Saturday, May 16, 2026
Hawk Walk at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – See amazing birds of prey—hawks, owls and vultures—as they perch, fly, and demonstrate their incredible adaptations. $52; $22 ages 5 to 12; $37 members. 9am. Get tickets.
Tai Chi Class at Memorial Park | FREE with RSVP – Bring a mat, towel, and water for a free tai chi class suitable for all levels. RSVP required. 9:30am. Learn more.
Howey’s Water Safety Festival at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – The interactive, family experience focuses on water safety and drowning prevention, paired with music, dancing, hands-on activities, and an appearance by Howey the Dolphin. 10am to 1pm. Learn more.
20th Annual Empty Bowls Houston at Silver Street Studios | FREE – Choose from 1,500+ hand-crafted bowls, created by local artists and makers. Many bowls are $25; proceeds support Houston Food Bank. 10am to 3pm. Learn more.
International Food Fest: A World of Flavors at Event Space Unlimited – Houston Tasting Society hosts a midday showcase of curated bites inspired by Asia, the Mediterranean, Latin America, and more. $88+. 11am to 3pm. Get tickets.
BARC Adoption Day at Post Houston | FREE – Find a new fur-ever friend, with all adoptions including the new pets’ vaccinations, spay and neuter services, microchipping, and city licensing. 11am to 6pm. Learn more.
Boardwalk Bazaar at Kemah Boardwalk – Enjoy rides, live entertainment and shopping from 30+ vendor booths selling original wares. Included with $23.99 day pass. Noon to 6pm.Get tickets.
Institute of Contemporary Dance: 2026 Young Movers Showcase at MATCH – See a group of young performers showing off a variety of dance styles. $20. 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Asian American & Pacific Islanders Month Celebration at Walter Neighborhood Library | FREE – Enjoy performances by Houston House of Angklung and Viet Wave Music, plus face painting, story times and more activities. 2pm to 4pm. Learn more.
Houston Africa Day 2026 at Alief Community Park | FREE – Celebrate African culture in Houston with music, dance, food, and art at a family-friendly festival. 2pm to 6pm. Learn more.
Salsa de Mayo at Finca Tres Robles | FREE with RSVP – The East End party offers food, music, and games for all ages, plus samples of the sweet tastes of Houston’s fresh tomato season with a salsa and vegetable competition. 3pm to 8pm. RSVP.
Galveston Island Market After Dark at Saengerfest Park | FREE – Shop from local vendors offering unique goods with live music and more day-turns-into-night fun. 3pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Author Varsha Bajaj at Blue Willow Bookshop | FREE with RSVP – The author celebrates the release of her new novel Roar, at a signing event and conversation with her writing partner Andrea White. 4pm. RSVP.
Bingo Loco: Name That Song at Noto – Win prizes like vacations or lawnmovers or giant teddy bears at an evening of hilarious fun and games. $35. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Flea by Night at Discovery Green | FREE – The popular night market returns to Downtown’s front yard with shopping for artisan goods, upcycled and vintage items, and more. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Plantasia: A Botanical Art Show at Insomnia Gallery in Hardy & Nance Studios | FREE – Check out a botanical local art show, and explore unique artist studios in Downtown’s Warehouse District. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles at Resurrection MCC – Soak up a program of Fab Four hits—including “Blackbird”, “Eleanor Rigby”, “Here Comes the Sun”, and more—by candlelight. $34+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Battle of Houston II: Lucha Libre at Karbach Brewing – The best Mexican wrestlers in Texas gather for a night of pura lucha libre action. $5+; free ages 12 and under. 6:30pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Bobby Lee at 713 Music Hall – The comic and host of TigerBelly and Bad Friends podcasts comes to the lands on the Post Houston stage on The Finally Tour. $53+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Naomi Watanabe at House of Blues – The comedian, actress, and fashion designer known as “the Japanese Beyoncé” brings her special kind of hilarity to the Bayou City. $30+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the Downtown park to see how Marvel’s unconventional antiheroes became the “New Avengers” (PG-13, 2025). 7pm. Learn more.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Movie Screening at Hendley Green | FREE – Grab food from on-site trucks and nearby vendors in Downtown Galveston for a screening of the 1986 high school comedy (PG-13) about an epic Chicago skip day. 7pm. Learn more.
Soccer Celebration Night: Houston Dynamo FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Shell Energy Stadium – The Dynamo play against the boys from British Columbia in a lead up to Houston’s World Cup action. $24+; $55+ for tickets plus club and country scarfs. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Breaking Bread: Chris Shepherd in Conversation with Joe Kwon at The Hobby Center – The James Beard Award-winning Houston chef chats with the cellist of The Avett Brothers about curiosity, craft, and creativity. $35+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Vivaldi’s Voices at Wortham Center – The Mercury Singers present a concert featuring a range of Vivaldi’s vocal music, from radiant sacred works to tender, expressive gems. $27+. 8pm. Get tickets.
An Evening with Comedian Jeff Foxworthy at The Grand 1894 Opera House – The funny man and best-selling author known for his “You might be a redneck if” routine makes a stop in Galveston for an evening of laughs. The same show also hits Sugar Land this Sunday. $58+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Juan Gabriel at Resurrection MCC – Experience Juan Gabriel’s hits like “Abrázame Muy Fuerte”, “Querida”, and “No Tengo Dinero” played on strings by candlelight. $37.50+. 8:45pm. Get tickets.
One Direction Night at Warehouse Live – Party into the night to the boy band’s best songs, with music videos on the big screen. $20+. 9:30pm to 1am. Get tickets.
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
Asian & Pacific American Heritage Day at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market | FREE ‒ Find origami and paper folding, Chinese lucky knot tying, Vietnamese Bau Cua and various Asian baked goods at a special edition of the island’s monthly fresh foods market. 9am to noon. Learn more.
Sound Healing Meditation in the Buffalo Bayou Cistern ‒ Step into a deeper stillness inside the cavernous & tranquil space with a meditation & sound experience in the Cistern. $20. 10am. Get tickets.
Beignets Three Ways at Central Market Cooking School ‒ Work in small teams to create a variety of sweet and savory beignets in a hands-on, all-levels class. $89. 11am. Get tickets.
Little Listeners with Jayde Maxwell at Good on Paper Books | FREE ‒ In a children’s storytime, the local author reads from her book, Healthy Heroes. A craft session follows. 12:30pm. Learn more.
Caffvino Vino Fest on Heights Boulevard ‒ The Heights coffee spot and wine bar hosts a bash popping with great wines and cool vibes, designed for connoisseurs and newbies alike. $59.75. 1pm to 5pm. Get tickets.
Cooking wild: Lacto-Fermentation at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center ‒ Use local plants to make lacto-fermented food in a hands-on class. $150; $130 members. 1pm to 5pm. Get tickets.
Josephine’s Backyard Boil Series: Chef Evan Leroy of Leroy & Lewis at Josephine’s – Guest Chef Evan Leroy headlines the mid-May boil series. Free reservation tickets required; prices vary. 2pm and 4pm. Get tickets.
Jazz & Journaling at The Health Museum ‒ Slow down, settle in, select a prompt that speaks to you and create a journal cover in a hands-on session blending reflective writing, curated jazz music, light crafting and intentional dialogue. $25. 2pm. Get tickets.
Houston Masterworks Chorus: This is Why We Sing at St. Phillip Presbyterian Church – Celebrate the ensemble’s 40th anniversary with a concert of glorious choral works and a premiere in partnership with local poet Devondra Banks. $5+. 4pm. Get tickets.
Landrover Houston Cup at Houston Polo Club ‒ Take in a a world class match, halftime Champagne divot stomp, player parade, and more. $18+. 5pm. Get tickets.
The Fab 5 in Concert at Main Street Crossing ‒ Relive British Invasion hits by groups like The Beatles, The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, and more as the popular tribute act takes the Tomball stage. $42+. 5pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Ahmed Al Basheer at Bayou Music Center ‒ The Iraqi comic, journalist, and director—best known as the creator and host of the weekly political satire program Albasheer Show—comes to Houston on his Hallucinations Tour. $47. 7pm. Get tickets.
Fattmack in Concert in The Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues ‒ The Alabama rapper known for his 2025 project, Untreated Trauma, hits Downtown on the McKenzie Tour. $195+. 7pm. Get tickets.
City Cellars After Dark: Singles Mixer at City Cellars in East River | No Cover ‒ Close out the weekend with some new prospects, plus craft cocktails, DJ tunes, and good vibes. 7pm to 10pm. Learn more.
An Evening With Jeff Foxworthy at Smart Financial Centre ‒ Following a Saturday night performance in Galveston, the globally popular funny man, author and performer, fresh off his latest Netflix special, The Good Old Days, makes a stop in Sugar Land. $30+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Elmiene in Concert at House of Blues ‒ Praised as one of R&B’s most promising voices, the British singer brings his Sounds for Someone Tour to HTX. $126+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Reggie & The Full Effect in Concert at The Secret Group ‒ The EaDo club welcomes James Dewees’ solo project for an evening of pop-punk, synth-rock and satire. $26.13+. 8pm. Get tickets.
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