Get out and show your enthusiasm for Star Wars and the Galaxy Far, Far Away, regardless of age with celebrations, parties, and possibilities across the greater Space City from Thursday, May 4 to Sunday, May 7, 2017.
Once just a punny turn of phrase, May the fourth has become the officially unofficial holiday for fans of the Star Wars saga (“May the fourth be with you”). Check out these options across the city for fans big and small.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
- May the Fourth Be With You at Asgard Games – In celebration of the most Force-sensitive day of the year, Asgard Games in Montrose hosts several events and festivities for all Star Wars fans and gamers. Tickets are $10 per event. 9am to 10pm.
- Let the Wookiee Win: A Star Wars Quiz at Little Woodrow’s in the Heights – Join the collective Geeks Who Drink as they return to a galaxy far, far away for their third iteration of Let the Wookiee Win: A Star Wars Quiz at Little Woodrow’s in the Heights. You must register with a team of maximum 6 people. $5 per person. 3pm to midnight.
- May the 4th Party at Bakfish Brewing Company in Pearland | FREE to Attend – Wear your favorite Star Wars t-shirt and head over to Bakfish Brewing Company in Pearland for cold brew and a May the Fourth Be With You-themed evening. 5pm to 8pm.
- Star Wars Trivia Night at Sterling Municipal Library in Baytown – Show off your Star Wars knowledge by answering questions like “What does AT-AT stand for?” at the Sterling Municipal Library in Baytown. You must register with a team of 1 to 5 people for this event. 5:30pm to 7pm.
- May The 4th Be With You at Houston Food Bank – Volunteer for a short shift at the Houston Food Bank and enjoy Star Wars-themed activities including trivia games, and character appearances. Volunteers are encouraged to dress up in costume and to donate 4 canned goods. 6pm to 9pm.
- May the Fourth Be With You at Gordon Street Tavern | FREE to Attend – Head to Gordon Street Tavern in Alvin to see Star Wars-themed bands along with original parodies. 6:30pm.
- May the Fourth Be With You at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Celebrate your inner rebel or join the dark side while enjoying music, food trucks, and drinks at this Star Wars-themed mixer at the Museum of Natural Science. Costumes are highly encouraged. Tickets are $25 for nonmembers and $15 for members. 7pm to 10pm.
- May the Fourth Be With You at Scout Bar – Rock out for this Star Wars event featuring bands An Author, A Poet, Blood of an Outlaw, Patterns, Long After Midnight, Home, For Now, and special guests Kross Patrick at Scout Bar. Tickets are $5 in advance; $8 at the door. 7pm.
- Star Wars Day at Flying Saucer Sugar Land | FREE to Attend – Head to Sugar Land in your best costume for their contest, beers on tap, and Star Wars-themed pint glasses at Flying Saucer. 7pm.
- Star Wars: Unscripted at CSz Arena – The improv experts at ComedySportz Houston are celebrating May the Fourth with Star Wars: Unscripted. Using audience suggestions, the hilarious improv troupe will re-imagine Star Wars: A New Hope on the fly. Tickets are $14, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $7. 8pm.
Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7, 2017
- 6th Annual Star Wars Art Festival at The Space HTX – Enjoy the 6th Annual Star Wars Art Festival, a family-friendly 2-day festival with art, vendors, cosplay and food trucks at The Space HTX. Tickets are $6 per day, $10 for both day and free for children under 12. Noon to 6pm each day.
