Events for Wine and Food Week will culminate June 9-10 with a wine talk among women as well as the annual Grand Tasting event, and other area events this weekend include a celebration for kids at The Woodlands Children's Museum, a Pride summit and a new concert season at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

June 9: See a popular ’80s band

Duran Duran will perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as part of their 2023 tour with Nile Rodgers, Chic and Bastille.
  • 7 p.m.
  • $29.95 (lawn seating), $95 and up (seating)
  • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
  • 281-364-3010. www.woodlandscenter.org


June 9: Wish Donald Duck a happy birthday

Children can meet Donald Duck on his birthday at The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Donald Duck will be available for photos, to enjoy activities and to sing “Happy Birthday.” Children must be accompanied by adults throughout the event.June 9: Join the Ladies of the Vine for a talk


A moderator will lead a panel of women winemakers, owners and experts along with tasting stations and multicourse wine meal.
  • 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • $135
  • The Club at Carlton Woods, 1 Carlton Woods Drive, The Woodlands
  • 713-557-5732. www.wineandfoodweek.com
June 10: Take part in a Pride summit

The Woodlands Pride presents its inaugural summit, Talking with Pride. The event includes speakers and panels discussing mental health, small business, advocacy and other topics pertaining to the LGBTQ community.
  • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • $50-$100
  • Sam Houston State University Center The Woodlands, 3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
  • www.thewoodlandspride.org
June 10: Take part in the grand tasting

The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting and Chef Showcase features demonstrations and culinary offerings from 35 restaurants competing to be the winner of the Chef of Chefs Culinary Awards as voted by a panel of judges. The event features hundreds of wines, and wine enthusiasts will be in attendance.
  • 7-10 p.m.
  • $150
  • The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
  • 713-557-5732. www.wineandfoodweek.com