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The Galveston calendar of events 2022 is full of exciting activities. And this month is no different!
Here are our top things to do on a budget in Galveston this weekend (May 20 – May 22): Queen City Cabaret Show, Hot Rod and Classic Car Show, Masterworks IV: Kaleidoscope and lots more!
Best Things to do in Galveston this Weekend – Friday, May 20, 2022
The Grand Galvez: Queen City Cabaret Show
What: Attend this exciting concert which is simply a brilliant, hot Jazz induced evening of vintage frivolity and scintillating burlesque! New York bandleader Dandy Wellington and Houston’s Peter Pecker will be coming to Galveston for a show that will be taking over the newly opened Grand Galvez Founder’s Bar. Guests can also dress up like royalty to witness the grand queen’s cabaret! The event is part of the Galveston Island Beach Revue.
When: 20 May 2022 | 10:00 pm
Where: 2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston, TX 77550
How much: $45
Galveston College: In-Person Cooking Class: Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps)
What: Learn how to make this light, fresh lettuce wrap at a cooking class taking place on Friday. This culinary activity is the perfect way to usher in a fun weekend as you learn the ins and outs of preparing the Larb Gai, or a fresh, green spring roll with a spicy peanut sauce. Grab your spot quickly because there are only 10 seats per class!
When: 20 May 2022 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: 4015 Avenue Q Galveston, TX 77550
How much: $5
G Lee Gallery: Jewelry Workshop
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What: If you enjoy making your own jewelry and dabbling with strings and pearls, come for this workshop guided by artist Annette Kinslow, who will walk you through the process of creating your own tribal and fancy accessories. All materials will be provided at the workshop where you will learn some easy tricks to make beautiful ornaments that you can then take home and wear to your next party!
When: 20 May 2022
Where: 2217 Strand, Suite 107-B Galveston, TX 77550
How much: $105
Top Pick for Summer Camps in Houston – Kids and Teens Summer Series at Sur La Table
Kids and Teens Summer Series by Sur La Table calls on all young chefs to get ready for five fun-filled days of cooking, learning, and laughter at the Sur La Table kitchens.
The classes will be small and hands-on allowing for plenty of mixing, prepping and cooking. The instructors are both talented chefs and teachers, and they will make sure that everyone has a great time. Young cooks will explore menus full of exciting discoveries, from how to prepare favorite dishes to new twists on classic desserts.
Students receive a certificate of completion, a free apron (colors may vary), and a coupon good for 10% off an in-store purchase while class is in session!
Location: 2 Locations in the Houston Area
- River Oaks Shopping Center – 1996 West Gray Houston River Oaks, TX, 77019
- City Centre – 816 Town and Country Boulevard Houston City Centre
Dates: Various 4-day and 5-day camps between May 31st and August 19. Classes are usually 2 to 2.5 hours.
Cost: Varies
Also, check out our full list of the Best Summer Camps in Houston for 2022!
Things to do in Galveston this Weekend – Saturday, May 21, 2022
Clay Cup Studios: Paint and Sip Canvas Night: Girl with the Red Umbrella
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What: Come for a refreshing paint and sip evening at the art studio and get creative! Spend your Saturday evening with colors and brushes as you dip into hues of red and grey to paint a girl holding a red umbrella amidst concrete buildings and slick roads. There’s beer, seltzers and ciders for you to sip on while you draw and paint!
When: 21 May 2022 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
How much: $35
McGuire Dent Recreation Center: Father Fest
What: Come with the entire family for an event that will have loads of exciting activities as well as yummy and sumptuous food! Father Fest promises to be an ideal spot to wind down and have fun with the kids on the weekend. The festival has everything from inflatables and carnival fun to free snacks and fun games, all the things that children and parents can enjoy together!
When: 21 May 2022 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: 2222 28th St, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: Free entry
Hot Rod and Classic Car Show
What: Vintage trailers, hot rods and rat rods will drive into this car show which will feature some of the oldest and grandest cars present on the island! The event is part of a series of fun activities organized for the 14th annual beach revue, Galveston’s official kick-off to summer! Car owners can participate in a fun contest at the event that will give a shout out to these automobiles by awarding prizes in numerous categories like Best in Show, Distance Travelled, Best Club Participation and many more!
When: 21 May 2022 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: 21st and Seawall, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: $20
Galveston Reads: Author Visit with Lynda Rutledge
What: Author Lynda Rutledge will be coming to Galveston College to talk about her work, West with Giraffes which will be followed by a QnA as well as a book signing session. Get your copy of the acclaimed writer’s work signed which tells the story of Woodrow Wilson Nickel, who goes off on a 12-day road trip in 1938 to introduce southern California to its first giraffes amidst the Great Depression and the terror of the world war.
When: 21 May 2022 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Galveston College | 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: Free entry
Things to do in Galveston this Weekend – Sunday, May 22, 2022
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Destress + Refresh with Causeway Galveston
What: Come to the farmer’s market for a morning of destressing, now that the school year is over and the kids are ready to wind down. Bring the family for a day in the refreshing outdoors at the market and stop by the booth of the social emotional learning team to make a DIY stress ball and relax in warm sunshine!
When: 22 May 2022 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: 2822 Market, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: Free entry
The Grand 1894 Opera House: Masterworks IV: Kaleidoscope
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What: Galveston Symphony Orchestra will be bringing to the stage the fourth concert in its Masterworks series on this Sunday. Kaleidoscope will be a true masterpiece, a celebration of Debussy’s most-renowned work, La Mer as well as Price’s Ethiopia’s Shadow in America and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto 3. For true fans of classical music, this is absolutely a can’t miss!
When: 22 May 2022 | 4:00 pm
Where: 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: Tickets start at $25
Music Bingo at 23rd Street Station Piano Bar
What: Visit your favorite piano bar for a night of music and bingo and get a chance to win exciting prizes! Participate in the contest which is free and open to all, where all you need is knowledge of songs and artists to be put to test. Come with your friends for this fun night and gear up to ward off all your Monday blues before they appear!
When: 22 May 2022 | 10:00 pm
Where: 1706 23rd St Galveston, TX 77550
How much: Free entry
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