Saturday, May 28, 2022
- Indigenous Cuisine Cooking at Houston Botanic Garden | FREE – Adán Medrano, author of the cookbook, Don’t Count The Tortillas: The Art Of Texas Mexican Cooking, and the writer of the documentary Truly Texas Mexican, discusses Texas and Mexican plants and foods and their Indigenous cultural roots at Houston Botanic Garden. Registration required. 10am.
- The Women of Glenwood Walking Tour at Glenwood Cemetery – With one of Houston’s most beautiful outdoor spaces as a backdrop, learn about the notable women of the Bayou City, including those who helped found our city, suffragettes, and even actresses of the Golden Era of Hollywood. $10. 10am to noon.
- The Orange Show presents The Kids are All Write! at Smithers Park – Former Director of Writers in the Schools, Robin Reagler leads this workshop for ages 7 to 12 that will have kiddos writing and sharing their own stories and poems at the inspirational Smither Park. $5 per person. 10am to noon.
- Let’s Go Mario! at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center | FREE – Snap a pic with the Nintendo legend explore all that’s on offer at the Discovery Center, including STEM activities, make-believe, a first responder experience and more. $15 for ages 1 and up. 10am to 2pm.
- Art Tour: Making Home: Artists & Immigration at Asia Society Texas Center – Asia Society Texas presents docent-led tours of its Making Home: Artists and Immigration exhibition currently on view, where visitors can experience art on a personal level, learn about art historical periods and styles, and hear stories associated with the artwork. $10. 11am.
- Houston Horizon Chorus at Children’s Museum Houston – From Pinocchio to The Muppets, this delightful medley of favorite tunes from Houston Horizon Chorus will captivate all ages at their afternoon performance in Museum District. $15 for ages 1 and up. Showtimes at 11am and 1:30pm.
- A Lone Star Brunch at Central Market Cooking School – Learn how to make the most important meal of the entire week—a delicious brunch. Students will learn step-by-step instructions for each recipe to recreate the meal at home. $65. 11am to 1pm.
- Brooklyn Twang Festival II at the Continental Club – An all-day lineup of New York and Houston musicians playing “honky tonk, just sloppier” will take the stage at this second annual festival. $20 and up. 1pm.
- The International Festival USA at Discovery Green | FREE – Celebrate multiculturalism and diversity at this festival that promotes world peace through an exchange of cultures from around the globe. 1pm to 8pm.
- Houston Food Fest at Midtown Park – Sample your way through over 50 different food vendors while enjoying live music and entertainment. $9; free for ages 8 and under. 2pm to 10pm.
- Asian Market Night at Railway Heights Market | No Cover – Savor an evening of live music, traditional attire, lion dancing, and various Asian street food vendors at the Washington Ave food hall north of I-10. 2pm to 10pm.
- Buzzfest 2022 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The bi-annual 94.5 The Buzz’s big bash returns to Cynthia Woods with a lineup that features Papa Roach, Seether, Bush, The HU, Dead Sara and more. $34.50 and up. 2:30pm.
- Suicide Silence, Carnifex in Concert at Warehouse Live – The 3rd Annual Chaos and Carnage event descends on Downtown with a multi-band lineup including Suicide Silence, Carnifex and more. $25. 3:30pm.
- Taco Showdown at Little Woodrow’s EaDo | No Cover – Participate in the Taco Showdown, an open competition for individuals and companies to see who has the best tacos in town at Little Woodrow’s EaDo. 3pm.
- The Dinner Detective at Hilton Houston Plaza – Enjoy a fantastic meal while solving crime during the U.S.’s largest interactive murder mystery show. $74.95 and up. 6pm to 9pm.
- Thousand Below in Concert at the Secret Group – The San Diego-based rock band performs music from their upcoming album, Gone in Your Wake. $16 and up. 6:30pm.
- Neon Garden: NITE in Concert at Axelrad | No Cover – The electro rock twins hit the backyard stage on Neon Garden night at Axelrad, where you can dive into nostalgic video games and modern digital sounds, every last Saturday. 7pm.
- Barrel Room Tour at Saint Arnold Brewing Company – Get hoppy at the oldest brewery in Houston. Learn about the behind-the-scenes brewing and barrel aging process while enjoying cheese from Dairy Maids, plus a take-home stout. $60. 7pm.
- NoahFinnce & Sophie Powers at House of Blues Houston – The British vlogger and YouTube sensation best known for his sarcasm, slaying sense of humor and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights performs material from his highly anticipated album release, My Brain After Therapy. $15. 7pm.
- The Peterson Brothers & Latasha Lee in Concert at the Heights Theater – The Texas natives known for their classic funk and soul take the stage in the Heights, joined onstage by Latasha Lee. $22 and up. 8pm.
- Houston After Dark at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Explore one of Houston’s largest greenspaces after dark and learn about the wildlife roaming the streets and the forests while the rest of us are sleeping. $20. 9pm.
- Scarface Memorial Day Weekend Concert at Rise – The Houston rap legend and one-third of Geto Boys takes to the Midtown rooftop for a concert before he embarks on his farewell tour. $55. 9pm.
- RL Grime in Concert at Stereo Live Houston – The dance electronic musician performs in Houston on the Texas leg of his U.S. tour. $32 and up. 10pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial Day Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
- Sunday Funday around River Oaks District – Head to River Oaks’ shiniest shopping and entertainment development with our guide in hand to check out a number of ways to prolong your weekend fun in one of the city’s glitziest centers.
- 5th Annual Gr8 Taco Challenge at 8th Wonder Brewery – Vote and dine as some of Houston’s top chefs vie for the top spot at this 8th annual taco challenge in EaDo. $35 and up. Noon to 4pm.
- Bellaire Open Air X HTX Market & Bark In The Park at Evelyn’s Park | FREE – Do some outdoor shopping from local artisans and vendors at this dog- and family-friendly event in Bellaire. Noon to 4pm.
- Jumbo Zydeco & Soul Festival at South Houston Event Grounds – Louisiana meets Texas with creole, cajun food and Texas BBQ at this Memorial Day event. $10 and up. 3pm to 10pm.
- Bands, Booze & Tattoos at Social Beer Garden – It’s a trifecta of fun featuring live music, delicious brunch and talented local tattoo artists in Midtown. $25. 4pm to 8pm.
- Memorial Day at Town Green Park in the Woodlands | FREE – Kick off summer with a patriotic celebration that honors the military service of those who sacrificed most for the United States. This evening celebration features a commemoration ceremony, live Motown and funk music from Level One Band, children’s activities, strolling entertainment and a fireworks show. 5pm to 9pm.
- Vaqueros Cup at Houston Polo Club – Close out the month of May with one of the final polo matches of the season, featuring world-class teams vying for prizes and the Vaqueros Cup. Plus, live music, a champagne divot stomp at halftime, and more. Individual courtyard tickets are $32.50; $15.50 for ages 12 and under. Boxes for 2 to 20 guests range from $89 to $895. 5pm.
- Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage at PNC Stadium – In only their second home game of the season, the Dash return from a road trip to face the Courage in a cross-conference clash on Memorial Day weekend. $12 and up. 6pm.
- 8th Wonder Comedy Hour at The Secret Group – Crack up at a live comedy showcase featuring some of H-Town’s best local comedy talent and nationally touring acts, headlined by Scotty Peterson. $10 includes entry and a souvenir take-home glass cup. 6pm to 8pm; comedy starts at 6:30pm.
- Mxmtoon in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The indie pop artist exploded onto the scene a few years back through YouTube, but now arrives at White Oak to perform her week-old sophomore album, Rising. $20. 6:30pm.
- Keith Sweat with Dru Hill, Silk, 112 in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Get in the groove of R&B greats when Keith Sweat, Dru Hill, Silk and 112 take the stage in Sugar Land for an evening of feel-good vibes. $49.50. 7pm.
- Stand Atlantic in Concert at Warehouse Live – The Australian-based pop punk band performs in support of their sophomore album, Pink Elephant. $18 and up. 7pm.
- Women of Hardcore Wrestling at Houston Premiere Arena – Part of a doubleheader with Blood Reign Tournament, the queens of wrestling hit the mat for a Queen Death Match Tournament. $25 and up. 8pm to 11pm.
- Jon B & Ro James in Concert at Rise Rooftop – The R&B singer-songwriters join for a show on the rooftop of the MIdtown nightlife destination. $40 in advance; $50 at the door. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial Day Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022
- Memorial Day 10K & 5K at St. Thomas High School – Spend your Memorial Day honoring those men and women who gave their lives serving in the U.S. Military at this 10K, 5K and Kids K run event. $50 for 10K; $40 for 5K. 7:30am.
- Remembering our Fallen Memorial Ceremony at Bay Area Veterans Memorial | FREE – The City of Seabrook holds a “Remembering our Fallen” memorial ceremony on Main Street in Seabrook. 9am.
- City of Friendswood Memorial Day Celebration | FREE – The City of Friendswood hosts its Memorial Day Celebration with patriotic music, a tribute to each branch of the military, and a group photograph of local military veterans and active-duty personnel. 10am.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at Galveston Naval Museum – Take part in honoring those who have served at the Monday morning ceremony at Galveston Naval Museum. 10am to 11:30am.
- Memorial Day Observances at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park | FREE – Join Montgomery County Veterans Memorial for their observances, featuring Major Courtney J. Boston as the featured speaker. 11am to noon.
- Memorial Day at Ingenious Brewing | No Cover – The Humble brewery offers Memorial Day specials including a full pour of beer for half-pour price, $1-off all growler fills, and other discounts. 10% off for all fire, police, and military with ID. Noon.
- Playtime in the Plaza with the Jolly Trolley at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – The traveling trolley bus stops by Sugar Land Town Square, where kiddos from 18 months to 5 years can hop aboard for tumbling and tossing play while you hit the shops. $15 and up. Noon to 2pm.
- Memorial Day Celebration at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum | FREE – Enjoy tours, kids’ activties, photos with troopers, Living History performances and more at this afternoon Memorial Day celebration that will also collect supplies for Ukraine. Noon to 4pm.
- Memorial Day Paint at Painting with a Twist–Conroe – Follow along to paint a step-by-step patriotic piece at this BYOB class in Conroe. $34 and up. 1pm to 3pm.
- Supa Soca: Memorial Day Pool Party at Clé Houston | FREE – Spend Memorial Day at the pool and jam out to Caribbean music, Soca, hip-hop, Afrobeats, and R&B at Clé Houston. Free until 4pm; $15. 2pm to 9pm.
- Memorial Day Party in the Park at Market Street | FREE – Join the Woodlands for a Memorial Day event with live music and DJs, dancing, and giant bubbles from the Texas Bubblers. 3pm to 6pm.
- Memorial Day Celebration at Lincoln Bar – The Washington Ave drinkery hosts a Memorial Day celebration with multiple DJs, model hosts, drinks, and food. $25. 6pm.
- Animal Collective in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Indie experimental pop band Animal Collective stops by for a live set. Spirit of the Beehive opens the show. $31 in advance; $35 at the door. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Memorial Day Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
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