Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, May 4Â to Sunday, May 7, 2017.Â
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a cerveza, get your jam on at a concert, sample rosé, crack into some crawfish, work on your fitness, try your hand at field day games and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, May 4 through Sunday, May 7, 2017.
Things to Do All Weekend
- May the Fourth Be With You Events Around Houston | Thursday to Sunday –  Show some love for Star Wars at trivia nights, comedy shows, concerts, and costume parties inspired by the film happening all over the city. Hours vary.
- Wild West Brew Fest in Katy | Friday and Saturday – Kick off the festivities at the Launch Party on Friday night and keep the party going all weekend while you check out more than 500 types of beers from over 80 breweries at Wild West Brew Fest. The festival will take place at Hop House at Katy Mills Mall. Tickets start at $25, not including ticket fees. Hours vary.
- Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, Parties, Parades & Fiestas | Friday to Sunday – Check out our 17 favorite Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Houston in 2017, with options for all ages and interests. Hours vary.
- Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Man at Alley Theatre | Friday to Sunday – The buttoned-up moderator of a local university’s “Meet the Author” event gets a far more interesting education than she bargained for when the writer of the best-seller Sex Tips for Straight Women From a Gay Man decides to provide a hands-on seminar right there on the spot. Based on the actual book of the same name, this titillating off-Broadway comedy offers loads of audience interaction. Tickets are $37 and $57, but limited discounted $18.50 tickets are available. Hours vary.
- Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival at Galveston Island Convention Center | Friday to Sunday – Wine and dine at this annual event featuring a champagne brunch, food and wine sampling events, a 5k champagne run, blind tasting and more. Tickets start at $98, not including ticket fees. Hours vary.
- Bernie’s Backyard Crawfish Festival at Bernie’s Backyard | Friday to Sunday – Head to Spring for this family-friendly crawfish festival featuring face painting, live music, cold brews, shaved ice, a playground, and lots of crawfish. Hours vary.
- Cinco de Mayo Weekend at El Big Bad | Friday to Sunday – Party all weekend at El Big Bad where they’ll be serving liquid nitrogen margaritas and you can sample tequila, try their new taco menu, enjoy music from a DJ, and shop goods at a pop-up market. Tickets start at $10. Hours vary.
- Little Shop of Horrors at EaDo Playhouse | Friday to Sunday – Catch a production of the 1980s musical Little Shop of Horrors, playing at EaDo Playhouse. $25; limited discounted $12.50 tickets available. 8pm nightly.
- Star Wars Art Festival at The Space HTX | Saturday and Sunday – May the force be with you as you browse a selection of Star Wars-themed artwork by artists near and far, far away curated by Dandee Warhol. Costumes encouraged. Tickets start at $6. Noon to 6pm both days.
- Texas Vintage Festival at Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex | Saturday and Sunday – Shop for antiques, collectibles, home decor, and vintage pieces from local vendors at this two-day event at the Humble Civic Center. $3. 10am to 5pm both days.
- Japan Festival at Hermann Park | Saturday and Sunday – Celebrate Japanese culture through dance, food, music, and activities at this festival in Hermann Park. Hours vary.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Dynamo games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
- Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Rangers in the final game of this four-game series at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 1:10pm.
- Kentucky Derby Garden Party at Backstreet Cafe – Enjoy mint juleps, a bourbon tasting and bites like peach glazed pork ribs in the garden at Backstreet Cafe to kick off derby season. $30. 5pm to 7pm.
- Knife Skills Class at Central Market – Learn pro knife skills like how to chiffonade and julienne at this cooking class where you’ll put your work to the test to make dinner. Bring your own chef’s knife, or purchase a Wüsthof at a discount at the event. $60. 6:30pm.
- Jillian Michaels Live at House of Blues – Hear from legendary fitness trainer Jillian Michaels when her Spring 2017 Tour comes to Houston for a stop at House of Blues in Downtown. $35. 7pm.
- Chris Brown in Concert at Toyota Center – Grammy-winning artist Chris Brown will bring The Party Tour to Houston for performances with Fabolous, O.T. Genesis, and Kap G at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $39.95, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
- Couples Therapy Comedy Retreat at the Houston Improv – Break the monotonous date night routine of dinner and a movie and opt for this hilarious romantic comedy show hosted by Alan Adams and featuring local comedians. Tickets start at $15, but you can score 2-for-1 tickets with promocode Couples365. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5, 2017
- Cinco de Mayo at Eight Row Flint – Snag specials on tacos, margaritas, palomas, and Mexican beer in honor of Cinco de Mayo at Eight Row Flint. Noon to 2am.
- Cinco de Mayo at Historic Market Square | FREE – Dance to music from a lineup of four bands, including Mexican Blackbird and Gio Chamba, at Market Square Park to celebrate the holiday. 6pm.
- Midtown Wine Down in Bagby Park – Unwind at Midtown’s monthly happy hour in Bagby Park featuring music by Grupo Vida and happy hour specials on food and drinks from Rico’s Morning Noon Night. 5pm to 8pm.
- Etched Pint Glass Craft Workshop at Rest & Rec – BYOB to this craft workshop where you’ll learn the art of glass etching and go home with a custom pint glass. $28. 7pm to 9pm.
- 12,000 Degreez: Comedy, Rap Battle, and Karaoke Triathlon at The Secret Group – Hosted by local comedy kings Mycal Dédé and Zach Dickson, this month’s show will feature a battle between Houston’s own Chase Durousseau and Rich Williams. As an audience member, you’ll be voting to help decide the champion in what’s sure to be an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration in the heart of EaDo. Comedian Andy Huggins is set to open the show and at the end of the show there will be a special performance from Hoja Lopez. Tickets at the door are $10, but you can score 2-for-1 tickets ($10 total) with promocode 36CINCO.  7:30pm.
- Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Enjoy live music by Tlen-Huicani & Villalobos Brothers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 7:30pm.
- Madame Butterfly at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Watch the Houston Ballet perform Madame Butterfly under the stars in The Woodlands. Select seats are free. 8pm.
- Vijay Iyer in Concert at The Wortham Center – Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer will join the International Contemporary Ensemble for this concert and film experience inspired by the Hindu Holi festival of colors at the Wortham. Tickets start at $37.50, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- Sing Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Lay out on the lawn and watch a free screening of the animated film Sing at Discovery Green. 8:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to do on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, 2017.
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