). Southern Star Brewery, 3525 North Frazier St., Conroe. www.southernstarbrewing.com
June 18: Chicago and The Doobie Brothers
Musicians The Doobie Brothers and Chicago perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. 7:15 p.m. $30-$140. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.woodlandscenter.org
