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The calendar and the heat tells me summer is around the corner! Don’t miss these Top 10 Free Things to Do in Houston June 2015:

Maravilloso! The Water Festival

June 5-6 @ Discovery Green (8 pm, 8:30 pm & 9 pm both days)

The two-day contemporary circus and dance event features talent from all over the world — and Houston. Maravilloso! The Water Festival is a graceful performance on Kinder Lake created by a Belgium artistic company. Make paper origami flowers in the evening this week, as well! Bring the kids to the special Saturday, 4 pm performance, for an up-close view!

photo courtesy Discovery Green



Houston Symphony Summer Community Concerts

June 9 @ Morton Ranch High School (7:30 pm)

Houston is blessed with free performances all summer by The Houston Symphony. Find them at various venues including local churches, schools, and outdoors. Arrive early for the kids to enjoy the instrument petting zoo! Find the complete summer community concert schedule online.

Summer Sounds on the Plaza

June 11 @ Rothko Chapel (7 pm)



The Rothko Chapel is dedicating its 2015 Summer Sounds series to the music and people of Louisiana, in honor of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. The first of the three monthly summer concerts features Hustlers Brass Band, which formed after Hurricane Katrina. Don’t miss free Saint Arnold beer, snacks and Yeti snowballs for sale!

Hairspray

June 12-13 @ Miller Outdoor Theatre (8 pm)

Step back into the 1960s with TUTS’ Humphrey School performance of Hairspray. Or head to the 60-minute, kid-friendly version earlier in the week, Hairspray Jr. — June 10-12 at 11 am at Miller Outdoor Theatre.



Yoga in the Park

June 13 @ Hermann Park (8:30 am)

A new summer series, Savasana into Summer, continues each Saturday through September 1 at Hermann Park, thanks to Namitzi Yoga. The free weekly yoga class is open to everyone, no matter the skill level. Meditation is 8:15 am – 8:25 am with yoga from 8:30 am – 9:30 am.

Houston Pet Expo

June 13 @ Pasadena Convention Center (10 am – 6 pm)

Pet lovers will enjoy Houston Pet Expo, a local mecca of all things pets. The free event features live entertainment, obedience demonstrations, discount vaccinations + microchips, pet costume contest, agility, shopping, author book signings plus a mega adoption event! Bring your pet for free nail trims! (This year’s event was moved to Pasadena because NRG would charge $15 parking.)

Jurassic Extreme

June 13 @ CityCentre (11 am – 1 pm)

Get ready for the premiere of Jurassic World by visiting Jurassic Extreme prehistoric program at CityCentre! The free event will introduce you to 7ft- and 12ft-long walking dinosaurs: Rocket, the Baby Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Razor, the Velociraptor. They have blinking eyes and authentic roaring sound! Located at 800 Town and Country Blvd. near I-10 & Beltway 8.

Free Saturday Morning Kids’ Variety Show

June 13 @ Phoenicia MKT Bar (9 am – 10:30 am)

The new summer series for kids features live music, magic, crafts, creative writing, coloring, drawing and cookie decorating! Local children’s musician AndyRoo will entertain the audience (geared to kids age 4 and up) plus local magician David Rangel! RSVP online here and get a free goodie bag of YUMMY! treats from Phoenicia Specialty Foods.

Exxon-Mobil Summer Symphony Night

June 20 @ Miller Outdoor Theatre (8:30 pm)

Enjoy this free summer concert series produced by the Houston Symphony and ExxonMobil, one of many around the city this summer. This summer concert series, a Houston tradition, features guest artists and conductors. Other free nights at Miller include June 16, June 26, and June 27.



photo courtesy Miller Outdoor Theatre



Jaws: 40th Anniversary Outdoor Movie

June 20 @ Discovery Green (9 pm)

It”s one of the most popular movies of all times — and it’s turning 40 this year! Watch the free Bank of America Screen on the Green June 20 to relive the fun. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome.

BONUS:

Journey to China V

June 29 @Miller Outdoor Theatre (11 am)

Explore China’s rich culture in this morning children’s performance June 29. Enjoy the lavish costumes and beautiful music from each region.

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