Houston CityPass®

We want to welcome Houston CityPass® to Midtownlive. You can now access their site to buy your pass. It won't cost you anything extra to get in on the huge discounts, the popular pass to Houston attractions offers on 6 of the top places to visit in Houston.

It's an important advantage for visitors to our blog to be able to partake in the best deals on all of the great things to do in and around Houston.

If you're unfamiliar with CityPass® , it's a booklet you buy online with 3 important features.

It saves you time- you'll be chilling-out instead of standing in long ticket lines
It saves you money - the deep discounts off the everyday prices will leave more cash in your pockets
It saves you from researching- you can start having fun instead of trying to track down good attractions to see

Another good good thing about the discount tickets is that the booklet includes actual tickets to Houston attractions, information about the venue and driving directions.

Free Events In Houston, May 2010

Some of the best free events in Houston happen in May. Many are on tap at Miller Outdoor Theater. It has Cinco De Mayo celebrations, Dances of Asia and the Houston Ballet on this months schedule of events. Three diverse works by several of of today's most sought-after choreographers alongwith an extravaganza exploring the rich cultural heritage of India will all be showcased at the outdoor theater.

Cinco De Mayo In Houston

The party for this year's Cinco de Mayo starts Sunday May 2, at Miller Theater. Get a reservation or arrive early if you want a seat in the covered pavilion. The weekend performances feature Pee Wee, Las Fenix, Mariachi Azteca, Monique Galvan, Ballet Folklórico México y Danzas and more.
Booths open at 3:00pm
Concert kicks-off at 6:00 pm

Houston Ballet

Later this month, you can catch the master of contemporary dance Twyla Tharp's "In the Upper Room". The iconic work seamlessly melds the best of modern dance and ballet during a spectacular night of dance on the outdoor stage.

Houston Metropolitan Dance Company

Learn fun historical tidbits as you swing in to the 30s, tap to " Singin' in the Rain ," Hand Jive through the 50s and Electric Slide into today! We will want to join in the moves and steps when you feel the energy of the hour of dance and music.

Free Events Around The State

If you're looking for the things to do on daytrips around the state? You can find lots more free events happening around Texas in our events lister on the right.

You'll find listings for arts and craft shows, festivals and more. It's the best place to discover fun and exciting things to do. If you're planning to travel soon, you can search the events lister for events in other states around Texas.

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