10 Cool Events Worth Checking Out In Houston This Weekend

HOUSTON — What’s happening in your community this weekend? You may not have noticed lately, especially with all the rain, but it’s the start of the festival season in communities all over Texas.

This weekend will feature several festivals, concerts and events in the Houston area that are worth taking in and enjoying with your family.

Here are a few events and festivals happening this weekend in our community:

Pasadena Strawberry Festival| Friday-Sunday| Listen to the music and belly up for some of the best barbecue in Texas, and maybe a slice of the world’s largest strawberry shortcake. The fun kicks of Friday at the Pasadena Fairgrounds. Tickets are $12 general admission, and kids and seniors 65 and over are just $6.

Dave Matthews Band In the Woodlands| Friday| Dave Matthews Band will be coming to The Woodlands' Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on May 17 as part of its summer tour. To get your tickets in The Woodlands, click here. Don't forget to enter the promo code "PatchTickets10" at checkout to get 10 percent off. TicketNetwork is a Patch promotional partner.

Galveston Island Beach Revue| Friday and Saturday| What began as a kick off to the summer season in 1920 Galveston has become a two-day family event nearly 100 years later. The Galveston Island Beach Revue is still a great kick off to the summer beach season. The events begin Friday and Saturday culminating in the Bathing Beauties Contest. The contest itself has become a must-see event as locals and tourists of all ages swarm the beach and seawall for a glimpse at the vintage swimsuits, parasols, and of course the “world famous” Bathing Beauties themselves.

Hire Houston Youth Job and Resources Fair| Lone Star College-Victory Center| Saturday| If you’re young and need a summer job, stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and get hired on the spot.

Flea By Night| Discovery Green| Saturday| Treasure hunt for vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and renewed goods, plus enjoy live music and food trucks.

Taste of the Groves Food Truck Festival| Humble| Saturday| Residents and the public are invited to kick off the summer and experience life in the nature-hood and experience what the Lifestyle Program has to offer at The Groves.This family-friendly event will include food trucks, bites, and beverages from local restaurants and breweries, music, a tiny tot area for the little ones, a bounce house, an obstacle course, and more.

Bike The Woodlands| Saturday| Northshore Park| Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon, family-friendly event will include exhibits from local bike shops, bicycle clubs and other supporters of National Bike Month.

ZZ Top’s 50thn Anniversary Bash| Saturday| ZZ Top will take the stage with fellow rock legends Bad Company and special guest Cheap Trick during their Texas Bash performances in the Lone Star State. Click here to get your tickets to ZZ Top's performance in The Woodlands. Remember to enter the promo code 'PatchTickets10' at checkout to get 10 percent off. TicketNetwork is a Patch promotional partner.

Karbach’s Love Street Music Fest| Sunday| Tickets| Karbach Brewing Co. is hosting its 3rd annual Love Street Music Fest with performances from Walk the Moon, Bishop Briggs, Toadies, lovelytheband, Wrestlers, slenderbodies and VODI. The festival will take place at the brewery in Houston and guests can expect plenty of live music, good times and of course, Karbach beer.

Houston Pasta Festival|Bayou City Event Center| Sunday 1-4 p.m.| Come out and enjoy your favorite stuffed pasta, layered pasta, and pasta with your favorite sauces from the best Italian chefs in Houston.

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