So, parents, let your tweens or teens drag you to this three-day fest. And when they come home inspired, don't sweat the impending doctor visits. That broken leg may make you a fortune one day. Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, July 31, through Monday, August 2. 9001 Kirby Drive. For information, call 713-799-1234 or visit www.sixflags.com. $24.99 to $46.99. -- Steven Devadanam
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Ah, the proud tradition of British football. The pomp, the pageantry, the Beckham bending kick and the drunken soccer hooligans beating opposing teams' fans senseless. Now followers of the rest of the world's most popular sport can see the English Premier League's Everton team make its U.S. debut in the Copa de Tejas soccer series. It's already started another mini-British invasion, with expats the U.S. over booking flights to Houston to cheer on Everton, known to their legion of fans as the Blues. Thursday's match pits the conservative British style of play against the more daring style of the Mexican Premier League's Pachuca. And on Sunday, Everton is expected to snooze its way through a match with underdog Club America. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, August 1. Reliant Stadium, One Reliant Park. For information, call 832-667-1400. $25 to $55. -- Greg Barr