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    Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend

    Craig Lindsey
    Jun 20, 2019 | 6:00 am
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    Shake it up at the Houston Museum of Natural Science with Mixers & Elixirs.
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    It's definitely going to be a colorful few days. Houston Pride Weekend kicks off Saturday with LGBTQ-friendly parties, events, and, of course, the Houston Pride Festival and Parade, starting at noon.

    Of course, other fun things will be happening this weekend, such as a colorful luau for dogs and the opening of a glam fashion photography exhibit.

    Thursday, June 20

    Hampton Water Rosé Happy Hour at a'Bouzy
    Could there be a fancier name brand for a rosé than Hampton Water Rose? This new wine, which has been described as "a floral, fresh, and lively rosé, with distinctive minerality, made from Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Grenache grape varieties" is the work of former Notre Dame football player Jesse Bongiovi (Jon Bon Jovi's son) and former Norte Dame hockey player Ali Thomas. Bongiovi and Thomas will be at a'Bouzy, popping bottles for the spot's happy hour at 4 pm. 3-6:30 pm.

    Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival opening night at Asia Society Texas Center
    The city's Asian American & Pacific Islander Film Fest starts up this weekend, entering the 15th year of its legacy and tradition of sharing a celebration of art, film, and music from the AAPI community with Houstonians. More than 50 features and shorts will be shown (at Houston Marriott Westchase) during this nine-day fest. As for opening night, it will feature the Houston premiere of Jay Chern's Omotenashi, followed by a Private VIP Reception with a special Q&A with the director. 6 pm.

    Friday, June 21

    Consulate General of India presents International Day of Yoga
    Friday is the fifth-annual International Day of Yoga (IDY), and the Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas. Houston will have its IDY celebration over on the lawns of Midtown Park, with a demonstration of some of the more difficult yoga postures (asanas) and a cultural program. There will also be an IDY event at Town Green Park, hosted by the Hindu Temple of the Woodlands, on Saturday. 6-7:30 pm. (7:30-10 am Saturday).

    Mixers & Elixirs at Houston Museum of Natural Science
    The HMNS has some interesting things planned for its monthly Mixers & Elixirs soiree this summer. Things kick off with "Gone Country," featuring Houston singer-songwriter Max Flinn playing country hits from the '80s and '90s. (DJ Dame Hype will also provide tunes in the paleo hall.) There will also be cash bars and the city’s best food trucks, including Coffee Q, Geaux Texan, Waffle Bus, and Coreanos. 7-10 pm.

    Saturday, June 22

    BYOD Houston Luau Pawty at The Dogwood
    The dog-loving membership community known as BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog) is throwing a luau for H-Town dogs and their owners. Of course, the attire is Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, and leis — for both pets and owners. BYOD members can get in for free (and also receive $5 Deep Eddy Vodka and $3 domestic bottles), while non-BYOD members can also show up with their furry BFFs. (They're gonna have to pay $10.) 6:30-8:30 pm.

    Trevor Noah at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
    It's been four years now — can we all admit that Trevor Noah has done an, if not exceptional, then acceptable job handling the anchor duties over at The Daily Show? Sure, he's not as righteously angry as Jon Stewart, but Noah is more of a laid-back hell raiser. Coming from South Africa, Noah has always been more amused by our country and its general ineptitude. He's certain to discuss that more when he performs here, as part of his Loud & Clear Tour. 7:30 pm.

    Sunday, June 23

    "Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography" opening day at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
    With the recent passing of fashion model/designer/all-around icon Gloria Vanderbilt still lingering in the pop-culture consciousness, it makes us wonder if she'll be a prominent figure in the MFAH's newest exhibit "Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography." More than 200 photographs will be on display, featuring everyone from Beyonce to Audrey Hepburn to Grace Jones to Salt-N-Pepa. (And, we're hoping, Anderson Cooper's beloved mom.) On display through September 22. 12:15 pm.

    I Wanna Hold Your Hand at Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra
    Robert Zemeckis is a filmmaker who has made such popular, visually revolutionary summer blockbusters as Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and the Oscar-winning Forrest Gump. But you don't hear much about the first movie he ever did, the 1978, Steven Spielberg-produced ensemble comedy I Wanna Hold Your Hand. More people should know more about this flick, one of the funniest accounts of the insanity of stateside Beatlemania ever made. 3 pm.

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    ride 'em cowboy

    New Texas-sized dance hall and saloon two-steps into Houston mall

    Eric Sandler
    Jan 8, 2026 | 1:00 pm
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    Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon will open this month.

    A massive country music dance hall is two-stepping into Houston. Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon will open its third Texas location this month at Plazamericas, the Latin-themed shopping mall and entertainment complex in Southwest Houston.

    Similar to its existing locations in Dallas and San Antonio, Cowboys Red River will occupy almost 37,000 square feet, including a 2,500-square-foot “race-track” dance floor that’s designed for two stepping, line dancing, and boot scootin’. With that much space, the dance hall aspires to host as many as 2,000 people per night, according to press materials.

    Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon Houston rendering A rendering previews Cowboys Red River.Courtesy of Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon

    "We’re fired up to bring Cowboys Red River to Houston," vice president and COO Scott Murphy said in a statement. "For over 30 years, we’ve been the biggest, baddest honky-tonk in Texas — the kind of place where you can hold someone close on the dance floor or raise a little hell with your buddies and feel right at home either way. Now it’s Houston’s turn. With our race-track dance floor, top-tier live acts, and that Southern hospitality we’re known for, we’re bringing a whole lot of romance, energy, and Texas-sized fun to this city. Houston, grab your boots, a couple of friends, and let’s go have a damn good time.”

    Honky-tonk band Runnin’ Behind will be featured regularly on the stage. In addition, Cowboys Red River expects to host between 12 and 15 national touring acts in its first year.

    Other amenities include 1,700 parking spots, free valet for “unescorted ladies,” pool tables, and a mechanical bull. Cowboys Red River offers special packages for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and other special occasions. It will be open Wednesday-Saturday from 7 pm until 3 am.

    The company’s first location opened in Dallas in 1989 and once earned a CMA Award for Nightclub of the Year. San Antonio followed in 2003.

    "Building the Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon legacy has been my passion for over six decades," founder and CEO Michael J. Murphy added. "We are here to bring Houston the best dancing and honky-tonk experience in the world, blending our authentic roots with world-class entertainment. This expansion is a testament to our team’s resilience and our commitment to the next generation of Texas country music fans."

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