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Houston Events Calendar June 2011

Houston events, arts, culture and other general tomfoolery

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Houston Events Calendar June 2011Free Press
This June we've got just a little bit of everything that makes Houston great; there are enough concerts, plays, art exhibits, sporting events and outdoor activities to keep you and your family thoroughly entertained. Know of an event in Houston that isn't listed below but should be? Shoot me an email.

Wednesday, June 1
Midtown Lounge: Best Rapper in Texas

See budding and established rappers from all over Texas compete against one another to earn the title of Best Rapper in Texas. The winner is decided by a panel of judges.

2117 Chenevert St
832.537.5739

Thursday, June 2
Niko Niko's at Market Square: Thirsty Thursday

Join the Houston Press as they present this month's installment of Thirsty Thursdays. Every month brings a different happy hour feature and live music. Want to win a free beer? Download the Houston Press Happy Hour app and you very well could.

301 Milam (at Congress)
713.224.GYRO

Friday, June 3
House of Blues: Bell Biv Devoe

Start polishing those moves from the Poison video. But know that Bell Biv Devoe is almost guaranteed to out-dance you tonight at the House of Blues.

1204 Caroline
713.652.5837

Saturday, June 4
Eleanor Tinsley Park: Free Press Summer Fest

Come be a part of the city's biggest and most awesome music festival of the year. This year's headliners include Weezer, Big Boi and M.F. Doom.

500 Allen Parkway

Sunday, June 5
Toyota Center: R Kelly in Concert

The artist often referred to as the King of R & B will be performing live along with Keyshia Cole. R. Kelly has received three Grammy Awards, several Soul Train Awards and was the 2003 Vibe R&B Vanguard Award winner.

1510 Polk St.
713.758.7200

Monday, June 6
Bistro Lancaster: Historic Pub Crawl

Visit five pubs in Houston's Downtown Historic District and learn the rich history of the area. The tour includes a stop at the Spaghetti Warehouse which is rumored to be the most haunted building in downtown Houston.

Tuesday, June 7
Museum of Natural Science: Culture Feast-Tex-Mex!

Chef Robb Walsh of the new El Real in the Montrose district will take you on a vivid tour of the history of Tex Mex cuisine and how it came to be the goodness that it is today. You will also learn about the origins of many of the menu items found at El Real.

5555 Hermann Park Dr.
713.639.4629

Wednesday, June 8
Mercer Lounge: Ladies Night

Host your girls' night out at Mercer and enjoy no cover and awesome drink specials for the entire night.

3302 Mercer St.
713.627.1132

Thursday, June 9
Minute Maid Park: Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Let's see if the boys can pull themselves out of the hole when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals.

501 Crawford
713.259.8000

Friday, June 10
Verizon Wireless Theater: George Lopez

See the self-proclaimed "America's Mexican" live and uncensored by network television. You won't regret it. Show begins at 8 p.m.

520 Texas Ave. 713.230.1600

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