We're a little more than halfway through Pride Month, but Houston is far from done. I know some of y'all have been outside outside, so I want to know: what's been the most fun Pride event you've gone to so far? Reply and let me know because my inbox is open and I'm nosy.

Now let's keep the drag energy going. We're giving away a VIP Meet & Greet plus show tickets for two to RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World at 713 Music Hall on February 26. Honestly, this is the kind of giveaway that would make me scream in public. Enter to win now!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Isaiah Rashad takes over Bayou Music Center on September 18. If he's been on your playlists for years, this is your sign to stop saying "I should see him live someday" and actually buy the ticket.

• Blackberry Smoke heads to 713 Music Hall on October 10 for a night of Southern rock and crowd favorites. Round up your concert crew and make plans now.

• Whether you discovered Vince Staples through his music, his interviews, or his ability to accidentally become the funniest person online, catch him at Bayou Music Center on October 21.

• Yaelokre brings their unique blend of storytelling and folk-inspired sounds to White Oak Music Hall on December 20. Curious? That's exactly why you should go.

• Plus other just announced shows in Houston!

FATHER’S DAY IN HOUSTON

Need Father's Day plans? We've done the homework for you. Whether Dad wants a big family outing, a great meal, a cold beer, or an excuse to get out of the house, our Houston Father's Day guide has plenty of ideas to make the weekend a little more memorable.

• 6.20 - ARTISTS AND THEIR FATHERS @ CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM

• 6.21 - MAKE MUSIC DAY @ FRESH ARTS

• 6.21 - LEGO BUILD PARTY @ HOUSTON TOY MUSEUM

• 6.21 - NIRVANA TRIBUTE BAND @ DAN ELECTRO’S

• 6.21 - THE LAST LAUGH @ THE SECRET GROUP

THIS WEEKEND

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• Houston's food scene just scored another huge win. Jūn chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu took home the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas and gave Houston a heartfelt shoutout during their acceptance speech, calling it a "city of dreams and hopes." Safe to say the rest of the country is finally catching up to what we've known all along.

• One of Houston's most sought-after omakase experiences has found a temporary new home. After damage forced Hidden Omakase to close its original location, the Michelin-recognized restaurant has launched a summer residency at Bar Moon. With only 12 seats per seating and a menu led by Chef Marcos Juarez, reservations are expected to go fast. Consider this your sign to book before everyone else does.

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