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May events
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PARTY ON THE PLAZA AT AVENIDA HOUSTON Head to downtown for a seasonal celebration from Houston First Corporation. This event takes place on two Fridays in May. Entertainment for May 12 is Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, and Z’maji Glamouratti & Lone Star Discoteq. For May 19, Mustache The Band will be the live entertainment. Take pictures with a 12-foot sel e display within walking distance. 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Avenida Houston, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston. 713-853-8077. www.avenidahouston.com/potp 13 CHECK OUT THE HTOWN MARKET AT POST HOUSTON HTown Happy Hour brings an all-day event to POST Houston’s X Atrium and Z Atrium. See the works of local business owners, entrepreneurs, artists and authors, whose works will also be on sale during the event. In addition, the event will feature a DJ for live entertainment. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free (admission). POST Houston, 401 Franklin St., Houston. 713-999-2550. www.posthtx.com/event/ htown-market 18 SEE THE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA AT ROTHKO CHAPEL Enjoy the Houston Grand Opera, presented in partnership with the
MAY 20
CHIP IN FOR EMPTY BOWLS HOUSTON HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
MAY 26
PARTY IN THE GLADES MEMORIAL PARK EASTERN GLADES
Shop over 1,500 artist-made bowls available to purchase with a donation of $25 or more. All proceeds go to the Houston Food Bank. Bowls will also be on display and available to buy at Archway Gallery until May 28. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 (donation minimum). 4848 Main St., Houston. 713-522-2409. www.houstonfoodbank.org
Starting at sundown, come watch the stars at Memorial Park. Astronomers will show viewers constellations, planets and other visible celestial bodies. Guests are encouraged to bring telescopes, binoculars and blankets. Sundown. Free. 7575 N. Picnic Lane, Houston. 713-863-8403. www.memorialparkconservancy.org
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air of Discovery Green’s Grace Event Lawn features small business owners and local artisans o ering vintage, handmade and upcycled goods as a part of Discovery Green’s Flea by Night initiative. Attendees can also enjoy food trucks and live music on site. 6-10 p.m. Free (admission). Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. 713-400-7336. www.discoverygreen.com
Menil Collection. This annual event will relate to one of the following themes: sacri ce, identity, spirit, faith, character or transformation. Following the concert, guests can gather at Menil Park to take part in a temporary labyrinth installation constructed by local artist Reginald Adams, as well as a performance by Houston 2022 poet laureate Outspoken Bean. Take home meditation beads—
crafted by Houston multidisciplinary artist Eepi Chaad—and re ect on the event. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Menil Collection, 3900 Yupon St., Houston. 713-660-1403. www.rothkochapel.org 20 SHOP AT DISCOVERY GREEN’S FLEA BY NIGHT A nighttime ea market set in the open-
Find more or submit Heights, River Oaks and Montrose events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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HEIGHTS RIVER OAKS MONTROSE EDITION • MAY 2023
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