Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend, Derby weekend, and there’s lots of fun going on around town. Plus, Game 6 of the Rockets Playoffs is tonight. 

NBA Playoffs: Rockets vs. Warriors 
Game 6: May 2, 8 p.m.
The Rockets will play the Warriors in Game 6 of the Playoffs tonight at 8 p.m. Watch via Space City Home Network, ESPN. If necessary, the Rockets will head back home and play the Warriors in the final round of the Playoffs, Sunday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Watch that round on Space City Home Network, TNT/TRUTV/MAX. Go Rockets!

Jamie McCulloch, pictured in 2014 at Brookwood, working in the horticulture department. Read more about Brookwood in this feature story by Cheryl Ursin. (Photo: hartphoto.com)

Brookwood’s Annual Spring Extravaganza 
Fri., May 2-Sat., May 3, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Brookwood Cafe and Gift & Garden Center
Free to shop
Browse an array of vendor booths in time for Mother’s Day, graduation, and teacher appreciation gifts. Visitors can also shop at Brookwood’s retail store filled with Brookwood Citizens' handcrafted products and spring flowers. Follow shopping with a lunch buffet at Brookwood Cafe (open seating from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) or the wine bar in the garden. The Brookwood Community provides meaningful work and community for adults with disabilities.

FLY Dance Company takes the stage in an electrifying performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre, fueled by the iconic music of Carlos Santana. Special guests include Olympian and FLY alum Jeffrey (B-Boy Jeffro) Louis alongside a live band led by Grammy-nominated musician Haydn Vitera. 

Fly Dance Company: Oye Como Fly 
Fri., May 2, 8 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
FLY Dance Company takes the stage in an electrifying performance, fueled by the iconic music of Carlos Santana. Special guests include Olympian and FLY alum Jeffrey (B-Boy Jeffro) Louis alongside a live band led by Grammy-nominated musician Haydn Vitera. It's sure to be an unforgettable night of high-energy dance and Latin rhythms. Established in 1995, Fly Dance Company: “The Gentlemen of Hip-Hop" is a world-renowned dance company that tours and performs all around the globe. FLY’s performance style is called “theatrical hip hop” — “theatrical” because acting is an essential element of the style.

Don your finest hats and spring attire and enjoy a Derby Day celebration at Heights Bier Garten. 

Annual Kentucky Derby Bash at Heights Bier Garten 
Sat., May 3, 11 a.m.
Heights Bier Garten
Free to attend
Don your finest hats (or fascinators) and best spring attire for a Derby Day celebration packed with live music, themed cocktails, games, giveaways, and more at Heights Bier Garten. Enjoy live coverage of the Kentucky Derby with full sound, Best Hat & Best Dressed Contests, Southern-inspired drink specials, games and giveaways, and live music by Good Time Muffin (6-10 p.m.).

2025 Soul Flower Music Fest 
Sat., May 3, 2-9 p.m.
Discovery Green
$10
Soul Flower Music Fest is a one-day music festival featuring national and local soul, R&B and neo soul artists. In addition to great music, there will be food, games, shopping, photo booths, contests, and more.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a performance of Inspector, one of the most popular Ska bands from Mexico. 

Wells Fargo Presents Cinco de Mayo at Miller Featuring Inspector 
Sat., May 3, 8 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
One of the most popular Ska bands from Mexico with a 28 year-long history of making incredible music together, this band is sure to be the perfect way to celebrate Cinco at Miller! Originating in 1995 and quickly became one of the most important bands in the Mexican Ska movement. Twenty-eight years and 9 albums later, they are still selling out shows and rousing audiences with their exuberant performances. Presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Houston.

Guac and Roll at the Cinco Cinco 5K, 10K on Sunday, May 4! The race benefits the HRC Foundation, which promotes health, community and empowerment through events that encourage physical activity while partnering with local nonprofits.

Cinco Cinco 5K, 10K, and Kids and Family 1K 
Sun., May 4, 7:30 a.m.
Karbach Brewing Co. (free parking at Karbach and Delmar Stadium)
10K: $65; 5K: 55; Kids K and Family Walk: $30 
Enjoy a fiesta-filled walk or run event, produced by the Houston Running Company, that celebrates Cinco de Mayo with music and other festivities. Walk or run the course of your choice and enjoy a post-event celebration hosted by Karbach Brewing Company, including a Cinco de Mayo market and festive drinks. Race proceeds will benefit the HRC Foundation, which promotes health, community and empowerment through events that encourage physical activity while partnering with local nonprofits. The 5K and 10K events will start at 7:30 a.m., followed by an award ceremony at 9 a.m. The Kids and Family 1K will kick off at 9:30 a.m.

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