Weekend Shortcuts
Saturday, May 28, 2016
- Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Grand Opening in Sugar Land | FREE – Celebrate the grand opening of the Children’s Museum of Houston’s brand new Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center during this free event and ribbon cutting. The museum will be free to visit all day (Opening Day only). Ceremony at 9:45am; Museum 10am to 6pm
- Wanderlust, Waffles, and Wings: A Travel Brunch at Grand Lux Cafe – Feed your desire for travel during this informative brunch hosted by Deidre Mathis that will cover travel destinations, airlines, budget travel tips and more. Cost is $20 plus the price of brunch. 10:30am to 1:30pm.
- Jazz ‘n’ Blues Brunch at House of Blues – Enjoy soulful jazz music from Preston Smith while chowing down on a buffet of Southern food and sipping on bottomless mimosas. Tickets are $21.99. 11am to 3pm.
- Memorial Day Weekend Rooftop Party at Proof in Midtown | FREE with RSVP – Party inside or out at Proof Rooftop Lounge where DJs SNS and Kid Capri will be spinning all day. Free with RSVP. 2pm to 8pm.
- Memorial Weekend Block Party at Fox Hollow | FREE with RSVP – Play giant Jenga, cool off with alcoholic snow cones, partake in the flip cup tournament, enjoy complimentary cotton candy and popcorn, chow down on crawfish, bbq and turkey legs and more during this block party hosted by Fox Hollow. Limited free tickets with RSVP available. 2pm to 8pm.
- Rooftop Crawfish & Carnival Festival at Social Junkie | FREE with RSVP – Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a crawfish boil, live DJs and drink specials at the Washington Ave sports bar. Free with RSVP, VIP packages available. 2pm to 10pm.
- World Yuanji Day Dance Lesson in Sugar Land | FREE to Attend – Experience an ancient dance style that combines Tai Chi, Kung-fu and traditional Chinese dance during this celebration at Sugar Land’s Town Square. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Mosaic Hub presents Gingham Style Variety Show at Ovations Night Club – Kick off summer with a music, dance and comedy program featuring break dancers, trumpet players, improv, magic and comedy. $30, but limited comped (you just pay ticketing fees) and discounted $15 tickets are available. 7:30pm.
- Ben Jackson: Live Magic at La Colombe d’Or – Have a magical evening during Ben Jackson’s 90-minute show Conjuring in the Gallery at La Colombe d’Or. Tickets start at $50; but limited discounted $25 tickets are available. 7:30pm and 9:30pm.
- Erykah Badu in Concert at Arena Theatre – The legendary R&B, hip hop and jazz artist returns to H-Town. Ro James opens. First run tickets are sold out, but you may still find hard-to-get tickets on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 8pm.
- Back to the Future: Unscripted Improv Show at Queensbury Theatre – See a new take on the 1985 time travel classic Back to the Future when ComedySportz Houston combines their hilarious improv with audience suggestions. $14; limited discounted $7 tickets available. 10:30pm.
- 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.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
- Free Yoga with Black Swan Yoga at Raven Tower | FREE – Enjoy a free yoga class on the patio. Stick around for Sunday Sunday with food and drink specials. 10am.
- The Artisan Market at The Phoenix | FREE to Attend – Shop for art, jewelry, antiques, food and more from local makers and businesses during this market on Westheimer. 11am to 4pm.
- Memorial Day Blowout at White Oak Music Hall – WOMH is hosting an epic Memorial Day weekend show headlined by The Flaming Lips and featuring 9 other national and regional bands. Tickets start at $35. 1pm.
- Let’s Social: Young Adult Field Day at New Faith Church | FREE – Take part in activities like dodge ball, dominos, volleyball and let the kiddos join in for water balloon tosses and 3-legged races during this field day and BBQ. 1pm to 5pm.
- Bands on the Bayou at Brenner’s: The Space Rockers in Concert | FREE to Attend – Enjoy drink specials and lite bites while listening to live music from The Space Rockers during this event at Brenner’s on the Bayou. 3pm to 6pm.
- Life in Color Paint Party & Music Fest at Minute Maid Park – Get covered in paint while you rock out to live bands and DJs during this paint party at Minute Maid. Tickets start at $45. 5pm.
- The Last Five Years at The Kaleidoscope – Watch the love story of Jamie and Cathy in The Last Five Years. Tickets start at $30, limited discounted tickets start at $15. 5pm.
- Clash on the Catwalk in Stafford – Grab a seat for Clash on the Catwalk – a show that’s part fashion competition and part modeling competition – being held at The Techniplex Center in Stafford. Tickets start at $15. 6pm.
- 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.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016
- World War II Memorial in the Heights | FREE – Pay your respects to Heights area soldiers who served in World War II at this patriotic memorial at Heights Boulevard and East 11th Street. All day.
- Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition at Space Center Houston – Try your hand at one of the many experiments from the series Mythbusters during this exhibit at Space Center Houston. Tickets start at $19.95. 9am to 7pm.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at Houston National Cemetery | FREE – Honor those who have served our country during this ceremony at the Houston National Cemetery. 9:30am.
- Freedom Flow Yoga Class in Sugar Land | FREE – Bring your own mat and join Revolution Studio for a free yoga class at the Town Square Plaza. 9:30am to 11am.
- 8th Annual City of Sugar Land Memorial Day Ceremony | FREE – Show your patriotism at Sugar Land Memorial Park where the program includes a raising of the flag, Memorial Day tribute, patriotic music, exhibits and more. 10am.
- Sculpted in Steel Exhibition at MFAH – Check out the Sculpted in Steel: Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles exhibition, which showcases 14 cars and 3 motorcycles from the innovative Art Deco period. Included with museum admission. 10am to 5pm.
- Memorial Day Lunch at Saint Arnold – Enjoy a lunch buffet complete with brats, chopped brisket, watermelon and apple cobbler along wit unlimited beer at Saint Arnold. Tickets are $20. 11am to 2pm
- Paintball Discounts at Paintball Bonanza and Survival Games of Texas – Snag four passes to Houston paintball facilities good for play on Memorial Day or any day in 2016. Valued at $30 each, you can get four passes for $20. Includes all-day admission, gun and mask equipment rental. Paintballs and air must be purchased separately. Hours vary.
- 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.
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