Life Beyond Happy Hour
June 28, 2013
Bowling
For a night of old school fun, drop by one of H-town’s bowling alleys. If it’s been a while and you fear humiliation, don’t forget to request bumpers. Palace Lanes in Bellaire and 300 in Bunker Hill both stay open until 2 on Friday and Saturday nights. I
Late-night movie
Going to the movies doesn’t have to be a boring fallback option. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is redefining the cinematic experience with upcoming events like R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet Sing-along and a screening of everyone’s favorite ’70s classic, God
Top Golf
Night club meets country club at TopGolf. When you’re ready to graduate from putt-putt to the next level, this is the place to do it. If the competition gets the best of you, take a break with tasty snacks and refreshing drinks.
Late-night museum
Nothing says classy like a night at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The MFAH offers free general admission all day on Thursdays, and, to sweeten the deal, it stays open until 9 p.m. For further refinement, take a stroll through the Lillie and Hugh Roy
Crazy Canvas
Release your inner artist during a Crazy Canvas art class. The teachers of these low-key lessons promise to deliver the “Next Level in Art as Entertainment.” You may even come away with artwork that’s good enough to fill that empty place in your hallway.
Late-night coffee
If you’re planning on staying up past your usual bedtime, chances are you’ll need some caffeine. For late-night chatting and refueling, stop by Post Oak’s 24-hour Starbucks. For people too hip for franchises, there’s always Agora in Montrose, which stays
Critical Mass
For athletic socializers, there’s only one place to be on the last Friday evening of every month, when over 100 cyclists gather to bike a new route together, stopping at different events and destinations along the way. The two- to three-hour ride attract
Late-night eats
Roaming around the city at night can cause you to work up an appetite. Frank’s Pizza serves hand-tossed pizza until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. If your adventures lead you downtown, drop by for a slice.
