What's On - Week of June 15th

World Cup has officially started in Houston, this week we observe Juneteenth, and it's also Pride Month! There is no shortage of fun to be had in Houston, but I'll focus here on events that encourage a slower, softer, quieter pace. 

Our Picks

Author Event: Jonny Garza Villa, Free to attend, books for purchase. Mossrose Bookshop in IronWorks, Saturday June 20, 2 - 3:30 PM, learn more on Instagram @jonnyinstas

Renmo, Free 21+, $10 under 21, Raven Tower, Friday June 19, 10 PM - 2 AM, D&D One Shots, Foam Sword Fight Pits, karaoke, stained glass craft table, LARPing, card games, astrology & tarot readings, and more. "Renaissance Emo Gothic" dress code (lol). Learn more on Instagram @renaissance.emo

International Day of Yoga, Free, Community yoga, breathwork, and meditation, Live music and performances, Cultural dance, sunset labyrinth walk, and immersive sound bath. Discovery Green, Sunday June 21, 6 - 9 PM. Learn more on Instagram @bayoucityprana

Author Events

SOLD OUT | The Houston Negro Hospital with Carlton Houston $5+, Kindred Stories (77004), Monday June 15 at 6 PM, RSVP at kindredstorieshtx.com

Leroy Chiao "Dinner with an Astronaut" Signing event, Free entry, books available for purchase. Brazos Bookstore (77005), Tuesday June 16, 6:30 - 8 PM. Learn more at brazosbookstore.com

What is the Fourth of July to Black People, A Conversation with Author Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. & Aswad Walker, $31 Book / Ticket Bundle, hosted by Class Bookstore at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston (77004), Wednesday June 17 6:30 - 9 PM, Tickets on sale at classbookstore.com

Hilary Davidson in conversation with Nishita Parekh, Free entry, books for purchase, Wednesday June 17, 6:30 PM, Murder by the Book, learn more at murderbooks.com

Lauren Hough in conversation with Keri Blakinger, Monster of a Land Book Signing, Free entry, books available for purchase, Brazos Bookstore (77005), Thursday June 18, 6:30 - 8 PM, learn more at brazosbookstore.com

Martin Walker: "A Murder in Springtime," Free entry, books for puchase, Thursday June 18 6:30 PM, learn more at murderbooks.com

Black Freedom with Blair LM Kelley, $5+, Kindred Stories (77004), Thursday June 18 @ 7 PM, RSVP at kindredstorieshtx.com

Kayla Olson in conversation with Naina Kumar, Book Release and Signing, Free entry, books for purchase. Blue Willow Bookshop (West Houston), Thursday June 18, 7 PM. RSVP at bluewillowbookshop.com

Kristy Greenwood, "Romantic Hero" free entry, books for purchase, Blue Willow Bookshop (West Houston), Friday June 19, 7 PM, RSVP at bluewillowbookshop.com

LR Powell In Store Signing for The Silent Reaping, Free entry, books for purchase. Saturday June 20 12 - 2 PM, Books by the Bay, Learn more on Instagram @booksbythebay

Jonny Garza Villa, Free to attend, books for purchase. Mossrose Bookshop in IronWorks, Saturday June 20, 2 - 3:30 PM, learn more on Instagram @jonnyinstas

Love on Board: An Afternoon with Aries Skye, Free entry, books for purchase, Lit Java Coffee & Books (Pearland), Saturday June 20th, 3 PM. Learn more on Instagram @litjava 

Gabbie Hanks in conversation with Stephanie Graves, Free entry, books for puchase. Murder by the Book, Saturday June 20, 3 PM, learn more at murderbooks.com

Alaina Hope Book Release & Signing Event, Free entry, books available for purchase. Buy the Book (The Woodlands), Saturday June 20, 5 PM, RSVP on Eventbrite

Poetry Readings

Pride Poetry Open Mic ft L.U.V. & Richelle Gemini, Tickets start at $24.75, Hosted by Gully Thoughts and WAN Poetry at Rudyards (77006), Tuesday June 16, 7:30 - 10:30. Learn more and get tickets on Eventbrite

Poetry Open Mic featuring Michael Prince Violin, tickets start at $13.61, Hosted by WAN Poetry at AvantGarden (77006), Wednesday June 17, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Learn more and get tickets on Eventbrite

Juneteenth Poetry & Prose Read-in, No cover charge + free book giveaway, Class Bookstore (77004), Friday June 19, 3 - 4:30 PM, learn more on Instagram @classbookstore

Juneteenth Open Mic Night, $10 entry fee, R&B + Spoken Word Poetry, Lit Java (Pearland), Friday June 19th at 6 PM, learn more on Instagram @litjava

Poetry Open Mic Night, Free, Hosted by Houston Writing Central at Brazos Bookstore, Friday June 19, 6 - 8 PM, learn more at brazosbookstore.com

FreeVerse Slam Off, Free / All ages (donations accepted), Houston-area poets age 13 to 19, hosted by Ashton Travis & Meta4 Youth Poetry at the WIT Houston office (1416 Sul Ross St.), Saturday June 20, 6 PM. Learn more at witshouston.org

Father's Day Poetry Reading & Open Mic, Sunday June 21, 2 PM, Dreamers Books + Culture. Learn more on Instagram @dreamers.bookstore

Poetry Lounge Sundays, Tickets start at $12, Henke & Pillot (77002), Sunday June 21, doors at 6, show at 7. Learn more at poetryloungelive.com

Bookish

Family Storytime & Craft, Free, Levy Park, Tuesday June 16, 10 AM. Learn more at levyparkhouston.org

Live Mini Portraits $12 for one person, $25 for two, Good on Paper (77008), Saturday June 20 10 - 7 (break from 2 - 3), More information on Instagram @rocioartshop 

Summer Book Giveaway, Free - includes giveaways and free books for children, hosted by Cypress Chapter AKA Sorority at HD Tonsorium Barber Shop (Katy), Saturday June 20 12 - 2 PM, RSVP on Eventbrite

Books & Besties: Pride Edition!, Free entry, shopping event vendors, queer author showcase, flash tattoos, snacks and drinks and more. Saturday June 20, 12 - 6 PM at Brazos Bookstore, learn more at brazosbookstore.com

Sip, Shop & Score (Bookish shopping experience), hosted by Duo Lit Society at 616 Gregg St., Saturday June 20th, 1 - 6 PM. Learn more on Instagram @duolitsociety

Hobbies / Crafts

Crumby Craft Club, Free - BYO Craft Project, Hosted by Little Lemon Stitches at The Crumby Bakeshop, Tuesday June 16, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Learn more on Instagram @littlelemonstitches

Creative Journaling, $7.18 - BYO supplies, Buy the Book, Wednesday June 17, 5 - 7 PM, Register on Eventbrite 

Plant Propagation Social, $35 includes materials and class, Dirt Bag (77019), Friday June 19 at 6:30 PM, Register at dirtbagsfromtx.com

DIY Charm School, $20 includes materials and instruction, Scout & Skein (Winter Street Studios), June 16 5:30 - 7:30, Learn more on Instagram @scoutandskein

Build Your Own Leather Journal, Friday June 19th, 6 - 9 PM, Monet's Collective, workshop hosted by Chavas Heart Club. Shopping event. Learn more on Instagram @chavasheartclub

Make A Zine for Dad, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Saturday June 20, 11 AM - 3 PM. Learn more on Instagram @crafthouston

Pots & Pride, $85 includes handbuilding workshop & drag show with Ms. Mykie at HTX Clay (77009). Saturday June 20, 6 - 8 PM Sign up at htxclay.com

Lavender Crochet Class, $50 includes all supplies and instruction, open to all ages, hosted by Little Lemon Stitches at Woven Stitchery & Crafts (Bellaire, 77401). Sunday, June 21, 1 - 4 PM. Learn more on Instagram @littlelemonstitches

DIY Tote Bag Workshop, $30.87 includes all materials, lite bites, and beverages. Blended Tapestry Art House (77023). Sunday June 21, 2 - 4 PM. Get tickets on Eventbrite 

Arts, Music, Film & Theater

Storybook Opera with the Houston Grand Opera, Free, Atascocita Library, Tuesday June 16 11 - 11:30 AM, "The Armadillo's Dream" by Dennis Arrowsmith in English & Spanish. Learn more at houstongrandopera.org

Dog Man Watch Party, Tickets start at $25 and includes one Dog Man book of your choosing + concessions, Books by the Bay (La Porte), Tuesday June 16 at 11 AM. Learn more on Instagram @booksbythebaytx

Grown-up Storytime, $10, The Continental Club in Midtown, Tuesday June 16 at 8 PM, Learn more at grownupstorytime.org

Houston Filmmaker Showcase, $9, Hosted by Houston Cinema Arts Society at River Oaks Theatre, Wednesday June 17 at 7:15 PM, See lineup and get tickets at theriveroakstheatre.com

Bayou City Stewards: America From Our Perspective - Opening Reception, Friday June 19, 2 - 4 PM - on view through August 29. Houston Museum of African American Culture (77004) Learn more on Instagram @robertleroyhodge

Free Art Showcase & Concert: Amplified, Hosted by The Anderson Center for the Arts, Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park, Friday June 19, Art Showcase at 5 PM, Concert at 8:15 PM Learn more on Instagram @theandersoncenterforthearts

Free Outdoor Movie: A Bug's Life, The Commons at Hermann Park, Saturday June 20, 8:30 PM, Learn more at hermannpark.org/kickingit

Art Installation: La Cortina De Humo by Mariela Geronima Dominguez Moreno, Free. Opening June 20 on display through July 19, Dreamers Books + Culture. Learn more on Instagram @dreamers.bookstore

Osmosis Jones Movie & Craft Night Fundraiser, $5 includes all craft and button supplies, snacks and drinks, movie. Hosted by Onward with Novelty, June 20 5 - 7 PM, 4635 SW Fwy #220, HTX 77027. Learn more on Instagram @ownhtx

The Vampire Lestat Watch Party, Free 18+, RSVP requested, Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics, Sunday June 21st, 8:30 PM. RSVP on Eventbrite

Wellness & Mindfullness

Silent Book Club OR Audiobook Walk, Free, Books by the Bay (La Porte), Friday June 19th, 5:30 - 7 PM, stay at the bookstore for silent reading time in community, or take a walk with other booklovers while listening to your audiobook, your choice. Learn more on Instagram @booksbythebaytx

Jazz & Journaling in the Jungle, The Plant Project Houston (77007), Friday June 19, 6:30-8:30, learn more on Instagram @jazzandjournalinghtx

Yoga on the Farm, Free (RSVP Required), Sweetwater Farms HTX, Saturday June 20, 9 AM - 12 PM, Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

Audio Cardio Club, Free, Hosted by Katy Budget Books at Katy Mills Mall (entrance 2), Saturday June 20 9 - 10 AM, learn more at katybooks.com

SOLD OUT | Kitty Yoga, $10, BYO Mat, Hosted by Citizens for Animal Protection, 17555 Katy Freeway HTX 77094, Saturday June 20 10 - 11 AM, Learn more at cap4pets.org

International Day of Yoga, Free, Community yoga, breathwork, and meditation, Live music and performances, Cultural dance, sunset labyrinth walk, and immersive sound bath. Discovery Green, Sunday June 21, 6 - 9 PM. Learn more on Instagram @bayoucityprana

Conscious Nightlife, $35 includes cacao ceremony, yoga and breathwork class, ecstatic dance. Saturday, June 20th, 7 PM, In a park (77007) - exact location sent at registration, RSVP at thedmtforce.com

Sound Bath Restorative Experience "Make Music Day", Free & Open to all, limited complimentary chair massages & 20 minute sound bath meditation sessions. Sunday June 21, 12 - 2 PM, Massage Heights in Midtown (77006). Learn more on Instagram @unioniscreation

Games & Other Shenanigans 

Drag Bingo with Queen Persephone, No cover, Thursday June 18, 8 - 10 PM, Bar Daphne (inside Hotel Daphne, 77008). Learn more on Instagram @persephonequeenxo

Renmo, Free 21+, $10 under 21, Raven Tower, Friday June 19, 10 PM - 2 AM, D&D One Shots, Foam Sword Fight Pits, karaoke, stained glass craft table, LARPing, card games, astrology & tarot readings, and more. "Renaissance Emo Gothic" dress code (lol). Learn more on Instagram @renaissance.emo

Aislyn's Trends Game Night, Free entry & games, complimentary mocktail, shopping event. June 19th 5 to 9 PM, 2500 Navigation Blvd., Learn more @esplanadeatnavigation

Plant Bingo, Free to attend, $25 for two bingo cards (5 rounds) and one raffle entry. Saturday, June 20th, 6 PM, Spindletap Brewery (77016), learn more at houstonplantbingo.square.site

Murder Mystery Cocktail Hour "Murder in Wonderland" $38, includes one complimentary glass of champagne or NA sparkling option, Saturday June 20, 7 PM, The Bookend (Richmond). Get tickets at thebookendtx.com

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