Make the most of your week with our top event picks happening in Houston from Monday, June 8 to Sunday, June 14, 2015.
There’s no shortage of activities in Houston this week. Take your pick of a wine dinner accompanied by music, a free movie at CityCentre, the LGBT celebration at Discovery Green, a beer festival downtown or a country music concert from Travis Tritt. Oh, and if you’re a teacher – don’t miss out on the Sugar Land Skeeters’ Teacher Appreciation Night.
Continue reading for the list of our top events happening this week. And if you’re looking for more great stuff throughout the month, be sure to check out our Weekend Guide for June 11 to 14, 2015 and our top 15 things to do in Houston in June 2015.
Top 9 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- World Tour Wine Dinner at Triniti | Monday, June 8 – Triniti Restaurant invites guests to a unique dining experience bringing food, wine and music together for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a six-course meal prepared by Chef Ryan Hildebrand with wine pairings while delighting your ears with music from a 12 string orchestra. Compositions from Germany, Argentina, Japan, Italy, Mexico and Spain will be paired with each course – making it a global experience. $195. 6pm.
- Kata Robata’s 6th Anniversary | Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 – Kata Robata – the Upper Kirby sushi hot spot – will celebrate their 6th anniversary with specials on some of their most popular dishes. Try their three piece premium sushi plate ($16), whole branzino ($26), four-ounce A5 Wagyu beef filet ($66) or any of their desserts for just $6 during their anniversary celebration. 5pm to 10:30pm both days.
- Bichot Wine Dinner at Étoile Cuisine et Bar | Tuesday, June 9 – Uptown Park French restaurant Étoile Cuisine et Bar hosts a five-course wine dinner featuring Albert Bichot Winery. Chef Philippe Verpiand will prepare dishes that include salmon tartare, summer vegetable minestrone, braised veal brisket, epoisse cheese ravioli and rice pudding while guest Nicolas Coullenot will speak about and pair wines from the vineyard for your enjoyment. $98. 6:45pm.
- Moonlight Movies for Kids at CityCentre | Wednesday, June 10 | FREE – CityCentre kicks off their free movie series – Moonlight Movies for Kids – with a screening of Big Hero 6 under the stars. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and fun for the whole family. 8:30pm.
- Sugar Land Skeeters Teacher Appreciation Night at Constellation Field – Cheer on the Sugar Land Skeeters as they kick off a four game series against the Revolution at Constellation Field. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, all teachers from the Greater Houston and surrounding areas will receive two free tickets to the game. Tickets start at $8; limited discounted $6.50 tickets available; free for teachers with valid ID. 7:05pm.
- Rainbow on the Green at Discovery Green | Friday, June 12 | FREE – Show your true colors during this annual citywide LGBT celebration at Discovery Green. Rainbow on the Green features music and dancing with performances by Derrick Barry as Lady Gaga and Britney Spears and Coco Montrese, one of RuPaul’s Drag Race top 5 contestants. Get your game on with Houston Gaymers playing Super Smash Bros., Wii U and Mario Kart. $25 VIP. 7pm.
- Pop Shop Houston Summer Festival at Silver Street Studios | Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 | FREE to Attend – Get creative at the Pop Shop Houston Summer Festival. Rock out to beats from DJs No Fun, Hayden Jones, FREDster and Ceeplus Bad Knives, enjoy a live mural and life size sculptures while chowing down on food from Muishii Makarittos, Greenhouse Catering Co and Chocolate Wasted Ice Cream Bus. Purchase a workshop pass to make your own candle, terrarium, flower crown and more. $18 VIP Pass; $15 to $50 workshop passes. Noon to 9pm Saturday; noon to 7pm Sunday.
- Houston Beer Festival at Hermann Square Park | Saturday June 13 and Sunday, June 14 – Throw one back at the Houston Beer Festival. Sample brews from local, national and international breweries, listen to live music performances and enjoy food and activities during this two day festival. $50 weekend pass; $25 weekend pass concert only; $175 weekend pass VIP; $35 day pass; $20 day pass concert only; $200 Saturday pass VIP; $100 Sunday pass VIP. Tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking here. Noon to 10pm Saturday; Noon to 8pm Sunday.
- An Evening with Travis Tritt at The Grand in Galveston | Sunday, June 14 – Make your way to Galveston to see Grammy and CMA Award-winning country singer Travis Tritt live at The Grand 7894 Opera House. He’ll have you singing It’s a Great Day to Be Alive. Tickets start at $35. 7pm.
