- May 8
Yoga on the Way Home
Why fight the traffic? Slow down and relax in the peaceful beauty of the Arboretum during a one-hour yoga session in the Arboretum's classroom with a view of the forest on Thursday evening, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
- May 1-4
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The Children’s Museum of Houston will celebrate Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla during their Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Kids will learn about this historic event through fun, hands-on activities.
- May 2
Kanye West in Concert
Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour co-starring Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D. will be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
- May 2
Ritmo Latino
The Houston premiere of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the Grammy-award winning 13-member salsa and Latin music band. Presented by Society for the Performing Arts.
- May 3
8th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
The thrilling sport of dragon boat racing is back in Houston on May 3. Over 30 teams will compete in the Texas Dragon Boat Races throughout the day with colorful entertainment, educational cultural booths, delicious cuisine, and fun games for kids and adults alike.
- May 4
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Annual Mexican celebration featuring artists from Mexico, mariachis, and folkloric dances, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
- May 5-8
OTC Conference
The Offshore Technology Conference is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. OTC is held annually at Reliant Center in Houston.
- May 9
Nights on the Bayou
Join the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for night of stargazing, boat rides, storytelling and more along the Sabine Promenade. The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Discovery Dome will be on hand as well as bayou boat rides for anyone over 4 years old.
- May 10
Houston Art Car Parade
More than 250,000 spectators line downtown’s streets to view this parade, which showcases Houston’s most outlandish folk art creations on wheels.
- May 17
Radiohead in Concert
The Woodlands Pavillion welcomes Radiohead for one night only.
- May 18
Alicia Keys in Concert
Toyota Center welcomes Alicia Keys, with special guests Ne-Yo and Jordin Sparks on Sunday, May 18.
- May 22-24
2008 VISA Gymnastics Championship
2008 Visa Championships USA Gymnastics. Reliant Arena will host the artistic and rhythmic gymnastics competitions, while Reliant Center will host the tumbling and trampoline competitions.
- May 16-18
Houston Library Bargain Book Sale
Friends of the Houston Public Library hold Houston's largest community book sale with more than 80,000 books for sale. Most books will be $2 or less.
- May 16-18
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
A barbecue cook-off, a beauty pageant, arts and crafts, live entertainment, teen battle of the bands and the world’s largest strawberry shortcake are all part of the Pasadena Strawberry Festival.
- May 20
The Police in Concert
At the Woodlands Pavillion with Elvis Costello and the Imposters.
- May 24
Shakespeare on the Green
Shakespeare that is fun and family-friendly! Actors engage the audience by getting up close and personal at the new Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston.
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