May 22
- Don't miss your last chance to catch Rock n' Roll this weekend at the Alley Theatre. It's 1968 and Russian tanks are rolling into Prague. By 1990, the tanks are rolling out and the Stones are rolling in and idealism has hit the wall. This passionate play spans two countries, three generations and 22 turbulent years. Get your tickets at alleytheatre.org.
- With this weekend being Memorial Day it's all about getting out of town for a little bit of fun. This weekend at Galveston's Stewart Beach, the GCVA "Open Potion" Memorial Madness sand volleyball Tournament is taking place. The event will feature a host of drawings and giveaways, and free T-shirts for the first 72 players to check-in. Register now at galveston.com.
- Just opened: The Terra Cotta Warriors at the Museum of Natural Science. This exhibit has just been named one of the top five "must see" exhibits by TIME Magazine. With more than 100 objects on display, it is the largest display of terra cotta figures. Get more information at hmns.org.
- Blockbuster of a Summer Wonderweek is happening through Wednesday at The Children's Museum. Get the chance to learn about all the tools necessary to document your fun adventures this summer just like they do in the movies. Learn more at cmhouston.org.
- An in-state rivalry is happening this weekend at Minute Maid Park. The Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers in a three-day series beginning Friday at 7:05 p.m. Get tickets and gameday information at astros.com.
To see what else is going on around town, go to Houston Happenings.
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May 15
- The Children's Museum is debuting Mister Rogers' –Inspired How People Make Things exhibit just in time for summer. The Museum has many different manufactured products that help tell the story of how people, ideas and technology transform raw materials into finished products. The exhibit opens May 23. Learn more at cmhouston.org.
- Calling all photography enthusiasts! The Houston Zoo is opening its doors early on May 30 so you can capture images of the zoo's animals and landscape. Take advantage of the morning light and cooler weather as you get memorable shots of the animals getting fed, being bathed and enjoying life. All the fun starts at 7:30 a.m. and tickets are on sale now at houstonzoo.com.
- Opening this weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts is the Nidhika and Pershant Mehta Arts of India Gallery. This exhibit introduces traditional Indian art and bridges the past with the present by including modern and contemporary examples. The exhibit opens this Saturday. Get exhibit information at mfah.org.
- If you're looking for a weekend getaway then there is no better place than Moody Gardens in Galveston. Opening this Saturday is Palm Beach. Palm Beach is a place where families can enjoy summer hanging out in fresh water lagoons, relax in Texas-sized spas or enjoy a game of sand volleyball. Get your season passes now at moodygardens.com.
To see what else is going on around town, go to Houston Happenings.
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