May 3: Try samples from local restaurants
Menu of Menus returns to Silver Street Studios with food and drink samples from a variety of restaurants from around Houston. General admission includes unlimited food samples, beer, wine, cocktails and live music. Proceeds benefit Kids’ Meals Inc. 7-10 p.m. $45. Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards St., Houston. 214-757-8428. www.menuofmenus.com
May 5: Take in the glow of Memorial Park's eastern glades
Memorial Park Conservancy and its support group Urban Wild host the 7th annual Glow in the Glades fundraising event to aid the mission of preserving, restoring and enhancing the park. The event will feature food, drinks and music under the stars of the parks eastern glades. 7-10 p.m. $50 (Urban Wild member), $75 (general public). Memorial Park Clay Family Eastern Glades, 6502 Memorial Drive, Houston. 713-863-8403. www.memorialparkconservancy.org
May 6: Take part in Mother’s Day fun
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Majic 102.1’s Kandi Eastman and Everette Metoyer will host a painting event featuring model Ebon Metoyer. The event will feature a guided paint and sip with a large bottle selection, and mommy makeovers will be available. The event will also be held virtually. 7-11 p.m. $25-$100. Whitney Oaks, 816 E. Whitney St., Houston. 713-621-1021. www.myhoustonmajic.com
May 7: Do yoga with goats in the Heights
The NettBar will host Goat Yoga Houston for a goat yoga class. Goats roam during the class and interact with guests. The event is suitable for age 10 and up. 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $35-$40. NettBar, 4504 Nett St., Houston. 713-578-0068. www.nettbarhouston.com
May 14: Walk to support arthritis research
The Rock the Walk event hosted by the Arthritis Foundation is in person once again after two years of running virtually. Funds raised go to research efforts to find a cure for arthritis as well as programming and resources. 7-11 a.m. Free (donations encouraged). Fish Plaza—Buffalo Bayou Trail, 501 Texas Ave., Houston. 713-557-2506. www.walktocurearthritis.org/houston
May 19: Dance on the green
The University of Houston-Downtown will host a free concert featuring rapper and DJ Paul Wall at Discovery Green. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy as they watch the show. Glass containers are not allowed. 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. 713-400-7336. www.discoverygreen.com
May 19-21: Learn about bike infrastructure and annual summit
The Houston Bike Summit allows guests to support local cycling advocacy group Bike Houston while enjoying a cocktail party with food and drinks. A virtual talk on cycling accidents will take place May 19. The May 20 event takes place in La Grange in Montrose and features a silent auction and a discussion of the politics of building a bike-friendly city. On May 21, Traffic Engineers Inc. will lead the 20-mile Bike Summit Ride, showcasing new cycling infrastructure in Houston.
May 19: 2 p.m. Free. Virtual event.
May 20: 6 p.m. $150. La Grange, 2517 Ralph St., Houston.
May 21: 9 a.m. Route and registration information coming soon.
www.bikehouston.org/summit
May 21: Decorate a bike for a parade
The first-ever Art Bike Festival allows attendees to bring their creative bikes for a group ride. Other programs, a schedule of which is to be announced, will focus on creativity, health and wellness. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. McGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun Road, Houston. www.artbikehouston.com
May 21: Explore margaritas
The ninth annual Margarita Festival will take place at Water Works Park. It will feature over 17 different margarita flavors to sample. Food and live music will be available. Noon-10 p.m. $10-$100. Water Works Park, 105 Sabine St., Houston. www.houstonmargaritafest.com
May 28: Try new foods
The Houston Food Fest will feature food from over 70 different vendors with options ranging from dessert, vegan food and Texas barbecue. The event also includes live music, dancing and family-friendly activities. 2-10 p.m. $9. Midtown Park, 2811 Travis St., Houston. www.houstonfoodfest.com
May 30: Take part in a Memorial Day run/walk
The Houston Running Co. holiday series continues with a Memorial Day run and walk in honor of veterans. The event includes a 5K, 10K and a Kids K. 7:30 a.m. (5K and 10K start), 9L30 a.m. (Kids K start). $20-$50. St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Drive, Houston. www.houstonrunningco.com
