With Mother's Day coming up May 12, several events over the weekend allow attendees to celebrate mom. Houstonians can also attend a bike parade, block party or a horror show.

Unearthing: Black Porosity

Join Fresh Arts for the opening reception of its first Space Taking Artist Resident, Rian Crane. The evening will include a screening of "On the Ocean" by Crhstel Olokoi and unveil Crane's project, which explores the relations of Black and indigenous lifeways in the gulf and global south.An Estate of Grace Sale

This Mother's Day fundraising event pays tribute to the late real estate icon Martha Turner, namesake of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty. Attendees will have the chance to browse a large collection of Turner's signature looks while discovering gifts for their own moms. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Montrose Center and Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston.Kurt Elling Quartet featuring Danilo Pérez

Arts organization DACAMERA hosts Grammy winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and pianist Danilo Pérez to explore Elling’s catalogue. The artists recently collaborated on a “Secrets Are the Best Stories” project, and Elling will add new lyrics to his compositions.
  • May 10, 8-9:30 p.m.
  • $37.50 per ticket
  • Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave., Houston
  • www.dacamera.com
Art Bike Parade & Festival


Houston Parks Board and Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts present the Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival at MacGregor Park. This day-long arts and culture celebration is intended to bring together community members and youth programs across the city to explore personal creativity, promote health and celebrate art. Residents are encouraged to design and create an art bike and participate in a ride around the city.Moms & Mimosas

Shops on 19th Street in the Houston Heights will host a Mother's Day themed event that includes complimentary mimosas, in-shop features and local shopping.
  • May 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (participation)
  • 701 E. 19th St., Houston
  • Facebook: Moms & Mimosas
Third Ward on Tap

The Friends of Columbia Tap and Houston Housing Authority are hosting a celebratory block party. The event will feature a resource fair for nonprofit exhibitors, a children's zone, a basketball camp, food trucks, guest speakers, guide bike rides and a DJ. Parking is free.
  • May 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free
  • Cuney Homes, 3260 Truxillo St., Houston
  • Facebook: 3rd Ward on Tap
Little Shop of Horrors

The Friends of River Oaks Theatre and Buffalo Bayou Partnership are presenting the musical performance by The Theatre Under the Stars and film screening of the classic "Little Shop of Horrors" from 1986. Popcorn, drinks and other concessions will be available to purchase.'Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us' book launch


The Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University hosts a guided tour of the venue's exhibition on the Iraqi-American artist Hayv Kahraman to celebrate the launch of a new book featuring color images and original writing from the artist. Contributing author Miriam Tictktin, a professor of anthropology at CUNY Graduate Center, leads the tour, which is followed by a Q&A.Mothers Day Walk

The Houston Botanic Garden is hosting its inaugural Mother's Day Walk: "Nature and Nurture for a Cause." This walk and wellness day is designed to help moms and their families unwind and connect with nature. Participants can enjoy art, installations, complimentary wellness treatments, music and play areas. Proceeds from this event will benefit local nonprofits.
  • May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • $25-$55 per ticket
  • Houston Botanic Garden, 1 Botanic Lane, Houston
  • www.hbg.org