It's Free Stuff Friday!
HOUSTON -- The Galveston Island Beach Revue kicks off Friday, May 16th at 6 p.m. with an evening of live music, introduction of the 2014 Bathing Beauties and a showing of "Girl Happy" featuring Elvis Presley on the outdoor big screen at Beach Central. Admission to the two day event is free and all ages are welcome. In addition, Southern Star Brewing Company will be on hand both days of the festival at a special craft beer booth.
Zipcar is moving into downtown Houston, and GreenStreet is having a party to celebrate! On Friday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the popular downtown shopping and entertainment destination is hosting a special power-hour lunch event complete with mini zipcar races, free tacos from food truck Coreanos, fun prize giveaways, info on the city's B-Cycle program, and even opportunities to learn more about one of Houston's hottest residential buildings, SkyHouse!
Saturday, May 17, is Armed Forces day and Mountasia Houston is celebrating the brave men and women who sacrifice their lives each day for our country. Mountasia would like to thank all military personnel by giving them a free Champ Pass. The Champ Pass will give you unlimited attractions such as go-karts and golf. Military personnel must show their military ID and present the coupon from Mountasia website. Any friends and family that come with military personnel will also receive $5 off their Champ Pass.
Buca di Beppo is giving away free pasta to members of its eClub. Join the club online and choose from baked ziti, spaghetti marinara, or fettucine alfredo at no cost!
Writers in the Schools, HPL Express and Discovery Green, are teaming up to offer Houston's only free and open writing workshop for kids. The workshop takes place Saturday, May 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Discovery Green.
Sunday is Heritage Family Day at Sam Houston Park. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts and refreshments, live music, and take a tour of 1823 Old Place. The free celebration takes place from 1 to 4 p.m.
This weekend the Houston Grand Opera presents Die Fledermaus at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Prince Orlofsky's costume ball - the most coveted invitation of the year - drives the action of this funny, clever operetta, set in 1920's New York with beautiful art deco scenes and costumes. The show takes place Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. each night.
Also at Miller Outdoor Theatre, on Monday, May 19, a bilingual production of Three Little Pigs will hit the stage at 11 a.m. The Express Children's Theatre show is about three brothers...one messy, one a daydreamer and the other always has a plan for the future.
Like the idea of drinking as much as you want, whenever you want? Head to RaceTrac for Sodapalooza to buy your reusable cup for just $7.99. After that, you can mix and match between all of our frozen and fountain drinks for free until July 31.
Come out and relax to the tunes of a live band Friday night at the City of Pearland's Summerfest. The event takes place at Southdown Park from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets then sit back and enjoy an evening of fun and family entertainment. This weekend the rock band Rat Ranch will take the stage. Also, the Splash Pad and playground will be available for the kids.
