Today is Juneteenth—a day to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. As we honor this important moment in history, we’re also celebrating the culture, creativity, and community that make our city so vibrant.

With that being said, enter to win tickets to see southern-bred, alternative R&B singer-songwriter Mereba live at The Heights Theater.

CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH ALL WEEKEND LONG!

Juneteenth, known as “Freedom Day,” celebrates liberty and freedom and marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX finally received news they were free (two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed). Find local events honoring this important day in history!

THIS WEEKEND

• COMICPALOOZA. Friday-Sunday at ​George R. Brown Convention Center (3PM).

• WIN: DASH WATCH PARTY. Saturday at Side Peace Bar (7PM).

• THE SWING OF THINGS. Saturday at ​Eighteen Ten Ojeman (7PM).

• BEER CAN HOUSE BLOCK PARTY. Sunday at ​The Orange Show Center (1PM).

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Happy Juneteenth, Houston!