A Double Feature: iPic Theaters and The Tuck Room

Nestled in the new and luxurious River Oaks Shopping District, iPic Theaters offers a glamorous movie-going experience. The theater creates a unique experience for guests, giving them something beyond sitting shoulder to shoulder with other movie-goers. Houston’s the first to use iPic’s groundbreaking POD seating system with fully reclinable chairs and leg rests. Lounge in comfortable pods for two, swathed in soft blankets and pillows and watch the latest blockbuster hits like The Hunger Games, 007 Spectre, and Creed. Touted as the “ultimate movie experience,” we’re inclined to agree, making it a perfect date night experience.

While kicking back to watch the silver screen, premium food and drink items can be purchased. Forget the overpriced popcorn and soda—you can get a delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza for what you’d normally pay at any regular theater. iPic offers a membership program for loyal customers to enhance their visits; membership levels allow members to purchase tickets in advance and earn points with each ticket and food and drink purchase.

While we definitely enjoyed the food with the theater experience, we’re singing praises on celebrity and three-time James Beard award-winning chef Sherry Yard’s dining concept, the Tuck Room. She teams up with acclaimed mixologist Adam Seger to deliver mouthwatering treats and cocktails, a perfect prelude to the premium experience that the theater offers. We feasted on amazing ahi tuna appetizers, moist lobster rolls, pulled pork sandwiches that BBQ lovers could love and addictive cheese croquettes. Foodies rejoice!

The cocktails are bespoke and tailored to you. Local ingredients and spirits are the key to some of our favorites like the zesty Handsome Little Devil, a powerful take on a Bloody Mary. The whole emphasis is on social dining, making it a perfect gathering spot for celebrations, even if a movie is not in the plans for the night.

Two thumbs up from H Texas!

 

 

Flying Saucer’s BeerFeast – November 1st

Sugar Land Flying Saucer’s 3rd annual BeerFeast will feature over 40 breweries and 60 craft beers, all carefully selected by Flying Saucer’s resident beer gurus. In addition, very rare and limited-release beers will be tapped one at time throughout the fest. Once again a variety of Sugar Land Town Square restaurants will have food available for sale during the festival.

Tickets are $35, and can be purchased here or at the Saucer beginning at 10am CDT, Wednesday, July 16th . The day of the fest, tickets will be $45 at the door if still available. Ticket purchase includes admission to the festival, a tasting card that is good for choice of 12 samples of any of the 60 festival beers, and a 2014 commemorative BeerFeast tasting glass. There are also designated driver tickets available for $15, which includes admission to the festival and complimentary soft drinks. Additional taster cards will be available for purchase by all VIP and general admission ticket holders on the day of the festival for just $3.

In addition to general admission tickets, again this year a very limited number of VIP tickets will be available for purchase. They are expected to sell out quickly and will only be available for sale online only prior to the festival for $65. In addition to the taster glass and sampling session, VIP ticket purchase includes early admission to the festival at noon, food vouchers redeemable at any of the festival food vendors, a 2014 BeerFeast T-shirt and a BeerFeast Brew Caddy. Additionally, all VIP ticket holders will have access to the rare brew tapping VIP only line.

BeerFeast is a 21-and-up-only event and all guests must purchase a ticket to attend.
Purchase VIP Tickets Here!

For more information, call 281-242-7468. Or, click the link to visit our website.

First Saturday Art Crawl

Location: Houston Socialites Club
Phone:  832-409-3151
Times: 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Website: www.houstonsocialites.com

On the first Saturday each month, join HSC for a fun, social art crawl around Houston, followed by dinner/drinks. Each month will feature a different art cluster/neighborhood, and includes these old favorites: Gallery Row, Montrose, Rice, Upper Kirby, Heights, to name a few. To find out details of our next First Saturday Art Crawl, contact Dannie@houstonsocialites.com

Brewmasters 5th Annual Craft Beer Festival – August 29-31st

 

 

 

Happy Hour Thursdays at MFAH

Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Venue: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Address: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005
Times: 6 – 8 pm
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Area of Town: Museum District
Free Admission: Yes

The Museum of Fine Arts hosts Happy Hour Thursdays each week. MFAH admission is always free on Thursdays thanks to Shell and from 6 to 8 pm you’ll enjoy happy hour with tunes from a local DJ, light bites from Ladybird Food Truck and a cash bar. The museum is open til 9 every Thursday.

Find Treasures at Discovery Green

(photo courtesy of Discovery Green)

Dates and Times: Third Saturday of every month Spring through Summer. The event is held in the day during Winter months.
Location: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
Admission: Free!!!

Are you ready for some unique flea marketing,people-watching,  food-trucking fun? Every third Saturday of the month, browse, shop and explore the Discovery Green Flea Market by Night.

Discovery Green, in the southeast corner of the park is where it all takes place. It’s not simply a flea market (though it’s that too). It also features a spread of goods including new art, kitsch, vintage items, mid-century modern furniture, recycled and repurposed items and collectibles. Bring a date, the kids, and the dogs!

If you love Houston’s food trucks as much as we do, you can grab a bite from among some of Houston’s most popular food trucks.

If you missed the this month’s Discovery Green Flea Market by Night, there will be more. During cooler months, the Discovery Green Flea happens in the afternoon.

Back Porch Brews at Watson’s House of Ales

(image courtesy of Zagats)

Date: Every Saturday
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Location: Watson’s House of Ales, 14656 Grisby Rd, Houston, TX 77079
Phone: 281-920-2929

Now you can enjoy Texas craft beer, patio games,  , live music, and BBQ  at Watson’s House of Ales ” Back Porch Brews”. Each week on Saturday afternoon Watson’s House  of Ales in the Energy Corridor is holding a beer session from 2pm to 6pm and they’re inviting everyone to enjoy their newly renovated, dog-friendly patio with a weekly Saturday Happy Hour featuring $5 flights of four 5-ounze beers complete with Back Porch Brews pint glass.

 

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Whiskey Fest at Local Pour’s in River Oaks

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Local Pour, 1952 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019 Admission: $25 in advance purchased at Local Pour; $30 at the door

Whiskey aficionados rejoice! Local Pour, located in River Oaks, is offering a whiskey spread for you to sample and savor from some of their favorite distilleries and brands.  Word is, they’ll even have Orphan Barrel Barterhouse.  Attendees will also receive a punch card that is good for a sample tasting of each of the 12 offered whiskeys. 

Representatives from each of the participating distilleries like Yellow Rose, Rebecca Creek, Herman Marshall, Red River, Jameson, and Whitmeyer’s will be on hand and some will even compete for a slot at Local Pour’s cocktail menu.

 

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

The Dinner Detective® is America’s largest murder mystery comedy dinner show! You’ll solve a hilarious murder case while you enjoy a fantastic four-course plated dinner. A tantalizing Prize Package awaits our Top Sleuth of the evening. But be careful! In this show, everyone is a suspect, even you, and the killer might be at your table!

Starting: May 31, 2014 (Every Friday, Saturday)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Downtown
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Downtown
Address: 400 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002
Phone:888-619-0858
Times: Friday 6:15 PM; Saturday 7:15pm
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Area of Town: Downtown
Free Admission: No
Adult Admission: Starting at $66.95

Humble Margarita Festival

The inaugural Humble Margarita Festival at the Humble Civic Center is the perfect get away for those who enjoy margaritas, live music, dancing and great food! The festival will showcase an assortment of nearly 20 flavors of 100 percent agave tequila margaritas, a diverse lineup of live music, headlined by award-winning country music star, Curtis Grimes, and an array of Mexican, barbecue, seafood and Creole cuisine. Tickets are on sale now at www.humblemargaritafest.com and are available at all H-E-B grocery stores in Humble, Atascocita and Kingwood.

June 28, 2014 
Venue: Humble Civic Center
Address: 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338
Times: 2 to 10 p.m.
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Free Admission: No

Beer, Bourbon, & Bull

On Thursday, June 26th, 100.3 The Bull presents its 1st annual beer, wine, and liquor tasting event from 6pm-10pm at Silver Street Station. Join them at Beer, Bourbon and Bull to sample drinks, eat from amazing restaurants and check out some live music. General Admission tickets include 15 drink samples and all the food you can eat!

Location: Silver Street Station
Address: 1501 Silver Street, Houston, TX 77007
Phone:713-881-5947
Times: 6:00pm-10:00pm
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Area of Town: Houston Heights
Free Admission: No
Adult Admission: 25