may calendar ANTIQUES SHOW The spring installment of the Urban Market Houston Antique Show returns May 19-20 to its location near Reliant Park at the Bayou City Event Center. Saturday features a special preview event that includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets for the all-day Sunday sale are just $8 (free for kids) with vendors open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market takes place at 9401 Knight Road, just south of Loop 610 near Almeda. Be sure to bring cash and measurements from home. Food and drink are available on site all day Sunday. Information: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com.
HOME SHOWS Popular Mechanics and the Houston Chronicle present The Ram Home Safety Prep Show on June 2, at Reliant Center. The show features celebrity experts, such as Mykel Hawke of Discovery Channel’s Man, Woman, Wild and Colby Donaldson of Survivor and the History Channel show Top Shot. The event also offers access to first responders, supplies, gear, and kid friendly attractions, such as fire trucks, Coast Guard response boats, and the Popular Mechanics Kids Zone. Tickets for adults are $8, kids get in free. Readers of Houston House & Home can receive a $2 discount by entering the promo code: househome. Information: www.popularmechanicshomesafety.com. The Greater Houston Building Association hosts its 20th Annual New Home & Remodeling Show June 9-10 at Reliant Center. The event showcases the latest in new construction trends as well as the finest in remodeling techniques for home improvement projects. Show attendees can take advantage of this one-stop shopping opportunity to meet industry experts one-on-one and compare exhibitors to find the expert that best suits their needs. Learn from professional demonstrations, classes and interacting with professionals, who are happy to answer remodeling and construction questions. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, while kids 12 and under get in free. Free tickets are available at Houston Best Buy locations. Information: www.NewHomeAndRemodelingShow.com.
CLASSES The Arbor Gate features a thoughtful variety of classes and events each month. This month’s calendar includes Summer Survival Tips for the Garden and Gardener on May 17. Gardening expert and award-winning member of The Herb Society of America Susan Wood explains how to grow, harvest and enjoy herbs without losing your cool. The class also includes instructions for drying herbs for teas, potpourris and decorative uses. This class is free, although other class may require a materials fee. See full schedule online. Information: www.arborgate.com or 281.351.8851.
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