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Top 9 Houston Events In July
Photo courtesy of Canva
Photo courtesy of Canva
By Guest Blogger
Saturday, Jul. 2, 2016

This month we have something for everyone to enjoy: from musicals, MythBuster Exhibition, comedy shows, Barnum & Bailey Circus, sports and so much more. Read on for the top Houston events in July and let us know which one(s) you’ll be going to!

Houston events MFAH Happy Hour

(http://www.mfah.org/calendar/happy-hour-thursdays/7853/)Photo courtesy of MFAHHappy Hour Thursdays at MFAHMuseum of Fine Arts Houston6 – 8 pmRecurring weekly on ThursdayFREECome enjoy happy hour at the Museum of Fine Arts with tunes from a local DJ, light bites from Ladybird Food Truck and a cash bar.

Houston Events MythBusters

(http://spacecenter.org/attractions/mythbusters-the-explosive-exhibition/)Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston​MythBusters: The Explosive ExhibitionNow – September 5Space Center HoustonRecurring DailyAdmission: FREE with Space Center Admission“MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition, presented by Coca-Cola, uses interactive technology and a hands-on approach to allow guests to explore the world of science using the same methods as the hosts of Discovery Channel’s Emmy-nominated series MythBusters.”

Houston events Freedom Over Texas

(http://www.houstontx.gov/july4/)Photo courtesy of City of HoustonFreedom Over TexasSaturday, July 4thEleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks along Buffalo Bayou Downtown4 – 10 p.m.$5-10, Free for children 5 and underGrammy-award winner Darius Rucker will headline Houston’s annual fourth of July celebration along with Houston’s own The Suffers. Guests can enjoy children’s entertainment area, a Budweiser Bayou Beer Garden, a special salute to military veterans and the largest land-based fireworks show in the country.

Houston Events Robert Ellis Discovery Green

(http://www.discoverygreen.com/1201481)Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Discovery GreenRobert Ellis in ConcertThursday, July 7Discovery Green9:30 p.m.FREEBring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and listen to the sweet sounds of Robert Ellis. Ellis’ music blends folk, country, and rock. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Houston Events Wicked at The Hobby Center

(http://houston.broadway.com/shows/wicked-ss2/)Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of The Hobby CenterWicked: National TourJuly 6 – August 14, 2016The Hobby CenterRecurring DailyTickets Prices VaryWinner of over 100 international awards, including a Grammy and three Tony awards, Wicked is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times). “Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for the most complete – and completely satisfying – new musical in a long time.” (USA Today).

Houston Events Wicked at The Hobby Center

(https://www.woodlandscenter.org/events/jim-gaffigan)Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionJim GaffiganSaturday, July 9Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionTicket Prices VaryStand-up comedy you don’t want to miss!

Houston Events Agatha Christie Spider Web

(https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/production-detail/spiders-web)Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Alley TheatreAlley Theatre Presents: Agatha Christie’s Spider WebJuly 12 – August 14Alley TheatreTimes and Ticket Prices Vary“Clarrisa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham Brown, is adept at spinning takes of adventure for her bored diplomatic circle. When a murder takes place in her drawing room, she finds real life much harder to cope with. Clarissa’s fast talking places her in hair-raising situations, as she comes to learn that the facts are much more exciting than fiction.”

Houston Events Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus

(https://nrgpark.com/FamilyEvents/2016_RBBB_Circus)Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of NRGRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusJuly 14 – July 31NRGRecurring DailyTicket Prices Vary, Parking is $12Experience the greatest show on Earth!

Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps

(http://www.houstondynamo.com/schedule)Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo v Vancouver WhitecapsSaturday, July 238:15 p.m.Come decked out in orange and root for the home team!

Remember, getting to these events from your Inner Loop Camden apartments is also incredibly easy. Just hop on the METRORail, grab an Uber, or drive yourself – either way you’ll definitely get there before your friends in the ‘burbs!

Let us know which events you’ll be attending and come back here next month to see what’s on the agenda for July.

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