5 Things: The Bored Game Edition

5 Fantastic Games to Play While Cooped Up

We’ve got card games, board games, and online games.

04/03/2020 By Emma Schkloven

5 Things: The Good News Edition

5 Pieces of Good News to Help You Through The Weekend

We’ve got everything you could possible need: Selena, hand sanitizer, and puppies!

03/27/2020 By Emma Schkloven

5 Things: The Everything's Still Cancelled Edition

5 Houston-Related Films to Binge Watch This Weekend

From cowboys, to space adventures, to good, ol' family dramas.

03/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven

5 Things: The Everything’s-Being-Cancelled Edition

5 Houston-Connected Songs to Sing While Washing Your Hands

Remember to cough into your elbow … and stop hoarding all the toilet paper.

03/13/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Big Brother

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Mar 6-8

"Take It Easy" ... or to The Limit this weekend.

03/05/2020 By Emma Schkloven

All week long

9 Spring Break Camps and Activities to Do with Your Kids This Year

Your little ones can learn how to fold origami, become space explorers, and even write their own plays.

03/04/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Geeked Out

The Geek-Centric Events in Houston You Cannot Miss in 2020

A year in the life

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

On the town

What to Do and See This Month, From Post Malone to Paw Patrol

Plus, Whitney Cummings and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley.

03/02/2020 By Chris Gray

It's Leap Day

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb 28–Mar 1

It's a Leap Day weekend filled with pre-rodeo goodies, cat videos, and artistic finds.

02/28/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Laugh Your Problems Away

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb 21-23

This weekend brings guitar masters, addicting dramas and Italian designs.

02/21/2020 By Emma Schkloven

So. Many. Beads.

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb 14-16

Because nothing says romance quite like a meal that used to chirp.

02/13/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Reel-y Cool Art

J.R. Martinez Talks Inclusive Power of the Arts

The military veteran and "Dancing with the Stars" champ makes an appearance this week at ReelAbilities Film and Arts Festival.

02/10/2020 By Brittanie Shey

Rainbow Connection

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb. 7-9

Roots-rock, monster trucks, and a Black History Month concert.

02/07/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Ice, Ice ... Houston

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Jan 31–Feb 2

Activities that have nothing to do with the Super Bowl.

01/31/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Drum Up Some Fun

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Jan. 24-26

Celebrate the Lunar New Year, drum up some fun or enter a bloody Big Top ... if you dare.

01/24/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Piñata-tastic

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Jan. 17-19

From foreign films to magical booze to angry comedy, here's what you need to check out this weekend.

01/17/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Back-in-the-Swing-of-Things Edition

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Jan. 3-5

The flurry of the holidays is over, and many of us are (reluctantly) getting back to our routines.

01/03/2020 By Holly Beretto

On the Town

What to Do and See This Month, from Norman Rockwell to Lewis Black

Plus, Beatlemania returns with Mark Morris Dance Group's Pepperland.

12/27/2019 By Chris Gray

On the Town

The Secrets of Stonehenge Come Alive at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

The museum’s traveling exhibition “Stonehenge: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries” is a fascinating look at an enigmatic monument.

12/27/2019 By Chris Gray

Thanksgiving Edition

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Nov. 28-Dec. 1

Holiday lights, festive shows, and all kinds of perfectly good reasons to leave your house post-turkey.

11/28/2019 By Dianna Wray

Special & Upcoming Events

5 Fantastic Games to Play While Cooped Up

5 Pieces of Good News to Help You Through The Weekend

5 Houston-Related Films to Binge Watch This Weekend

5 Houston-Connected Songs to Sing While Washing Your Hands

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Mar 6-8

9 Spring Break Camps and Activities to Do with Your Kids This Year

The Geek-Centric Events in Houston You Cannot Miss in 2020

What to Do and See This Month, From Post Malone to Paw Patrol

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb 28–Mar 1

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb 21-23

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