Characters Yaya, Hecate and Ghost pose for a photo during Tokyo X at NRG arena in Houston.
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Houston’s weekend features film, music and cultural events across the city. Highlights include a rooftop horror movie screening for Friday the 13th, a free Juneteenth concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the Tokyo X festival with anime, cosplay and gaming.
ISHIDA Dance returns with critically acclaimed dancers and choreography by ISHIDA, Greek choreographer Andonis Foniadakis, and Stephen Shropshire based in the Netherlands.
ISHIDA Dance
ISHIDA Dance Company and Asia Society present “inside my walls,” inspired by Haruki Murakami, alongside new works by European choreographers Stephen Shropshire and Andonis Foniadakis, highlighting dance from the US and Europe.
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When: June 12-14: 8 p.m. and June 15: 3 p.m.
Where: Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd
Details: $25 and up; ishidadance.org
Astros fans pose for a photo.
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The Astros host the Minnesota Twins at Daikin Park this weekend. On Father’s Day, fans can purchase an add-on package, and the first 10,000 receive an Astros River Hat.
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When: June 13: 7:10 p.m., June 14: 3:10 p.m. and June 15: 1:10 p.m.
Where: Daikin Park, 501 Crawford
Details: $27 and up; mlb.com
Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown: ‘Friday the 13th’
Rooftop Cinema Club in Houston
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Catch a screening of the 1980 horror film “Friday the 13th” to celebrate the date at Rooftop Cinema, with the Houston skyline as the backdrop.
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When: June 13: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown, 1700 Post Oak Blvd
Details: $21 and up; rooftopcinemaclub.com
LeToya Luckett among the featured artists at Juneteenth Culture Fest at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
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Juneteenth Culture Fest at Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates freedom and culture with live gospel, blues, R&B, neo-soul, and funk performances. This year’s tribute includes Roberta Flack, Angie Stone, Luther Vandross, and more. Featured artists include the Ernest Walker Band, LeToya Luckett, Madicin, Jenni P, and Ruben Studdard.
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When: June 13: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive
Details: Free; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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A group of Dreamland Maid Cafe maids pose for a photo during Tokyo X at NRG arena in Houston.
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The indoor Japanese festival returns to NRG Center, with appearances from major names in anime, gaming and cosplay. Highlights include Devora Wilde (Lae’zel from Baldur’s Gate 3), voice actor Toshihiko Seki (Demon Slayer, Naruto), cosplay icon Yaya Han, and internet-famous cosplayer AKrCos. The two-day event also features panels, Q&As, signings, over 400 vendor booths, JDM car showcases, live performances, cosplay contests and cultural workshops.
When: June 14: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and June 15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: NRG Center, 1 Fannin
Details: $25 and up, tokyonightfest.com
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