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MAY THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON
What's on this month in art and culture, live music, books and more!
Kathrina Maribao
April 30, 2026
ON THE HOUSE is your weekly dose of Houston arts and culture, things worth leaving the house for, and more. If you enjoy OTH and would like to support, you can buy readers coffee (aka sponsor an issue), sponsor your event, or simply keep reading. We appreciate you!
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Arts & Culture
May 9: Second Saturday Open Art Studios at Sawyer Yards
May 15-17: The Planets + Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto at Houston Symphony
May 16: Macabre Market at The Orange Show
May 17: Jazz & Journaling at The Health Museum
May 22-24: Comicpalooza
May 29-31: Lights! Camera! Music! 100 Years of Epic Film Scores at Houston Symphony
Live Music & Concerts
May 5: Florence + The Machine at Toyota Center
May 5: Earth, Wind & Fire at The Smart Financial Centre
May 5: Cinco De Mayo Celebration with Mariachi Las Coronelas at DOCS
May 9: Seven Lions at 713 Music Hall
May 10: Iration at Bayou Music Center
May 14: Don Toliver at Toyota Center
May 24: Sofar Houston live music at The Heights
Weekly · Fridays — The Short and Sweet Speakeasy Burlesque and Jazz Cabaret at Avant Garden
Weekly · Wednesdays — Jazz in the Jungle · Eden
Weekly · Thursdays — Line Dancing · Neon Boots
Weekly · Tues–Sun — Ice House Radio
Food, books, and more
May 8: Sunset Bingo at Levy Park
May 8: Loteria Y Plantitas
May 9: AAPI Festival 2026 at POST
May 9: Floral Workshop with Moc Floral and Tomi Jewelry
May 10: Mother's Day Floral Workshop at Buchanans
May 10: Mother's Day Market at Hotel Saint Augustine
May 14: Cocktails in Bloom at Buffalo Bayou
May 14-16: Houston Greek Fest
May 15: Mixers & Elixers: 90s Night at HMNS Sugarland
May 20: Mixology Class: Learning Agave Spirits at Hifi at the Finn
May 22: A Snoopy-Inspired Night Market
Weekly · Mondays — Salsa and Bachata Beginner Programs start at Salrica Dance Company starting May 4th
Weekly · Wednesdays — Free piercing Wednesdays at Burdlife
Weekly · Saturdays — Spring Floral Workshops · Eden
Weekly · Thursdays — Turtle Racing · Little Woodrows
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