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jun 25, 2015

Pride Houston Festival & Parade

when:
Jun 27
where:
Hermann Square
From its humble beginnings over 35 years ago, the Pride Festival and Parade has grown into a very important Houston tradition. This incredible celebration empowers not just the LGBT community, but the rest of the city to come together, celebrate and educate! The 2015 LGBT Pride Festival and Parade, which will be held in Downtown Houston for the first time ever, will take place around City Hall, Herman Square and Tranquility Park. The festivities which attract upwards of 425,000 attendees include something for everyone with various exhibits, a family fun zone, a health and wellness pavilion, free HIV testing and of course, the beloved parade! There are also multiple entertainment stages on which a whole cast of local and national artists including headliners, Estelle, Jessica Sutta, Ginger Minj and Big Freedia will perform!

Fun at GreenStreet 

Games on the Green- Jun 25
Head to GreenStreet and kick back for some after-work fun today, June 25th as they host Games on the Green from 5-8pm. The open-air green space will be transformed into an outdoor playing field with everything from giant Jenga to bocce ball, to live music by JJ Essen and more. Lucky Strike will have an interactive booth on The Lawn featuring games, giveaways and prizes, and McCormick and Schmick’s will have extended happy hour until 8 pm.
 
Friday Flick on the Lawn- Jun 26
Back by popular demand, Friday Flicks on The Lawn will entertain crowds all summer long! First up is Despicable Me 2, this Friday, June 26th. So grab some complimentary popcorn and a drink from Zipcar, sit back, relax and prepare to be entertained by your favorite minions! Movie starts at 9 pm.

Garth Brooks World Tour

Jun 26-27, Jul 3-4/Toyota Center

The concert event of the summer kicks off tomorrow when Garth Brooks makes his first appearance in Houston in 17 years, along with his beautiful wife, Trisha Yearwood! Catch one of the country legend’s 8 shows happening June 26-27 and July 3-4 at Toyota Center! Tickets still available.

Heritage Family Day

Jun 28/The Heritage Society

Clayton Genealogical Center and The Heritage Society invite you to a free event this Sunday to celebrate and learn more about your family history all while making new memories of your own. Representatives will provide information about family history research and children will receive family trees which can be used to document information for up to three generations. Other activities will include children’s crafts and outdoor games that can be enjoyed by both children and adults!

Firefighter Charity Event

Jun 29-Jul 5/Flying Saucer

You’re invited to Flying Saucer as they join forces with Karbach Brewing to celebrate and raise funds for one of their favorite charities - The Robert Garner Firefighter Foundation. All week, Flying Saucer will sell the newest version of the RGFF signature beer, Karbach Station 68, and will tap other goodies along the way! Proceeds go directly to RGFF.
 
Event specials:
Mon- $3 Station 68
Tue- Hop Delusion Cask
Wed- 3 Legged Lab Tapping & Station 68 Charity Glass
Thu- Bourbon Barrel Hop Delusion
Fri- Brett IPA
Sat- FUN 011 Portee D'or
Sun- Mystery Cask

Sundown at the Grove

Wednesdays, Jul 1-Sep 9/The Grove

Get your glasses ready as Sundown at The Grove returns for its fourth year to the beautiful restaurant at Discovery Green! Each Wednesday, guests will enjoy a bird’s eye view of Discovery Green and the Houston skyline while enjoying craft beer flights from around the country and custom food pairings by The Grove. Brewmasters will also be on hand to answer questions, discuss craft beer trends and mingle with guests. Prefer wine over craft beer? Swap your flight for two glasses of wine instead! Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase online or at the door upon arrival. Event capacity is limited, so purchase your tickets ahead of time!

Food Truck Friday

Fridays, Jun 26-Oct 30/First Methodist Houston

Throw your diets to the wind! Beginning this Friday, June 26th and every Friday through October 30th, First Methodist Houston will host Food Truck Friday at their Downtown Houston campus (at the corner of Travis and Polk) from 11 am-1 pm. The event will showcase up to 6 different food trucks and a variety of local flavors. Visit the website below for a complete list of trucks then follow your nose to First Methodist!

Now Open

Rachel’s Cafe
421 San Jacinto
Rachel's Cafe is an old fashioned hamburger joint located inside the historic Londale Building, just 3 short blocks away from Minute Maid Park and about 5 blocks away from Market Square. This quaint little café has an extensive menu with lots of simple classics like burgers and fries, sandwiches, salads and more. They best part is- it’s all made fresh!
 
Monday-Friday: 6 am-9 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-3 pm
Website | Facebook

Live Music Scene

Jun 25 Second Lovers w/ Harvest Thieves at Nightingale Room
Jun 25 Sounds Like Houston: Ian Moore and The Lossy Coils at Discovery Green
Jun 25 JJ Essen at GreenStreet
Jun 25 Wrestlers (DJ Set), Boodah and his Painted Band at MKT Bar
Jun 26 The Mighty Orq at Last Concert Cafe
Jun 26 Matt Mejia at MKT Bar
Jun 26-27 Garth Brooks at Toyota Center
Jun 27 Rock and Roll Over at House of Blues
Jun 27 DJ Tempty at MKT Bar
Jun 28 Kirk Franklin Presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues
Jun 28 Klockwork at Last Concert Cafe
Jun 28 Thomas Helton at MKT Bar
Jun 30 Lenka at House of Blues
Jun 30 Bryan Anthony & The Gentleman’s Club at MKT Bar

Theater & The Performing Arts

Jun 25 Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me at Jones Hall
Jun 26-27 Sunset Boulevard at The Kaleidoscope

H-Town Sports

Jun 25-28 Astros vs. New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park
Jun 29-Jul 1 Astros vs. Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park
Jun 30 Dynamo vs. Colorado Rapids at BBVA Compass Stadium

Now Playing at Sundance Cinemas

Jun 25 - Jul 1

Dope
Gemma Bovary
Inside Out
Jurassic World
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Spy
Ted 2

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