saturday
july 6
Floyd Flake on economic development and revitalization Floyd Flake, congressman, chairman of the House Committee on Banking and Finance and former HISD student, is the guest speaker at a TSU symposium on economic development and neighborhood revitalization. Professionally concerned with both international finance and inner-city revitalization, Flake will discuss these subjects with participants from area churches and organizations. The Reverend William "Bill" Lawson, a key figure in the symposium, says, "This promises to be one of the most profitable mornings those of us who are concerned about our community will spend together." The half-day symposium concludes with a luncheon. 8:30 a.m. Texas Southern University, School of Technology auditorium, 3100 Cleburne, 748-5240.
July Fourth Beach Dig Yet another reason to spend a long weekend on the island -- the 104 KRBE beach dig. Under the sand, prizes and coupons will be buried, and lucky diggers will dredge them up. KRBE DJs will broadcast live from the beach all day, and those who aren't digging for prizes can enjoy music, beach games and a sand sculpting contest. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stewart Beach, Galveston. For more information, call 266-1000. Parking on the beach is $5.
Women in Combat -- at Home and Abroad Houstonians Fred Stawitz and Dolores Mortman have written a play, Soldier Mom, that addresses both domestic violence and life during wartime for women in active military service. This play premieres at a benefit for the Houston Area Women's Center. Cocktail attire or military dress uniforms are requested dress for this theater, reception and dessert gala. (Additional play dates July 7, 11, 13 and 14.) 5:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center, 5601 South Braeswood, 551-7255. $30, advance; $40, at the door.
Adam Sandler Yes, it is he! "Happy Gilmore," "Poly Chronopolous (a.k.a. Steve)," the egg guy from Airheads, "Opera Guy" and "Cajun Man" and all the rest of his cornball characters. Adam Sandler is not what you'd call an intellectual comic, and who cares? (Bill Maher tries to be thinking person's comic, and look at him -- Politically Incorrect is the worst show on television.) Sandler is a party boy, a goodhearted, rarely gross goofball who likes to sing and be silly. Tonight, he'll do standup and comedy sketches (with the help of Happy Gilmore co-star and co-producer Allen Covert) and sing novelty tunes like "Ode to My Car."8 p.m. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, 363-3300. $10, lawn; $20$35 seating.
Kiss Gene Simmons appears with the other members of the original band -- which, as far as I can remember, was made up of good businessmen who never overdosed or battered their wives like so many of your rock gsdz. The Summit, 10 Greenway Plaza, 629-3700. Money should be no object.
sunday
july 7
Splashtown celebration The holiday weekend, which began on the glorious Fourth with fireworks and classic rock from the Fab 5, continues with wet and wild fun (including the new Treehouse Island Adventure) and a concert with more classic rock from Convictions at the Wild Wave concert stage. Gates open at 10 a.m. Getting to Splashtown is easy: take the Louetta Road or FM 2920 exit off I-45 North. For more information, call 355-3300. $16.95; $10.95, children 48 inches and under; free for children three and under; after 4:30 p.m., $8.95 plus tax for everyone. $99.99, family season pass ("family" means of three); $34.95, individual season pass.
monday
july 8
Line, circle and couple dances There's more to ethnic dancing than Hill Country polka -- learn to spin and step in a variety of international styles with the Monday Night Folkdancers. The group practices steps from around the world, and anyone and everyone is invited to come learn from them. No partners necessary. Monday nights, 7:3010 p.m. River Oaks Park (in the building), 3600 Locke Lane (near Edloe and Westheimer). Call Joan, 723-6332. $3.
tuesday
july 9
1996 Houston Summer Boat Show Ah, the boat show people are clever. It's easy for those with limited budgets not to buy a boat in March or May, but by midsummer, few can resist. Even if your cramped finances force you to visit Wal-mart after the show for a little aluminum johnboat, the ninth annual exhibition of boats will give you something to dream of. Everything anyone could ever need for marine fun, up to and including yachts and wiggly worms soaked in blood chloride, will be on display through July 14. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Weekends, doors open at noon.) George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. For more information, call 526-6361. $5; $2, children under 12.
