FAMILY FUN
THE BAYOU CITY ARTS FESTIVAL CAN PAINT YOUR FACE, OR YOUR MOOD.
Houston Italian Festival A four-day celebration of Italian of food and culture. When: 5 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 9: 30 a.m. Sunday Where: University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Tickets: $5-$25; houstonitalianfestival.com
Circo Avenida
Witness the spectacle of acrobats and contortionists along the Avenida. When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Information: discoverygreen.com
Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Rockets hit the court to play the San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center. When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 1510 Polk Tickets: $23-3,750;houstontoyotacenter. com
Night Market
Family-friendly market that includes a free look at the exhibit “Wondrous Worlds: Art & Islam Through Time & Place.” When: 6-9 p.m. Friday
Where: Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Information: asiasociety.org
Moonlight Ramble
Numerous cyclists will roll through downtown Houston for this late-night ride that offers prizes for best lighted bike and best costume. When: 8 p.m.-midnight Friday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Tickets: $50-$60; bikehouston.org
Houston Filipino Street Festival
A celebration of Filipino culture featuring food, drinks and entertainment. When: Noon-7 p.m. Saturday Where: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside Information: fyphouston.com
The Square Live!
Live music and dancing at Memorial City Mall. When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday Where: 303 Memorial City Way Information: memorialcity.com
YOUniverSOUL Fest
Outdoor event with music, yoga, art, speakers, food, centered around the themes of consciousness, community, love and universality. When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday Where: Midtown Park, 2811 Travis Tickets: $55;youniversoulfest.com
Bayou City Art Festival
This two-day festival will showcase the works of over 300 artists from all over the world.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: 901 Bagby Tickets: $5-$15;artcolonyassociation. org
Lamborghini Festival
Annual festival celebrating the iconic exotic cars. Test-driving legend Valentino Balboni will make an appearance. When: 3-7 p.m. Sunday Where: CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd. Information: lamborghinifestival.com