Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! This weekend includes an opportunity to see a previously-lost Houston-made movie, Bastille Day celebrations, live music, plus ways to celebrate 713 Day - our love for Houston. Looking for more ways to celebrate Houston or ideas for your summer bucket list? See this month’s Back Porch on 713 Day.

The Buzz joins communities across Texas in mourning for those whose lives have been lost or impacted by the Texas floods. If you’re looking for ways to help, we’ve rounded up some opportunities here. We’ll be continuing to update this list as we hear of more opportunities.

What to do this weekend: 

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, the leading all-female pro-wrestling experience from Japan, will be at POST Houston for two nights of action-packed entertainment on July 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Tokyo Story USA)

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling Live at POST Houston
Fri., July 11, doors at 5:30, event from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
POST Houston
Tickets start at $40
POST Houston welcomes all-female Japanese pro-wrestlers Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling for their Texas debut. Root for your favorite at this energy-packed showdown!

Silver Boot Series: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
Fri., July 11 7:00 p.m.; Sat., July 12, 6:30 p.m.; Sun., July 13, 1 p.m.
Daikin Park
Tickets start at $42
The Houston Astros will face the Texas Rangers in the 3-day Silver Boot Series. Each year, the winner of the series keeps the coveted Silver Boot Trophy at their ballpark. Cheer on the Astros at Daikin Park as they compete in this annual rivalry game.

Join the Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the 2025 Summer Symphony Nights, July 11-12 and July 18-19. 

Summer Symphony Nights Produced by Houston Symphony
Fri., July 11 and Sat., July 12, 8:30-10:30 p.m. each night
Free
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Bring your family and join the Houston Symphony for a music filled night! Repertoire will include work from composers such as Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák as well as more contemporary pieces. This is an annual family-friendly series with different music every day (continues on July 18-19). 

Celebrate 713 Day with $7.13 admission to the Houston Zoo plus live music and more. (Photo courtesy of the Houston Zoo)

Houston Zoo Celebrates 713 Day
Sat., July 12, 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun., July 13 9a.m.-5p.m
Houston Zoo
$7.13
In honor of 713 Day, the Houston Zoo is offering $7.13 admission tickets this weekend.This weekend only, guests will savor a hot dog and chips at the food truck or dessert pizza at Cypress Circle Cafe for $7.13 and enjoy live music as they stroll around the Zoo. Reservations must be made online.

Juneteenth in July At Emancipation Park
Sat., July 12, 2-10p.m.
Emancipation Park
Free
Emancipation Park Conservancy invites the community to celebrate Juneteenth in July - a family-friendly event honoring freedom, culture, and unity in the heart of Third Ward. The first part of the event will include a curated vendor market, followed by the evening portion which will feature a powerful musical tribute to the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, an instrumental figure in establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday. Attendees can RSVP to the event by texting Juneteenth to 713-313-4354.

Buzz summer intern Rebecca Bloome attended the premiere of Dreams in the Attic. She wrote about the film here. 

Dreams in the Attic Screening
Sat., July 12, 2:15 p.m.
River Oaks Theatre
$25
Be among the first to see this lost film made in Houston starring Shelly Duvall, Haylie Duff and Mary Elizabeth McDonough! Unaired for 20 years, Houston Cinema Arts Society will be hosting the second screening of Dreams in the Attic. Enjoy a film that highlights iconic H-Town locations at this event which will be honoring actress Shelley Duvall and her legacy. The screening on Saturday, will feature an extended introduction by the film's director Bob Willems. Read more about the film here.

Give back to our community and celebrate Houston at Houston Food Bank's 713 Day event. (Photo courtesy of Houston Food Bank)

713 Day at Houston Food Bank
Sun. July 13: Volunteer shift, 9-11 a.m.; celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Houston Food Bank
Free; register on the Houston Food Bank website.
Join the Houston Food Bank for a special 713 Day Volunteer Shift. Enjoy a doughnut from Voodoo Doughnuts before joining a volunteer shift. The shift will be followed by a celebration of Houston with food, music by DJ Bloom, and other Houston-centric highlights. 97.7 The Box will be onsite, Ben & Jerry’s will be giving out free scoops, and there will be vendors including Exotic Pop and Chingona Picosita Candies.

Celebrate Bastille Day at Rienzi by enjoying art-making activities, listening ot French music, and exploring French-inspired objects and furnishings on a house tour in French.

Bastille Day at Rienzi
Sun. July 13, 1-5 p.m.
Rienzi
Free
Immerse yourself in French culture in celebration of French independence at the Rienzi decorative arts museum. Enjoy art-making opportunities, popular French music, and a house tour of the beautifully decorated Rienzi. This is an all age friendly event to celebrate all things French. 

713 Day Block Party
Sun., July 13, 12-4 p.m
Lyons Ave
Free
This block party is co-hosted by Meow Wolf Houston and Saint Arnold Brewing Company, in partnership with Do713. The celebration will include art, music, food, and community. All ages are welcome to join in the festivities.

More Events
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