Check out some of Houston’s major summer events and festivals going on!

July:

Star Spangled Salute
July 3, 2016
Miller Outdoor Theatre
The Houston Symphony continues its annual celebration for 4th of July.

Freedom Over Texas featuring Darius Rucker
July 4th
Elenor Tinsley Park
Celebrate 4th of July with fireworks and country tunes by current country superstar Darius Rucker.

Wicked
July 6 – August 14
Hobby Center
The sensational, award winning Broadway play comes back to Houston to tell the story of the unlikely friendship between Glinda, the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
July 14 – July 31
NRG Park
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is back in Houston this summer with their all new live performance, Circus Xtreme!

Houston Shakespeare Festival
July 29 – 31 and August 3 – 7
Miller Outdoor Theater
A tribute to Shakespeare, this free festival attracts more than 475,000 people to this performances at the Miller Outdoor Theater.

Houston International Jazz Festival
July (TBD)
Some of the biggest names in jazz music come to downtown Houston for some of the hottest music of the summer. For more information, go to http://jazzeducation.org/?page_id=1174.

August:

White Linen Night in the Heights
August 1
200 & 300 blocks of 19th street
This annual neighborhood event includes art displays, outdoor parties, live music, shopping specials and general goodwill. So come dress in light, white apparel and take a stroll through the Houston Heights and enjoy!

2016 Houston Restaurant Weeks
August 1 – September 5
Various locations around the city, for more information, go to http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com.
As one of the largest fundraisers in Houston, participating restaurants make donations to the Food Bank based upon how many brunches, lunches and dinners they sell during the event.

Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Game
August 5-7
Minute Maid Park
Come watch out Houston Astros play as they face the Texas Rangers

Theater District Day
August 28
Theater District
The Theater District is home to 8 arts organizations which offer this free look behind the scenes. This annual event marks the kick-off of the fall performing arts season in Houston.

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