Houston offers events for the whole family this holiday weekend.
May 26-28: Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles
Houston’s Major League Baseball team takes on the Orioles with special promotions throughout the weekend. Friday night, 10,000 fans will receive a beach towel and food and beer specials before the game. Orbit’s birthday celebrations take place Saturday, and Sunday’s hour-long after party includes live music, trivia, bar games and food and beer specials. 7:10 p.m. (Friday), 6:15 p.m. (Saturday), 1:10 p.m. (Sunday). $11-$103. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St., Houston.
www.houston.astros.mlb.com
May 26-28: Houston Symphony’s “Classic Broadway”
The Houston Symphony presents a selection of Broadway classics during Principal POPS Conductor Mike Krajewski’s final concert weekend with the group. 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 7:30 p.m. (Sunday). $35. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston.
www.houstonsymphony.org
May 26: Family Movie Night at Memorial City Mall
Memorial City Mall hosts a screening of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” on The Square. 7-9 p.m. Free. Memorial City Mall, 303 Memorial City Way, Houston. 713-464-8640.
www.memorialcity.com
May 27: South Houston Crawfish Festival
The festival includes children’s activities and live music from Ruben Moreno, Jerome Batiste and Keyun & The Zydeco Masters. Noon-10 p.m. Free (children under 12), $12 (pre-sale), $20 (at the gate), $30 (VIP). Hobby Event Center, 9906 I-45, Houston. 832-547-9098.
www.shcrawfishfestival.com
May 27: Karbach & Creek Brews Cruise
Tickets include a pint glass, beer and a T-shirt with stops at Cedar Creek, Onion Creek and Canyon Creek. Proceeds support the MS Society. 1-6 p.m. $15. Cedar Creek Bar & Grill, 1034 W. 20th St., Houston. 713-680-2739.
www.karbachbrewing.com
May 27: Strolling Saturdays at Discovery Green
Downtown Houston’s Discovery Green hosts a Gatsby-themed evening featuring strolling musicians and living statues. 7-10 p.m. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston.
www.discoverygreen.com
May 28: Artisan Market at The Phoenix
Artisan vendors and small business owners sell products at an outdoor market featuring the final crawfish boil of the season and drinks. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission). The Phoenix, 1915 Westheimer Road, Houston.
www.marketshouston.com
May 28: BrisketU Backyard Pitmaster Class
Guests learn from local barbecue experts how to select, trim, smoke and serve brisket. Noon-3 p.m. $69. Southern Star Brewery, 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe.
www.southernstarbrewing.com
May 28: Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks
The Woodlands kicks off the start of summer with a festival honoring veterans and service men and women who lost their lives serving the U.S. Live music, children’s activities, concessions and a fireworks display are all planned for the evening. 4-9 p.m. Free. The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands.
www.woodlandsonline.com
May 29: Freedom Flow Yoga Class
Revolution Studio hosts a free yoga class on the plaza. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Sugar Land Towne Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land.
www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
May 29: Montgomery County Memorial Day Veterans Ceremony
Sponsored by the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, the event includes a presentation of colors, music, roll call, rifle presentation and speaker Chaplain Hiram “Doc” Jones, a retired brigadier general from the U.S. Air Force. 9 a.m. Free. Montgomery County War Memorial Park, 300 W. Davis St., Conroe.
www.mocovetmemorialpark.org
May 29: Memorial Day Ceremony
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hosts a community gathering to honor military members who have served the United States. 9:30 a.m. Free. Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston.
www.cem.va.gov
May 29: Brunch cooking class at Central Market
Central Market Cooking School hosts a class featuring mimosas and lessons on how to make grits, collards souffles, tomato cobbler, biscuits and assorted meats. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $55. Central Market, 3815 Westheimer Road, Houston. 713-993-9860.
www.centralmarket.com
May 29: Sugar Land Memorial Day Ceremony
The city hosts its ninth annual festival featuring patriotic music, representatives from local organizations, military exhibits and a flag ceremony. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land. 281-275-2885.
www.sugarlandtx.gov/memorialday
