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Celebrate Selena's birthday in Houston at this free outdoor screening of her movie

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Toast the Tejano superstar at this free screening of Selena.

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UPDATE: Due to an unforeseen issue, the screening has been canceled. CultureMap will update this story should there be a new show date.

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It’s hard to fathom that legendary and iconic Tejano pop superstar Selena Quintanilla would be only 51 years old this year — so early was her life cut short.

Now, 27 years after Selena’s death, fans can celebrate her birthday on April 16 with a free screening of her biopic, Selena, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. Selena fans can gather at Regent Square Park, the lawn of Regent Square, the development located just steps from Buffalo Bayou, at W. Dallas and Dunlavy streets.

The free screening starts at 8 pm; the film will be projected on a 20-foot screen. All ages are welcome and attendees are encouraged to follow weather updates via @regentsquarehtx on social media.

Often cited as the Jennifer Lopez’s breakout role — one that showcased her singing and dance acumen — Selena won rave reviews in 1997 and after for its musically charged retelling of Selena’s life and her rapid ascension to star status before she was murdered by her friend and fan club manager Yolanda Saldívar in 1995 at a Corpus Christi hotel.

But thanks to songs such as "Dreaming of You," and "I Could Fall in Love," Selena lives on — her movie made Lopez the highest-paid Latina actress at the time and cemented Selena’s place in music history and Texans’ hearts.

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Selena screens at Regent Square Park, 3515 West Dallas St. Free. 8 pm.

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Texas-born country star Cody Johnson will close out RodeoHouston 2026

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Cody Johnson will perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 22, 2026.

A Texas-born country star will close out the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Cody Johnson will take the star-shaped stage for a concert-only performance on March 22, 2026.

A native of Sebastopol, TX — a small town near Huntsville — the singer’s track “Welcome to the Show” has been the rodeo’s official theme song since 2019. Johnson brings legit rodeo experience to his work, having competed as a professional bull rider before devoting his life to music.

Known for songs such as “‘Til You Can’t,” “The Painter,” and “Me and My Kind,” Johnson has earned numerous awards, including the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards Song of the Year for “Dirt Cheap,” CMT Artist of The Year, three CMT Music Awards wins, four CMA Awards including Album of The Year in 2024, and “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeart Music Awards in 2023.

It will be Johnson’s fifth RodeoHouston performance. He most recently appeared as the opening act of the 2022 rodeo, which is also the last time the event concluded with a concert-only performance by country legend George Strait.

“Every performance at RodeoHouston is a privilege and as a rodeo man at heart, being asked to perform on a special night like this surpasses any of my wildest dreams,” Johnson said in a statement.

Tickets for the performance will go on sale Thursday, August 21. More information will be posted to rodeohouston.com in the coming weeks. RodeoHouston’s remaining entertainer lineup will be announced in early 2026, per a press release.

“Over the years, Cody has become a part of our beloved tradition – from captivating thousands year-after-year to recording RodeoHouston's official brand anthem,” said Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo president and CEO, Chris Boleman. “We are thrilled he is just as honored as we are to return in 2026.”

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