Review

Three Premieres, Three Successes at Houston Ballet

A trio of new works—including one from superstar choreographer Justin Peck—emphasizes the company's many strengths.

03/22/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Kilt time

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 22–24

Kites, kilts, and reading series await.

03/21/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Round 49

Exploring Shadows and Light at Project Row Houses

A new round of artist installations takes shape under the title Penumbras: Sacred Geometries.

03/21/2019 By Brittanie Shey

baby bard

Shakespeare for Babies Is Exactly What It Sounds Like

Houston's Erin Nelsen Parekh is back with her second Bard-inspired children's book, The Wild Waves Whist.

03/20/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

in between

Making Space for A New Kind of Jazz Quartet

Mark Guiliana's Space Heroes brings his unique group to the Wortham this weekend.

03/20/2019 By Hannah Che

In their own words

We Are the Organizers of Drag Queen Story Time. This Is Why We're Stepping Aside.

“We believe in what we’re doing, but we don’t believe in putting our friends, our families, or our children in danger.”

03/19/2019 By Trent Lira and Devin Will

Bayou Stories

Houston Is a Character in the New Kathi Appelt Book

The Newberry-winning author enters the YA fiction realm with Angel Thieves.

03/19/2019 By Holly Beretto

Catch Him Around Town

Chef Marcus Samuelsson Is Filming His Show In Houston

The renowned chef is highlighting West African culture on No Passport Required.

03/18/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

VIP

Our Early Music Festival Picks for 2019

Nowadays, festival season lasts about eight months of the year. Here are our favorite early-season picks.

03/18/2019 By Emilee Calametti

☘️☘️☘️

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 15–17

Whether it's your beer or your bike, it's a good weekend to go green.

03/14/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Openings

Getting to Know the Real van Gogh at the MFAH

The already popular van Gogh exhibition avoids the iconic works to paint a more complex picture of the artist.

03/14/2019 By Brittanie Shey

Miss Biggs

Liz Jenkins Isn't Waiting for Your Permission

This Houston-born actor finessed a guest spot on Black-ish into a recurring role, and she's not stopping there.

03/13/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

ghost stories

The Weir Might Be the Break You Deserve

Main Street Theater brings back Conor McPherson's play as a simple reprieve from our noisy world.

03/13/2019 By Holly Beretto

Art and Fashion Collide

The Whimsy World Artist Is Behind Fashion Collabs, Too

Ahead of her Sugar Land exhibit opening, Houston artist Shelbi Nicole reflects on partnerships with Kendra Scott and more.

03/13/2019 By Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Action

What Does It Take to Film a Web Series?

A local filmmaker (and Houstonia editorial intern) walks us through the behind-the-scenes for his Katy-based web series.

03/11/2019 By Juan Grimas

Review

Houston Ballet Does Jerome Robbins Right

A trio of outstanding one-acts properly celebrates the centennial of the acclaimed choreographer's birthday.

03/08/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Review

Anastasia Suggests Revising History Is Not So Simple

The touring musical, which has its moments, doesn't quite work.

03/08/2019 By Dianna Wray

Review

The Humans Feels Almost Too Real

Stephen Karam's Tony-winning play pinpoints one family's anxieties living in contemporary America.

03/07/2019 By Doni Wilson

Yee-haw

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 8–10

It's van Gogh time at the MFAH. Plus: Corgi racing is back!

03/07/2019 By Morgan Kinney

First Thursdays

This Thursday: A Block Party to Support Houston's Parks

Here's one way to drink, eat, and dance to make #BG2020 a reality.

03/06/2019 By Morgan Kinney

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Three Premieres, Three Successes at Houston Ballet

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We Are the Organizers of Drag Queen Story Time. This Is Why We're Stepping Aside.

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