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    Here are the top 12 things to do in Houston this weekend

    Craig Lindsey
    May 2, 2018 | 4:25 pm

    This weekend promises to get a little crazy: Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day, which means the streets of Houston will be littered with people either imbibing cerveza, tequila, mint juleps or some combination of the three. (There are already bars and spots in the city angling to be the destination for people looking to celebrate Cinco and watch the Derby.)

     

    If you’re not in the mood for either of those, may we direct you to this list of events that will be happening this weekend:

     

     Thursday, May 3

     

     Sean Astin’s candid talk
     Sean Astin has found a way to pop up in many pop-culture touchstones in his career. He was one of The Goonies, played the title character in seminal sports tearjerker Rudy, memorably played a Hobbit in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and recently joined the cast of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Astin will be in town this week to speak at The Menninger Clinic’s Annual Signature Luncheon. With the luncheon’s mission to raise awareness about mental health, Astin will discuss his experiences living with a parent — the late actress Patty Duke — who had bipolar disorder and depression. It starts at noon. For more info, go here.

     

     “The Whiskey Extravaganza” promises to go down smooth
    Whiskey – the brownest of the brown liquors, a substance that will make you warm in the chest and tipsy as hell. If you’re the sort who enjoys sipping and savoring that alcoholic beverage, there is a whiskey extravaganza — aptly titled “The Whisky Extravaganza.” This event will feature more than 100 varieties of single malts, bourbons, premium Scotch whiskies, and other concoctions that’ll get you drunk faster than you can say, “That flask is not mine, officer!” All guests must be 21 and older (of course!) and will get a complimentary nosing glass. It starts at 6 pm.

     

     Rock and ribs at The League City Music Festival & Bar-B-Q Cookoff
     The League City Music Festival & Bar-B-Q Cookoff combines two things that are already very enticing on their own: live music and barbecue. This three-day shindig kicks off on Thursday, with a cookoff happening at the “BBQ Tent.” As for music, Friday will have performances from Southern Shanks Band, Bag of Donuts, and Sammy Kershaw, while Saturday will feature Sierra Bernal, Mike and the Moonpies, Shinyribs (we’re sure that was coincidental) and Maddie & Tae. All proceeds go to children’s activities and charities. It starts at 6 pm. (6 pm on Saturday, and 4 pm on Sunday.)

     

     Friday, May 4

     

     Sausage and brew rule at The Houston Polish Festival
    Poland is a country that has given this world a lot — beer and sausage are two obvious examples. This is why the three-day, Houston Polish Festival is around: to remind people of the rich history and culture that comes from that charming country. It starts at 4 pm (10 am on Friday and Saturday.)

     

     Kathleen Madigan gets cranky at Revention Music Center
    Now that Roseanne Barr has completely lost it, maybe it’s time we all recognized Kathleen Madigan as a no-nonsense comedienne with a flair for making working-class audiences chuckle. Madigan would probably laugh in your face if you referred to her as a blue-collar comic (even though she and Blue Collar Tour vet Ron White are pals). But with two decades’ worth of jokes under her belt, Madigan has won over crowds with her common-sense approach to joking about everything, from her upbringing to what’s going on in the news. Show starts at 7 pm.

     

     Saturday, May 5

     

     Luxe boats and cars shine at Keels & Wheels
    Aficionados of both fine automobiles and luxurious ocean-going vessels may want to head over to Seabrook this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, Keels & Wheels will once again put on Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance, an event where approximately 200 cars and 100 boats are welcomed each year. (They’ll even have that Hudson sedan from Driving Miss Daisy for this event.) Proceeds will benefit Today’s Harbor for Children, an organization out to provide care and shelter for abandoned and abused children. It starts at 10 am. (9 am on Sunday.)

     

     The grand re-opening of the Shop at Bayou Bend
     The Shop at Bayou Bend will have a new home this weekend, moving from the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center to the cottage by late Bayou Bend founder’s Ima Hogg’s historic mansion. Don’t worry — you’ll still be able to get the one-of-a-kind and limited-edition items associated with the store. There will also be new merchandise, including garden accessories, jewelry, clothing, stationery, and other knickknacks. And visitors will have the chance to bid on objects associated with the Hogg family. It starts at 10 am. (1 pm on Sunday.)

     

     Free Comic Book Day at Bedrock City Comic Co.
    There will be many comic book stores in Houston and around the country that’ll take part in Free Comic Book Day, the annual day where these stores lure in possible customers with the promise of free comic art. Bedrock City Comic Co. is upping the ante and not only offering free comics. Several Houston-based artists will also be around to talk shop and sign stuff, like indie legend Terry Moore, the man behind the sprawling, Sapphic love story Strangers in Paradise, and Mostafa Moussa, an inker who has worked with both DC and Marvel. It starts at 10 a.m. For more info, go here.

     

     Dive into Wet’n’Wild SplashTown
    We all miss WaterWorld, don’t we? Remember when the water-park arm of AstroWorld was a godsend for people who wanted to have fun and cool down during those sweltering, summer days in H-Town? Even though both AstroWorld and WaterWorld are no longer with us, you can still have a good time getting wet at Wet’n’Wild SplashTown, which opens up for its 2018 season this weekend. This season will have some new additions for park visitors: Gold Pass options for Season Pass holders, more food and drink options and the chance to ride the “Alien Chaser,” which opened last June. It starts at 10 am.

     

     The Palestine Film Festival at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
    There’s nothing like the Houston Palestine Film Festival to serve as a reminder that good art continues to come out of this part of the world. Now in its 12th year, this two-weekend fest will start off this weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with screenings of the documentary Ghost Hunting (on Saturday) and the father-son drama Wajib (on Sunday), which was nominated for a Best Foreign Film Oscar earlier this year. (A short film with accompany each screening.) The rest of the fest will go on next weekend at Rice Media Center. Both screenings are at 7 pm.
     
     Sunday, May 6

     

     Walk to End Bladder Cancer at Terry Hershey Park
    The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network is trying to make people more aware of bladder cancer, which they say is the sixth most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. One major thing the network is doing is hosting and organizing The Walk to End Bladder Cancer. This national event started in 2011 and has now expanded to more than 25 locations across the country, raising more than $3 million toward bladder cancer, awareness, and research. For the Houston walk, 200 walkers are expected to show, in the hopes of raising $75,000 for research and patient outreach initiatives. It starts at 9 am.

     

     JMBLYA brings the hip-hop to Sam Houston Race Park
    Now in its sixth year, JMBLYA (“Jambalaya” without the vowels) is a three-day, traveling hip-hop roadshow that hits three Texas cities: Dallas, Austin and, its final stop, Houston. This fest certainly has a top-tier lineup, with N.C. superstar J. Cole assuming headliner duties. Migos, Kevin Gates, on-the-rise rapper Playboy Carti, and Young Thug (who stepped in to replace a now-pregnant Cardi B) will also be turning in performances. But it’s not just out-of-state rappers that will be hitting the stage. H-Town’s Bun B and Trae the Truth are also scheduled to perform. It starts at 1 pm.

    Sip the good stuff at The Whisky Extravaganza.

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    More than 20 deals and specials celebrating Houston's 713 Day

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jul 10, 2025 | 9:30 am
    Houston Zoo entrance
    Courtesy of the Houston Zoo
    Visit the Houston Zoo for $7.13 this weekend.

    Is it just us, or has 713 Day blown up these past few years?

    Although this holiday that’s named for Houston’s original area code is still unofficial, that hasn’t stopped bars, restaurants, and other venues from celebrating July 13 by creating big, blowout events and/or food and drink specials.

    Here is a thorough rundown of all the places locals can go to this weekend and be — as they say around these parts — Houston Proud.

    Axelrad will host “Houston 713 Day,” complete with $1 off all Houston-based draft beer, special guest hip-hop legend Grimm, and Chicano Boulevard. Lowriders, slabs, DJs, vendors, food, a full bar, and live art by Meenr will all round out the event. 5 pm.

    Bayou Heights Biergarten is throwing it back to Houston’s roots with 713 FEST — a night dedicated to all things H-Town. Houstonians are invited to enjoy high-energy DJ sets, flash tattoos, local vendors, and Houston-themed sips. 8 pm.

    Cafe Leonelli at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston invites Houstonians to celebrate their city with its festive 713 Day cocktail, the Astro Fizz, for $7.13. The restaurant will also offer a 713 Day food special: brisket flautas ($16) and sweet potato succotash ($7.13). 9:30 am.

    Craft Pita will have its third annual “Craft Pita Cookout.” The restaurant will team up with Houston’s newest James Beard Award winner Thomas Bille (of Belly of the Beast) and ice-cream shop Milk and Sugar for a special 713 Day cookout collaboration. 11 am.

    Doves Restaurant is celebrating with an all-day happy hour, along with its signature, Southern cuisine-with-an-Asian twist brunch. Guests are encouraged to show their Houston pride by wearing their favorite Astros, Rockets, Texans, or H-Town gear. 11 am.

    Over at Fielding’s River Oaks, customers will enjoy happy hour brunch with 50 percent off Fielding’s cocktails, $3 off wine by the glass, and $2 off all beer. Brunch options include lemon cream cheese pancakes, crab avocado toast, and the classic Eggs Benedict. 11 am.

    Giant Texas Distillers will hold a 713 Day celebration that includes a car show full of slabs and lowriders, a vendor market, and other delights. There will also be live performances from Dat Boi T, GT Garza, Dank OG and others. 1 pm.

    Happy Liquor will host a “713 Day Mafia Takeover” block party. Along with vendors, food, games for kids, and a whole bunch of tricked-out slabs, we also have live performances from Brattz NuNu and other local artists. 3 pm.

    Hidden Bar, the speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked inside Norigami in West U., is serving up the 713 Day-exclusive cocktail Side the Sunrises. For $7.13, this cocktail mixes butterfly pea tea-infused gin, yuzu, cucumber, and shiso that brings the chill and flavor in one sip. 3 pm.

    Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ will pairs its all-you-can-eat Korean feasts ($25 for lunch, $36 for dinner) with buy-one-get-one beers all day on Sunday.

    Houston Zoo is offering $7.13 admission tickets on Saturday and Sunday. This offer is part of the Zoo’s ongoing effort of offering Houstonians the opportunity to rediscover their zoo and connect with animals and take action to save wildlife. 9 am.

    H-Town Bingo will have a Saturday-night, 713 Day kickoff party featuring a live performance from local rap great Lil’ Keke. It costs $10 to get in, but the $50 VIP package includes skip-the-line access and an official Lil’ Keke “SLFMADE” T-shirt. 7:30 pm.

    Karbach Brewing Co. will have a full day of music, market vendors, and H-Town pride in the Biergarten. Lil’ Flip & Friends will be doing a live performance and photographer/taco journalist Marco Torres will be spinning some Houston classics. 3 pm.

    Kazzan Ramen & Bar invites Houstonians to enjoy Ube Bae ($7.13), a cocktail made with Awamori, Batavia Arrack, ube, guava, lime, nutmeg and purple yam. It pairs with the restaurant’s signature ramen that’s served in a 350-degrees Celsius hot stone bowl. 11 am.

    Le Jardinier, the Michelin-starred French restaurant at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will offer the Astro Fizz, an Astros-inspired drink special. It’s made with vodka, orange juice, and blue curacao. 5-6:30 pm.

    Meow Wolf Houston and Saint Arnold Brewing Company are teaming up to throw a neighborhood-sized celebration. Guests of all ages can expect live music, local merch, ice-cold drinks, and a wild pop-up portal that opens straight into the unexpected for free. Noon.

    The Original Ninfa's Uptown location will offer chile con queso (sharp cheddar and melting cheese, pico de gallo, flour totopos) and Ninfaritas (Houston’s most famous margarita, made with 100% agave tequila blanco) for $7.13. 10 am.

    Peachez HTX is throwing an R&B-infused bash. Signature cocktails like Purple Syrup, Screw 75, and Chopped and Screwed will be flowing alongside all frozen drinks for just $7.13. There will also be a soulful Sunday brunch with live music. Noon.

    Pitch 25 Beer Park will have a ”713 Takeover,” powered by the Houston Dynamo FC and local art collective Free Walls. Kick off the day by signing up for Cascarita, a free pick-up soccer tournament, then shop a lineup of local vendors from The Good Market HTX. 10 am.

    Pizaro’s Pizza will offer its classic, Neapolitan-style margherita pizza for 7.13 (plus tax) for phone orders, carry out, and dine-in only. The offer is available all day and customers should mention "713 Day" to claim their offer. Noon.

    River Oaks Theatre will have fine dining and live music for its celebration. International hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti will perform a tribute to iconic, Houston hip–hop songs live on stage, while DJ Kiotti spins favorite Houston classics. 7:15 pm.

    Salad and Go will be giving love to H-Town by slinging out salads and wraps for only $7.13, from Saturday to Monday. It’s valid at all drive-thru locations during regular business hours. For online orders, use the code “713.” 7 am (8:30 am Monday).

    The Savoy is hosting mechanical bull-riding contests on Friday and Saturday at 7:13pm. First Prize is $713, to be awarded on Sunday. Also on Sunday, they’ll have $7 specialty cocktails, along with $13 brunch and dinner specials. 11 am.

    Social Beer Garden HTX will have the one-and-only Michael “5000” Watts spin for its free party. DJs Charlee Brown and Vic G will do special sets, while a special “Purple Drank” cocktail, served in a medical bottle, will be available for a limited time. Noon.

    Over at Solarium, customers can enjoy the signature Purple Drink cocktail for $7.13. Made with 12-year aged rum, coconut, ube, pineapple, and lime, the cocktail is a tribute to the city’s culture. $1 from every Purple Drank cocktail will be donated to Kerr County relief efforts. 10 am.

    On Saturday, Soluna will partner with Do713 for the “Splash & Slabs Pool Party.” The event will be complete with DJ sets, cocktails, classic car displays, and major giveaways, including a free Heights House Hotel stay. 2 pm.

    Taste Kitchen + Bar will feature three 713 Day specialty cocktails, served in custom Taste styrofoam double cups for customers to keep. Featured drinks include the Screwed Up Smash, the Lavender Rita, and a Screwtown Punch tribute to the Astros. 8 am.

    Tavola is offering three special cocktails priced at $7.13 each all day. The lineup includes the Biggio Loves Espresso, a nod to the Astros; Orbit’s Soul, a vibrant green cocktail; and the Post Oak Sunset, a tribute to Tavola’s neighborhood. 11:30 am.

    Both WILD Concepts locations in Montrose and the Heights will have two $7.13 cocktails: Still Sippin (Maker’s Mark 101, Four Roses Single Barrel, maple, and bitters) and Purple Rain (Rémy Martin, coconut, ube, butterfly pea tea, pineapple, clarified citrus, and Topo Chico). 8 am.

    Houston Zoo entrance
      

    Courtesy of the Houston Zoo

    Visit the Houston Zoo for $7.13 this weekend.

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