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Houston Events Calendar May 2010

Houston events, arts, culture and other general tomfoolery

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Wednesday, May 5
Hobby Center: TUTS Presents Little House on the Prairie

Is there ever a bad time to take in a showing of Little House on the Prairie? Probably. But not when it's being put on by TUTS. Hit the link for tickets and whatnot.

800 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002
713.558.TUTS

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Thursday, May 6
Museum of Natural Science: The Rhythm of Magic

Music. Dancing. Magic.

5555 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030
713.639.4629

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Friday, May 7
Minute Maid Park: Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres

The bad thing about going to an Astros game this season is that you're at an Astros game. The good thing is that beers only cost $19. Oh, wait. That's two bad things.

501 Crawford
Houston, TX 77002
1.800.ASTROS.2

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Saturday, May 8
Sam Houston Park: Art Car Parade

This is one of Houston's most beloved annual events. Make your way out here. You will not be disappointed.

1100 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002
713.655.1912

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Sunday, May 9
Hotel Derek: Mother's Day Comedy Jam

What better way to show your mother how much you love her than to get her front row tickets to a comedy show so some comedian can make fun of her floral-print shirt.

2525 W. Loop South
Houston, TX 77027

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Monday, May 10
Corkscrew: Dewveall in Concert

Pop in to see this soulful acoustic rock duo do their thing. (You can listen to them on myspace beforehand at www.myspace.com/dewveall.)

1919 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX 77007
713.864.9463

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Tuesday, May 11
Warehouse Live: Cypress Hill

No, smoking is not allowed in Warehouse Live. Yes, there will be people smoking in Warehouse Live at this show.

813 St. Emanuel St.
Houston, TX 77003
713.225.5483

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Wednesday, May 12
Discovery Green Park: Zumba!

One of the more fun regular events Discovery Green puts on. Hit that little link down there to find out exactly what it is that Zumba! exactly is.

1500 McKinney St.
Houston, TX 77010
713.400.7336

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Thursday, May 13
Lance's Turtle Club: 10th Annual National Karaoke Singing Contest

Hit up this bar on a boat for their mega karaoke contest. Should be fun all the way around.

2613 ½ NASA Parkway
Seabrook, TX 77586
281.326.7613

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Friday, May 14
Pasadena Fairgrounds: Pasadena Strawberry Festival

The only things better than strawberries are festivals. The only thing better than a strawberry festival is nothing.

7902 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77507

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Saturday, May 15
GRB Convention Center: Houston Black Expo

This is the largest African American marketing tradeshow in Texas. There will be "arts, culture, entertainment and businesses that characterize the unique African American experience."

1001 Avenidas de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
713.853.8000

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Sunday, May 16
GRB Convention Center: Majic Jewels Gem and Mineral Show

Oh, yeah. Party like a rockstar at the Majic Jewels Gem and Mineral show. Say what's up to Bono if you see him there.

1001 Avenidas de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
713.853.8000

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Monday, May 17
Menil Collection: Steve Wolfe on Paper

Menil is one of the most lauded art centers in Houston. Steve Wolfe is one of the most lauded niche artists of the century. This will be good.

1515 Sul Ross St.
Houston, TX 77006
713.525.9400

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