Memorial Day Weekend 2017: Things To Do In The Houston Area This Weekend

Memorial Day, a solemn holiday that allows all Americans to reflect on those military members who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom, is also regarded as the first official holiday kicking off the summer season.

There will be plenty of activities happening in communities this weekend. Some will honor fallen soldiers and sailors, while others will provide lots of family or adult fun. (Want to get daily updates about traffic news and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

• Honky Ton Chili ChallengeTomball, Tx May 27: Old-style honky tonk tunes from the days of Patsy Kline and Hank Williams will be performed throughout the afternoon by Tony Booth, Doug Boggs, Amber Digby and Liz Talley. K-Star 99.7 FM will be hosting a Texas style two-steppin’ dance contest with an overnight weekend at Moody Gardens on Galveston Island for the winning couple. Chili cooks from across southeast Texas will be competing in this CASI sanctioned Chili Challenge. Points are awarded to the winning cook teams as they vie for a place at the Chili Appreciation Society International Championship in Terlingua, Texas later this year. There will also be categories for local businesses and organizations, and a kids division to find out who makes the Best Chili in Tomball. A margarita “pour-off” is also a part of the event.

Honky Tonk Fest (Mike Baxter)

• Summer Daze Arts & Music FestivalThe Woodlands, TXMay 27-28: Community Arts and Crafts event that features food booths, music and fun.Admission is Free
• Dancin’ in the Street Motown & More Revue at Miller Outdoor Theatre Houston, TXMay 25-28 The Bacement Soul Orchestra will be playing Motown hits while dancers and soul singers perform on stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre in the heart of the Museum District. 8:15pm nightly. Free Admission (365thingsinhouston.com)
• Lobby Hero at Studio 101 Houston, TX May 25-28: 4th Wall Theatre Company presents this acclaimed “dramedy” that sees tensions in a New York apartment building rise amid a murder investigation that will strain loyalties of all involved. Tickets start at $15, not including ticket fees. Thursday to Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 3pm. (365thingsinhouston.com)
• Beats BBQ Brews at Glitter Karaoke – Jam to beats from DJ Seek, sip on $4 beers from Buffalo Bayou Brewery, and chow down on finger lickin’ barbeque from Blood Bros. BBQ at Glitter Karaoke. Noon to 4pm. (365thingsinhouston.com)
• The Houston Astros and Houston Dynamo will play this weekend in Houston. Want tickets? Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale or Houston Astros Tickets on Sale

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