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May events
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Mexican and Latin bands will take the stage at a May 6 celebration for Cinco de Mayo. (Courtesy Miller Outdoor Theatre) FEATURED EVENT ENJOY A FREE SHOWAT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE Located at Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre o ers a variety of free events for the public during a season that typically runs from April through November. Although performances are free, guests can secure tickets for covered seating one day prior to each performance. MAY 02 03 “The Little Mermaid,” 11 a.m. 04 OKI: Music of the Ainu, 8:15 p.m. 06 Cinco de Mayo, 8:15 p.m. 07 River to the Sea, 8:15 p.m. 13 Houston Ballet, 8 p.m. 20 21 “Romeo and Juliet” by Houston Grand Opera, 8 p.m. 26 28 Funky Good Time, 8:30 p.m. Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston 832-487-7102 www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
MAY 21
DECORATE A BIKE FOR A PARADE MCGREGOR PARK
MAY 28
TRY NEWFOODS MIDTOWN PARK
The rst-ever Art Bike Festival allows attendees to bring their creative bikes for a group ride. Other programs, a schedule of which is to be announced, will focus on creativity, health and wellness. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. McGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun Road, Houston. www.artbikehouston.com (Courtesy Orange Show Center for Visionary Art)
The Houston Food Fest will feature food from over 70 di erent vendors. Food options will range from desserts to vegan options to classic Texas barbecue. Additionally, there will be live music, dancing and family-friendly activities. 2-10 p.m. $9. Midtown Park, 2811 Travis St., Houston. www.houstonfoodfest.com (Courtesy Houston Food Fest)
07 CELEBRATE HOPEWITH A LOCAL ORCHESTRA The Texas Medical Center Orchestra welcomes pianist Artem Kuznetsov as a featured soloist in a performance that includes works by Sergei Rachmanino and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 7 p.m. $15 (seniors age 65 and older), $20 (student), $25 (general admission). Hobby Center for Performing Arts, 800 Bagby St., Ste. 300, Houston. 713-315-2525. www.tmcorchestra.org 07 WALK TOHELP END LUPUS The Lupus Foundation of America-Texas Gulf Coast Chapter hosts the Walk to End Lupus Now. Proceeds go to research, community outreach and education. 8-11 a.m. Free (donations encouraged). Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne St., Houston. 713-529-0126. www.lupus.org 14 WALK TO SUPPORT ARTHRITIS RESEARCH The Arthritis Foundation event is in person once again after two years of running virtually. Proceeds go to nding a cure,
MAY 06 RAISEMONEY FOR A LOCAL NATURE CENTER The Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center hosts the 2022 Twilight Gala, the annual fundraising event located at the center’s gardens. The event includes a wine and whiskey pull, and attire is garden glam cocktail with grass-friendly shoes recommended. Funds raised bene t the center, which hosts programs that seek to foster a love and respect for nature among children. 6-10 p.m. $300. Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire. 713-667-6550. www.naturediscoverycenter.org 06 PARTY AT A BELLAIRE PARK The city of Bellaire and Patrons For Bellaire Parks invite the public to enjoy a free outdoor concert. The band Nightbird Fleetwood Mac, a Stevie Nicks tribute band, will perform at the event. 7 p.m. Free. Great lawn at Bellaire Town Square, 7001 Fifth St., Bellaire. 713-661-7275. www.bellaireparks.org
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 19 DANCE ON THE GREEN The University of Houston- Downtown will host a free concert featuring local artists of multiple genres. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. 713-400-7336. www.discoverygreen.com 21 TAKE THE KIDS TO ADISNEY TRIBUTE The Children’s Museum of Houston hosts Disney movie favorites, including Simba, Ariel and the Mad Hatter, for a party that includes dancing and singing to popular Disney tunes. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free (children under age 1), $14 (seniors age 65 and older), $15 (general admission). Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston. 713-522-1138. www.cmhouston.org
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