Going to be in Houston...what to do?

[red-beard]

Did I mention Lone Pint? - If you head over, let me know and I'll drive up.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

Haha. yep. stay in the air conditioning.

Just got back from Tucson, and the weather was surprisingly nice. Perhaps Houston will be the same!

hahahahahahahahahahahaha

[Iciclehead]

Wow....thanks guys....I suspect the space center will figure into it, food ideas....lots for me to check up, as for Galleria, that will depend on the friends' desires.....

The heat worries me, I get warm at about 65 degrees, consider 75 degrees quite warm and by the time I hit 90 degrees I want to lie down in front of an air conditioner and start looking around for a guy with a tail and horns.

Oh well, I am sure it will be an experience that I will enjoy, just because I like checking out new places!

Thanks all!

Dennis

[Iciclehead]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Is the Space Center worth it? - Only the Level 9 tour, in my opinion. On the regular tram tour you do see the visitors center, a few building and the Saturn 5.

What is this Galleria thing and do I want to go there? - A giant multi level, high end shopping mall.

Any especially good restaurants? Tons. What kind of food? Houston is a foodie town.

Some of my Favorites: Underbelly, Caracol, Hugo's.

Tex Mex - Mexican food: Just go to a Lupe Tortilla. The Best one is VERY far from you. The "chain" ones still have the great food.
BBQ - Lots of good places around.

I'll be staying in the Woodlands area.... I'm sorry, really sorry. Not much over there for nightlife. You are nearly 30 miles north of Houston, really.

Beer - lots of very good breweries around. The BEST is very close over in Magnolia - Lone Pint. The Lone Pint Brewery, Scrumptious Texas Ales They are open from noon to 4 pm on Saturday.

Drive North on I-45 to FM (Farm to Market) 1488. Drive West to intersection with FM 1774. Cross the RailRoad tracks and turn left at second street (Commerce Street). 4 very short blocks (400 meters)

Or take the Beer Bus and visit several.

Texas Beer Bus

It is a Porsche track Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, about 90 miles (143 km) outside Houston. Texas Motor Speedway NASCAR and IndyCar Racing

Hmmmm....lone pint sounds fine, what is your Saturday evening looking like? Masraum or any other Houstonian's interested.....I buy the first 2 rounds?

GF has trepidations about a guy who calls himself Red Beard since I have a red beard as well and she thinks I am ..... er.... nuts. But then again, I tell her that Chinese girls are nuts too!

Dennis

[red-beard]

I'm 51. I should be called gray beard....

[red-beard]

Screwed up dates. Next weekend is Texas Motor Speedway.

[Pazuzu]

If the heat bothers you, don't go to NASA. It's a long drive on crowded freeways, then the only really interesting thing is the tram tour, which is 50% outdoors. That's after standing in line, outside, for an hour.

You will have wilted by then

Although, we're supposed to get a cold front Sunday, some more rain and temps down to 92, 93. Good time to be outside!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

If the heat bothers you, don't go to NASA. It's a long drive on crowded freeways, then the only really interesting thing is the tram tour, which is 50% outdoors. That's after standing in line, outside, for an hour.

You will have wilted by then

Although, we're supposed to get a cold front Sunday, some more rain and temps down to 92, 93. Good time to be outside!

And the rain probably means a 10% bump in humidity. Woo Hoo.

When I take the dogs out for a walk at 7:30pm, it's still about 92-95° most days. As long as you're in the shade, that actually feels pretty comfortable. It's really all about what you're used to.

[masraum]

I'm sure this won't copy/paste well, but

2nd Saturday Nite: Buxton

when: Aug 13
where: Historic Market Square



Join us for the final installment of the 2nd Saturday Nites series in Historic Market Square this Saturday, August 13. Enjoy a performance by Houston favorites, Buxton, as they bring their folk rock style to Market Square Park for a night of music, friends and neighborhood fun. Dollie Barnes kicks things off at 7pm and if you’re hungry for more, spend the evening exploring the neighborhood's eclectic bars and restaurants and be sure to stop by Market on Main to check out some of the city's most popular food and retail trucks!
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Frankie Valli
Aug 13/Wortham Theater

The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli had an incredible career with the Four Seasons and much solo success, both of which spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off of You, and of course, Grease, Valli has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Don’t miss this true American pop icon when he returns to Wortham Theater this weekend!
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Dead Rockstar Sing-Along Club
Aug 18-Sep 10/Rec Room

Downtown’s newest performance space, Rec Room, presents its debut production, Dead Rockstar Sing-Along Club, a performance piece which pays tribute to two great music icons who died this past year: David Bowie and Prince. Part concert and part theatre, the show weaves together a string of visual images that delve into the dynamics of public grief on social media vs. actual grief. The script is a mash up of Prince/Bowie music and lyrics, excerpts from Greek tragedy and various tweets that work together to tell a magical story.
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Painting with Pinot’s Palette
Aug 17/Main St. Square

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fun and fine art where the wine, snacks and canvases are provided! The Downtown District invites you to participate in a unique painting party with Pinot’s Palette, all you need to do is bring your friends and get ready to be inspired by local artists who will guide you step-by-step through a featured painting. At the end of the night you’ll leave with your own masterpiece! Space is limited. RSVP today!

Note: This is an outdoor event located underneath the Trumpet Flower installation/canopy in Main Street Square. View map.
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Explore Buffalo Bayou

Buffalo Bayou is your go-to outdoor destination within the city! From the recently renovated, 160-acre, 2.3 mile Buffalo Bayou Park to Sabine Promenade, Sesquicentennial Park and Allen’s Landing in downtown, our city’s waterway offers a little bit of everything for you, your family and friends. Take a tour of the newly renovated architectural relic, the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, or relax as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters during a Twilight Tour. Fit in some physical activity when you reserve a time slot for the sand volleyball court at Eleanor Tinsley Park, rent a kayak/canoe from Bayou City Adventures or a bike from Bike Barn. The possibilities are limitless!
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This Week’s Top Headlines

-Hines’ 609 Main building now 50 percent leased
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Live Music Scene

Aug 11 Muddy Belle w/ Rex Hudson at The Nightingale Room
Aug 12 Mind Shrine w/Kelly Doyle at The Nightingale Room
Aug 12 Kiss Alike at House of Blues
Aug 12 Jam, Phish Tribute Band at Last Concert Cafe
Aug 13 Beyonce vs. Rihanna (DJ/Dance Party) at House of Blues
Aug 13 The Brando Kingz at Last Concert Cafe
Aug 14 Eric Johnson at House of Blues
Aug 14 Jared & The Mill at House of Blues
Aug 14 Dead Man’s Ransom at Last Concert Cafe
Aug 17 Omara Portuondo w/ Eliades Ochoa at House of Blues
Aug 17 Loumuzik at House of Blues




Theater & The Performing Arts

Aug 11-14 Spider’s Web at Alley Theatre
Aug 11-14 Wicked at Hobby Center
Aug 11-13, 15 Gambrels of the Sky The Landing Theatre
Aug 12 Bollywood Dream Team at Toyota Center
Aug 12-13 A Midsummer Night’s Bling at Prohibition
Aug 13 Frankie Valli at Wortham Theater Center
Aug 14 *****es Who Brunch at Prohibition
Aug 15 My So-Called Mondays at Rec Room
Aug 17 Dead Rockstar Sing-A-Long Club at Rec Room




H-Town Sports

Aug 13 Dynamo vs. Toronto FC at BBVA Compass Stadium
Aug 16-17 Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Minute Maid Park
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[Dave Kost]

For food

Pappa's Steakhouse
Vic and Anthony's Steakhouse - across from the Minute Maid Park.

Lots of good Mexican too

Try a Kolachi- its a Bread bun with a sausage inside, add Jalapeņos' and cheese Sold in donut shops.

For entertainment have the taxi drive take you to Rick's- bring cash....

[red-beard]

Actually the forecast is getting better...85 for a high on Sunday. Of course thunderstorms!

[David]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Actually the forecast is getting better...85 for a high on Sunday. Of course thunderstorms!

85° and thunderstorms sounds like good Houston cycling weather!

[Jolly Amaranto]

I try to avoid thunder storms. Not just the lightning but all the rain. A few months ago I turned around when I got to Arcola and found one had sprung up behind me. I tried to get home but did not make it. Was drenched to the bone by the time I got of a continence store at L J Parkway and University where I took refuge.

[red-beard]

Wet doesn't bother me. The wind and lightning, they bother me.

And rooster tails!

[porsche4life]

Red beard is a great guy, absolutely meet up with him.


If you want some Cajun fare, hit up a Pappadeux, one of my favorite things about Houston! That and Chuy's were two of my favorite spots in Houston!


Humidity sucks, but the food there is good, and the pelican peeps are top notch*.


*watch out for Tom, he'll drink your beer and try to steal your woman!