June in Houston means Juneteenth celebrations, great restaurants to dine with dad, and other fun festivities throughout the city. So, what should you get into first? Keep reading to learn more about the exciting activities happening all month long.
How to Celebrate Juneteenth
Kick off the Juneteenth holiday at Emancipation Park’s Celebrate Freedom Festival on June 1, where you can enjoy live performances from Houston Grand Opera and the Ensemble Theatre, participate in a spades tournament, and shop from Black business vendors. Take in entertaining performances with musical tributes to Frankie Beverly, Luther Vandross, and other powerhouses at Miller Outdoor Theatre’s Juneteenth Culture Fest on June 13. Next head to Galveston, the birthplace of Juneteenth, for some festive celebrations happening all month long! First, check out this poetry event on June 14 featuring powerful poets from Galveston and Houston. Stick around for Galveston’s big family-friendly Juneteenth celebration that will include live entertainment, delicious food, and other festivities. Finally, retrace the history of Juneteenth on the holiday during the Emancipation March with others at Reedy Chapel AME.
More Fun in June
Kick off the month at Saint Arnold’s free 31st anniversary party on June 7th that will pay homage to the 80s, 90s, and 2000s!. Honor the diverse culinary traditions of Houston’s Asian American cuisines during AAPI Restaurant Weeks through June 15. Looking to add to your summer reading pile? Check out the 3rd Annual Author Fest where you can meet local authors and fellow book lovers at Lone Star College on June 21. End the month cooling down with a cocktail at the Houston Margarita Festival on June 29.
Where to Eat With Dad for Father’s Day
Enjoy a family meal at Gatlin’s, one of Houston’s most popular barbecue joints. City Cast Houston Executive Producer Laura Isensee says it's one of her husband's favorites! Meanwhile, if your Dad loves a well-cooked steak, then he should check out Medium Rare in Midtown. City Cast Houston Host Raheel Ramzanali is still raving about his steak and fries dinner that was only $32 and featured free seconds! If you want to take Dad to a trendy place, head to Agnes and Sherman, a newly opened Asian-American diner in the Heights.
