5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Asian Heritage bus tour
This guided tour explores the Asian culture of Bellaire, Harwin and Hillcroft boulevards. Riders will visit an assortment of dining and shopping destinations during this 4½ hour journey. When: 10 a.m. Saturday Where: Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park Drive Tickets: $35; ccchouston.org/tour
Christmas in July
Indoor event at the Hemi Hideout, featuring jewelry, clothing, woodwork and craft vendors, plus music and food. Christmas in July, it’s not just for cowboys anymore. When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Where: Hemi Hideout, 1172 Wilpitz, Brookshire Information: $5; facebook.com/events/ 824972147640579
The Sandman cometh
“American Gods” has sort of done for Neil Gaiman what “Game of Thrones” did for George R. R. Martin: turning snobs who resist reading fantastical works into fervent fans. Those who have followed his work, however, go back decades, to his work in comics or novels. In person, he’s just as interesting. When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Information: $35$75; 713-227-4772, spahouston.org
Short stories
Mildred Umbrella’s Museum of Dysfunction celebrates the raw energy and vision of new work written by often-unknown writers during this 10-minute play festival centered on strained relationships. When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Studio 101, 1824 Spring Information: 832-4630409, mildredsumbrella. com
Ham Art Market
If you like variety, this event is for you, as it features street art and graffiti, murals, art vendors, live painting, music and live performers, food trucks, an art battle, vintageclothing vendors, arts and crafts vendors, art raffles and more. There’s always “more.” When: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday Where: HAM HoustonHarrisburg Arts Museum, 4200 Harrisburg Information: facebook.com/events/ 136844410224325