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Festival & Markets

Saturday – AAPI Festival @ POST @ 11AM From traditional dance and martial arts demos to a vibrant Asian night market, sumo wrestling, K-pop, cosplay, and more – celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at this unique festival.

Saturday – Arts & Drafts Festival @ Saint Arnold @ 4PM This art festival features an array of local vendors, live painting, an art raffle, and of course, delicious beer.

Saturday – Salsa de Mayo @ Finca Tres Robles in Houston's East End @ 10AM – 4PM A festival to celebrate a new community tradition centered around the start of Houston’s fresh tomato season.

Saturday – Daiquiri Festival @ Discovery Green Celebrate Spring at the Daiquiri Festival, where a variety of ice-cold daiquiris, non-stop music, great food and vibes come together for an unforgettable time!

Saturday – Sleaze by Night @ Axlerad @ 3pm A showcase of local indie talent! + Market from 3pm – 8pm featuring 12 local vendors

Friday & Saturday – Sugar Land Jazz Festival @ Crown Festival Park Featuring The Commodores, Brian Culbertson, Bob James, & more! Plus

Saturday & Sunday – Mother’s Day Weekend @ MFAH Bayou Bend Celebrate Mother’s Day with free admission for mothers, complimentary drinks and snacks, live harpist, and art pieces that tell the stories of motherhood.

All weekend – 2025 Texas Crab Festival @ Crystal Beach Don’t miss a one-of-a-kind celebration of coastal culture, delicious seafood, and family-friendly fun! Get ready for live music, contests, crab cookoff, and 90+ vendors selling food, arts, and hand-made products.

All weekend – ‘Five Funny French Films’ Film Festival @ MFAH The 13th edition of the film festival brings a fresh lineup of new comedies from France.

Standup

Thursday – Nick Guerra Stand Up @ Houston Improv @ 7:30PM

Friday – Marcus D. Wiley Stand Up @ The George Theater @ 7:30PM

Sunday – Mother’s Day Comedy Show @ Punchline Houston @ 7PM

All weekend – Adele Givens Stand Up @ Houston Improv

All weekend – Rocky Dale Davis Stand Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

Chris Porter Stand Up @ Punchline Houston

Sports

Friday – Astros vs Reds @ Daikin Park @ 7:10PM Promotion: Jose Altuve Throwback White and Pink Jersey, Friday Night Fireworks, Pregame Happy Hour

Saturday – Astros vs Reds @ Daikin Park @ 6:10PM Promotion: Jose Altuve Bubblegum Bobblehead

Saturday – Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders FC @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 7:30PM

Sunday – Astros vs Reds @ Daikin Park @ 1:10PM Promotion: Astros Throwback Tote Purse, Kids Run the Bases, & Mother’s Day

Arts & Culture

Friday – Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More in Concert @ Majestic Metro @ 6:30PM

Saturday – BOX 13 ArtSpace Empty BOX Annual Fundraiser and Silent Art Auction @ BOX 13@ 7PM Bid on incredible works from local, national, and international artists in Silent Auction. Expect an amazing night filled with live music, light bites, and a bar!

Sunday – Jazzy Sundays: MonoNeon & APBOYZ @ Buffalo Bayou Park @ 5PM

All weekend – Ravel, Márquez, & D’Rivera in Concert @ Jones Hall Experience sensuous sounds, dazzling brilliance, and irresistible rhythms with three dazzling concertos inspired by Latin American and Spanish sounds.

Ongoing – ‘Floating World: A.A.Murakami’ Exhibition @ MFAH This immersive exhibition, first in the US, blends technology and ephemeral beauty, offering a sensory experience grounded in cultural history. Ends 9/21.

‘Tamara de Lempicka’ Exhibition @ MFAH This exhibition showcases works of Tamara de Lempicka, an icon of Art Deco genre, whose paintings capture the zeitgeist of 1920s Paris and Hollywood. Ends 5/26.

Ongoing – ‘Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries’ Exhibition @ MFAH Restored to its original glory, the seven monumental tapestries on view draw into the world of Renaissance history, fashion, and military technology. Ends 5/26.

Ongoing – ‘Picturing Nature’ Exhibition @ MFAH Featuring over 70 artworks from the Stuart Collection, the exhibition examines innovative works by J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, and others in revolutionizing the genre of landscape art. Ends 7/6.

Ongoing – ‘Navigating the Waves’ Exhibition @ MFAH Exploring identity, heritage, and socio-political change, the exhibition traces the evolution of photography in Cuba from the 1960s to the 2010s. Ends 8/3.

Ongoing – ‘Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight’ Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition presents a series of landmark paintings by pioneering artist Joe Overstreet, whose innovative works intertwine abstraction and social politics. Ends 7/13.

Ongoing – ‘OUT OF STOCK’ Exhibition @ CAMH This exhibition features artworks by over 30 teen artists responding to questions surrounding consumer culture and reflects on the compulsion to fulfill endless desires. Ends 10/19.

All Ages/Good for kids

Saturday – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

Saturday – ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Musical @ MATCH @ 10:30AM / 1:30PM This musical brings Greg Heffley’s hilarious middle school struggles to life. Perfect for fans of the books and newcomers alike.

Ongoing – ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing – Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute’s colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights. Ends 6/30.

Ongoing – ‘Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life’ Exhibition @ The Health Museum This fascinating all-new exhibit is designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Ongoing – Jurassic Giants @ Houston Zoo Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 60 new dinosaurs. Ends 9/1.

Live Theater

Thursday & Sunday – ‘Tannhäuser’ Opera @ Houston Grand Opera Don’t miss the highly anticipated new production of Wagner’s ‘Tannhäuser’ an opera about love, lust, and salvation featuring a powerhouse cast.

Friday & Saturday – Ballet Under The Stars @ Miller Outdoor Theatre Join the Houston Ballet for an extraordinary celebration of dance, spotlighting iconic works that have defined their artistry and innovation over the past 21 years.

Friday & Saturday – ‘Don Quixote’ Ballet @ The Grand Opera House Featuring dynamic choreography and enchanting music, this dazzling ballet performance brings the beloved story of Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’ epic story to life.

All weekend – ‘Panopticon’ Dance Performance @ MATCH LAST CHANCE – Inspired by philosophical notion of the Panopticon, this immersive dance production takes place in an alternate future and places viewers in a three-dimensional, multi-sensory maze. Ends 5/10.

All weekend – ‘Gutenberg!’ Musical @ Art Factory LAST CHANCE – A musical about musicals, this hilarious and enthusiastic show follows two aspiring playwrights trying to sell a classic historical epic about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. Ends 5/11.

All weekend – ‘Das Barbecü’ Musical @ Stages A foot-stompin’, knee-slappin’ musical comedy, Das Barbecü reimagines Wagner’s epic Ring cycle as a hilarious Texas hootenanny. Ends 6/1.

All weekend – ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Musical @ MATCH This musical brings Greg Heffley’s hilarious middle school struggles to life. Perfect for fans of the books and newcomers alike.

All weekend – ‘Cookout Cake’ Play @ Ensemble Theatre This dramatic comedy follows a retired couple and their mysterious new neighbor, whose Creole’ wiles, coconut cake, and medicine cabinet secrets threaten to change all their lives forever. Ends 6/1.

All weekend – ‘Primary Trust’ Play @ Neuhaus Theatre Courage gives way to transformation in this Pulitzer Prize winning story about old friends, new beginnings, and the good in being there for one another. Ends 5/25.

All weekend – ‘How to Die: The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’ Play @ George Theatre LAST CHANCE – This thoughtful and engaging drama tells the life story of the famous pastor and theologian who attempts to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Ends 5/9.

All weekend – ‘The Odd Couple’ Play @ Stageworks Theatre This production of the all-time favorite play will give the show a fun new twist, where our favorite ’Odd Couple’ is getting even more odd, in a most delightful way! Ends 5/18.

All weekend – ‘Hamlet’ Play @ 4th Wall Theatre In this stripped down, modern adaptation, 4 actors take on over 30 roles as they offer a fast-paced, intimate reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic masterpiece. Ends 5/24.

All weekend – ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Show @ Drunk Shakespeare In this hilarious twist on the classic love story, one actor will down five shots of whiskey before attempting to play a major role, while the rest of the sober cast tries to keep the show on track. Ends 6/1.

Live Music

Thursday – Braxton Keith @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Thursday – Black Coffee @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Thursday – Drake White @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Justin Jeansonne

Thursday – Figure Below + Valhalla @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM With Zephyr Island + The Shroons

Friday – Candlelight: Tribute to A.R. Rahman @ Majestic Metro @ 8:30PM

Friday – MercyMe @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With Zach Williams & Sam Wesley

Friday – 311 @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM With Badflower & Missio

Friday – Turnover @ House of Blues @ 6PM With Balance & Composure and Horse Jumper of Love

Friday – Sara Kays @ House of Blues @ 6:30PM

Friday – Spindia: Indo House Experience @ House of Blues @ 9PM

Friday – Jane Remover @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Dazegxd & d0llywood1

Friday – HeartByrne @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Friday – Cosmic Supreme Tour @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM Featuring John Mark McMillan & Citizens

Friday – MODAPIT @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Friday – He Is Legend @ The Secret Group @ 7PM

Friday – Long Live The Lights @ Scout Bar @ 8PM With Threader, Apricity, & Hollow

Friday – The Cold Stares @ Continental Club @ 9:30PM

Saturday – October Nights Tour: October London + Tamar Braxton @ Smart Financial Centre @ 8PM With Ro James

Saturday – Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With Buddy Guy

Saturday – Smino @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Samara Cyn & Mamii

Saturday – Hermanos Gutierrez @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Saturday – Ian Moore @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With The Mighty Orq

Saturday – Carson Jeffrey @ Armadillo Palace @ 8PM

Saturday – Vini Vici @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Saturday – Everyday People @ Warehouse Live @ 4PM

Saturday – Midnight Beverage @ The Secret Group @ 7:30PM

Saturday – Graham Wilkinson & The Flying Rave @ Continental Club @ 8:30PM With Pecan Street Preachers

Sunday – Central Cee @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Sunday – Soulja Boy @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Sunday – The War and The Treaty @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Madeline Edwards

Other Events

Friday – Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH’s Happy Hour! Ends 6/27.

Friday – Alton Brown Live Show @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7:30PM The famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, and even sings his funny food songs.