Friday
Cinco de Mayo
The annual celebration of Mexico's victory against the French army in 1862 is celebrated with parties, food and drinks across the Greater Houston area May 5. Check out our list of Houston Cinco de Mayo events here.
Friday-Sunday
Conroe Americana Music Festival
More than 50 bands from a wide range of musical genres will take the stage at six downtown Conroe venues May 5-7 during the inaugural Conroe Americana Music Festival. The festival will feature performances by names such as Bart Crow, Carolyn Wonderland, The Dirty River Boys and Folk Family Revival. One-day tickets are available for $35 each (Friday and Sunday), $50 (Saturday). Weekend passes are available for $75. Children 12 years old and younger are admitted for free. 6 p.m.-midnight (Fri.), noon-midnight (Sat.), noon-6 p.m. (Sun.). Participating venues include Martin’s Hall, The Corner Pub, The Red Brick Tavern, Sparkle Ice House and two outdoor stages sponsored by Southern Star Brewery and the CDAA. www.conroeamericanamusicfestival.com
Friday-Saturday
Katy Wild West Brew Fest
The annual craft beer festival features more than 500 beers from breweries from over 80 breweries from around the county. General admission tickets include 12 2-ounce samples, with additional sample cards available for purchase. A launch party begins on Friday for ticket holders and the festival begins Saturday at 3 p.m. $30 (general admission). 5000 Katy Mill Circle, Katy. www.wildwestbrewfest.com
Friday-Sunday
Middlelands Festival
The inaugural music and camping festival features a medieval theme for guests age 18 and older. The VIP section is open to guests age 21 and older. Presented by Insomniac and C3 Presents, the three-day, four-night festival includes a medieval theme with five music stages, rides, art and various performers. 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Cost varies. Texas Renaissance Festival Grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission. www.middlelands.com
Saturday-Sunday
Japan Festival Houston
The Japan-America Society of Houston hosts the annual festival in downtown Houston's Hermann Park. The event features shopping art, food and live music and performances. The event is free and open to the public. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.) Hermann Park, 1700 Hermann Drive, Houston. 713-963-0121. www.houstonjapanfestival.com
Saturday-Sunday
Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival
The annual festival celebrates crawfish season with food, music, a boudin ball eating contest and crawfish races. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free (admission). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
