Arts & Culture

Byeeeee 2017

5 Things You Must Do This New Year's Weekend, Dec. 29–31

Concerts, Harry Potter live, and three options for your New Year's Eve.

12/28/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Year in Reading

I Read 156 Books This Year. Here Are 3 Things I Learned.

"I think that's how and why I read so much: the possibility of discovering something that will grab me, shake me, and even change me."

12/27/2017 By Ryan Pait

Now Playing

6 Movies Worth Your Christmas Day Ticket Purchase

Let us simplify a decision that is known to tear families apart.

12/22/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Started from the Bottom

Hotel Derek’s New Merch Capitalizes on Drake’s Affection

The rapper makes it known that Houston is his second home, and when he’s here, he stays at Hotel Derek.

12/21/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Jelly of the Month

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Dec. 22–24

Die Hard fans only.

12/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Reading is cool!

These Are The Books We Loved in 2017

In a year when we needed books more than ever, one writer shares some favorite fiction, nonfiction and poetry published in 2017.

12/20/2017 By Ryan Pait

TUT TUT

You Have Permission to Boo and Cheer (But Mostly Boo) at TUTS' Holiday Panto

Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight is an exciting holiday panto, but it's both too long and filled with flat punchlines.

12/19/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Einstein on the beach

Christopher Knowles: In a Word Offers An Intimate Look into an Impenetrable Mind

A new CAMH exhibition curates pieces of poetry, music, and painting of the celebrated artist.

12/18/2017 By Chris Becker

fest of the future

Peek Inside the Weird, Wonderful World of Day for Night 2017

The annual arts and music festival went off without a hitch, rain be damned.

12/18/2017 Photography by Marco Torres

Pew Pew

ISS Astronauts Will Probably See the New Star Wars Before You

NASA confirmed the space station will screen Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

12/15/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Double the Sugar

What's the Big Deal About The Nutcracker?

One writer makes his first adult journey to the holiday staple. Spoiler alert: Nobody vomited.

12/15/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Meat of the Season

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Dec. 15–17

A common theme suggests we've reached peak holiday (and just in time).

12/14/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Decisions, Decisions

10 Day for Night Acts You're Sure to Love

We already know you're seeing Solange, so let us help you with the rest of your itinerary.

12/13/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Meh

In Bloom Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup, and It's...Something

The FPSF successor appears to be going in a different direction.

12/13/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Dystopia

Will Gary Numan Wear Mascara to the Apocalypse?

Both in his new album and interviews, the legendary musician offers visions of doomsday—and optimism—for our mortal world.

12/13/2017 By Chris Becker

Homecoming

Tig Notaro Returns to Houston

The comedian and former Spring resident will tape her Netflix special at the Heights Theater this Saturday.

12/12/2017 By Nicki Koetting

No Bey Brew

Beyoncé Is Not Interested In Your Beer Tribute

A New York brewery's tribute to the Queen is not long for this world.

12/12/2017 By Cory Garcia

Wake Up Baby

Delbert McClinton, Even at 76, Wants to Keep You (And Himself) Guessing

The multiple Grammy winner talks his eclectic sound and career ahead of a sold-out Heights Theater show.

12/12/2017 By Chris Becker

In Rainbows

Reality is a Puzzle of Cardboard and Color

Chromatic Fantasy features the works of Edward Lane McCartney in a series of dynamic, multi-dimensional works.

12/11/2017 By Elizabeth Myong

Trill City

Gucci Mane, Tory Lanez Team Up with H-Town Legends for Spotify’s RapCaviar Live

When it comes to hip-hop in Houston, real recognize real.

12/11/2017 By Abby Ledoux