June 23: Mixers & Elixirs
Guests enjoy music, dancing, cocktails and food trucks among the dinosaurs. 7-10 p.m. $25 (non-members), $15 (members). Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. www.hmns.org
June 23: Summer Symphony: Beethoven’s “Eroica”
The Houston Symphony presents a family-friendly event featuring selections from Beethoven. 8:30 p.m. Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. www.houstonsymphony.org
June 23-25: ‘Sister Act’
Playhouse 1960 presents the Tony-nominated Broadway musical based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film about a wannabe disco diva who shakes things up in a convent. 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday). $18 (adults), $15 (seniors and students). Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. www.ph1960.com
June 23-25: ‘Freaky Friday’
Alley Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Disney movies and Mary Rodgers novel about a mother and daughter switching bodies. 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday), 7:30 p.m. (Sunday). $26-$119. Alley Theatre, 615 Texas St., Houston. www.alleytheatre.org
June 24: International Day of Yoga
Sessions range from beginner to expert yoga levels. Vendors sell books, yoga apparel and refreshments. 6:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.cgihouston.org
June 24: Minion Dominion
The Children’s Museum of Houston hosts characters from Despicable Me and activities inspired by the film. Those who dress as minions will receive $2 off the cost of admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12. Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston. www.facebook.com/cmnhouston
June 24: Taste of New Orleans
The third annual festival includes music, food and art—all inspired by New Orleans. 2-10 p.m. $10. Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana St., Houston. www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-taste-of-new-orleans-tickets-31329040002
June 24: Texas Monthly’s Barbecue MeatUp
The inaugural event celebrates the publication’s Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas edition with the area’s top barbecue chefs, food, beer, cocktails and live music. 6-9 p.m. $85. Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards St., Houston. www.texasmonthly.com/event/texas-monthly-meatup
June 24-25: Texas Home & Garden Show
Joey Green presents speed cleaning hacks and unique uses for products. Displays and demonstrations include flooring, backyard living, home decor, pet adoptions and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). $10 (general admission), $8 (seniors and military), Free (children 14 and under). NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, Houston. www.texashomeandgarden.com
