Here’s my curated list of Houston events for the entire month of May! I hope to see you out in the city! I’ll be updating it as the month goes on but for now you’ll find plenty to get into including elections this month. Check out the embedded calendar from Merlex Picks for details on each event.

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Innovation Week HOU
Sunday, April 29, 2018 – Wednesday, May 3, 2018
https://peoplefund.org/iwhou/

National Black Film Festival
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – Saturday, May 5, 2018
NationalBlackFilmFestival.com

Runoff Debate Congressional District 7: Moderated by Jay Aiyer
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/153056945517220/

The Dangerous Professors – Houston Edition
Thursday, May 3, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/164223137597140/

Vibrations and Libations: Dancing into Good Health
Thursday, May 3, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/115655302563489/

Message Validation: What is the best way to validate a marketing message?
Thursday, May 3, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/1685750614816849/

BLCK MARKET HOUSTON
Friday, May 4, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/152756782231977/

THEY SAY Book Release
Friday, May 4, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/144390449713326/

30 Trailer Reveal & Cast Meet and Greet
Friday, May 4, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/347691962385807/

Friends of Houston Public Library May Book Sale
Saturday, May 5, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/403825953461595/

Kombucha & Ginger Beer Class
Saturday, May 5, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/150659475516012/

Wellness for Women | Walker’s Legacy
Saturday, May 5, 2018
http://bit.ly/WLselfcare

Houston Derby Day 2018
Saturday, May 5, 2018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-derby-day-2018-tickets-45107647187

Jasminne Méndez in Full Bloom: Come Celebrate Her New Book
Saturday, May 5, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/846172598899647/

Jmblya 2018
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Jmblya.com

Voices of Color Open Mic: A Celebration of Houston Writers
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/377348219409615/

Fireside Chat with Russ Capper, CEO of Houston Exponential
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/961472694011801/

Impact Investing–the Who, the What and Why It Matters for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Thursday, May 10, 2018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impact-investing-the-who-the-what-and-why-it-matters-for-entrepreneurs-and-investors-tickets-45499626608

Party on the Plaza: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave w/ Khris Royal
Thursday, May 10, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/1604873956275333/

Young African Professionals Pizza and Chill at MOD
Thursday, May 10, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/2003493519902624/

Beyonce Coachella Watch Party and Dance Along
Thursday, May 10, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/636858589995613/

Houstonians for Great Public Schools Happy Hour
Friday, May 11, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/362383150946545/

2018 Reggae Fest
Saturday, May 12, 2018
www.the2018reggeafest.eventbrite.com/

Urban Hang Suite (Vol 2)
Saturday, May 12, 2018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-hang-suite-vol-2-tickets-43744499977

Casualty of Justice By: Angela Y. Rice
Saturday, May 12, 2018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casualty-of-justice-by-angela-y-rice-tickets-44567424366

Bilal Live in Concert with special guests
Saturday, May 12, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/2097598140471513/

Chibundu Onuzo’s US Debut ‘Welcome to Lagos’
Monday, May 14, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/192492181364752/

98th Annual Meeting – The League of Women Voters of the Houston Area
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/98th-annual-meeting-the-league-of-women-voters-of-the-houston-area-tickets-45212153769

FUN (F***Up Nights) Houston – 6th Edition
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/380991162381154/

Candidate 101: Houston
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/2053889658188315/

Jesmyn Ward presents Sing, Unburied, Sing
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/1670553746363834/

Lecture: Another (Digital) World is Possible
Thursday, May 17, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/241213526621929/

Enneagram Workshop: Who are you and how do you know?
Thursday, May 17, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/1565632263520247/

Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators End of Year Mixer
Thursday, May 17, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/1682692245145601/

Neo Soul Yoga at The Library
Thursday, May 17, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/187250748663723/

Collect it for the Culture at The Union
Friday, May 18, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/2001053030154903/

Houston Hackathon
Saturday, May 19, 2018 – Sunday, May 20, 2018
http://houstonhackathon.com/

The Great Texas BBQ Festival 2018
Saturday, May 19, 2018
www.thegreattexasbbqfestival.com

AsiaFest2018
Saturday, May 19, 2018
https://asiasociety.org/texas/events/new-date-asiafest-2018

Crawfish Fest
Saturday, May 19, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/190257854890700/

Plus Fest: Everything + Poetry Festival
Saturday, May 19, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/161309357997894/

Bayou City Music Series, featuring HSPVA Jazz Band
Saturday, May 19, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/345849825921172/

TDE Championship Tour: Kendrick Lamar with SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, Lance Skiiiwalker
Saturday, May 19, 2018
https://concerts1.livenation.com/top-dawg-entertainment-the-championship-tour-woodlands-texas-05-19-2018/event/3A005434DBCE5DD7

Olamide Live in Concert
Saturday, May 19, 2018
olamideliveinhouston.eventbrite.com

Love Street Music Fest at Karbach
Sunday, May 20, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/190750098324016/

Bob’s Burgers Trivia Night! at The Secret Group
Monday, May 21, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/359731761180264/

Primary Election Day!
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/2058346407710891/

Houston Startup Demo Day
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
https://www.meetup.com/Houstons-Startup-Demo-Day/

Millionaire Food Tasting
Saturday, May 26, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/277246092812517/

LIT AF Tour Hosted By Martin Lawrence
Saturday, May 26, 2018
https://www1.ticketmaster.com/lit-af-tour-hosted-by-martin-houston-texas-05-26-2018/event/3A00544DE8B46873

Silent Trap Party Houston
Sunday, May 27, 2018
https://silenttraphtown.eventbrite.com/

Joyner Lucas – I’m Kind of a Big Deal Tour
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1669417