Summer in Houston is extremely hot and humid, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be extremely fun. In fact, the city is awash with ways to beat the heat, and some other ways to just suck it up and deal with it (as we do). Strip down to your undies, get some A/C on a pub crawl, be dazzled by a symphony under the stars, get the meat sweats, and check out these other totally rad happenings, all summer long.
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June
June
Tuesday - Sunday
Jun 13-25
It’s your last chance to see the Cistern’s magical art and sound installation, “Rain: Magdalena Fernández.”
Saturday
Jun 17
This 2 mile undies run is seriously hot, and the beer after is seriously refreshing.
Saturday
Jun 17
Midtown
Oh it’s happening. The rompers are coming to a Midtown bar near you.
Sunday
Jun 18
Celebrate dad at this whole pig roast. Tickets ($25 or $30 at the door) get you pulled pork, three sides, dessert, and a drink wristband good for beer.
Sunday - Sunday
Jun 18-25
Downtown
Celebrate individuality and diversity at this weeklong rager, with the big event being Saturday's annual parade and citywide afterparty.
Friday - Friday
Jun 23-Aug 11
Ever go to the HMNS and be like, “This would be way cooler if I had a drink in my hand!” Mixers & Elixirs is your chance to check out history and enjoy some adult beverages.
Friday - Saturday
Jun 23-Jul 1
ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights is a summertime tradition for a reason. Come on down and find out why.
Saturday
Jun 24
It’s a meating of the minds to celebrate Texas Monthly’s barbecue bible, “The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas.”
Sunday
Jun 25
Bone-in barbacoa, whole beast, and buffalo pig tails are just some of the eats at this all-you-can-eat Flesh & Bone brunch, put on by chef Richard Knight (formerly of Feast, Hunky-Dory), Southern Goods and the Houston Zombie Walk.
Sunday
Jun 25
WhistlePig, Saint Arnold Brewing Co., and Eight Row Flint join forces for one epic pairing.
Tuesday
Jun 27
Squat, plank, and hop to your favorite Broadway tunes.
July
July
Saturday
Jul 1
... and enjoy some beers and music. The Local Brews, Local Grooves event brings together 20 local craft breweries, over 50 beers and rare releases, and 13 local bands.
Tuesday
Jul 4
Fireworks, pop music, and a heaping serving of freedom!
Saturday
Jul 8
Downtown
Houston’s oldest brewer takes its famous pub crawl through the streets of Downtown.
Saturday
Jul 15
Houstonia’s Summer Pop Up Shop offers live music, food and drink, and retail therapy.
Saturday
Jul 22
Word of professional advice: Come hungry.
Saturday
Jul 22
Downtown Galveston
The 3rd Annual Galveston Island Brewing Pub Crawl is the perfect reason to take a drive down to Galveston this season.
Friday - Sunday
Jul 28-Aug 6
Catch the intoxicating comedy Twelfth Night and historical play Richard III for FREE during the Houston Shakespeare Festival.
August
August
Tuesday - Monday
Aug 1-Sep 4
All over Houston
Pretty much the entire city gets in on Houston Restaurant Weeks (which benefits the Houston Food Bank). And you should, too.
Saturday
Aug 5
The Heights
White Linen Night takes over the Heights with pop-up markets, live music, local food and drink, and an all-night fiesta at nearby bars.
Tuesday - Wednesday
Aug 8-16
Chill on the hill for this summer’s movie lineup, which includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (August 8); Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (August 9); Singin’ in the Rain (August 15); and La La Land (August 16).
Saturday
Aug 12
Easily the coolest way to waterslide around, this neon, glow-in-the-dark waterslide event is making its way to H-town.
September
September
Friday - Sunday
Sep 1-3
Spend MDW on an island-style journey through beer at the BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival. Big events include the Brew-B-Que and BrewHaHa Grand Tasting.
Saturday
Sep 2
You’ll glow from the exercise, your sweat will glow from the blacklights!
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