THURSDAY, JUNE 13
SOA Co. Books, in collaboration with Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, sponsors a Juneteenth Liberation Market from 6-9 p.m. at CAMHLAB at Post Houston, 401 Franklin St. It features vendors, Black literary arts, and artwork. Admission is free but reservations are encouraged. Info: camh.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation events include a Concert in the Park on June 14 at 5 p.m. and June 15 at 7 p.m. at Hunters Glen Park, 1340 Independence Blvd. Performers include Step Rideau, Alexander O’Neal, Lil Keke and musicians Gina Payne, Yo Jonesy Jones and Theresa Grayson. A One Mile of Smiles Parade is 7-9 p.m. June 15 at 2440 Texas Pkwy. Other events include a gala, symposium and golf tournament. Info: mcjcf.com
Wells Fargo presents Juneteenth: A Musical Journey Through Eras, Part I & II, at 8 p.m. June 14-15 at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive. It will explore R&B, blues, inspirational, hip hop and more. Admission is free. Reservations are required for covered seating. Info: milleroutdoortheatre.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Beauty’s Community Garden hosts a Let Freedom Ring Juneteenth Celebration from 9-11 a.m. at 3201 Airline Drive. Enjoy food, games and special guests. Admission is free but reservations are required. Info:
The Heritage Society hosts a free Juneteenth Celebration from 9:30 a.m.-noon at 1100 Bagby. It features a teacake reception, Black cowboy experiences, gospel choir and historical reflections. Info: heritagesociety.org
Sylvester Turner and the Black Heritage Society present the annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade at 10 a.m. at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Road. Info: blackheritagesociety.net
BLCK Market hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration from noon -5 p.m. June 15-16 at 1201 Main St., Suite 101. It includes music, vendors, food and family activities. Tickets are $5-$10. Info: blckmarket.com
Emancipation Park Conservancy hosts a Freedom Walk & Run from 7-11 a.m. at Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave. Registration is free. Info: epconservancy.org
HTX Cultural Dance Community presents a Juneteenth Jubilee! Cultural Dance Workshop from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center, 2020 Hermann Drive. Fees range from $10 to $25. Info: juneteenthhouston.org
A free Juneteenth Celebration Festival is noon-7 p.m. at Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center, 4410 Reed Rd. The family-friendly event includes music, dance and food. Info: allevents.in/houston/juneteenth-celebration-2024/
Emancipation Park Conservancy presents a free Juneteenth Music Celebration from 4-9 p.m. at Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave. It includes performances by the Juneteenth Community Gospel Choir, Roi Anthony and Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers, plus vendors and food. Info: epconservancy.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
The Children’s Museum Houston presents a Juneteenth Freedom Fest from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. at 1500 Binz St. Activities include music by DJ Ferbidden, a community mural, art exhibit, story time and children’s theater. Admission is $19.95 and free for children under 1. Info: cmhouston.org
Avenida Houston and Discovery Green present a free Juneteenth Culture Fest & Celebration of Freedom from 4-9 p.m. at 1500 McKinney. It includes art, games, BLCK Market vendors, health and fitness, food, fireworks and music by Rhonda McLemore & Friends, the Tina Turnup Xperience featuring Myra Washington, Mallory, Neesha Cortez, Skylar Bliss and the C.I.T.Y. Band. Info: avenidahouston.com/news/
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
A Juneteenth Community Health Fair is Tuesday, June 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. atEmancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave. It includes screenings and panel discussions on mental and maternal health.
Ion and Microsoft + Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) in partnership with Emancipation Park Conservancy and the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum present “Juneteenth Journey: Bridging Past + Present Through Technology” from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Ion Houston, 4201 Main St. Admission is free but registration is required. Info: iondistrict.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Emancipation Park Conservancy presents a free Juneteenth Family Fun Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Emancipation Park. It includes vendors, food and music. Info: epconservancy.org
The HUBB (Helping Us Become Better) of Missouri City hosts a Juneteenth Family Celebration from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hunters Glen Park, 1340 Independence Blvd. It features music, dance, games, food and open mic performances. Info: thehubbmocity.org
Pride Houston hosts a free Juneteenth Summit at noon at Montrose Grace Place, 2515 Waugh Dr. It features a panel discussion with Black leaders of local non-profits. Info: pridehouston365.org
The annual Acres Homes Cultural Arts Festival is 4-9 p.m. at 6112 Wheatley. It features moonwalks, food, bingo with prizes, vendors and music by Keyun and the Zydeco Masters, Bayou City Brass Band, the Keeshea Pratt Band and AJ McQueen. Info: acreshomechamber.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
The Heritage Society presents a Lunch & Learn: Texas Slave Narratives with Dr. Ronald Goodwin of Prairie View A&M University at noon at 1100 Bagby. Bring your own lunch or order lunch when purchasing a ticket online by June 18. Admission is free for Heritage Society members and $10 for non-members. Info: heritagesociety.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
The National Black MBA Association Houston Chapter hosts a screening of “If They Took Us Back” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Emancipation Park Cultural Center. It includes a performance by soundtrack artist Daniel Fears and a cast Q&A. Tickets start at $35. Info:
A free screening of the 1984 film “A Soldier’s Story” is 6-8 p.m. at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline St. An audience Q&A will follow. Admission is free but registration is required. Info: buffalosoldiersmuseum.org/visit/events/