16 Things to Do in Houston This Week · May 21–24, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

SUN AND SOCA HTX Pool Party – Memorial Day Monday

A Caribbean-vibes Memorial Day pool party at The Encore Day and Night Beach Club featuring soca music and beachside fun.

Monday, May 25, 2026 2:00 PM · THE ENCORE DAY AND NIGHT BEACH CLUB, Houston

Comicpalooza

Houston's annual pop culture convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and more with celebrity guests and panels.

Friday–Sunday, May 22–24, 2026 · Houston

Food & Drink

Texas Monthly Taco Fest

The beloved annual taco festival presented by Texas Monthly brings together top taco vendors and live entertainment for a full day of indulgence.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Houston

BAD CHX Downtown Main St Grand Opening

BAD CHX celebrates the grand opening of its new Downtown Houston location on Main Street with a free event.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:00 AM · 223 Main St, Houston

Music & Nightlife

East End Comedy Showcase at Wonky Power

A local comedy showcase at Wonky Power in Houston's East End, featuring rotating stand-up comedians in an intimate neighborhood bar setting.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:00 PM · Wonky Power, Houston

The Kid LAROI – A Perfect World Tour

Australian pop-rap superstar The Kid LAROI brings his A Perfect World Tour to Bayou Music Center for one night only.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Bayou Music Center, Houston

Kevin Nealon at Houston Improv

SNL legend Kevin Nealon brings his stand-up comedy act to the Houston Improv for a full weekend run.

Friday–Sunday, May 22–24, 2026 · Houston Improv, Houston

Arts & Culture

that drive thru monterey

A new play by Matthew Paul Olmos about a Mexican-American woman in 1971 Los Angeles exploring first love, family, and generational trauma, running through June 7.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Stages, 800 Rosine St, Houston

Blue Horizon: Dave Clark – Sardonic Short Stories

Artist Dave Clark's solo exhibition 'Sardonic Short Stories' runs through June 27 at Redbud Arts Center's West Gallery in the Heights.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:00 PM · Redbud Arts Center, 303 East 11th Street, Houston Heights

Tim Meadows at Houston Improv

Former SNL cast member Tim Meadows headlines the Houston Improv for a weekend of laughs.

Friday–Sunday, May 29–31, 2026 · Houston Improv, Houston

Sports

Team Boxing League

Team Boxing League comes to Bayou Music Center for a night of live professional boxing action.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Bayou Music Center, Houston

Outdoors & Active

Houston Cardio Slay Pop Up Class

A pop-up cardio fitness class bringing high-energy workouts to Houston for a fun, community-driven sweat session.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:50 AM · 1183 Brittmoore Rd Suite 150, Houston

Run & Plunge with Löyly Sauna Lounge

A community 3-mile run through Montrose followed by cold plunge recovery sessions at Löyly Sauna Lounge, co-hosted with J Runs.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Löyly Sauna Lounge, West Clay Street, Houston

Bike Ride: Brays & Keegans Bayou (11–14 miles)

A casual weekday community bike ride along Brays and Keegans Bayou for intermediate cyclists at 12+ mph pace.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Houston

Free Events

Thursday Evening Walk at Bay Area Park

A welcoming community evening walk at Bay Area Park open to all fitness levels — a great way to meet neighbors and stay active.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:30 PM · Bay Area Park, Houston

FotoFest: Through Many Lenses – The Redbud Collection

A photographic group exhibition from the Redbud Collection featuring diverse perspectives, running through May 30 at Redbud Arts Center.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:00 PM · Redbud Arts Center, 303 East 11th Street, Houston Heights