1. Audubon’s Birds of America

Date: All Weekend

Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science

Time: 9AM

The exhibit “examines examines the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted, and biggest books. Published as a series between 1827 and 1838, Birds of America by John James Audubon was a landmark work that achieved international renown due to the epic scale of the project and the book’s spectacular, life-sized ornithological illustrations.”

2. Body Worlds 101

Date: All Weekend

Location: The Health Museum

Time: 10AM to 5PM

Price: $12 adults, $10 seniors and kids 3-12, free 2 and under

“Health and wellness come into focus when you explore beneath the skin at BODY WORLDS 101, a fascinating all-new exhibit designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.”

3. Do You See What I Hear?

Date: All Weekend

Location: Sawyer Yards

Time: 9AM to 5PM

“The artists of Spring Street Studios at Sawyer Yards are proud to present Do You See What I Hear?, a new exhibition on the Second Floor of Spring Street Studios. This stunning and diverse showcase is curated by Spring Street artist John Bellian.”

4. Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo

Date: All Weekend

Location: Houston Zoo

Time: Daily

“Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 6x more Dinosaurs, with 60 NEW dinosaurs at TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo.”

5. Mirror : Mirror

Date: All Weekend

Location: Sawyer yards

Time: 9AM to 5PM

“Spring Street Studios and Sawyer Yards are proud to announce the 2025 Annual All-Campus Invitiational Exhibition. Featuring artwork by artists across all of the studio buildings at Sawyer Yards, this year’s exhibition, titled Mirror : Mirror, responds to the idea of duality.”

6. Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees & Beyond

Date: All Weekend

Location: Jones Hall

Time: Daily

“Break out your sequins and bellbottoms—we’re celebrating the best of The Bee Gees, and beyond! You should (and will!) be dancing in your seat as world-renowned a cappella sensation Rajaton bring their smooth harmonies to the songs that lit up the disco era. Relive the magic of an unforgettable time in this high-energy concert, led by Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke.”

7. Tamara de Lempicka

Date: All Weekend

Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Time: Daily

“Capturing the glamour and vitality of 1920s postwar Paris and the cosmopolitan sheen of Hollywood celebrity, Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980) infused her paintings with a brilliant sense of fashion, design, and the theatrical. The first American museum retrospective of her work, Tamara de Lempicka explores the artist’s distinctive style and unconventional life as she rose to the pinnacle of café society. The exhibition charts Lempicka’s complicated trajectory against the backdrop of the era. While she reveled in her avant-garde sensibilities and openly conducted affairs with both men and women, she simultaneously concealed her Jewish ancestry as she evaded persecution in her native Poland, escaped Russia following the Soviet revolution, and ultimately fled Europe in 1939.”

8. The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

Date: All Weekend

Location: Space Center Houston

Time: Daily

Price: Included in general admission.

For around 50 minutes, “actor Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a unique new perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon in The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, an immersive experience from Lightroom. Space Center Houston’s newly renovated Space Center Theater enhances the viewing experience, recreating the original production.”

9. Artist Round 58: Free Someone

Date: All Weekend

Location: Project Row Houses

Time: 12PM to 5PM

“Free Someone celebrates Houston artists who have overcome adversity to become renowned for their artwork in public places, using the city’s landscape as their canvas. Graffiti is typically painted without permission, yet BE SOMEONE, prominently displayed over I-45, has been embraced by the public, questioning the relationship between public art without permission and public art by commission.”

10. Asher: Off the Wall Spring | Summer Collection

Date: All Weekend

Location: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Time: 10AM to 5PM

“Join us at Asher: Off the Wall to celebrate the vibrant colors of all craft media! Inspired by the hues of the season, our 2025 Spring | Summer Collection will showcase a fresh variety of jewelry, wearables, ceramics, paper goods, and more, featuring works from a newly curated group of Asher artists.”

11. Slime Making Workshop Hosted by the McClure Twins

Date: Friday and Saturday

Location: 7620 Katy Fwy, Suite 360, Houston, TX 77024

Time: Daily

Price: $49, plus 1 adult general admission ticket. Additional adult general admission ticket $9.99.

“Joy! Play! #Satisfying! Slime! Explore never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, eye-popping color, and soothing ASMR delights.”

12. AAPI Heritage Night – Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Date: Friday

Location: 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498

Time: 7PM

Price; $20.14 to $23.23

“Join the Sugar Land Space Cowboys for AAPI Heritage Night on Friday, May 16th, 2025, as we celebrate fans with Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage!”

13. Adult Owl Prowl

Date: Friday

Location: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Time: 7PM to 9PM

Price: $35 members, $50 nonmembers

“Enjoy a unique night out in nature! Enjoy some refreshments (light snacks, hot chocolate, coffee, and Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer) while you meet live owl ambassadors. You’ll learn all about these wise and wonderful birds, and then you’ll join our Naturalists for a hike on our nighttime trails.”

14. Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture, Street Art

Date: Saturday

Location: Walking Tours Houston, 910 Prairie St, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002

Time: 10:30AM to 1PM

Price: Tip-based

“Explore iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past.”

15. Praise in The Park

Date: Saturday

Location: Silverlake Church in Pearland

Time: 12PM to 6PM

“Get ready for another amazing celebration of faith, family and fellowship! On Saturday, May 17, 2025, join us at Silverlake Church (1865 Cullen Blvd) for an exciting day featuring live performances from Kim Burrell, The Pace Sisters, MAJOR., JJ Hairston, Jokia, Marcus Jordan, Brian Dunlap and Aaron Fuller and New Movement!”

16. Galveston Island Market: After Dark

Date: Saturday

Location: Saengerfest Park, Galveston, TX

Time: 3PM to 9PM

“Enjoy complimentary wine as you browse a vibrant evening market featuring local artisans’ handcrafted jewelry, pottery, and art. Savor gourmet bites from local vendors and enjoy live music. Bring the family or have a romantic night out while supporting small businesses and connecting with Galveston’s unique artistic culture!”

17. iFest USA 2025

Date: Saturday

Location: Discovery Green

Time: 3:30PM to 9PM

“Discover the world at iFest USA: a celebration of diverse cultures with live entertainment, global cuisine, and cultural booths!”

18. Tacos and Tequila Showcase at The San Luis Resort

Date: Saturday

Location: The San Luis Resort, Galveston, TX

Time: 6PM to 8PM

Price: $50 per person, 21 and up only

“Experience a taste of paradise on Saturday, May 17 at our Tacos and Tequila Showcase, where top brands will craft tropical cocktails, perfectly paired with gourmet tacos created by our Executive Chef. With beachfront views, live music, and great tequila, your summer will be off to a great start!”

19. Jazzy Sundays in Buffalo Bayou Park

Date: Sunday

Location: Buffalo Bayou Park

Time: 5PM to 7PM

“Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with Discovery Green and Emancipation Park to bring you Jazzy Sundays in the Parks, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates jazz’s vibrancy and rich tradition and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the art form.”

20. Chamber Music: Musician Showcase

Date: Sunday

Location: Jones Hall

Time: 6:30PM

“Get a unique, up-close look into the artistry of the Houston Symphony in this intimate chamber music performance featuring timeless works by beloved composers. Spotlighting members of the Symphony in small ensembles, this concert will take place in a casual setting, on the newly expanded Janice H. Barrow Piano Tier at Jones Hall. Enjoy cocktail hour at the Round Bar before your concert.”