calendar is regularly updated. Check online for more info and to purchase tickets. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk. 713.4HOUTIX. toyotacentertix.com
Special Events
HOUSE OF BLUES Jun 3 Bell Biv Devoe Jun 4 Brooke Fraser Jun 8 Buddy Guy Jun 10 Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine Jun 11 The Fab Four – Tribute to The Beatles Jun 12 The Doobie Brothers Jun 15 LG Ones to Watch Presents: Panic At The Disco Jun 16 Average White Band Jun 18 The Bright in the Bronze Peacock Jun 24 Fan Halen featuring Guns 4 Roses Jul 6 Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses) featuring Allison Moorer Jul 7 Natasha Bedingfield Jul 8 Marc Broussard Jul 10 Cinderella Aug 5 LG Ones to Watch Presents: 100 Monkeys Aug 27 The Go-Go’s HOB’s concert calendar is regularly updated. Check online for more info and to purchase tickets. House of Blues, Houston Pavilions, 1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837. hob.com
CITY HALL FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays in Jun The market hosts more than 40 vendors around the City Hall Reflection Pool with an array of locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as a variety of prepared lunch items made from local ingredients. Free. Downtown at City Hall, 901 Bagby. Wed 11 am - 2 pm. 832.393.1010. houstonspecialevents.org
FOOD & DRINK LATIN BEATS Through Sep 30 Come for the food and drinks, stay for the free salsa lessons from the pros. Enjoy salsa music from the DJ, with a live band on the last Friday of each month. Houston Aquarium, 410 Bagby. Free. 7-11 pm. 713.223.3474. aquariumrestaurants.com EXHIBITS & VISUAL ARTS CULTURE IN FRONTIER TEXAS Through Sep 4 The rich decorative history of Texas, initially made up of items produced to “make do,” are now actively collected and proudly displayed as “Made in Texas.” The Heritage Society will display objects from its permanent collection and from local private collections in celebration of the rich, diverse culture of frontier Texas. Free. Tue-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. The Heritage Society Museum, 1100 Bagby. 713.655.1912. heritagesociety.org GRANDALISM FEATURING W3R3 Through Jun 11 Houston-based graffiti artist, W3R3, creates large-scale, eye-popping works on the DiverseWorks dock to give viewers a unique look into the fantasy world where letters come alive in a vibrant array of color and movement. Commissioned by DiverseWorks and curated by GONZO247 of Aerosol Warfare. Free. DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway. 713.223.8346. diverseworks.org THIS IS DISPLACEMENT: NATIVE ARTISTS CONSIDER THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAND AND IDENTITY Through Jun 11 Featuring the work of nearly 50 contemporary Native American artists from 19 tribal nations across the U.S., this exhibition featuring various disciplines of work relates to experiences of displacement – its effects, ills, joys, discomforts, and never-ending complexities. Curated by Carolyn Lee Anderson and Emily Johnson. Free. DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway. 713.223.8346. diverseworks.org LUCK OF THE DRAW 10: REVOLUTION Jun 22 It’s time to revolutionize your art collection. DiverseWorks celebrates its 10th annual summer auction with Luck of the Draw 10: Revolution. This annual fundraiser gives art activists a chance to capture amazing art pieces while supporting the transformative art space. 6:30-9:30 pm. Tickets $25-$500; Sponsorships $510-$5,010. DiverseWorks ArtSpace, 1117 East Freeway. 713.223.8346. diverseworks.org
SPORTS HOUSTON DYNAMO For schedule info and tickets, call or check the website. University of Houston Robertson Stadium, 4800 Calhoun. 713.276.7600. houstondynamo.com HOUSTON ASTROS For schedule info and tickets, call or check the website. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford. 877.927.8767. astros.com CONCERTS VERIZON WIRELESS THEATER Jun 10 George Lopez Jun 12 Earth, Wind & Fire Jun 17 Lies Chelsea Handler Told Me Tour with Heather, Josh and Brad Jul 25 LG Ones to Watch Presents: Owl City Aug 7 Chicago Verizon’s concert calendar is regularly updated. Check online for more info and to purchase tickets. Verizon Wireless Theater, 520 Texas. 713.230.1600. livenation.com
EXPOS HIGH CALIBER GUN & KNIFE SHOW Jun 4, 5, Jul 30, 31 See hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, books, knives, sharpening tools, coins, camouflage and related items at discount prices. Tickets $8. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. 281.331.5969. highcalibergunshow.com HOUSTON CAT CLUB 59th ANNUAL CHARITY CAT SHOW Aug 27 - 28 Check out all the latest in cat accessories, cat toys, cat jungle gyms and even a cat obstacle course! Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-4 pm. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. houstoncatclub.com HOUSTON WEDDING SHOWCASE Aug 27 Meet Houston’s top wedding professionals without driving all over town. See spectacular fashion shows, get new ideas and take advantage of expert advice. Tickets $10 (cash only); 12 and under free. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. 713.952.5252. houstonweddingshowcase.com TOURS SECOND SATURDAY BUFFALO BAYOU BOAT RIDES Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 These 30-minute pontoon boat cruises are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family and friends. First come, first serve, no reservations, 21-person max per trip. June hours: 10 am-2 pm; Jul and Aug: 5-8 pm. $7 adults and $5 for children 4-12. Sabine Promenade dock along Buffalo Bayou. 713.752.0314. buffalobayou.org
TOYOTA CENTER Jun 5 R Kelly Jun 10 Motley Crue Jun 11 Luis Miguel Jun 25 NKOTBSB (i.e. New Kids on the Block / Backstreet Boys) Jul 2 Mana Jul 9 Rihanna Jul 13 Britney Spears Jul 23 Sade Jul 29 Katy Perry Toyota Center’s concert
downtownhouston.org
35