Friday, May 01
The Woodlands Pavillion: Dave Matthews Band w/the Avett Brothers
I don't know why, but whenever someone mentions Dave Matthews Band I always feel the need to reference "Proudest Monkey."
Woodlands Center
2005 Lake Robbins Dr.
281.363.3300
Saturday, May 02
Toyota Center: Fleetwood Mac
Two days into the month, two solid concerts. A nice start to summer.
Toyota Center
1510 Polk
866.4.HOUTIX
Sunday, May 03
Miller Theater: Cinco de Mayo
Miller Outdoor Theatre has become a family favorite at the Serrano household. The wife likes it because the boys are able to run around outside. I, however, like that they do not ask me for any money when we go.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
100 Concert Dr., Hermann Park
281.FREE.FUN
Monday, May 04
Museum of Natural Science: The World Is Full of Wonders
With all the crazy stuff that goes on, it's can be hard to remember that there is a lot of really beautiful stuff in the world. This exhibit helps that a bit.
Read more about the Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Natural Science
1 Hermann Circle Dr.
713.639.IMAX
Tuesday, May 05
Wortham Center: Dance Houston - Vida de Baile
There will be more than 100 performers at this super-concert for Cinco De Mayo, ranging from the tango to reggaeton. Leave it to those overachievers at Dance Houston to pull it off.
Dance Houston
501 Texas Ave.
713.526.1049
Wednesday, May 06
Jones Hall: Flight of the Concords
Bret and Jermaine should be in their typically hilarious comedic duo form. Here's to hoping they sing "Business Time."
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana Frwy
713.629.3700
Thursday, May 07
Minute Maid Park: Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs
As much as I think it'd be in my interests to root for a powerhouse, the 'Stros have a certain underdog charm to 'em that just pulls me in. Watch them beat up on the lowly Cubs tonight.
Astros
501 Crawford @ Texas
1.800.ASTROS.2
Friday, May 08
Reliant Park: Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson
The wife is a fan of the silk-smooth ways of R&B crooner Robin Thicke. The way he sings with such emotion is why she likes it, she says. (I'm sure it doesn't hurt his case with her that he's a non-ugly guy.) I'll be in attendance, but I won't like one bit of it.
Reliant Park
South Loop 610 @ Kirby
832.667.1400
Saturday, May 09
Downtown: Art Car Parade
Houston's famed Art Car Parade is inching near thirty-years-old, and I think it gets better every year. Definitely head out here.
Read more about the Art Car Museum
See an Art Car slideshow
Taft@Allen Parkway
713.926.6368
Sunday, May 10
The Woodlands Pavillion: 94.5 FM Buzzfest XXIII
Some people will decry the Buzzfest a perfect example of the bastardization of rock and roll. Others like 3 Doors Down. You decide.
Woodlands Center
2005 Lake Robbins Dr.
281.363.3300
Monday, May 11
Wortham IMAX @ HMNS: Sharks 3-D
In case regular ol' sharks weren't scary enough, head on out to see them in 3-D at the Museum of Natural Science.
Read more about the Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Natural Science
1 Hermann Circle
713.639.4629
Tuesday, May 12
Hobby Center: Theatre Under the Stars presents Happy Days
One, two, three, four Happy Days. Sorry, I know that was incredibly lame, but whatever, it's one of the best theme songs ever.
Theatre Under the Stars
800 Bagby
713.558.TUTS
Wednesday, May 13
Houston's Laff Stop: Open Mic Night
Treat yourself to a little shadenfreude at one of Houston's longest standing open mic nights of comedy. It's free, so it'll at least be worth it.
526 Waugh Dr.713.524.2333
Thursday, May 14
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar: Dan's Original Blues Jam
Dan's Original Blues Jam wouldn't place first if you were ranking Houston's blues nights (that'd be the Sunday night get-down at Mr. Gino's Lounge), but it's up there. Check it out.
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
1031 E. 24th St.
713.862.8707
Friday, May 15
Various Montrose Venues: Houston Fringe Festival
An enjoyable weekend long arts festival, the Fringe Festival is growing into a very solid showcase of some of the area's most artistic, er, artists. $15 seems a fair price, I suppose.
Fringe Festival
Westheimer@Taft
