Make the most of your month with our list of 15 favorite events and happenings in Houston during June 2017.
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Summer is officially here! Party all weekend to 55 performances at Free Press Summer Fest, celebrate Saint Arnold’s 23rd birthday, see The Suffers perform with the Houston Symphony, take part in Pride celebrations around Houston and more at these can’t-miss events happening all month long.
Events are not ranked, but are listed in chronological order throughout the month of June.
Top 15 Things to Do in Houston this Month: June 2017
- National Donut Day Wine Dinner at Brenner’s on the Bayou | Friday, June 2 – Celebrate National Donut Day by eating Brenner’s take on donuts from around the globe, including zucchini and ricotta beignets, smoked pork and pickled chile churros and, of course, Shipley’s Do-Nuts bread pudding.
- Free Press Summerfest at Eleanor Tinsley Park | Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 – Party all day and night at the two-day Free Press Summerfest featuring more than 55 performances across 4 stages at Eleanor Tinsley Park.
- Wine and Food Week in The Woodlands | Monday, June 5 through Sunday, June 11 – Attend a wine dinner, enjoy one of the many tastings, hear from a panel of women winemakers, stop by Sips, Suds & Tacos for perfectly paired bites, nosh on a brunch of oysters and champagne and sample food from some of the best local chefs.
- Saint Arnold 23rd Anniversary at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11 – Celebrate 23 years of craft beer from Saint Arnold with lots of live music and beer at the brewery on Saturday. Come back on Sunday for a rare cellar tasting at the brewery.
- George Springer Bowling Benefit at Lucky Strike | Sunday, June 11 – Join Astros outfielder George Springer and other celebrity athletes for this bowling tournament and reception that benefits Camp SAY at Lucky Strike. Tickets start at $200. 7:30pm.
- Galveston Cajun Festival at Kempner Park | Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18 – The flavors and sounds of New Orleans will come together in Galveston for this three-day festival of crawfish, live music, and kids activities.
- Houston Symphony with the Suffers at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, June 17 – Head to The Woodlands to hear local band The Suffers perform alongside the Houston Symphony on the stage of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
- Sgt. Pepper’s at 50 with the Fab 40 at Discovery Green | Saturday, June 17 | FREE – The Beatles’ iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album turns 50 and you can celebrate with more than 40 local musicians at Discovery Green. I hope you will enjoy the show.
- Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull in Concert at Toyota Center | Sunday, June 18 – Move your body to music from Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull with opening act CNCO when their North American Tour stops through Houston for a show at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $59.95, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
- Juneteenth Celebrations Around Houston | Monday, June 19 – Celebrate the anniversary of this historic day with a show at Miller Outdoor Theatre, concerts, parades and festivals in Galveston or a parade in Emancipation Park.
- International Day of Yoga at Town Green Park | Saturday, June 24 | FREE – Take a deep breath at Town Green Park in The Woodlands as you meditate, participate in beginner and expert yoga sessions, peruse booths with books, yoga gear, refreshments and more in celebration of International Day of Yoga.
- Houston LGBT Pride Celebration in Downtown Houston | Saturday, June 24 | FREE – Celebrate Houston’s LGBT community in the heart of Downtown at the fourth largest pride festival and parade in the country.
- Texas Monthly’s BBQ MeatUp at Silver Street Studios | Saturday, June 24 – Pitmasters including Ronnie Killen and Manny Torres of Killen’s Barbecue, Will Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ, and Arnis Robbins of Evie Mae’s Pit Barbecue in Lubbock will fire up their grills to crank out meaty dishes that guests can enjoy with cold beer, craft cocktails, and live music.
- Mexico vs. Ghana at NRG Stadium | Wednesday, June 28 – Mexico will head to Houston to play Ghana in their final game before tournament season where they’re hoping to win titles at the Gold Cup and Confederations Cup.
- Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park | Friday, June 30 – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Yankees in the first of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
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