An unlikely pair are cast together in an upcoming movie, The Heat (R). Imagine Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in a crime comedy from the director of Bridesmaids. Watch the official trailer online.

Thanks to 20th Century Fox, I have 300 free advance screening passes to two different shows next week:

*Wednesday, May 29 at Edwards Marq*E, 7 pm –
*Thursday, May 30, at Edwards Greenway Grand Palace, 7 pm

Create your account at Gofobo.com if you don’t have one already. Then go online to Gofobo.com here to get your free passes! You can get two passes, which admit one person each. In the top right RSVP box, use promo code HOTCATDY for the May 29 screening at Marq*E. Use promo code HOTC50L5 for the May 30 screening at Greenway Grand Palace. Print your passes and you will be ready to go! The Heat hits theaters June 28.

As long as passes are still available, it will say “available.” As with all pre-screening passes, seats are not guaranteed but first-come, first-serve. Arrive early to get your seat!

Memorial Day weekend typically signals the beginning of summer. It’s also a chance to snag some deals and freebies. Here are a few ways to save this Memorial Day weekend:

Eat free at IKEA Houston — Take advantage of a free meal at IKEA if you plan to purchase some IKEA furniture in the near future. The Swedish retailer is giving away free food by deducting your restaurant receipt from your total home furnishings bill of $150 or more. Valid May 25-27. Limit one restaurant receipt per store discount.

Adopt a cat for $5 — Today through Monday, May 27, the Houston SPCA is helping you save money on mature cat adoptions. Pay just $5 for all cats five years and older. The price is normally $65. The entire adoption package is actually worth about $400. Find your forever friend online here and go rescue a cutie! Houston SPCA is located near I-10 & 610 at 900 Portway Drive. Tuscon, right, is one of many mature cats available for adoption!

Eat cheap at Boston Market — Print a coupon for 50% off a Family Meal purchase at Boston Market Monday, May 27. Print coupon online here.

Save on books — The annual Memorial Day sale at Half Price Books is back, which means 20% off the entire store Thursday – Monday, May 23-27. It’s the perfect time to stock up on used books, music, movies and more. Not valid online or for gift cards. Find Houston locations online here. No coupon needed.

Save with Energy Star Sales Tax holiday — Texans get to avoid paying state and local sales tax when purchasing energy-efficient appliances Saturday through Monday, May 25-27, 2013. Find more info online. The products qualifying for the exemption include:

*Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
*Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
*Ceiling fans Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
*Clothes washers
*Dishwashers Dehumidifiers
*Programmable thermostats

Save on home improvement — Veterans, retired, and active military can save 10% off their entire purchase at Lowe’s and Home Depot. This savings is also available on July Fourth, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

Here is a snapshot of a few of today’s daily deals in Houston. Don’t miss the new Houston Daily Deals page for a complete round-up of daily deals.

Blue Man Group — $38 for orchestra seats to Blue Man Group at Jones Hall June 4 ($62 value). Ticket fee of $5.50 added per ticket from Goldstar.

Houston Chronicle — $25 for 26 weeks of Houston Chronicle Wednesday/Sunday delivery ($78 value) or $49 for one year of Wednesday/Sunday delivery ($156 value). Valid for new customers or those with lapsed subscription more than 30 days.

Cody Simpson — $18.75 for general admission ticket to Cody Simpson at Bayou Music Center on June 6 at 7 p.m. (up to $53 value)

Houston International Jazz Festival — $30 to See 23rd Houston International Jazz Festival at Bayou Music Center on Saturday, August 3 (Up to $62.08 Value)

Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Clinic & Game — $55 for a Two-Hour Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Clinic and Two Tickets to a 2014 Game (Up to $99 Value)

Live Oak Bar & Grill — $12 for $24 at Live Oak Bar and Grill

Darque Tan — $59 for Ultimate All-Access Tanning Package for 30 Days at Darque Tan ($196 Value)

Legacy Amateur Fighting — $45 to See Legacy Amateur Series 12 MMA Fighting on Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m. ($91.50 Value)

Yoga Lola Studios — 80% off! $39 for 10 classes at Yoga Lola Studios ($170 value

Tracy Morgan — $25 for Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French at House of Blues Houston on May 30 at 8 p.m. ($46 value)

Paintball Package — Paintball Admission, Gear, and 100 Paintballs Each for 2, 4, or 10 at TxR Paintball (Up to 78% Off)

Nazif’s Turkish Grill — $20 for $40 of Turkish Cuisine for Four at Nazif’s Turkish Grill & Deli (Half Off)

Pradaria Steaks & Churrascaria — $38 for Brazilian Churrasco Dinner for Two at Pradaria Steaks & Churrascaria ($78 value)

I am an affiliate partner with several of the daily deal sites — meaning they thank me with credit/compensation for sending folks to their sites.

Looking to save some money this summer on Houston family fun? Chill Out at the Houston Zoo is a promotion through the end of September. Not only can you stay cool at indoor Chill Zones, but you can watch the animals enjoy Chill Out enrichment like ice pops, elephant baths, and water sprinklers.

To help your wallet, the Houston Zoo is sharing a coupon for $4 off admission per person when you arrive after 4 pm this summer. Print out the $4 off coupon here. One coupon per person. Valid May 25 – September 30, 2013.

If you’re a fan of Flashdance, you probably know that TUTS’ will be kicking off the musical version in June. Sundance Cinemas will be sponsoring a free movie screening of Flashdance next week to get fans in the mood, Tuesday, May 28, at 7 pm. Sundance Cinemas is located at 510 Texas Street. Parking is free via validation or redemption, which is always a bonus in Houston!

The weekend is almost here! What are your plans? Here is a snapshot of a few free events and activities to enjoy with family and friends:

Watch a movie under the stars — Friday Night Films is back, by popular demand, thanks to Whole Foods Market (Montrose) and Alamo Drafthouse. The evening kicks off Friday, May 24, with Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Food and fun start at 6 pm with the movie kicking off at 8 pm. Bring your own lawn chairs! Located at 701 Waugh.

Enjoy Latin funk — Head downtown for a Concert at the Square Friday, May 24, 8pm with Grupo Fantasma. This 11-piece Grammy Award winning Latin funk orchestra will delight audiences as the new generation of Latin groove music. The Austin-based group will perform at Market Square Park, 301 Milam.

Be patriotic – The Woodlands Waterway Square celebrates Memorial Day weekend with live music, kid fun, and fireworks Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26. Don’t miss the nightly live music kicking off at 6 pm featuring Leannasaurus Rex, the Rock-a-Fellas, Josh Fuller and Dirt & Diesel, and Nobody’s Fool with Kelley Peters. Plenty of kid-friendly fun including strolling entertainers, face painting, balloon artist and more. A special fireworks show begins at 8:55 pm each night. Limited, free parking is available  curbside near Lake Robbins Drive, Waterway Avenue, Waterway Square Place, and Timberloch Place. Garage parking fees vary.

Be soulful at Miller — Four nights of Dancin’ in the Street: Motown & More Revue! This unique annual show, May 23-26, features timeless classics of Motown artists. This year’s show pays tribute to Chaka Khan and James Brown. Show begins at 8:15 pm each night. Free covered seat tickets are available at 10:30 a.m. on performance day while they last. Four per person.  Miller Outdoor Theatre is located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive.

Watch a free classic movie — Alamo Kids Camp returns this weekend with the free movie Karate Kid from 1984. Show dates are May 24 (11:30 am), May 25 (10:30 am) and May 26 (10:15 am) at Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park. Seats are first-come, first-serve. Get a reserved seat by pre-purchasing a $5 food and beverage voucher online.

Sample some chili — The Memorial Day Chili Challenge hits downtown Tomball May 25 to benefit veterans. Enjoy live classic rock from the Grateful Geezers plus a kids’ play area. Pro cookers from Texas and local businesses will battle it out for “Best Chili in Tomball.” Located at 201 S. Elm in Tomball.

Explore at Bass Pro Shops — The outdoor retail store is having lots of inside fun Memorial Day weekend for kids. Families can check out the new BB gun shooting range, explore with the metal detector treasure hunt, and find conservation items throughout the store in the Adventure Scavenger Hunt. Bass Pro Shops is located in Katy and Pearland.

Celebrate 80 years of oil — The Tomball Oiltown USA Jamboree celebrates 80 years since the first oil discovery in Tomball, May 27, 1933. This Memorial Day 1930-style celebration from 11 am – 6 pm features nickel hotdogs and sodas, games, period music, a mobile oilfield museum with 24 stations for kids, and more. Don’t miss the crazy contests like watermelon seed spitting, pie eating, and greased pig contest! Lots of antique cars and antique fire truck to ogle at, too. The Klein family will display antique pieces from the feed store and grocery store. Free admission and parking, to boot! Located around the historic railroad depot in Tomball at 102 S. Elm.