5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Few words sparkle with understanding the way that “bacon” does. So, keep that in mind when you’re reading about this weekend’s International Bacon Fest, because as alluring as it sounds, it’s not the only cool event in town this weekend.
We’ve got the annual “Original” Greek Festival, a Chicano music festival and a Harry Potterthemed bar crawl.
This is a good weekend.
International Bacon Fest
Event features bacon and pork-inspired dishes from around the world. Expect carnival rides, live music, a bacon-eating competition, games, crafts, a pig pen and, of course, plenty of tastings. When: 1-7 p.m. Saturday Where: HTX Sports Creek, 2619 Polk Tickets: $10; baconifest. com
KBR Kids Day
Annual event features stations with hands-on activities from more than 20 Houston nonprofit organizations, pontoon-boat tours, local performers,Dia de los Muertos face painters, balloon artists, a rock-climbing wall, the Sports Zone and more. When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Where: Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels Information: buffalobayou. org
The Original Greek Festival
The annual event features Greek cuisine, activities for kids, music and more. When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Tickets: $5, ages 12 and younger free; greekfestival. org
Expecto Bar Crawl
A Harry Potter-themed bar crawl through downtown Houston. You don’t have to read that twice to get excited. When: 3-9 p.m. Saturday Where: Check-in at Live Sports Bar and Grill, 407 Main Tickets: $35; facebook.com/events/ 1504980789523883
38th annual Festival Chicano
A cultural celebration of Chicano music from Tejano and conjunto, to mariachi and orchestra. When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive Information: milleroutdoortheatre.com