FREE STUFF

Melting Pot of Texas

Musical performances that reflect the diverse spirit of Texas, featuring tunes by George Gershwin and Duke Ellington, contemporary Korean music and Argentinian tangos with Astor Piazzolla. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: 1500 McKinney Information: discoverygreen.com

‘Tosca’

The Houston Grand Opera’s presentation of Puccini’s drama about a sadistic police chief and an idealistic painter. Free, but seated tickets can be reserved from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the day of the performance. When: 8 p.m. FridaySaturday Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Herman Park Drive Information: milleroutdoortheatre.com

May Family Festival

Enjoy giveaways, prizes, food, games and activities for the whole family, including bounce houses, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, caricature artists and more. When: Noon- 4 p.m. Saturday Where: AMC Plaza, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy Information: simon.com/ mall/katy-mills

Discovery Green Flea by Night

One-of-a-kind market featuring an array of artful kitsch, vintage items, midcentury-modern furniture, recycled and repurposed items and collectibles. When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday Where: 1500 McKinney Information: discoverygreen.com

Wharton County Freedom Fest

Memorial Day season’s kickoff celebration including laser light show, crawfish, zydeco, open car show, tailgate cook-off, vendors, street dance, live music and a Veterans Parade. When: Noon-midnight Saturday Where: 120 S. Houston St., Wharton Information: whartonfreedomfest.org

Cigna Sunday Streets

Street will be closed to motorized traffic. You’ll be able to walk, run, dance bike or play in the streets with friends, family and neighbors at White Oak. When: Noon- 4 p.m. Sunday Where: Heights to Watson Information: gohealthyhouston.org/sundaystreetshtx