Monday, June 15
Holocaust Museum: Dr Seuss Wants You
Did you know that Dr. Seuss used to work for a New York newspaper? And that he drew over 400 political cartoons? Just a couple of the things that you’ll learn at this unexpectedly interesting event.
5401 Caroline St.
713.942.8000
Tuesday, June 16
Shanahan’s Bar and Grill: Talent Quest 2009
Yes, this is exactly what you think it is: a talent contest for adults. And it’s at a place that serves alcohol. And it’s only $5 to enter. Should be a right good time. Click the link below for full details.
18020 Hwy. 105 W.
936-448-6444
Wednesday, June 17
Vintage Pub: Karaoke
Considering this was the place that recently held the Battle of the Bands contest, Vintage Pub is slowly working itself into a quality spot for live entertainment. (Let’s hope the karaoke singers don’t unravel that.)
13245 Jones Rd
(281) 469-9555
Thursday, June 18
Children’s Museum of Houston: Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth with the chaps at the Children’s Museum. They’ll have a Juneteenth timeline, a scavenger hunt, and a (possibly embarrassing) Test Your Juneteenth Knowledge test. Good luck.
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1500 Binz
(713) 522-1138
Friday, June 19
Signature Lounge: Speed Dating for the Young Professional
Because nothing says I’m A Hapless Romantic like cramming a ton of dates into less than two hours, Signature Lounge is offering this evening of speed dating.
5959 Richmond Suite 100
713.636.2087
Saturday, June 20
Toyota Center: Dane Cook
Love him (his comedy can be kind of funny) or hate him (he has never made a not horrible movie), you have to appreciate Dane Cook’s zest during live shows.
1600 Jackson St
866-4HOUTIX
Sunday, June 21
Frank’s Pizza: Sunday Nite Blues at Frank’s
Though it’ll probably never top the quality of Sunday’s throwback blues night at Mr. Gino’s lounge, this one does offer the ability of ordering a pizza, which is always the best way to supplement any deficiencies.
417 Travis
713-225-5656
Monday, June 22
Museum of Fine Arts: Rembrandt’s Portrait of a Man
Rembrandt has long been a favorite artist of mine, so his regular exhibits are always plugged here. Go check this work out. Even if you’re not into the arts, it’s still fairly impressive.
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1001 Bissonnet Street
713.639.3700
Tuesday, June 23
The Hobby Center: Cabaret
Musicals have never been my thing, but I’m looking forward to seeing this one. (I assure you I did not purchase these tickets, I received them from a friend of the family. I’m not sure if that makes going to a musical with your wife any less uncool, but I felt it should be mentioned.
800 Bagby Street
713.315.2400
Wednesday, June 24
Minute Maid Park: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
One of the few teams that have been more futile than the Astros these past few years is the Kansas City Royals. Gather up the cubbies and take them out to the game to see the hometown heroes score a guaranteed victory.
501 Crawford @ Texas 1.800.ASTROS2
Thursday, June 25
Ensemble Theater: The Wiz
The Wiz is one of the movies I remember most vividly about my childhoom, so this should be a really enjoyable show. I’ve got my fingers crossed that the producers somehow convinced Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, and Michael Jackson to participate, but I fear that’s not the case.
3535 Main St.
713.807.4300
Friday, June 26
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Mixers and Elixers
Here’s all the information you need on the Museum of Natural Science’s Mixers and Elixirs event.
One Hermann Circle Dr.
713.639.4629
Saturday, June 27
Westheimer Road: Gay Pride Parade
Straight from the press release: The Houston Pride Parade is the only night-time parade in the US and is the follow-up to the Pride Festival earlier in the afternoon. With the steady stream of floats, the Parade is representative of the vastness of the GLBT community and its supporters drawing a crowd of over 150,000.
Sounds like a good time.
Westheimer Road between Dunlavy and Crocker.
713.529.6979
Sunday, June 28
Hermann Park: Canada Day
Had no idea there was even a Canadian Club of Houston, let alone a Canada Day sponsored by the Canadian Club of Houston. I hope the day turns out to be as enjoyable as the country itself is.
6201 Golf Course Lane
713.203.8103
Monday, June 29
Cullen Theater: Debbie Allen Dance Institute
Got a burgeoning dancer on your hands? Take her/him out to the Debbie Allen Dance Institute to see the pros at work. It’s a scant $10 to get in, and you don’t even have to have any actual dance experience to enjoy yourself.
500 Texas Ave
713.228.6737
Tuesday, June 30
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: Kid Rock
Rap-rock always seem to evoke a hailstorm of snarky jokes and just general disdain from most music critics, but that doesn’t make the concerts any less bonkers, especially when the person headlining the concert is a one Kid Rock. Tickets are still available.
2005 Lake Robbins Dr.
281.363.3300
