10 Best Things to do in May: Heights, Montrose and River Oaks areas
Tons of great events will be hosted throughout the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas this May. Locals can enjoy a Mother's Day market, a bike scavenger hunt, and more.
May 6 13, 20 and 27: Children’s Bingo
Levy Park is hosting some socially distanced bingo games for kids 4-12. The Levy Park team will provide all the game materials needed to play, and prizes will be given out as well. Blankets are requested for participants.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Price: Free.
713-522-7275. www.levyparkhouston.org
May 7: NoTsuOh Coronation Gala
The Houston Heritage Society is hosting its annual revival of the NoTsuOh festival, which dates back to a 19th century Houston tradition. It will feature a coronation gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. At the gala, they will celebrate this year’s king and queen ––– king Justice Ken Wise and queen Sara Wise. Proceeds will go to the Heritage Society.
Time: 7 p.m.
Price: $250 (individual ticket). Table sponsorships are available as well.
Location: 500 Texas Ave., Houston.
Phone: 713-655-1912.
Website: www.heritagesociety.org
May 8: Puppies for Breakfast
Bring your pet to the outdoor party of the summer, featuring food trucks, local vendors, add a costume contest. Bring your pup to play in the 2,500-square-foot doggie play area. This year’s
Location: Midway’s East River (150-acres).
Price: Free admission, but they request a $5 donation to support the Freedom Fence Project. Location: 100 Clinton Drive, Houston.
Website: www.puppiesforbreakfast.com
May 8: Annika Chambers at the Mucky Duck
Houston-local Annika Chambers will be singing soul and the blues, performing an in-person show at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck and virtual show as well. The virtual performance will be streamed privately through a hidden YouTube link.
Price: $30 for virtual and $120 for a table (4 seats) at the venue.
Location: 2425 Norfolk St., Houston.
Website: www.mcgonigels.com
May 8: Heights Mercantile Mother’s Day Market
Tons of vendors will set up shop across the Heights Mercantile shopping center. They will be offering a broad array of local crafts and gifts including jewelry, clothing, plants, home goods, baked goods, and even treats with your pets ––– all perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day. including plants, jewelry, clothing, home goods, pet treats and baked goods.
Parking at the event will be limited, organizers said, so walking, biking and ride-sharing is encouraged.
Price: Free
Location: 714 Yale St., Houston.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heightsmerc
May 12: ‘J: Beyond Flamenco’ film screening
“J: Beyond Flamenco,” is a documentary, created with the direction of Carlos Saura. The film is about the traditional Spanish (Specifically Aragon) dance and folk music of his homeland.
Admission: Free.
Location: 3315 Sul Ross St., Houston.
Website: www.ihch.org
May 14-16: Art Car Experience
The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art is hosting 3 days and 2 nights of activities on its multi-acre campus. Day time entertainment includes 80 on display art cars, craft stations for kids, and walking tours.
Nightly activities include live music, food, drinks, fun costumes, and illuminated art cars.
Price: $10 for adults and $5 for children. Night passes for 7-11 PM are $40.
Location: 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, Houston.
Website: www.artcarexperience.com
May 16: Rain Barrel Sale
Orders your rain barrel up until May 16 for the big semi annual sale. The $52 barrels are sold out, but you can still order $72 barrels. Residents can jump on the waitlist for future rain barrel sale opportunities as well. If you are interested in larger barrels, the 50-gallon barrels sell for $129. You must pick up your rain barrels in person on May 22.
Location: Houston Botanical Garden, 8210 Park Place Blvd., Houston.
Website: www.codegreenhouston.org
May 29-31: Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt
The Houston Heights Association will host its annual bicycle scavenger hunt. The event will feature a 5 mile route and a 15 mile route.
Participants will get a map and a variety of clues that will help guide them on the route. You must complete and submit your entry form to the Houston Heights Fire Station on May 31st, by 5 PM.
Pricing: $30 for 15 miles. $20 for 5 miles. You can get an early bird discount of $5 per ticket if you register before May 22.
Location: 107 W. 12th St., Houston.
Website: www.houstonheights.org
May 31: Memorial Day
On May 31, we recognize and pay tribute to those who lost their lives while serving in the military. If you would like to learn more about Houston’s fallen soldiers, be sure to check out:
● The World War I Monument. Location: 11100 Bagby St., Houston
● The World War II Memorial. Location: Heights Boulevard and 11th Street, Houston
● The Vietnam War Memorial. Location: 111360 Bellaire Blvd., Houston
● The Harris County War Memorial. Location: 13535 War Memorial Drive, Houston
● The Fallen Warriors Memorial. Location: 13703 Vintage Centre Drive, Houston
