Weekendist June 26-28

062609_dockdogs.jpg ALL WEEKEND

  • Dock Dogs. Televised on the Outdoor Channel, DockDogs competition consists of dogs jumping into water from a designated dock with the largest or highest leap earning that canine a victory. Dogs and owners travel to Houston to compete, and the competition will be open to local dogs too. At Jones Lawn in Discovery Green. See schedule here
  • PRIDE, events throughout the weekend, culminating in the Houston Pride Parade at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, along Westheimer at Montrose.
  • Extremely Shorts 12 at Aurora Picture Show, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Aurora's most popular event, featuring dozens of films under five minutes and the annual Aurora Picture Show birthday picnic. Tickets $6-$12 for non-members, free for members on Saturday and $10 for members Sunday. At Molly Gochman's Studio, 2442 Bartlett St.

FRIDAY

  • 6-10 p.m. — Mixers and Elixers at Houston Museum of Natural Science, featuring a live band under the dinosaurs, appetizers and an open bar. Tickets $12 for museum members, $15 for non-members.
  • 7 p.m. — Aerosol Warfare's Blow Up Houston exhibition. Fifty blank vinyl toys decorated by local artists, on display until July 31. Reception at 2110 Jefferson, Suite 113. Free.
  • Steel Lounge Underground at the Contemporary Arts Museum, featuring live music by the Ton Tons. Drinks and snacks too. Free.

SATURDAY

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