Get a Nightlife This Week: May 22 to 28, 2023

Updated Monday, May 22, 2023 at 2pm

Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, May 22 to Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Your favorite nightlife guide is back to cure your weekly FOMO. We’ve got you covered with our in-the-know list of art, music, and nightlife events happening all week long around Houston, from Monday through Sunday.

Day + Nightlife Guide in Houston This Week: May 22 to 28, 2023

Ongoing

• Houston Bike Summit 2023 at Multiple Locations | Monday to Wednesday – This three-day event celebrates the mighty two-wheeled bicycle and the city that is expanding networks for bike riders all over. Axelrad in Third Ward hosts a screening of the documentary The Street Project about how to make our streets safer; Bike Law attorney Charlie Thomas shares jaw-dropping stories and answers your questions about bikes and the law at MATCH; and Saint Arnold Brewing hosts a soirée on Wednesday, toasting to Mayor Sylvester Turner and hosting an auction with food, drink and community. Events range from suggested donations to $150 for the soirée. Times vary.
• Forever Motown at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – A signature performance during Miller Outdoor Theatre’s centennial year, this concert brings the lead singers of iconic groups like the Four Tops, the Temptations and the Marvelettes for an all-star performance of legendary Motown tunes over three straight nights. 8pm.
• Otaku’s Camouflage Food Festival at No Label Brewing Co. | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – The Katy brewery hosts this two-day family food and anime event that features more than 30 food, drink and anime vendors, plus voice actors, sumo wrestling, cosplay contests, live music and more. Times vary.

Monday, May 22, 2023

• Bingo Mondays at Galveston Island Brewing | FREE – Head to the island for a round of Bingo with food trucks and tasty, award-winning brews straight from the taproom. Free to play; food and drink are on you. 5pm to 7pm.
• Beginner Calligraphy at Holler Brewing Co. – Join others for this workshop at the Arts District brewery where you’ll learn all the ins and outs of modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. $70. 7pm.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

• Night of Canción at 8th Wonder Distillery | FREE – The EaDo brewery hosts an evening of song with zarzuela excerpts, pop songs, and other Spanish classics. Featured performers include opera singers Brennan Blankenship, soprano; Ricardo José Rivera, baritone: and Bethany Self, piano. 7pm.
• Emancipet: Stand Up for Pets at Houston Improv – Have a drink and a laugh at this charity benefit that seeks to raise money for the nonprofit pet clinic, Emancipet. $30 and up. 7pm.
• Sum Sum Summertime Wines at Italian Cultural & Community Center – Sample four great Italian wines with small bites for a pre-summer tasting at the ICCC. $35. 7pm to 8pm.
• 21st Annual Menu of Menus at Silver Street Studios – Sip, sample, and taste your way through more than 40 Houston restaurants at one of the city’s largest signature culinary extravaganzas. $49 and up. 7pm to 10pm.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

• Back to the Future with Ridge: The Ultimate Kegger Celebration at Sixty Vines Rice Village – Taste through five exceptional wines that mark the milestones of Ridge’s past, culminating in the release of their latest creation, the 2021 Three Valleys Zinfandel, kegged exclusively for Sixty Vines. $125. 6pm to 8pm.
• Hunger Games Face-Off Trivia Night at Wakefield Crowbar | No Cover – The Garden Oaks hotspot hosts a night of trivia covering The Hunger Games saga, where the top three teams will then compete in a sudden death round for prizes. 6:30pm.
• Disney+ Marvel Themed Trivia at McIntyre’s Heights | No Cover – Flex your knowledge on Disney and the Marvel universe while you vie for prizes and enjoy drink specials at the Heights outpost of McIntyre’s. 7pm.
• Cannes Festival Red Carpet Night at Hotel Granduca – Put on your movie premiere attire for the Cannes Festival Red Carpet night at the Uptown villa-like hotel, featuring a night of drinks, live music, DJs, a photo booth, and a movie on the big screen. $175 and up. 7pm to 11pm.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

• Country Music & Steak Night Thursdays at Now or Never | No Cover – The Travis Street hotspot in Midtown hosts a weekly steak dinner night (filet, ribeye and rack ribs available) along with country tunes ’til midnight. Steak ranges from $20 to $25. 6pm.
• Love & Wondervision Opening Reception at Moody Center for the Arts | FREE – Artist JooYoung Choi will be on hand for the opening of this summer exhibition at the Rice University gallery, marking her first institutional solo show that explores issues of identity and reflecting her research into media representation. 6pm to 8pm.
• Disco Prom at M-K-T | FREE with RSVP – Teaming up with fashion designer Chloe Dao, the shopping and dining destination in the Heights throws it back with a fashion-forward disco prom featuring entertainment, prizes, dancing and more. H-Town’s own Blackberri emcees the event, which also includes a disco dancing lesson, Holler Brewing beverages, a sip ‘n’ shop auction, and Best Dressed contests. Space is limited; RSVPs are strongly encouraged. 6pm to 9pm.
• Drag Bingo at Eureka Heights Brew Co. | No Cover – Dessie Love-Blake hosts Bingo rounds at the Heights brewery for a night of uproarious number crunching. Bring your own dauber or purchase one for $2. 7pm to 8:30pm.
• Garrett T. Capps in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Hailed as San Antonio’s resident “cosmic country gonzo honky tonk weirdo freak,” Garrett T. Capps and his band, NASA Country, headline the Thursday Night Concert in Downtown. Austin-based Ms. Mack & the Daddies join in support. 7pm to 9pm.
• Teeling Single Barrel Release and Tasting at Reserve 101 – Taste through a flight of Teeling Irish Whiskey at this private sampling event led by Teeling’s Whiskey Ambassador, Hal Brock. $45. 7pm to 10pm.
• Comedian David Lucas at Houston Improv – A regular on the Kill Tony podcast and a roast master that got his career started on MTV’s Yo Momma, David Lucas lands at the Improv for a one night-only show. $40 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.
• Red Hot Chili Peppers, with the Strokes & Thundercat in Concert at Minute Maid Park – Celebrating their lucky thirteenth record, Return of the Dream Canteen, the record-breaking titans of rock, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are bringing the Strokes and Thundercat on a ride through Houston when they play the Juicebox. $34 and up. 8pm.

Friday, May 26, 2023 

• Brother’s Bond Bourbon Bottle Signing with Vampire Diaries Stars Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley at Spec’s in Midtown – Meet the actors behind Damon and Stefan Salvatore themselves as the actors sign bottles of their Brother’s Bond Bourbon live and in person at Spec’s flagship store in Midtown. It’s going to be wicked. 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
• The Happening at The Orange Show | FREE – Held on the last Friday of each month, this curated showcase of experimental performance art is one of the Orange Show’s signature events and a great opportunity to delve into Houston’s creative community. 6pm to 9pm.
• Dermot Kennedy in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The Irish pop singer-songwriter graces the Post Houston music venue, in support of his latest album, Sonder. $25 and up. 7:30pm.
• Comedian Mike Salazar at Arena Theatre – The Southwest Houston stage hosts Mexican comedian Mike Salazar, known as El Caballero de la Comedia, for a Spanish-language set. $50 and up. 8pm.
• CTS Duo: Queen of Tejano Tribute & Latin Hits at Wakefield Crowbar | No Cover – In Garden Oaks, Wakefield hosts the CTS Duo performing bilingual songs of Selena, as well as tejano, salsa, bachata, merengue and more. 8pm to 2am.
• Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen in Concert at Continental Club – The British singer with an affinity for New Orleans brings his funk and R&B group for a night of grooves that highlights their two decades of music-making. $25. 9pm.
• 10th B-Day Bash at Little Woodrow’s Shepherd | No Cover – Celebrate a decade of the Rice Village outpost of Little Woodrow’s with $5 birthday cake shots, a live DJ, $10 pizzas and more. 9pm to 2am.
• Steve Aoki DJ Set at Stereo Live – Major headliner Steve Aoki comes to the West Houston EDM venue for a sold-out night of sounds. Resale tickets only. 10pm to 2am.
• Rødhåd DJ Set at Bauhaus – DJ and techno producer, Rødhåd brings a taste of the German underground to Bauhaus in Downtown. $10 and up. 10pm to 2am.
• Tchami DJ Set at Rise Rooftop – French record producer and Parisian DJ, Tchami headlines the rooftop in Midtown for a Memorial Day Weekend opener. $35. 10pm to 2am.

Saturday, May 27, 2023 

• Goat Yoga at Little Woodrow’s Rice Village – Work through a 45-minute yoga session with pygmy goats, followed by 15 minutes of goat time at Little Woodrow’s. $45. Sessions at 10am and 11am.
• Sazon Latin Food Festival at Karbach Brewing Co. | No Cover – Taste all the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central, and South America as a dozen different Latin food vendors set up at the Spring Branch brewery. 11am to 8pm.
• Memorial Day Pool Party with Moneybagg Yo at Sekai Night & Day – The EaDo nightlife hotspot opens up the pool for an all-day party, headlined by hip-hop artist Moneybagg Yo. $60 and up. Noon to 9pm.
• Canvas & Cocktails at Houston Botanic Garden – Enjoy a cocktail-infused painting party in the gardens of South Houston, where the botanicals on display can help inspire your work. $35. 1pm to 4pm.
• Far East Fest at Chapman & Kirby | FREE – The EaDo hotspot celebrates Houston’s AAPI community with a local market of small businesses selling everything from traditional Asian cuisine to handmade crafts and products, plus other entertainment and drink specials. 2pm to 8pm.
• Slay All Day: A Drag Brunch Show at Social Beer Garden | No Cover – The weekly brunch returns to the Midtown beer garden, featuring spectacular drag routines and comedy performances while you munch on delicious dishes. Reservations recommended. 3pm to 4:30pm.
• May Day featuring the Blaggards at B-52 Brewing | No Cover – Among towering trees, the Conroe brewery hosts a Renaissance vendor fair with a live Celtic concert from Submit Thy Will and the Blaggards. Expect more than 50 vendors, along with flow art performances, craft beer and more. 5pm to 10pm.
• Adult Owl Prowl at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Meet live owl ambassadors at this relaxed Arboretum event with light snacks and complimentary beverages, including coffee, hot chocolate and Saint Arnold brews. Then, take to the trails for a nighttime hike as you search for other nocturnal critters. $50. 7pm to 9pm.
• Summer Dean, with Ellen Story & Paige Lewis in Concert at Dan Electro’s | FREE – The Heights guitar bar hosts a trio of Texas Country singer-songwriters for a night of women-led music, featuring Summer Dean, the Ellen Story Trio, and Paige Lewis. 7pm to midnight.
• Trash Disco at Numbers Nightclub – The storied Montrose nightclub spins a night of funk and disco courtesy of DJ AC. $10. 9pm to 2am.
• Cash Cash DJ Set at Stereo Live – The EDM trio of DJs headlines a night at the West Houston stage. $49. 10pm to 2am.

Sunday, May 28, 2023 

• Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear DJ Set at El Segundo Swim Club – The poolside bar in Second Ward, El Segundo hosts Grizzly Bear founder Ed Droste for some brunch while he’s on the tables. $30. 11am.
• Punk Rock Garage Sale at Bad Astronaut Brewing | No Cover – The Northside brewery hosts this month’s edition of the Punk Rock Garage Sale, where you can shop vintage wares and fill up on classic music, art, old school toys, comics, music and other goodies from more than 30 vendors. 1pm to 5pm.
• All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Extravaganza at The Phoenix on Westheimer – This Memorial Weekend bash at the Phoenix offers to fill you up with crawfish or seafood platters of shrimp, blue crab and mudbugs with all the fixins. $30 per person, and up. 1pm to 6pm.
• Alesso DJ Set at Clé Day & Night – The acclaimed Swedish DJ finds his way to the pool at Cle for a Memorial Day Weekend bash. $70. 2pm to 8pm.
• Stephan Bodzin DJ Set at Bauhaus – Close out the weekend with an evening of tunes from German DJ techno and trance producer, Stephan Bodzin. $30. 4pm.
• Jazzy Sundays: David Michael Wyatt & Micah Edwards at the Water Works | FREE – After three months of concerts at parks across Houston, the second-to-last Jazzy Sundays performance takes place on the lawn at the Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. The velvet voice of David Michael Wyatt and Texas soul sounds of Micah Edwards bring it home. 5pm to 7pm.
• Dreamer Isioma in Concert at House of Blues – The indie R&B singer recently dropped their sophomore album, Princess Forever, and now takes to the Downtown stage for a night of their breakout songs. $18. 7pm.