May 6: Attend Nature Fest in Bridgeland

Jeff Musial headlines Bridgeland’s 15th annual Nature Fest, which also features pony rides, a petting zoo and nature exhibitions.
  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Oak Meadow Park, 17730 House & Hahl Road, Cypress
  • 281-304-5588. www.bridgeland.com
May 6: Don a derby hat

Kentucky Derby Day festivities include a Derby Day hat contest and live racing.
  • 10:30 a.m.
  • $5 (general admission), $10 (premium seats)
  • Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston
  • 281-807-8700. www.shrp.com
May 6: Celebrate spring at a local festival

Boys and Girls Country hosts its annual Spring Festival with classic midway games, bucket raffle, arts and crafts, and armadillo races.
  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • $5 (age 4 and younger), $20 (age 5 and older)
  • Boys and Girls Country, 18806 Roberts Road, Hockley
  • 281-351-4976. www.boysandgirlscountry.org
May 16: Stop by a business expo

The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce will host a business expo for merchants to market their products and services.
  • 10 a.m.-noon
  • Free (admission), $150-$250 (exhibitor space)
  • Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress.
  • 281-373-1390. www.cyfairchamber.com
May 19-June 4: See ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’


Playhouse 1960 will present a production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” directed by Tina Cafeo. The musical comedy was made famous by the film adaptation starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.
  • 8 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.)
  • $24.50-$27.50
  • Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston
  • 281-587-8243. www.playhouse1960.com
June 5: Golf in a tournament

The Jersey Village High School Booster Club will host a four-person scramble golf tournament followed by dinner and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit JVHS student-athletes.
  • 1 p.m.
  • $150
  • Jersey Meadow Golf Club, 8502 Rio Grande St., Jersey Village
  • 281-682-5890. www.jerseymeadow.com
June 9-25: Catch a performance of ‘Misery’

The play “Misery” by William Goldman is based on the novel by Stephen King about a novelist who is rescued from a car crash by an obsessed super fan and wakes up as her captive in a secluded home.

Upcoming live music events

Hidden Cellar Wine Bar, 16518 House & Hahl Road, Cypress

281-304-2940. www.hiddencellarcypress.com
  • May 11: Stacey Steele, 7 p.m.
  • May 12: Bryan Scott, 7 p.m.
  • May 13: Juba Normand, 7 p.m.
  • May 18: Leo Mendoza, 7 p.m.
  • May 19: James Roosa, 7 p.m.
  • May 20: Pete Scafidi, 7 p.m.
  • May 26: Lois Albez, 7 p.m.
  • May 27: Taylor Marberry, 7 p.m.
The Barn at Frio Grill, 16416 Mueschke Road, Cypress


281-256-3746. www.barntx.com
  • May 13: Nightbird—Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute band, 6 p.m.
  • May 20: Mr. Wonderful: The 80s New Wave Experience, 6 p.m.
  • June 3: The Spicoli’s—80s Kickoff to Summer, 6 p.m.