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May events
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MAY 03 TRY SAMPLES FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS Menu of Menus returns to Silver Street Studios with food and drink samples from a variety of restaurants from around Houston. General admission includes unlimited food samples, beer, wine, cocktails and live music. Proceeds bene t Kids’ Meals Inc. 7-10 p.m. $45. Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards St., Houston. 214-757-8428. www.menuofmenus.com 06 TAKE PART IN MOTHER’S DAY FUN In celebration of Mother’s Day, Majic 102.1’s Kandi Eastman and Everette Metoyer will host a painting event featuring model Ebon Metoyer. The event will feature a guided paint and sip with a large bottle selection, and mommy makeovers will be available. The event will also be held virtually. 7-11 p.m. $25-$100. Whitney Oaks, 816 E. Whitney St., Houston. 713- 621-1021. www.myhoustonmajic.com 14 WALK TO SUPPORT ARTHRITIS RESEARCH The Rock the Walk event hosted by the Arthritis Foundation is in person once again after two years of running virtually. Funds raised go to research e orts to nd a cure for arthritis as well as
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DO YOGAWITH GOATS IN THE HEIGHTS NETTBAR
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TRY NEWFOODS MIDTOWN PARK
The NettBar will host Goat Yoga Houston for a goat yoga class. Goats roam during the class and interact with guests. The event is suitable for age 10 and up. 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $35-$40. NettBar, 4504 Nett St., Houston. 713-578-0068. www.nettbarhouston.com
The Houston Food Fest will feature food from over 70 di erent vendors with options ranging from dessert, vegan food and Texas barbecue. The event also includes live music, dancing and family-friendly activities. 2-10 p.m. $9. Midtown Park, 2811 Travis St., Houston. www.houstonfoodfest.com
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21 EXPLOREMARGARITAS The ninth annual Margarita Festival will take place at Water Works Park. It will feature over 17 di erent margarita avors to sample. Food and live music will be available. Noon-10 p.m. $10-$100. Water Works Park, 105 Sabine St., Houston. www.houstonmargaritafest.com
featuring rapper and DJ Paul Wall at Discovery Green. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy as they watch the show. Glass containers are not allowed. 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St.,
programming and resources. 7-11 a.m. Free (donations encouraged). Fish Plaza—Bu alo Bayou Trail, 501 Texas Ave., Houston. 713-557-2506. www.walktocurearthritis.org/houston 19 DANCE ON THE GREEN The University of Houston- Downtown will host a free concert
Houston. 713-400-7336. www.discoverygreen.com
Find more or submit Heights-River Oaks-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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