5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Halloween and Día de los Muertos fall on a Tuesday this year, which means this is Halloween weekend 2017, which means this is a major party weekend.
Whether you want to join the parade of costumed revelers or ignore the annual rite, here are options for you — from a “monstrous” batch of margaritas to the opportunity to ride a camel. How often does that happen?
Día de los Muertos Festival
Festival events include a community ofrenda exhibition, Latin American foods and artisan and artist vendors. The festival also will host live performances of music and dance. When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: MECA Houston, 1900 Kane Information: meca-houston.org
A Boo!chata Halloween
Take the family out for a Día de los Muertos costume contest and enjoy bachata, merengue and funk music from musician Rodrigo Andres. When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday Where: Bagby Park, 415 Gray Information: facebook.com/events/ 1466906643404162
Annual Midtown Spookfest
Bars in Midtown host a festival featuring DJs, costume contests and cash prizes. When: 3 p.m. Saturday Where: Pub Fiction, 2303 Smith Tickets: $10; facebook. com/events/ 1770961393204536
Houston Egyptian Festival
A celebration of Egyptian culture, with authentic food, camel rides, belly dancers, Egyptian-inspired craft beer and more. When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Tickets: $10; egyptfesthouston.com
Jewish Book & Arts Festival
Opening night features a seminar with actor/author Stephen Tobolowsky. The festival starts Sunday and continues through Nov. 12. When: 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Monday, 1 p.m. Tuesday, noon Wednesday Where: Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, 5601 S. Braeswood (opening night); check website for locations for each day’s events. Tickets: $110 for series pass, $80 for members, free students, individual event tickets available; erjcchouston.org
Monster Margarita Festival
Festival features a monstrous selection of margaritas, tequilas, craft beer, wines, food trucks, costume contest, live music and local vendors. When: Noon Saturday and Sunday Where: Kingwood Town Center Park, 8 N. Main Tickets: $10-$25; monstermargaritafest.com