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Houston is hosting various events from educational workshops to family picnics that people can enjoy for Juneteenth.

Here are some events happening around Houston:

1. Houston’s Children’s Museum will be hosting a dance party on June 19 with various activities and a live performance by DJ Ferbidden. 

3.The Savoy will be celebrating Juneteenth with a brunch filled with family activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing and more. 

4. The University Museum at Texas Southern University will be showcasing an art exhibition “Terms and Conditions: The Promise v.s. The Reality.” This art show follows the liberation of enslaved people and questions the “conditions” made about Black liberation. 

5. Juneteenth Family Fun day will take place at Emancipation Park from noon to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, an exhibition for U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a movie screening and the pool and splash pads will be open for the celebration. 

6. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum will be hosting a two-day event from June 20 to the 21 at the Houston Community College Central Campus. This is an interactive experience with storytelling honoring the U.S. Colored Troops. This event will also host a market to spotlight Black-owned businesses. 

7. The Juneteenth Jamboree will be hosted by Houston Botanic Gardens on June 21. This event celebrates Juneteenth with the BLCK Market, a large gathering of small Black-owned businesses. The Rich Soil exhibit by African American artist Kristine Mays will also be showcased. 

8. June 20 Saint Arnold Brewing Co. will be hosting a Juneteenth block party with live music, food, drinks and a small vendor market. This event has free entry and parking as well as giveaway opportunities.

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Houston is hosting various events from educational workshops to family picnics that people can enjoy for Juneteenth.

Here are some events happening around Houston:

1. Houston’s Children’s Museum will be hosting a dance party on June 19 with various activities and a live performance by DJ Ferbidden. 

3.The Savoy will be celebrating Juneteenth with a brunch filled with family activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing and more. 

4. The University Museum at Texas Southern University will be showcasing an art exhibition “Terms and Conditions: The Promise v.s. The Reality.” This art show follows the liberation of enslaved people and questions the “conditions” made about Black liberation. 

5. Juneteenth Family Fun day will take place at Emancipation Park from noon to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, an exhibition for U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a movie screening and the pool and splash pads will be open for the celebration. 

6. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum will be hosting a two-day event from June 20 to the 21 at the Houston Community College Central Campus. This is an interactive experience with storytelling honoring the U.S. Colored Troops. This event will also host a market to spotlight Black-owned businesses. 

7. The Juneteenth Jamboree will be hosted by Houston Botanic Gardens on June 21. This event celebrates Juneteenth with the BLCK Market, a large gathering of small Black-owned businesses. The Rich Soil exhibit by African American artist Kristine Mays will also be showcased. 

8. June 20 Saint Arnold Brewing Co. will be hosting a Juneteenth block party with live music, food, drinks and a small vendor market. This event has free entry and parking as well as giveaway opportunities.

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Lily Huynh/ The Cougar

Houston is hosting various events from educational workshops to family picnics that people can enjoy for Juneteenth.

Here are some events happening around Houston:

1. Houston’s Children’s Museum will be hosting a dance party on June 19 with various activities and a live performance by DJ Ferbidden. 

3.The Savoy will be celebrating Juneteenth with a brunch filled with family activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing and more. 

4. The University Museum at Texas Southern University will be showcasing an art exhibition “Terms and Conditions: The Promise v.s. The Reality.” This art show follows the liberation of enslaved people and questions the “conditions” made about Black liberation. 

5. Juneteenth Family Fun day will take place at Emancipation Park from noon to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, an exhibition for U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a movie screening and the pool and splash pads will be open for the celebration. 

6. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum will be hosting a two-day event from June 20 to the 21 at the Houston Community College Central Campus. This is an interactive experience with storytelling honoring the U.S. Colored Troops. This event will also host a market to spotlight Black-owned businesses. 

7. The Juneteenth Jamboree will be hosted by Houston Botanic Gardens on June 21. This event celebrates Juneteenth with the BLCK Market, a large gathering of small Black-owned businesses. The Rich Soil exhibit by African American artist Kristine Mays will also be showcased. 

8. June 20 Saint Arnold Brewing Co. will be hosting a Juneteenth block party with live music, food, drinks and a small vendor market. This event has free entry and parking as well as giveaway opportunities.

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“Juneteenth events to attend in Houston” was originally posted on The Cougar

Lily Huynh/ The Cougar

Houston is hosting various events from educational workshops to family picnics that people can enjoy for Juneteenth.

Here are some events happening around Houston:

1. Houston’s Children’s Museum will be hosting a dance party on June 19 with various activities and a live performance by DJ Ferbidden. 

3.The Savoy will be celebrating Juneteenth with a brunch filled with family activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing and more. 

4. The University Museum at Texas Southern University will be showcasing an art exhibition “Terms and Conditions: The Promise v.s. The Reality.” This art show follows the liberation of enslaved people and questions the “conditions” made about Black liberation. 

5. Juneteenth Family Fun day will take place at Emancipation Park from noon to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, an exhibition for U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a movie screening and the pool and splash pads will be open for the celebration. 

6. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum will be hosting a two-day event from June 20 to the 21 at the Houston Community College Central Campus. This is an interactive experience with storytelling honoring the U.S. Colored Troops. This event will also host a market to spotlight Black-owned businesses. 

7. The Juneteenth Jamboree will be hosted by Houston Botanic Gardens on June 21. This event celebrates Juneteenth with the BLCK Market, a large gathering of small Black-owned businesses. The Rich Soil exhibit by African American artist Kristine Mays will also be showcased. 

8. June 20 Saint Arnold Brewing Co. will be hosting a Juneteenth block party with live music, food, drinks and a small vendor market. This event has free entry and parking as well as giveaway opportunities.

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Houston is celebrating Pride month with various events around the city.

From drag fundraisers to refreshing pool parties, here’s a rundown on this year’s pride events you don’t want to miss. 

Community events

June 15: Honor those who have contributed to the LGBTQ+ community in this free event hosted by the Montrose Country Club.

June 21: Montrose Center is celebrating 10 years of marriage equality with a mass wedding ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by a party reception to celebrate with loved ones. 

Nightlife and Parades

June 22: Pride 365 will be hosting a pool party at the Heights House Hotel with live entertainment such as DJ’s, dancers and games. 

June 25: RISE rooftop will be hosting a pride fashion show with LGBTQIA+ designers, models and DJs. 

June 27: Discovery Green Park will be hosting Rainbow on the green, an 80’s 80s-themed event with live music from Pride Chorus Houston. 

June 28: The 47th annual Houston Pride parade, hosted by Pride 365, will be returning to downtown Houston starting at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivity will be followed by an illuminated nighttime parade with booths, floats and live entertainment. 

Fundraisers 

June 29: Join Montrose Center at Heights Social for a pride brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a drag show from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 and All Stars season 10 star, Mistress Isabelle Brooks. All attendees must be 21+ and have a photo ID and tickets for the event. Guests are encouraged to use Uber or Lyft due to limited parking availability. 

The funds raised for this event will be donated to the Montrose Center in memory of Mike Ralph, the uncle of Pride Brunch host Robert Wallace, who passed away in 1991 during the HIV epidemic.   

After brunch, head over to Postino Montrose to enjoy an afternoon of drag bingo. Enjoy $5 cans of Eureka Heights Pride Bunny Beer; $1 from every can bought will be donated to support Youth Services.

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Houston is celebrating Pride month with various events around the city.

From drag fundraisers to refreshing pool parties, here’s a rundown on this year’s pride events you don’t want to miss. 

Community events

June 15: Honor those who have contributed to the LGBTQ+ community in this free event hosted by the Montrose Country Club.

June 21: Montrose Center is celebrating 10 years of marriage equality with a mass wedding ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by a party reception to celebrate with loved ones. 

Nightlife and Parades

June 22: Pride 365 will be hosting a pool party at the Heights House Hotel with live entertainment such as DJ’s, dancers and games. 

June 25: RISE rooftop will be hosting a pride fashion show with LGBTQIA+ designers, models and DJs. 

June 27: Discovery Green Park will be hosting Rainbow on the green, an 80’s 80s-themed event with live music from Pride Chorus Houston. 

June 28: The 47th annual Houston Pride parade, hosted by Pride 365, will be returning to downtown Houston starting at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivity will be followed by an illuminated nighttime parade with booths, floats and live entertainment. 

Fundraisers 

June 29: Join Montrose Center at Heights Social for a pride brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a drag show from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 and All Stars season 10 star, Mistress Isabelle Brooks. All attendees must be 21+ and have a photo ID and tickets for the event. Guests are encouraged to use Uber or Lyft due to limited parking availability. 

The funds raised for this event will be donated to the Montrose Center in memory of Mike Ralph, the uncle of Pride Brunch host Robert Wallace, who passed away in 1991 during the HIV epidemic.   

After brunch, head over to Postino Montrose to enjoy an afternoon of drag bingo. Enjoy $5 cans of Eureka Heights Pride Bunny Beer; $1 from every can bought will be donated to support Youth Services.

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Jose Gonzalez-Campelo/The Cougar

Houston is celebrating Pride month with various events around the city.

From drag fundraisers to refreshing pool parties, here’s a rundown on this year’s pride events you don’t want to miss. 

Community events

June 15: Honor those who have contributed to the LGBTQ+ community in this free event hosted by the Montrose Country Club.

June 21: Montrose Center is celebrating 10 years of marriage equality with a mass wedding ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by a party reception to celebrate with loved ones. 

Nightlife and Parades

June 22: Pride 365 will be hosting a pool party at the Heights House Hotel with live entertainment such as DJ’s, dancers and games. 

June 25: RISE rooftop will be hosting a pride fashion show with LGBTQIA+ designers, models and DJs. 

June 27: Discovery Green Park will be hosting Rainbow on the green, an 80’s 80s-themed event with live music from Pride Chorus Houston. 

June 28: The 47th annual Houston Pride parade, hosted by Pride 365, will be returning to downtown Houston starting at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivity will be followed by an illuminated nighttime parade with booths, floats and live entertainment. 

Fundraisers 

June 29: Join Montrose Center at Heights Social for a pride brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a drag show from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 and All Stars season 10 star, Mistress Isabelle Brooks. All attendees must be 21+ and have a photo ID and tickets for the event. Guests are encouraged to use Uber or Lyft due to limited parking availability. 

The funds raised for this event will be donated to the Montrose Center in memory of Mike Ralph, the uncle of Pride Brunch host Robert Wallace, who passed away in 1991 during the HIV epidemic.   

After brunch, head over to Postino Montrose to enjoy an afternoon of drag bingo. Enjoy $5 cans of Eureka Heights Pride Bunny Beer; $1 from every can bought will be donated to support Youth Services.

news@thedailycougar.com

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Houston is celebrating Pride month with various events around the city.

From drag fundraisers to refreshing pool parties, here’s a rundown on this year’s pride events you don’t want to miss. 

Community events

June 15: Honor those who have contributed to the LGBTQ+ community in this free event hosted by the Montrose Country Club.

June 21: Montrose Center is celebrating 10 years of marriage equality with a mass wedding ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by a party reception to celebrate with loved ones. 

Nightlife and Parades

June 22: Pride 365 will be hosting a pool party at the Heights House Hotel with live entertainment such as DJ’s, dancers and games. 

June 25: RISE rooftop will be hosting a pride fashion show with LGBTQIA+ designers, models and DJs. 

June 27: Discovery Green Park will be hosting Rainbow on the green, an 80’s 80s-themed event with live music from Pride Chorus Houston. 

June 28: The 47th annual Houston Pride parade, hosted by Pride 365, will be returning to downtown Houston starting at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivity will be followed by an illuminated nighttime parade with booths, floats and live entertainment. 

Fundraisers 

June 29: Join Montrose Center at Heights Social for a pride brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a drag show from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 and All Stars season 10 star, Mistress Isabelle Brooks. All attendees must be 21+ and have a photo ID and tickets for the event. Guests are encouraged to use Uber or Lyft due to limited parking availability. 

The funds raised for this event will be donated to the Montrose Center in memory of Mike Ralph, the uncle of Pride Brunch host Robert Wallace, who passed away in 1991 during the HIV epidemic.   

After brunch, head over to Postino Montrose to enjoy an afternoon of drag bingo. Enjoy $5 cans of Eureka Heights Pride Bunny Beer; $1 from every can bought will be donated to support Youth Services.

news@thedailycougar.com

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Centennial construction disrupts campus roads, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

June 1 the UH officially launched phase one of its Centennial Construction Project, a $43 million project designed to reshape areas on campus in preparation of the University’s 100th anniversary in 2027. 

The project was planned in 2020 by the Centennial Master Plan committee established by President and Vice Chancellor Renu Khator.

“Feedback from students, faculty and staff helped shape the priorities for this project, particularly the desire for more walkable, connected and collaborative spaces,” said director of media relations Bryan Luhn. “The plan reflects a shared goal of creating a welcoming, vibrant campus that supports student well-being, academic collaboration and school pride.”

The University has released mock drawings of what the redesign will look like once it is completed. 

The revamp will include more trees to create shade, promoting a more walkable campus and more seating spaces for students. These changes will promote an aesthetic campus that leaves a strong first impression. 

This redesign will impact foot and vehicular traffic in certain areas as well.

University Drive

University Drive serves as one of the main entrance to UH. It will go through a complete transformation to fabricate a pedestrian-first passageway that leads directly to Cullen Performance Hall.

With this renovation, all of University drive will remain closed to vehicular traffic from June 1, 2025 through 2026. 

Drop off, pick up and loading/unloading zones will be redirected for Student Center South/North, M.D. Anderson Library, Ezekiel W. Cullen Building and Cullen Performance Hall will be redirected to 20-minute zones in lots 1B and 1E, accessible from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 

For longer-term loading and unloading needs, visitor parking will be available in Welcome Center North or East Garages.

Campus shuttle stops such as Cougar Ride and Cougar Line will be relocated to the Welcome Center North Garage. 

Centennial Plaza area 

The area between E. Cullen Building and Charles F. McElhinney Hall will be transformed into a centennial plaza, making it a space right in the center designed for daily use of students and faculty. This area will be used for events and as a general gathering area for students to use. 

In this area, Farish Hall will be demolished and construction fencing will be set up around the entire zone. 

Wilhelmina’s Grove

Wilhelmina’s Grove, adjacent to Cullen Family Plaza, will undergo landscaping upgrades and will add seating and shaded areas to create a more comfortable and usable space for students.

Despite certain walkways being closed for construction, the University has ensured they will be creating pedestrian and ADA-compliant paths throughout University Drive.  

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Centennial construction disrupts campus roads, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

June 1 the UH officially launched phase one of its Centennial Construction Project, a $43 million project designed to reshape areas on campus in preparation of the University’s 100th anniversary in 2027. 

The project was planned in 2020 by the Centennial Master Plan committee established by President and Vice Chancellor Renu Khator.

“Feedback from students, faculty and staff helped shape the priorities for this project, particularly the desire for more walkable, connected and collaborative spaces,” said director of media relations Bryan Luhn. “The plan reflects a shared goal of creating a welcoming, vibrant campus that supports student well-being, academic collaboration and school pride.”

The University has released mock drawings of what the redesign will look like once it is completed. 

The revamp will include more trees to create shade, promoting a more walkable campus and more seating spaces for students. These changes will promote an aesthetic campus that leaves a strong first impression. 

This redesign will impact foot and vehicular traffic in certain areas as well.

University Drive

University Drive serves as one of the main entrance to UH. It will go through a complete transformation to fabricate a pedestrian-first passageway that leads directly to Cullen Performance Hall.

With this renovation, all of University drive will remain closed to vehicular traffic from June 1, 2025 through 2026. 

Drop off, pick up and loading/unloading zones will be redirected for Student Center South/North, M.D. Anderson Library, Ezekiel W. Cullen Building and Cullen Performance Hall will be redirected to 20-minute zones in lots 1B and 1E, accessible from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 

For longer-term loading and unloading needs, visitor parking will be available in Welcome Center North or East Garages.

Campus shuttle stops such as Cougar Ride and Cougar Line will be relocated to the Welcome Center North Garage. 

Centennial Plaza area 

The area between E. Cullen Building and Charles F. McElhinney Hall will be transformed into a centennial plaza, making it a space right in the center designed for daily use of students and faculty. This area will be used for events and as a general gathering area for students to use. 

In this area, Farish Hall will be demolished and construction fencing will be set up around the entire zone. 

Wilhelmina’s Grove

Wilhelmina’s Grove, adjacent to Cullen Family Plaza, will undergo landscaping upgrades and will add seating and shaded areas to create a more comfortable and usable space for students.

Despite certain walkways being closed for construction, the University has ensured they will be creating pedestrian and ADA-compliant paths throughout University Drive.  

news@thedailycougar.com

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