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The Houston Health Museum Puts Cadavers on Full Display

Stand aside, Magic School Bus: With Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life, the museum brings us one of the most detailed journeys through the human body yet.

08/28/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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For the Second Time Ever, Houston Hosts Texas’s Biggest Sumo Tournament

Shōgeki Sumo Dojo and Asia Society Texas present the 19th Annual Texas Classic Sumo Tournament, offering a deeper look at the history and traditions of Japan’s national sport.

08/13/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Rabbit Hole

The Unexpected Ways in Which Houstonians Have Helped Shape Wikipedia

ImagiNoir/BLMHTX, the Menil Collection, and Rice University have all hosted edit-a-thons to help fight misinformation, as well as make local emergency services more accessible.

08/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Do It

Your Guide to Houston's Best Art and Culture Events This August

Rubik’s Cubes, retro thrillers, bold choreography, and more—August in Houston is packed with creative energy.

08/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Inside Houston’s Cactus Music Listening Parties—with Free Beer and Pizza

Whether you’re an impassioned fan of the featured performers or looking for new music to discover, these events are perfect for celebrating music and making friends.

07/31/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Party Hearty

The Best Events at Houston's White Linen Night This Year

The Heights’ biggest block party is back. Here’s your guide to the music, drinks, shops, and can't-miss deals at this year’s White Linen Night.

07/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Game Time

Houston’s Mahjong Boom: Meet the Women Teaching the Game, One Tile at a Time

Mocha Mahj is revamping the centuries-old Chinese game in Houston.

07/23/2025 By Erica Cheng

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Loss, Reunion, and Joy: The Houston Homecoming of Artist Tomashi Jackson

The Bayou City native returns to the city to unleash a vibrant CAMH exhibition touching on grief, injustice, and love.

07/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reunion Reel

A Houston Chef Met His Dad at 40. Then, He Made a Movie About It.

Courtney Lindsay of Mo' Brunch and Brews shares the story of finally meeting his father at age 40, and the beautiful relationship that's resulted.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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The High-Energy, Low-Speed Charm of Little Woodrow’s Turtle Races

Seventeen years in, Little Woodrow’s turtle races are still drawing crowds—and inspiring T-shirts.

07/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Sugoi

A MECA and JASH Collaboration Proves That Fusion Isn’t Just for Food

Working in tandem, the two organizations have created some interesting and unique crossovers between both Latin American and Japanese art, including printmaking and kendama.

07/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Dolla Dolla Bills

Houston Creatives Balance and Blend Their Day Jobs with Their Art

Being an artist can be financially precarious even for the most talented, but these creators show it’s possible to thrive even as they pursue careers elsewhere.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Not-So-Mad Science and Art Are Happening in ArCH’s Verdant Laboratory

Falon Mihalic takes over the gallery at Architecture Center of Houston, turning it into a beautiful, but bittersweet, reflection on the city’s damaged ecology and how we might fix it.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Activist Art

How 77 Minutes Examines Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis

Multimedia artist Sarah Sudhoff worked with parents of the children slain in the 2022 Uvalde school shooting to show the world the depths of their grief.

06/24/2025 By Emilia Benton

All Ears

Our Favorite Podcasts for a Long Road Trip

The top bingeworthy listens, from true crime to comedy.

06/13/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

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Stages’ World Premiere of a New Classic Reframes Jack the Ripper

Rather than examining the murderer himself, Maggie Lou Rader’s Let. Her. Rip. centers Whitechapel women’s fight to unionize and survive on the margins.

06/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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HMNS Showcases Animals with Superpowers Worthy of the Justice League

The fascinating natural wonders of evolution and adaptation are the centerpiece of the new Extreme Animals Alive! exhibit, which also features live animals.

06/06/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Enjoy Bricks and Beer at the Toy Museum’s Lego Night Events

Many local breweries and watering holes have all played host to this popular playtime for people of all ages.

05/29/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Cochinita & Co. Serves Up Weekly Lotería Nights Alongside Great Food

Every Tuesday, regulars and newcomers enjoy a meal and community while playing the beloved Mexican game, livened up with always-changing rules.

05/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Gumshoeing

Will the Owner of Mark W. Spencer’s Border Storm Please Stand Up?

The neo-surrealist artist hasn’t seen his seven-foot painting since 1993, and the story of its mysterious life seems to have dead-ended in Houston.

05/21/2025 By Meredith Nudo