Houston's big movie weekend: 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'

Plus: 17 Houston ice cream shops to beat the heat; Alley Theatre's Summer Chills series returns  ͏  ͏  ͏

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Houston's big movie weekend: 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'

It's hot outside but it's cool inside the movie theater and there are two big reasons to head to the multiplex this weekend beyond air conditioning: "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." Are you planning to be part of the Barbenheimer moment and see both?

It's also going to be cool inside performance halls around town, especially at The Alley Theatre which is bringing back its Summer Chills series with Agatha Chrisitie's "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd."

Of course, ice cream is always a reliable way to cool down. So here are 17 recommended ice cream shops where you can beat the heat.

But if you're looking to eat something that's just a bit more sophisticated and might actually have a little heat, Alison Cook reviews Jun, the new restaurant from "Top Chef" finalist Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu.

And don't forget that the popular play "Always...Patsy Cline," the salute to the iconic country singer that began here in Houston at Stages 35 years ago, is back.

Also: This Houston trans woman is all about Barbie; Jamie Foxx helps uncover a conspiracy in Netflix's "They Cloned Tyrone"; the first drive-thru Shake Shack in the area opens July 26; Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston seeks to update its image with a retooled "Pirates of Penzance."

Have a great weekend! 

 

Cary Darling, Arts and Entertainment Editor cary.darling@houstonchronicle.com

 

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Things to do in Houston

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'Barbie' review: Plastic, fantastic, one of the year's best films

This is sensational, spirited filmmaking, that rare assemblage of exactly the right people working on exactly the right project, says Joey Guerra.

 

Photo by: Melinda Sue Gordon/Associated Press Christopher Nolan's three-hour 'Oppenheimer' explodes with drama The hotly anticipated film starring Cillian Murphy is a thrilling character study of the man nicknamed 'the father of the atomic bomb,' says our review.

 

Photo by: Associated Press Bombs and bombshells in the Barbenheimer internet craze With the films 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' opening simultaneously, many fans plan to make their own double feature by seeing both on the same day.

 

Photo by: Photo By GAB Archive/Redferns/Redferns 'Always Patsy Cline,' born in Houston 35 years ago, is back The production based on the friendship between the singer and Houston housewife Louise Seger is coming back to the place where it all started.

 

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Things to do in Houston this weekend: Trae Day, Tex-Mex BBQ Party Our top picks also include Houston World Series of Dog Shows, IGBO Fest Houston, Funny By Nature Comedy Festival and more.

 

Photo by: Warner Bros. Pictures/Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures New Films: 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' lead the films being released this week Sports docs 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' and 'The Golden Boy' about Oscar de la Hoya are also among the films hitting our screens.

 

Andrew Dansby's Five Concerts of the Week Jackson Browne, Sparta, Slaid Cleaves and Sue Foley are also recommended shows

 

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Where to eat

Photo by: Stephanie Lam Photography

17 ice cream shops in Houston to beat the summer heat

Ice cream is the AC in a cup or cone that Houstonians will be seeking out all summer long. Here are our favorites.

 

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Alison Cook reviews 'Top Chef' star Evelyn Garcia's Jun Co-chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu bring Southeast Asia and the Americas together in ways Houstonians can love.

 

Photo by: Three Brothers Bakery Houston is in the pink with Barbie buzz fueled by cocktails, food The Barbie movie has fans craving all things pink. Houston's doll fans are ready to celebrate in a rose-colored world.

 

Photo by: Mai Pham, Contributor Popular Korean chain Yukdaejang opens its first Houston location Yukdaejang Houston's menu features its famous spicy beef soup, bo ssam, galbi jjim and seafood hot pots.

 

Photo by: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Another Sriracha shortage hits Houston restaurants and diners Restaurants are turning to other hot sauce brands and some people are paying over $100 for a bottle online. Here are the details.

 

Photo by: Jenn Duncan Acclaimed chef leaves upscale steakhouse Andiron after opening Louis Maldonado brought his Michelin credentials to one of Houston's buzziest restaurant debuts this year, writes Bao Ong.

 

Photo by: JRMH Photos New Sugar Frk bake shop and dessert bar opens in Midtown The owner of Taste Kitchen + Bar launches dessert concept with specialty doughnuts, cookies and coffee drinks, writes Greg Morago.

 

Photo by: Audrey Ma First Houston Shake Shack with drive-thru service opening July 26 The popular burger chain's area expansion includes new drive-thru location at 19300 Katy Freeway.

 

Photo by: Nataly Torres Our favorite 5 shrimp cocktails in Houston From classic shrimp cocktails to campechana, Houston favorites such as Eugene's and Goode Company Seafood serve up a summer favorite. Bao Ong reports.

 

Photo by: Carolina Ayala, Contributor Houston chef Anita Jaisinghani shares her recipe for bug spray Over years and after much tweaking, I have developed a non-toxic solution of edible camphor with essential oils to deter mosquitoes.

 

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Best of the rest

Photo by: Melissa Taylor

Alley hopes for second lightning strike with Agatha Christie play

The success of last year's Summer Chills production of 'Clue' paved the way for 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.'

 

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Jamie Foxx uncovers a conspiracy in Netflix's 'They Cloned Tyrone

Houston trans woman is a Barbie girl in a drag queen world

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Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston seeks to update image

 

 

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