The summer dial is turned all the way up to a slow broil and the humidity has your number. You’ve been given the offer in jest, but now is the time to get the gate code for that pool. Be it a cool summer dip in a chlorinated oasis or being caught in yet another one of Houston’s summer deluges, you'll be getting your soak one way or another. If you blinked, you likely missed the patio weather, but it's possible to still enjoy some time outside once the sun settles down for the night. However you would like to enjoy your summer, the energy of the arts is as high as the thermometer reads. There’s a bounty of events, exhibitions, festivals, and more to frolic or meander to. So bust out those cut-off jean shorts and put on your mesh jersey because this is your triple digit Hidden Agenda for the week!

Tuesday, June 16

Grown-Up Storytime | 7 - 9:30 PM
Continental Club | 3700 Main St.

Laugh, cry, shout, reflect, and repeat. But, of course, doing all of that quietly during an evening of stories told to us from the mighty stage of Grown-Up Storytime demands everyone’s focus and attention. The beloved monthly event is back with host Brenda Valdivia leading the evening, presenting six stories written by some of Texas’s finest writers and read by Houston’s finest creatives and community members. We will be there will you? Grab your tickets or you can pay a bit more at the door.

Wednesday, June 17

Houston Filmmaker Showcase | 7:15 PM
River Oaks Theatre | 2009 W. Gray

Southwest Alternate Media Project and Houston Cinema Arts Society bring to River Oaks Theatre the monthly Houston Filmmaker Showcase, celebrating the best of our local filmmakers. Featuring eight film makers and their short form cinema one night only. Tickets are only $8 so grab your tickets and reserve your seats now.

Thursday, June 18

Split Second | 6 - 8 PM
Houston Center for Photography | 1441 W. Alabama

This Thursday, the Houston Center for Photography opens a group exhibition, Split Second. Five artists feature work that engages the world of sports and athletic culture, hopping on with the festivities of FIFA’s World Cup. You're going to get your fútbol one way or another! Featured artists include Eli Durst, Geoff Winningham, Jorge Pineda, Patty Carroll, and Tay Butler.

Terminator 2 - Judgment Day | 7 PM & 10:15 PM
River Oaks Theatre | 2009 W. Gray

You can't go wrong with one of the best sequels ever made. A rowdy teenager saviour of the world teams up with Terminator #1 to fight an upgraded liquid Terminator #2!

Friday June 19

Bria Lauren: Rhoda’s Baby | 6 - 9 PM
FLATS | 2402 Montrose Blvd

FLATS is consistent with their well executed, thoroughly curated exhibitions, and extensive programming. They are as trailblazing as they are collaborative and this new exhibition harnesses it all.

“A visual prayer dedicated to black daughters, loving and healing from black mamas that don’t know how to love them back”. “When our maternal portals transfer pain, may we remember the water was our mother, first. Her womb is the home of forgiveness, grace, spiritual redemption, everlasting love, rest, protection armored with gold, and the capacity to alchemize what is quiet as it's kept. It is here where it is safe to trust the mother of all mothers to nurture our cries, uncensor our inner children's truths, and heal what our mamas couldn't.” — Bria Lauren

The event also features the artist in conversation with curators Laura Earle, Ashley DeHoyos Sauder, and Jessi Bowman.

Juneteenth Houston’s 5th Annual Celebration Freedom Fest | 4 - 10 PM
Emancipation Park | 3018 Emancipation Ave.

A day of celebration and freedom bringing together seven historic Black communities in Houston to raise up with the richness of culture, to pay homage to the pioneers of Juneteenth, and experience jubilee in a way that is unique to our own community. Eat, drink, and enjoy fellowship with our vast neighborhoods and wards. Free and Open to the public

Saturday, June 20

Make a Zine for Dad with Zine Fest Houston | 11:00 AM - 3 PM
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | 4848 Main St.

No better way to spend the weekend than to kick it off with a zine making workshop. The best part is you get to make something special for your Pops! Drop in shopping and hands on making with the best teachers you could have. Zine Fest brings forth their vast knowledge to help you and yours create the perfect zine, be it comic, collage, painted, or illustrated. A fun afternoon is a guarantee.

Sunday, June 21

Make Music Day at PRH | 12 PM - 5 PM
Project Row Houses | 2521 Holman St.

Round out this beautiful Juneteenth weekend of celebration with Project Row Houses. The events start on Friday and go through the weekend so be sure to check the schedule. There is much to choose from and fun for the whole family.

On Sunday is Make Music Day and Spray Art Workshop with Lee Theonelee. Check out the registration and PRH’s other events and be sure to grab yourself a spot.

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