Tuesday, May 3
Continental Club: Power Ballads Sing-Along
Aurora Picture Show and Theater Under the Stars will present a special screening of TUTS' Rock of Ages. Henry Mazza of the Alamo Drafthouse will lead the audience in a hysterical sing-along featuring music videos from the tackiest of '80's hair bands. Fun begins at 8 p.m.
3700 Main St.
713.529.9899
Wednesday, May 4
Discovery Green: Blues and Burgers
KTSU-FM and Discovery Green will host Blues and Burgers, a lunchtime concert series featuring blues, jazz and zydeco music. This week's performance is from Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy. Show begins at noon and ends at 1 p.m.
1500 McKinney
713.400.7336
Thursday, May 5
House of Blues: Pitbull
See Latino hip-hop artist Pitbull perform live at the House of Blues.
1204 Caroline
713.652.5837
Friday, May 6
HMAAC: The Future of Africa Fundraising Cocktail Party
The Houston Museum of African American Culture will host an event benefitting the Breast Cancer Initiative in East Africa (BCIEA). Expect cocktails, African dance performances, live jazz, South African wines and more.
4807 Caroline
281.380.5910
Saturday, May 7
Humble Convention Center: Texas Beer Fest
Spend the day tasting your choice of over 200 local and national beers at this one-day event. The festival takes place outdoors in covered tents so come rain or shine. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day off.
8233 Will Clayton Parkway
713.677.3370
Sunday, May 8
Downtown/City Hall: International Festival (iFest)
The Houston International Festival, (or iFest) is a 10-day multi-cultural music and arts festival held annually in the streets and parks of downtown Houston. Today (Mother's Day), kids 12 and under get in free when they arrive with their mommies.
901 Bagby
713.654.8808
Monday, May 9
The Flat: Rock Steady Monday
Kick back with the legendary DJ Sun as he spins the best of old school soul, jazz, raggae and other downtempo sounds. We strongly recommend trying one of their Houston-famous frozen mojitos as well.
1201 Commonwealth
713.521.3528
Tuesday, May 10
Minute Maid Park: Astros vs. Reds
See the Houston Astros defeat the Cincinnati Reds at 7:05 p.m.
501 Crawford
877.927.8767
Wednesday, May 11
Mercer Lounge: Ladies Night
Host your girls' night out at Mercer and enjoy no cover and awesome drink specials for the entire night.
3302 Mercer St.
713.627.1132
