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July
17 Anniversary celebration
Northwest Cyclery celebrates 30 years of business
with an in-store celebration, featuring vendors, food,
prize give-a-ways and antique bicycle displays. The
event also includes the opportunity to register for
the Katy Flat Land bicycle ride, July 18, sponsored by
the Northwest Cycling Club. • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. • Free
17458 Hwy. 290 • 713-466-1240
www.northwestcyclery.com
20 Business Success Seminar
Lone Star College-CyFair hosts a business success
seminar on search engine optimization. Presenter
Siva Yenneti, director of ITVibes, shows the class how
to be a top hit on online search engines.
7:45–8:45 p.m. • Free • Lone Star College–CyFair
library computer lab, 9191 Barker Cypress Road
281-290-3214
www.lonestar.edu/library/business-seminars
23–Aug. 14 “Inherit the Wind”
Playhouse 1960 presents this drama which centers
around the famous Scopes “Monkey” trial of the late
1920s. • 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday • $15
Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Ste. 116
281-587-8243 • www.ph1960.com
24 Bone Density Screening
The Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center provides
bone density screenings of the ankle for women age
40–65. The process, including sign-in, takes up to 10
minutes and is completely noninvasive. Participants
are advised to avoid wearing socks or hose to the
screening and to wear easy-to-remove shoes.
9 a.m. • Free • Professional Building Classroom,
11302 Fallbrook Drive • 1-877-228-3638
www.cyfairhospital.com
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts offers fine art to visitors in
Northwest Houston.
21 Pearl Fincher Museum fundraiser
Guayaba Latin Grill will host a profit-share with the
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, which showcases
local artists works. The event includes specials
from Guayaba’s wine list, including 25 percent off
wine by the glass and 50 percent off by the bottle
and attendees can also purchase a three-course
dinner special plus a glass of wine for $25.95. Up to
20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the
museum. • 5–9 p.m. • 17505 Hwy. 249
www.guayabagrill.com • www.pearlmfa.org
24 Shred It
The Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union Jones Road branch
holds its annual community shred day to safely
dispose of personal and financial data. Patrons can
bring in up to 10 file boxes of paperwork to shred,
to protect themselves from identity theft or fraud.
9 a.m.–1 p.m. • Free • 9601 Jones Road
281-890-7676 • www.cyfairfcu.org
Courtesy Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce
Shark weekend at the Downtown Aquarium
July 24–25
The Downtown Aquarium hosts its third annual
Shark Weekend with a two-day event, including
dive shows, live entertainment and a question-andanswer
session with shark divers and staff.
“We are dedicating the entire aquarium to sharks,”
said Rob Brown, general curator for Downtown
Aquarium, “and it gets more and more fun every
year.”
Shark related prizes, arts and crafts and children’s The Downtown Aquarium is home to several species of
activities are also available at the event.
sharks, including the zebra shark.
Included at the aquarium are shark conservation booths, such as “Pin the Fin on the Shark,” an interactive
way to raise awareness of shark finning.
“We are very anti-shark finning here at the aquarium,” Brown said. “It kills millions of sharks each year,
so this is a great way for people to learn about shark conservation.”
Sat. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. • $9.25 (adults), $6.25 (children 2–12)
$15.99 (all-day adventure passes) • Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St. at Memorial Drive
713-223-FISH (3474) • www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston
26–31 “Aesop’s Fables”
A children’s show featuring Aesop, the fable writer
himself, hosts the show and is in charge of concocting
five new fables with the help of his friends. Lone
Star College–CyFair, Main Stage Theatre
9191 Barker Cypress Road • Show times vary • $5
281-290-5201 • www.lonestar.edu/boxoffice
Guests at the annual fundraiser play roulette and other casino games.
30 “Groovy Summer Nights”
The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce hosts
this annual casino-themed event featuring casino
games, live entertainment, food, cash bar and raffle
prizes. There is also a costume contest to choose the
most psychedelic costume. Sponsorships are still
available; contact the chamber for details.
7:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. • $50
Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference Center,
12715 Telge Road • 281-373-1390
www.cyfairchamber.com
30–Aug. 15 “West Moon Street”
The Houston Family Arts Center presentation is
based on Oscar Wilde’s short story, “Lord Arthur
Savil’s Crime.” In typical Wilde fashion, the play combines
mystery and comedy. • Show times vary
$12–$16 • Garza Main Stage, 10760 Grant Road
281-685-6374 • www.houstonfac.com
August
1 Target Free First Sunday
Admission fees are waived each first Sunday of
the month to the Children’s Museum of Houston.
Families can enjoy all of the hands-on exhibits
courtesy of Target. • Noon–6 p.m. • Free
Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St.
713-522-1138 • www.cmhouston.org
7 Kiwanis Kids Triathlon
The Lakeland Center at Bridgeland hosts this
triathlon designed for kids between the age of 7 and
12. Races are divided by age groups. Depending on
the age group, children swim 50 or 100 meters, bike
one or two miles and run a quarter or a half mile.
Register online at www.usatriathlon.org.
7–10 a.m. • $25–$30 • Bridgeland,
16919 N. Bridgeland Lake Parkway
281-304-5588 • www.kiwanishoustonsunrise.org
Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries
Courtesy Downtown Aquarium
8 Bridgeland Triathlon
Memorial Hermann sponsors this triathlon. Participants
swim 500 meters, bike 14 miles and run three
and a half miles. An after-race celebration in Festival
Park includes vendors, games and entertainment.
Volunteers are needed during the race.
7 a.m.–1 p.m. • Individual registrations sold out.
Bridgeland, 16919 N. Bridgeland Lake Parkway
281-304-5588 • www.bridgeland.com
Worth the trip
Nurses at the Northwest Assistance Ministries administer low-cost
shots to uninsured school children during Shot Blitz.
9–13, 16–19 Shot Blitz
The annual event, hosted by The Northwest Assistance
Ministries, provides low-cost immunizations
for uninsured children. Patients with private insurance
are not accepted. • Cash only • $10 per child
15555 Kuykendahl Road • 281-885-4630
www.namonline.org
11–14 “Hansel and Gretel”
The timeless children’s story comes to life on stage at
the Houston Family Arts Center and is performed by
members of its youth summer camp. Kids of all ages
can enjoy the humor, tricks and treats of this production.
Show times vary • $5 • Actors Academy,
10760 Grant Road • 281-685-6374
www.houstonfac.com
27 Just the Two of Us
Shield-Bearer Counseling Center hosts a threecourse,
candlelit meal for married couples who have
forgotten how fun dating can be. Held at Pecos
Grilling Co. in Tomball, the relationship enhancing
dinner includes live entertainment. Limited seating
is available, and registration is required through
Shield-Bearer’s website. • $50 • 28900 Hwy. 249
281-894-7222 • www.fig htingforhearts.org
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Live music
Baker St. Pub & Grill
17278 Hwy. 249, Houston • 281-517-0828
www.sherlockspubco.com
Live music Tuesday through Saturday evenings
July
16 3 Peace
17 The Ruse
22 A-Rival
23 Vertigo
29 Rock Radio
30 The Slags
31 The Elroys
Cork Café
25712 Hwy. 290, Cypress • 281-758-1682
www.corkcafe.com
Live music from local artists
Thursday 8–9:30 p.m. • Saturday 7:30–9 p.m.
July
17 Tquan
22 Red Watterson
24 Katheryn Hallberg
29 Presten Leatherman
August
5 Debbie Forrest
Cypress Saloon
12710 Telge Road, Cypress • 281-304-7777
www.cypresssaloonlive.com
Live music Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.
July
16 Seth James
17 Phil Pritchett & The Full Band
23 Mike Mancy
24 Charlie Robison
30 Bruce Robison
Goode Co.
20102 Hwy. 290, Houston • 832-678-3562
www.goodecompany.com
Live music every Friday, 7 p.m.
July
16 Cool Water
23 Stephen Pointer
30 Stephen Chadwick
August
13 Driftwood
Kilburn’s Tavern & Grille #1
11808 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
281-256-8755 • www.kilburnstavern.com
Live music begins at 9 p.m.
July
16 Sheila Marshall
17 Sean Michael
23 Liquid Magnet
24 Wes Brown
30 Six Panthers
31 Sean Michael
Kilburn’s Tavern & Grille #2
12910 Malcomson Road, Houston
281-257-3747 • www.kilburnstavern.com
Live music Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
July
16 Stephen Chadwick
17 Ryan Evans
23 Six Panthers
24 Sean Michael
30 Sheila Marshall
31 The Threads
Texas Tavern
13800 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress
281-897-0828 • www.thetexastavern.com
Live music Tuesday through Saturday.
July
17 Dead End Cowboys
23 Lost Immigrants
24 Brian Loftin
30 Dean Seltzer
31 Slow Rollin Lows