Check out 8 events to attend in and around Houston's Inner Loop this weekend, May 3-5.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Candente will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with festive decor, two additional satellite bars for extra housemade margaritas and a special appearance from a mariachi band.
- May 3, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; May 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; May 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Free (entry)
- Candente, 4306 Yoakum Blvd., Houston
- www.candentehtx.com
The city of Bellaire hosts its monthly outdoor concert, this month featuring Garth Brooks tribute band Outside the Fire. Personal coolers are allowed, and food from Lankford's Bellaire outpost will be on-site for purchase.
- May 3, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Bellaire Town Square, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire
- www.bellairetx.gov
Houston First Corporation is reintroducing the free "Party on the Plaza" concert series in May. The free concert series will feature a lineup of artists, musicians and tribute bands every Friday in the month of May, starting May 3. This Friday will feature EZ Band, a group of Latin American musicians performing Hispanic regional music.
- May 3, 7-9:30 p.m.
- Free
- The Plaza, 701 Avenida de las Americas, Ste. 200, Houston
- www.avenidahouston.com
West University Place centennial celebration
City officials are inviting residents and guests to come out to Colonial Park for a celebration featuring live music from the band Hybrid 7, food trucks and children's activities as the city celebrates its 100th anniversary. City officials are encouraging residents to walk, bike or carpool to the event as well as bring reusable water bottles.
- May 4, 4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Colonial Park, 4130 Byron St., Houston
- www.westutx.gov/1449/centennial-celebration
Artists of First Saturday Arts Market are preparing for their last market of the season before taking off for the summer. The art market takes place in the Historic Heights community and offers a relaxed and festive atmosphere for art enthusiasts and residents to explore a diverse range of art mediums such as pottery, photography, jewelry, printmaking and painting.
- May 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (entry)
- First Saturday Arts Market, 540 W. 19th St., Houston
- www.firstsaturdayartsmarket.com
The Heights Bier Garten will host its 8th Annual Kentucky Derby-Race for the Roses event this Saturday. Houstonians are invited to wear their best Derby gear with big hats and bow ties. Festivities will include a performance by Davi Jay & The Bourbon Street Experience, live music, games, themed photo booths, drinks specials and a best dressed contest.
- May 4, festivities start at 3 p.m.
- Free (entry)
- Heights Bier Garten, 1433 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston
- www.heightsbiergarten.com
The Karbach Brewing Co. is hosting the new Houston Holiday Series called The Cinco Cinco 5K, 10K and Kids y Family 1K. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best fiesta wear, participate in a run, have a drink afterwards and wander through the Cinco de Mayo market.
- May 5, event starts at 7:30 a.m.
- Registration $30-$65
- Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach St., Houston
- www.houstonrunning.co/thecincocinco
Thirteen by James Harden is hosting a lavish Cinco de Mayo Soiree Sunday with celebrity chefs and a 7-course gourmet tasting. The tribute to Latin and Mexican American cultures will feature hand-selected Spanish wine and tequila cocktail pairings. Celebrity chefs in attendance will include Sidd Cadena, Raul Gonzalez and Jorge Ortiz.
- May 5, 6-10 p.m.
- $150 per person
- Thirteen, 1911 Bagby St., Houston
- www.13htx.com
