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Saturday, May 26, 2018
- Bubble Run Houston at Sam Houston Race Park – Walk, run, skip, or play through a three-mile course filled with colorful foam and bubbles at Bubble Run Houston in Sam Houston Race Park. Celebrate reaching the finish line with a party featuring music from DJs, free swag, and merchandise available for purchase. Tickets start at $20. 9am.
- Imperial Farmers Market at Imperial Park Recreation Center | No Cover – Make your way to Imperial Park Recreation Center for the weekly Imperial Farmers Market, where you can shop seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, free-range eggs, local honey, and baked goods. The market also offers local artwork and ready-to-eat food from vendors and food trucks. 9am to 1pm.
- Avengers Assemble! at the Children’s Museum of Houston – Unleash your superpowers alongside members of the Avengers crew, including Thor, Captain America, and Black Widow, during Avengers Assemble! at Children’s Museum of Houston. $12. 10am to 5pm.
- Alice! at Prohibition – Enter the fantastical world of Wonderland during Alice!, a newly adapted musical derived from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Arrive early for fun activities like face painting and balloon animals at Conservatory. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. Noon.
- Light of the Phoenix Charity Crawfish Boil at The Phoenix on Westheimer – This first ever family-friendly festival features all-you-can-eat crawdads, a waterslide, a bounce house, snow cones, corn hole games, and more. $25 in advance; $30 at the door includes all-you-can-eat crawfish, corn, and potatoes. Noon to 6pm.
- FUNomenal Family Festival at Discovery Green | FREE – Have a blast at Discovery Green when Academy Sports + Outdoors hosts FUNomenal Family Day, where families can enjoy a Nerf® Blasting Zone, face painting, interactive inflatables, and meet with members of the Houston Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, and Astros. Featured performers include the BSB Drumline, Dazzling Dolls, Pro Status Cheer, and TUTS – The River. 1pm to 5pm.
- Picasso at the Lapin Agile at Alley Theatre – Imagine Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein walk into a bar and the provocative conversations that would follow, in Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Presented by Alley Theatre, this stage play has been called humorous, contemplative, and wholly imaginative. Tickets start at $26. 2:30pm.
- Live! on the Lawn at Memorial City | FREE – Kick back and enjoy live music and street performers at The Lawn greenspace in Memorial City. The rotating roster features interactive entertainment like African drums, belly dancers, DJs and more. 6pm to 9pm.
- Magic, Music, & Mayhem at La Colombe d’Or Hotel – Claim a spot at the intimate La Colombe d’Or Hotel for a stunning show by local magician Ben Jackson in Magic, Music, & Mayhem. Tickets start at $50. 7pm and 9pm.
- Shake, Rattle & Roll at The Music Box Theatre – Take a trip down memory lane at Shake, Rattle & Roll, a throwback concert featuring hit songs from the 1950s at The Music Box Theatre. Tickets start at $29. 7:30pm.
- The Axiom Quartet in Concert at University of St. Thomas | FREE – Hear an enchanting concert from The Axiom Quartet at University of St. Thomas. The local group is known for its programs that mix classical music with new compositions and popular rock, electronic, indie, jazz, and pop influences. 7:30pm.
- Lit AF Tour at NRG Arena – Laugh out loud when some of the biggest names in comedy perform at the Lit AF Tour at NRG Arena. Headliner Martin Lawrence joins fellow comedians Rickey Smiley, Jay Pharoah, Deon Cole, and Benji Brown for a hilarious show. Tickets start at $55. 7:30pm.
- One Hit Wonders at the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts – Dance along to the sounds of your favorite one-it-wonders, as performed by vocalist Storm Large with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Expect hits like “Come On, Eileen,” “Take On Me,” and “Walking in Memphis.” Tickets start at $26. 8pm.
- Chief Keef in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Jam out to live music from rapper Chief Keef when he takes the stage at White Oak Music Hall. Arrive early to see Vodi, Quiet Company, and BLXPLTN open the show. Tickets start at $20. 9pm.
- The Late Show: Bathtub Full of Gin at Prohibition Supperclub – You’re in for a sexy, booze-filled evening when the Moonlight Dolls take the stage for this 1920’s show at Prohibition Supperclub. Tickets start at $20, but limited, discounted $10 tickets are available. 11:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial Day 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.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
- 5th Annual PPD Awareness Walk at Stuebner Airline Park – Show your support for women who suffer from postpartum depression when Shades of Blue Project hosts the PPD Awareness Walk at Stuebner Airline Park. $25. 7am.
- Sienna Plantation Community Farmers Market | No Cover – Shop fresh produce, condiments, flowers, and other small-batch products from more than three dozen local farms at the Sienna Plantation Community Farmers Market. 1pm.
- Crawfish Boil at Revelry on Richmond – Stuff your face with all-you-can-eat mudbugs during Revelry on Richmond’s weekly crawfish boil. Diners can also enjoy drink specials and patio games throughout the afternoon. 1pm.
- Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands | FREE – Pay tribute to all military service men and women and honor veterans at the Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands. The festival features live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainers, a Community Covenant signing and a fireworks display at Town Green Park. 4pm to 9pm.
- Houston Dash vs. Spirit at BBVA Compass Stadium – Cheer on the Dash as they play the Spirit in a home game at BBVA Compass Stadium. Tickets start at $15. 5pm.
- Jake Paul in Concert at Revention Music Center – Catch up-and-coming actor and YouTube star Jake Paul when he performs a show alongside Take 10 at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $20. 6pm.
- Luis Miguel in Concert at Toyota Center – Go wild for one of the most successful Latin American musicians in history, Luis Miguel, when he brings his ¡México Por Siempre! tour to Houston’s Toyota Center. Tickets start at $39.95, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale market. 8:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial Day 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.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018
- Yoga at Discovery Green – Start your week off right with a one-hour outdoor yoga session at Discovery Green. 11:30pm to 12:30pm.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at Houston National Cemetery – Honor fallen war heroes at the Houston National Cemetery, where the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will host a commemorative ceremony in observance of Memorial Day. 9:30am.
- Beer, Beats & Paint at Axelrad – Channel your inner artist at Axelrad’s Beer, Beats, and Paint event. Hang out on their spacious patio with a draft beer while you paint a masterpiece and listen to Top 100 hits. $40 per person. Noon to 3pm.
- Heaven on Earth All White Day Party at Capitol Bar – Dress in white from head to toe for free admission to Capitol Bar in Midtown during the Heaven on Earth day party. 2pm to 10:30pm.
- Memorial Day in Memorial City – Pay tribute to our country’s heroes this Memorial Day with a color guard ceremony, live country music, and family-friendly activities in The Square at Memorial City. 3pm to 6pm.
- Margarita Mondays at El Big Bad – Wind down, or turn up, with half-price margaritas every Monday at El Big Bad downtown. 4pm to 6pm.
- Meat Mojo Steak Night with Bryan Hawes at Cecil’s Pub – Choose from a variety of meats, including rack of lamb, pork chops, and prime filet, as Bryan Hawes shares his ever-popular Met Mojo at Cecil’s Pub every Monday night. 6:30pm to 11pm.
- Game 7: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center – Tied 3-3, it’s down to the final game to determine the 2018 Western Conference Champions. First run tickets are available starting at $219 before ticketing fees, but you may find better, cheaper, or otherwise hard-to-get seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. 8pm
- Open Mic Comedy Night at Rudyard’s British Pub | FREE – Catch the giggles when local comedians take the stage in an open mic comedy night at Rudyard’s British Pub in Montrose. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial Day 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.
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