this month in houston may
OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2025
MAY 5 - 8 2025
NRG PARK
The OTC 2025 is the world’s renowned event to showcase the development of offshore resources. It is a global platform to share technology, expertise, products, and best practices in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. This conference offers the opportunity to learn the latest developments that can enhance the potential of offshore energy sources.
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) serves as a central hub conven-
ing energy professionals from around the world to share ideas and innovations, discuss, debate, and build consensus around the most pressing topics facing the offshore energy sector. Whether it’s oil and gas, solar, wind, hydrogen, or other marine resources, these conversations will be centered around the innovations that could help shift and drive the world’s energy mix. Attendees represent a diverse mix of decision-makers, engineers, and innovators across the energy sector. Here’s a breakdown of who you’ll meet: Job Classifications: Senior Executives, Engineers, Project Managers, Sales and Marketing, Business
Operations, Consultants, Researchers, Technical Experts, and University Students.
The Offshore Technology Conference 2025 will take place from 5 to 8 May 2025 at NRG Park,
HOUSTON GREEK FEST MAY 15 - 17 2025 1100 ELDRIDGE PARKWAY
Come join us at 1100 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, USA for a
weekend filled with delicious Greek food, lively music, and traditional dances. Get ready to indulge in gyros, baklava, pizza, and more mouthwatering treats. Explore our marketplace for unique souvenirs and crafts. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience Greek culture right here in Houston. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of festivities! Your ticket purchase gives you access to the full three-day Greek Fest.
With a legacy spanning over 25 years, the Houston Greek Fest has established itself as the premier festival event in the West Houston area, dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of Hellenic culture with thousands of attendees. Hosted by Saint Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church, the Houston Greek Fest serves as a platform for supporting outreach, ministries, and youth programs within the community.
Our guests of all ages are welcomed into a vibrant and family-friendly environment, where they can indulge in the finest Greek foods and pastries, embark on church tours, enjoy shopping, partake in traditional dancing, and engage in a variety of children’s activities.
Children 10 and under are admitted for free.
We are a cashless event. All concessions will accept major credit and debit cards.
Visit our website for more information:: www.houstongreekfest.com
DREAM CON
MAY 30 - JUNE 1 2025
GEORGE R BROWN CONVENTION CENTER
Dream Con is a premier entertainment convention uniting a global community of fans passionate about gaming, anime, sports, film, music, and pop culture. Founded by RDCWorld in 2018, Dream Con was born from a desire to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all fans. With a steadfast commitment to diversity and representation, the convention has rapidly grown into a leading platform for showcasing emerging talent, amplifying underrepresented voices in mainstream spaces, and redefining the future of fandom events.Dream
Best Houston Stay is a revolutionary new interactive mobile hotel guest service and information platform that helps visitors learn about, engage with, and ultimately visit the city’s best locally owned & independent restaurants, bars, attractions, shops and shows
Con has garnered significant media attention, with features in over 80 news outlets including Fox, NBC, and ABC. The convention’s success is also attributed to the support of over 20 sponsors, including industry leaders like Rockstar Games, YouTube, Twitch, Chili’s, Redbull, and Nintendo.
GLOBAL PREMIERE OF BODY WORLDS 101: THE CORE OF LIFE
THE HEALTH MUSEUM
1515 HERMANN DR. thehealthmuseum.org
Health and wellness come into focus when you explore beneath the skin at BODY WORLDS 101, a fascinating all-new exhibit designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages. Curated by Dr. Angelina Whalley, BODY
WORLDS 101 introduces the fascinating world of human anatomy through plastination, the revolutionary specimen preservation method invented by renowned anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens.
Discover How Your Body Works: Explore real human specimens, from complete whole bodies to individual organs and intricate anatomical slices, showcasing the mechanisms that sustain life.
Understand Common Ailments: Gain insights into everyday health challenges such as arthritis, heart disease, and lung conditions. Witness firsthand how these ailments impact the body and learn the importance of preventive care and healthy living. Marvel at the Resilience of the Body: Learn about your body’s adaptability and the connection between lifestyle and health.
A Unique Experience
In the heart of Houston, The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, we are the most interactive and popular science learning center of its kind and a favorite among Houstonians.
INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS
Our exhibits are designed to be hands-on and immersive, allowing visitors to engage with health and science in a new way.
for Everyone: Perfect for students, families, and lifelong learners looking for an unforgettable educational journey.
A Collaborative Endeavour: BODY WORLDS 101 is made possible by individuals who donated their bodies for plastination to the Institute for Plastination. Join us in celebrating the beauty and complexity of the human form. Don’t miss your chance to explore the magic within!
JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION
5000 KATY MILLS CIR KATY
The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition, set to open in Houston on March 8, 2024, has now become one of the fastest-selling exhibitions in history since its launch and has welcomed over 8 million
Our exhibits and programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages, making learning about health and science a fun and rewarding experience.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
We offer a variety of programs, from workshops to lectures, aimed at deepening understanding of health and medical science.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Check out our unique opportunities to engage with our community and gain insights into health and medical science on our website via qrcode.
visitors. After touring cities around the world, including London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Cologne, and Berlin, this global sensation comes to Houston. Jurassic World: The Exhibition is a family-friendly exhibit of massive proportions
based on one of the biggest blockbuster franchises in cinema history. Visitors walk through the iconic Jurassic World gate, where they will explore richly themed environments inspired by the beloved films, coming face-to-face with life-sized dinosaurs, such as the towering Brachiosaurus, Velociraptors including Blue, and the most fear-
some of all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex!
Guests will imagine what it would have been like to roam amongst these breathtaking creatures and even interact with baby dinosaurs, including Bumpy from the popular animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous from Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and DreamWorks
Animation, currently streaming on Netflix. The exhibition engages audiences of all ages in settings inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s
Jurassic World franchise and is produced in conjunction with Universal Live Entertainment, NEON, and Animax Designs – the creators of the lifelike animatronic dinosaurs. For more info, visit-www.Jurassic World: The Exhibition - Houston
MEOW WOLF DEBUTS IN HOUSTON WITH RADIO TAVE 2103 LYONS AVE BUILDING 2
Meow Wolf Houston is an immersive art experience that can be described as equal parts scavenger hunt, escape room, dance party and interactive museum. You can touch and open pretty much everything.
Houston is the fifth Meow Wolf “portal” and joins locations in Grapevine, Denver, Santa Fe and Las Vegas. Each begins from a “hyper-familiar,” or mundane, starting point — a family home, a supermarket. The Houston exhibition is called “Radio Tave” and begins with an explorable radio station that includes a front desk, waiting area and on-air studio. Visitors will step into an exhibition where an entire radio station has been transported to another dimension, revealing a labyrinth of paths, portals, and hidden doors, all filled with interactive mysteries for guests to solve. The space features dozens of
MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE – MAY
Miller Outdoor Theatre is an outdoor theater for the performing arts in Houston, Texas. It is located on approximately 7.5 acres of land in Hermann Park, at 6000 Hermann Park Drive
FLY DANCE COMPANY: OYE COMO FLY MAY 2 8:00PM
WELLS FARGO PRESENTS CINCO DE MAYO AT MILLER FEATURING INSPECTOR MAY 3 8:00PM
BALLET UNDER THE STARS PRODUCED BY HOUSTON BALLET MAY 9 & 10 8:00PM
INCREDIBLE INDIA: ARISIGRAINS OF RICE PRODUCED BY INDIAN PERFORMING ARTS SAMSKRITI
MAY 16 8:30PM
ASIA TO THE WORLD PRODUCED BY DANCE OF ASIAN AMERICA
MAY 17 8:30 PM
DANCIN’ IN THE STREET… MOTOWN & MORE REVUE PRODUCED BY BACEMENT FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
MAY 23, 24, & 25 8:15 PM
KINDRED SOUL: THE LEGACY OF KING AND GANDHI PRODUCED BY SILAMBAM
MAY 30 8:30 PM
MUSICAL ODYSSEY: TALES OF ADVENTURE AND PASSION PRODUCED BY TMCO
MAY 31 8:30 PM
rooms, designed by more than 100 artists, over 50 of whom are based in Texas. Visit https:// meowwolf.com/visit/ houston for more info
THE MOST FAMOUS BURIAL OF ALL TIME – PRESENTING A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE SHROUD OF TURIN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY
415 BARREN SPRINGS DR 281.876.3063
WWW.NMFH.ORG
THE MOST FAMOUS BURIAL OF ALL TIME:THE SHROUD OF TURIN Proudly presented by: National Museum of Funeral History® The National Museum of Funeral History (NMFH) is sponsoring presentations of the Shroud of Turin to share information about the precious linen and to raise aware-
ness of it’s planned permanent exhibit: “The Most Famous Burial of All Time.“
The NMFH is working with the support and encouragement of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to open this exhibit on April 27, 2023. National Museum of Funeral History President/ CEO and curator of this exhibit states, “The exhibit will feature a certified copy of the Shroud from the Archdiocese of Turin as well as displays discussing the established history and scientific studies of the Shroud. It presents the facts about the Shroud and allows visitors to draw their own conclusions about the identity of the “man of the Shroud.
The Funeral Museum is a secular setting that provides the opportunity to share the facts and information about the Shroud with a broad cross-section of museum visitors.” SEGWAY TOURS OF HOUSTON 713-630-0552 segwaytoursofhouston.com
Explore central Houston on an ecofriendly personal transporter with the
Let’s Celebrate Our 10th Summer in Downtown Houston!
We are Houston’s premier Segway tour company. Segway Tours of Houston has been providing tours in the downtown Houston area since 2008. Each tour guide’s sole goal is to safely provide you with an amazing tour!
You can book a segway tour online at segwaytoursofhouston.com, or by calling (713) 630-0552 or (866) 673-4929.
Segway Tours of Houston. A Segway is a two-wheeled personal transporter and an unconventional approach to today’s urban congestion and environmental challenges. This zero emission self-balancing vehicle intuitively moves the direction your body tells it to- not to mention its
super-fast and fun to ride!. Segway tours are great for private parties, corporate events, educational outings., and just for fun for locals and tourists alike. Each tour begins at the Wortham Center main entrance and is led by seasoned Segway riders who love to share their knowledge of Houston.
Your next epic night out begins at Puttery. Hit the courses for immersive, adults-only mini golf, craft cocktails, and upscale eats
Washington Avenue • (346) 406-1300 www.puttery.com/locations/houston
Among Houston Medical Center hotels, the SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park hotel offers the refreshing services you deserve. Our recently renovated spacious suites are a breath of fresh air that offers modern decor in our separate bedroom and living areas that includes a mini-fridge, microwave & 49” flat screen TV. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center hotel will help you revive with our complimentary hot breakfast buffet. At this Marriott Houston hotel take advantage of the outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness or business center. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and NRG Park section of Bayou City. This Houston hotel is near NRG Stadium/ NRG Park, Hermann Park Zoo and Toyota Center. With some of the friendliest staff among Houston hotels, the SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park hotel is ready to exceed your expectations!
MUSEUMS
THE NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM has a lot of stuff. There are permanent collections of minerals, natural history exhibits, a planetarium with laser shows and an Imax theater, a butterfly habitat, a paleontology exhibit with dinosaurs, and a new chemistry hall. This place is very crowded, especially on weekends, and you should call in advance for reservations for the Imax, planetarium and butterfly exhibit.
THE COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER at the Houston Museum of Natural
SPEC’S LIQUOR WAREHOUSE
Spec’s has Texas’ largest selection of wine and liquor. Or visit the fine foods and world-class cheese and deli departments for exotic foods from all over the world. Hundreds of great gift items from bar and wine accessories, to cigarettes, cigars and cigar necessities, glassware, unique gift baskets and more. Spec’s Superstore: 2410 Smith St., Downtown Houston. 713-526-8787 www.specsonline.com
2365 Rice Blvd., Suite E | Houston, Texas 77005 713.521.5928 | PerimeterArt@outlook.com perimeterart.com
CIGAR LOUNGE
STOGIES
6100 Westheimer #102
713-783-5100
2278 Texas Drive
Sugar Land Marriott Town Square stogiesofhouston.com
Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston has a vast selection of Premium Cigars, and an atmosphere that is unmatched for the distinguished cigar aficionado. One of the nation’s largest humidors, with over 7000 different cigars.
GALLERIES
PERIMETER
GALLERY
2365 E. Rice Blvd.
713-521-5928
www.perimiterart.com.
A full service Gallery in Rice Village with a variety of choices –Creative Custom Framing, Sculptures, Framed Local and International Art, Etched Glass and more. Also offering Corporate and Personal Art Consultation.
GOLF
EDWIN WATTS GOLF
5395 Westheimer 713-627-2411 www.edwinwattsgolf. com.
Edwin Watts Golf has all the golf equipment you need to the most of every round, with great golf brands like Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, Ping, Nike,
Adams, Nickent, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, MacGregor, Ben Hogan, Footjoy & more!
SHOOTING RANGE
TOP GUN RANGE
5901 Beverly Hill 713.779.GUNS (4867) www.topgunrange.com Located in the Heart of the Galleria Area, Top Gun of Texas is Houston’s finest indoor gun range and handgun training center with 15 shooting lanes available for practice, training and qualification. Courteous and professional staff will make your visit safe and enjoyable. The spacious retail area includes new and used
firearms along with holsters, knives, gun safes, flashlights and range bags..
LIQUOR & WINE
SPEC’S LIQUOR WAREHOUSE
2410 Smith St. 713-526-8787
8102 Westheimer 713-780-2573/www. specsonline.com
A whole lot more store. The largest selection of liquor and wines in Houston. Large walk-in cigar humidor, gourmet foods, upscale deli and crystal glassware. Friendly staff helps make your shopping a pleasure. Open MonSat 10am-9pm.
Familiar and innovative dishes made with fresh wholesome ingredients, served in a festive and friendly atmosphere. The perfect place to begin or end an evening. Open Sunday–Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am–11pm. Happy Hour, daily, 3–6:30 pm. Located in GreenStreet, 1201 San Jacinto, Space 141 Houston, Texas 77002 l 713-650-0101 l www.guad.com
culinary adventures
EVERY CUISINE, EVERY BUDGET, EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSTON’S RESTAURANT SCENE HAS YOU COVERED. FROM FINE DINING TO CLASSIC COMFORT FOOD, YOUR VISIT IS SURE TO BE IN GOOD TASTE.
Truluck’s is a getaway for the senses. Escape humdrum and come savor the freshest Crab, direct from Truluck’s Florida fisheries. This upscale Galleria seafood restaurant is a Houston mainstay for surf ‘n’ turf and the original outpost of the longtime regional chain. Delight in the fresh-catch menu or select tender, juicy steaks prepared to perfection. Complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle. The relaxing atmosphere in the spacious dining room is punctuated with live piano music nightly.
MEXICAN
GUADALAJARA
MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
9799 Katy Fwy./713461-5300, 2925
SWFwy./713-942-0772, 27885 I-45 North/713362-0774, 1201 San Jacinto 713-650-0101
Houston’s home for fine Mexican food. Enjoy favorites like marinade fajitas, melt-inyour-mouth enchiladas and spicy campeche, or choose from one of many unique creations. With 4 locations in the Houston area, you’re never far away from a great meal in an authentic “Hacienda Style” atmosphere. For 2 or 200, this fare is cooked to perfection and served with a fiesta attitude. A quintessenal TexMex food experience you will not want to miss!
MODERN AMERICAN
JULIET
5857 Westheimer Rd Suite P 713) 324-8831
www.juliethtx.com
Juliet is an upscale steak and seafood restaurant giving you a movie theatre style theme featuring a premium bar with high end craft cocktails, a well curated wine list, and mouth-watering steaks and seafood.
Juliet offers a unique experience, bringing a modern vibe to the traditional steakhouse through innovative concepts like the Glass Room which boasts wide screens TV’s and a projector playing classic movies throughout the night, and also their beautiful flower wall embedded with the Juliet logo. Juliet will be the restaurant to be at if you are looking for flawless
service, amazing food, and a vibe you won’t soon forget!
STEAKS & SEAFOOD
DEL FRISCO’S
DOUBLE EAGLE
STEAK HOUSE
5061 Westheimer (in the Galleria) Suite 8060/713.355.2600
Del Frisco’s is renowned for its luxurious style, prime beef and extensive cellar of more than 1,800 wine selections. This spectacular 13,000 squarefoot eatery boasts soaring windows that overlook the swanky Galleria skyline and a second-story mezzanine with its own bar.
TRULUCK’S STEAK & STONE CRAB
5350 Westheimer 713-783-7270
Dine in elegance at this captivating & original
restaurant where fashionable atmosphere is taken to the limit. Only the freshest seafood, hand selected beef and Stone Crab so fresh in the water today, on your plate tomorrow. Now featuring 90 delicious wines by the glass.
JAPANESE/OMAKASE
HACHI
5333 Westheimer, #100 713.355.2600
www.hachihouston.com
Situated in the vibrant Galleria area, Hachi is a premier destination for those who appreciate the art of Japanese cuisine. Hachi offers a truly unique dining experience with their signature Omakase menu, with ingredients flown in directly from the renowned Toyosu and Tsukiji fish markets in Japan.
At the Palapa Bar at the Ritz you can enjoy live music or watch the game on one of our many flat screen TVs. The Palapa bar is 4,000 sqft of outdoor entertainment. You will feel like you are at a tropical resort. And since its all outdoors you are free to enjoy the full flavor of your favorite Cigars and Cigarettes. The Ritz is a 22,000 sf club featuring 3 stages and 2 bars, as well as a full menu and buffet. The Ultimate Sports Lounge, encased in thick glass, is the perfect place to enjoy any game.
4000 Block of Westheimer
Anthropologie
Apple
Away
Banana Republic
Blue Mercury
Boll & Branch
Bonobos
Brandy Melville
Brighton Collectibles
Chico’s
Crate & Barrel
Design Within Reach
Escalante’s Mexican Grille
Francesca’s Collections
Gauchos Du Sol
J. Crew Women
J. Crew Men
J. Crew Children
James Fojt Salons
Janie & Jack
Johnnie-O
Johnny Was
Kendra Scott
Kiehl’s
L’Occitane
Lilly Pulitzer
Lucchese
lululemon athletica
Lush
Madewell
Marmi
Metropolitan Dermatology Institute
Numero 28
Paper Source
Peloton
Peter Millar
PNC Bank
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Kids
RA Sushi
Restoration Hardware
RH Baby & Child
Rowan
Sephora
Solaya
Soma Intimates
Splendid
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Sweet Paris
The Shade Store
Vineyard Vines
Warby Parker
Williams-Sonoma
YETI Houston
Highland Village has been Houston’s most distinctive and appealing retail venue for more than 50 years. It is home to a carefully edited collection of upscale boutiques, national retailers and restauranteurs. Highland Village is the favorite destination for the city’s most discriminating shoppers.
