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Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Posted by The Buzz | June 10, 2016

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Bellaire resident Mark Hughes, Houston Symphony Principal Trumpet, will play the solo on Saturday in Giuseppe Tartini: Concerto for Trumpet in D Major, as guest soloist for Opening Night's “Roman Holiday”-themed musical getaway. (Photo: Susan Farb Morris)

Happy Friday! Here are a few events to look forward to this weekend.

Party on the Patio

Enjoy local band Dee Dee & Mike and the Moondance Band outside this evening on the Colonial Park Deck. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. See more details.

James and the Giant Peach

Watch James and the Giant Peach at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Bring a picnic, blanket and enjoy the movie. See more details.

Pop Shop Houston Art Fest

Enjoy local bites, art exhibitions, unique shopping and live music at Pop Shop Houston Art Fest this Saturday and Sunday at Silver Street Studios. See more details.

Carnival Houston

Head downtown on Saturday to enjoy a parade, music, masqueraders, floats, food, carnival rides for kids and more. The parade begins at 1 p.m. See more details.

Texas Music Festival

The 27th Annual Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival Orchestra Series opens Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Bellaire resident Mark Hughes, Houston Symphony Principal Trumpet, will play the solo in Giuseppe Tartini: Concerto for Trumpet in D Major, as guest soloist for Opening Night's “Roman Holiday”-themed musical getaway. See more details.

Also, listen and vote for the audience favorite award at the finals of the Texas Music Festival Young Art Competition on Sunday, 2 p.m.. See more details.

More events

Check out our events calendar to see what else is going on this weekend and next week, plus add your own community events.