Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Enjoy a fun weekend celebrating the special women in our lives. There’s lots of great events around town, including: 

Astros vs. Reds 
Fri., May 9, 7:10 p.m., Sat., May 10, 6:10 p.m., and Sun., May 11, 1:10 p.m. 
Daikin Park
$25+
The Astros take on the Reds at Daikin Park in a three-game series. 

Join the Houston Ballet for Ballet Under the Stars, May 9-10, 8 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre.  

Ballet Under The Stars Produced by Houston Ballet 
Fri., May 9 and Sat., May 10, 8 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
For two evenings, Houston Ballet spotlights iconic works that have defined their artistry and innovation over the last 21 years. 

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens surrounded by the beauty of nature, art, and music. 

Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend 
Sat., May 10 and Sun., May 11, 1-5 p.m. 
Free admission for moms
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens surrounded by the beauty of nature, art, and music. Self-guided tours highlight art that tells the story of motherhood in early America. Harpist Hope Cowan performs on Saturday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and harpist Naomi Hoffmeyer performs on Sunday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Complimentary cookies, lemonade, and water are available for all visitors.

POST is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with dazzling dance performances, sumo and martial arts demonstrations, a vibrant Asian pop-up market, and more. (Photo courtesy of The POST)

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Celebration 
Sat., May 10, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
POST Houston
Free to attend with RSVP 
POST is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with a full day of dance performances, sumo and martial arts demonstrations, a vibrant Asian pop-up market, and more.

The Houston Botanic Garden presents Beyond Bouquets, a spring festival honoring mothers and other special nurturing people, including a mid-day concert from Yelba’s Variety Band. (Photo: Marco Torres)

Beyond Bouquets Festival 
Sun., May 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Houston Botanic Garden
$20/adults; $16/seniors 65+, active military, students, and children age 3 and older (includes access to the entire Garden)
The Houston Botanic Garden presents Beyond Bouquets, a spring festival honoring mothers and other special nurturing people, including a mid-day concert from Yelba’s Variety Band. In addition, attendees can enjoy a Family Fun Zone, including “Mommy and me” crafts; shop a festive market featuring local artists and vendors; buy selected plants from the Garden and ask plant questions of our horticulture experts; and snap plenty of beautiful photos against lush natural backdrops and curated photo op stations.  

Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs to The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park in May and early June for an afternoon of family-friendly live music celebrating the rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform.

Jazzy Sundays in Buffalo Bayou Park
Sun., May 11, 5-7 p.m.
Free
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park  Jazzy Sundays in Buffalo Bayou Park | The Buzz Magazines
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with Emancipation Park Conservancy and Discovery Green Conservancy to host Jazzy Sundays, a series of free, outdoor jazz concerts, kicking off this Sun., May 11 with MonoNeon and APBOYZ. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs for  an afternoon of family-friendly live music.

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