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This Week in Houston #033
Mon May 19 - Sun May 25
Chris Hume
May 19, 2025
Welcome to another week in Houston! I hope your weekend was great.
This week is brought to you by Only H-Town. We made a Locals shirt recently and still have some in stock. Check them out here!
Also a bit of a change up this week. Memorial Day is next Monday so we put some events for that down below. We will still send out our usual Monday newsletter next week.
Okay, let’s get into it.
Events
Mon May 19
AUVSI Lone Star presents: XPO Rodeo - Doors at 6:45pm - This here shindig ain’t your ordinary meet-and-greet. The XPO RODEO is the official kick off event to get Xponentially connected to the largest autonomous tech community. - see more
2025 State Of The Texans Presented By Ticketmaster - 5:30 pm - see more
Tue May 20
Guided Catan + Wine Night at Camerata at Paulie’s Tuesday | 7:00 pm Ligare is reinventing game night, hosting a curated evening playing the popular Settlers of Catan game, at Camerata at Paulie’s in Montrose. - https://lu.ma/cbfey63m
Hamlet - May 2 - 24 - “In this stripped down, modern adaptation from Off-Broadway theatre company BEDLAM, 4 actors take on over 30 roles as they offer a fast-paced, intimate reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic masterpiece.” see more
Wed May 21
Living In Wisdom with Devi Brown + Bun B - 7 - 9pm CDT. Doors at 1pm - For all those seeking self-improvement, this is an essential manual for getting out of your head and into your life. It is a full-bodied approach to total transformation of mind, body, and spirit. You can heal your life while fully living it. You can learn from life while enjoying it. You can cultivate a stable inner peace even amidst chaos, and release control to find the flow for your life's unique path. - see more
Viral Comedy Variety Show at Drift Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 9:00 pm https://365thingsinhouston.com/calendar/viral-comedy-variety-show-at-drift-2/
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Thu May 22
Dancin’ In The Street… Motown & More Revue Produced by Bacement Foundation For The Arts - Sing along to the timeless hits of Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, and The Isley Brothers; groove to the sounds of Rick James, Whitney Houston, and SWV. And of course, get ready to two-step to the legendary sounds of Frankie Beverly & Maze. This isn’t just a concert revue — it’s a tribute to culture, community, and the music that shaped generations. - All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE! - see more
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park - 7:10 pm - see more
Fri May 23
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to the Beatles - see more
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele at Lone Star Flight Museum Friday, May 23, 2025 | 9:15 pm - see more
HOUchella: Houston Memorial Day Weekend 2025 - May 23 · 2pm - May 26 · 10pm CDT - see more
Skip Day Memorial Day Weekend Kickof - 12 - 7pm CDT - Join us at Around The Corner HTX for the return of Skip Day Houston, the ultimate daytime party where the vibes are high and the stress is low. - see more
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park - 7:10 pm - see more
Comedian Pablo Francisco at Houston Improv - all weekend - Houston Improv welcomes comedian Pablo Francisco for 5 live shows over 3 nights on the Spring Branch stage. - see more
Sat May 24
Journey HTX Farmers Market - see more
RnB Block Party - 12 - 6pm CDT - see more
2025 Pearland Wine Fest - 5 - 10pm CDT - Pearland Town Center - see more
Kids Day: Houston Dash vs. Bay FC at Shell Energy Stadium | 4:00 pm Houston’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, the Houston Dash, celebrate kids as they defend their home pitch from the ladies of Bay FC at Shell Energy Stadium in EaDo. - see more
Wine Tasting and Quarter Horse Live Racing at Sam Houston Race Park - 5:00PM see tickets
Family Overnight at Space Center Houston - Launch right into summer fun with a family camping experience that’s out of this world! Through the Family Overnight program at Space Center Houston, you and your family can sleep under the twice-flown Falcon 9 rocket and take part in exciting, hands-on STEM activities. Each ticket is $79.95 a person. - see more
Midnight BBQ - 8pm - 2am CDT - GOOD EATS + GOOD BEATS + GREAT VIBES - see more
Sun May 25
Reminder: Memorial Day is on Monday! 🎉
AO Curates Houston Pop-Up Shop at Westheimer 6 Plaza 6:00 pm - Everyone is welcome at the curated shopping experience showcasing the best of independent African brands. Guests can discover unique, handcrafted products and immerse themselves in the creativity and creations of talented designers. - see more
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park - 1:10 pm - see more
USPA Congressional Cup at Houston Polo Club - 5:00 pm - HPC field tucked behind Memorial Park. - see more
Mon May 26: Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Instead of waiting until next week to put Memorial Day events on the newsletter we figured we would in this one. Now you can plan better for your big weekend.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Bear Creek - “This cherished tradition takes place every year at the War Memorial, a tribute built in 1985 to honor the brave Harris County residents who lost their lives in WWI and subsequent wars. Join the community to honor their sacrifices and celebrate their bravery. This year, the ceremony is from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.” - see more
Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands - “Celebrate the official start to summer at the annual Memorial Day in The Woodlands festival! The Sunday event pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States. The festival features live music, children's activities, strolling entertainment and more at Town Green Park. The evening concludes with a dazzling display of fireworks in sync with a patriotic soundtrack. Concessions will be available for purchase.” - see more
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Open on Memorial Day - “The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Bayou Bend, and Rienzi—usually closed on Monday—are open on Memorial Day for the long weekend. Immerse yourself in a variety of sights, sounds, and flavors that take you around the world and throughout the universe.” - see more
Memorial Day Weekend Pass - “Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium, Pleasure Pier Take advantage of this special offer: 3 parks, 4 days, one pass! This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy unlimited admission on rides at Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium, and Galveston Island Pleasure Pier. The Memorial Day pass is $59.99 and is valid at all three locations from May 23 - May 26.” - see more
BLANCO: The All White Memorial Day Party at Tiffany’s Monday, May 26 · 3 - 10pm CDT - “Enjoy free mimosas all day, top-tier DJs spinning R&B, hip-hop, and house vibes, and a picture-perfect brunch backdrop designed for the beautifully bold. From curated cocktails to crowd-moving anthems — this is the moment to sip, dance, and shine.” - see more
Art Club Season 1 at POST Houston - “Art Club is a new way to experience emergent audio and visual art. Visitors will spend 90+ minutes winding through the connected galleries at Art Club, being immersed in works from artists who draw with lasers, paint with video and sculpt with sound. Art Club’s Season One exhibition showcases the works of 13 acclaimed new media artists and designers known for their exhibits at sound and light festivals around the world.” - see more
Looking for community workouts? Checkout Sweatpals! They have meet ups all throughout Houston. See here.
Looking to get in an adult sports league? Checkout Sportskind. They have everything from basketball to cornhole to pickleball and more.
Checkout more Music and Theatre throughout the month of May at Matchbox - see here
👀 Things to look forward to in May and Beyond
May 31 - Summer Kickoff Party at Home Run Dugout - see more
June 1 - Juneteenth Celebration - see more
June 6 - Houston Tattoo Arts Festival
June 14 - Dukes and Boots Mimosa Festival - see more
June 21 - Brewsology - see more
Jun 29 - Beyonce at NRG - see more
Sep 4 - Nelly & Special Guests Tour - see more
🤘 Other things to do in Houston this summer?
Float a Lazy River
“May is here, Houston, which means an early start to summer fun. Be it Memorial Day Weekend, or any other weekend, venture out to the best lazy rivers in Texas to float this season!” - see more
Bowl 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at this Texas Bowling Alley
“In 2009, owner Johnny Morris set out to create Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill in honor of his Uncle Buck – an outdoorsman and fisherman. The result, Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, is a spectacular entertainment venue, diner, and quite possibly the coolest bowling alley in the world.” - see more
Museum of Illusions
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Houston Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
“This is super fun. The kids would love it. We went as a collaboration, but definitely would be back to bring the kids. This is fun for all ages!” - see more
Geronimo Adventure Park
“Geronimo in northwest Houston is an aerial park where friends, families, teams and groups of all kinds unplug from electronics, participate in exhilarating outdoor activities, and enjoy each other’s company in a natural environment. The adventure park features three zipline skytrails, axe throwing, rock climbing, a fairy garden and more. Host a party, team building activity or non-profit event at this outdoorsy escape in Houston.” - see more
⚾️ Houston Sports
💫 Astros - On May 15, Jeremy Peña led the Astros to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals, going 4-for-4 with a decisive eighth-inning single.
⚽️ The Houston Dynamo FC advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by defeating Phoenix Rising FC 4–1 on May 7. Brazilian defender Felipe Andrade, acquired on loan from Fluminense FC, scored the opening goal in the match. (reuters.com)
Dynamo play Austin FC on May 21st in the next round - see more
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Dynamo hosted an Alumni Weekend on May 10, featuring former players and special events. Additionally, they have launched the "Forever Orange, Forever Houston" campaign to honor their legacy and engage fans. (houstondynamofc.com)
🏈 Texans made several key moves recently:
Signed rookie safety Jaylen Reed to a four-year contract, securing him through the 2028 season.
Former Florida quarterback Graham Mertz signed a four-year deal with the Texans after being drafted 197th overall.
Second-round pick Jayden Higgins became the first second-round draftee to sign a fully guaranteed contract with the Texans.
Revealed rookie jersey numbers for draft picks Jaylin Smith and Woody Marks.
Announced the signing of undrafted free agents, including long snapper Austin Brinkman and center Eli Cox.
📰 Houston in the News
☀️ Unseasonably High Temperatures in Houston
Houston is experiencing unusually high temperatures, with forecasts predicting highs in the low 90s°F (32-34°C) for the coming week. This heat wave is part of a broader pattern affecting much of the U.S., with Texas cities like Austin and San Antonio facing extended periods of triple-digit temperatures.
✈️ Hobby Airport Electricity Outage
“Houston’s Hobby Airport experienced a power loss and equipment outage on Sunday. It began just after 1 p.m.
According to the Houston Airport System and the FAA, the air traffic control tower at Hobby Airport lost power around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday. Backup generators kicked in, but the outage still caused brief delays for incoming flights.” - read more
⚾️ Houston Astros Minor League Players Achieve Milestones
Houston Astros' minor league affiliates have seen remarkable performances. On May 10, Brice Matthews of the Sugar Land Space Cowboys hit for the cycle, leading to a 12–7 victory over the Salt Lake Bees. On May 13, Colin Barber of the Corpus Christi Hooks also hit for the cycle, contributing to a 20–14 win against the Frisco RoughRiders.
⚽️ Houston to Host 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final
NRG Stadium in Houston will host the final match of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on July 6, 2025. This will be the first time the final is held at this venue, which is also slated to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🌞 Weather
Hot. That’s all I have to say.
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That’s it for today! See you Thursday for our mid-week update.
Let’s have a great week.
Cheers!
Chris