Arts & Culture

One step at a time

Hitchcock Takes the Stage in a Hilarious The 39 Steps

The Alley Theatre offers a high comedy quotient with an adaptation of Hitchcock's film (which was based on a book).

07/28/2017 By Doni Wilson

Sketch Show

Don't Hold Your Breath for the Menil Drawing Institute

The first building dedicated solely to modern drawing won't be opening in October anymore.

07/27/2017 By Cara Maines

Museum News

The Houston Health Museum is Now a Smithsonian Affiliate

This marks the second Houston institution to gain the accreditation.

07/27/2017 By Allyson Waller

Pie vs. Fie

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, July 28-30

Shakespeare, soccer and SNAP!

07/27/2017 By Julia Gsell

Queer and Fabulous

The 21st Annual QFest is Here to Expand Your LGBTQ Film Universe

There is so much more than Brokeback Mountain.

07/26/2017 By Andrew Hopf

Q & A

Mom Duo Kristen Hensley and Jen Smedley Are Bringing the Laughs to Houston

Grab your friends and get ready for a night of laughter with the creators of #IMOMSOHARD

07/26/2017 By Allyson Waller

For the children

For a Dose of Culture and Charity, Visit Archway Gallery

Archway Gallery's Ninth Annual Juried Exhibition benefits Casa de Esperanza de los Niños.

07/26/2017 By Julia Gsell

Q&A

Camera Cult is Still Growing Up, and That's OK

The duo talks shop ahead of a Wednesday show at Satellite Bar.

07/25/2017 By Catalina Campos

Houston Hustle

How an Online Contest Gave Two Local Creatives Their Big Break

Out of 15 global winners, two Houstonians were picked to pursue their passions by Volcom's #ThisFirst contest.

07/25/2017 By Hannah Lauritzen

They've Got the Majic

KMJQ 102.1 FM Says Radio Still Matters

Kandi Eastman talks the station's history on the airwaves and in the community.

07/24/2017 By Shondrika Cook

Missed Connections

Sculpture, Myth and Octopi Intersect at Guerrero-Projects

Mexican artist Miguel Ángel Madrigal explores the power of human connection in a bizarre and thrilling exhibition.

07/24/2017 By Catalina Campos

TKO

Houston Rapper Jacky Boy Is Ready for Battle

The Paul Wall-approved rapper will appear at a Houston Bar Code event Saturday.

07/21/2017 By Camilo Smith

Queen Bey

The World Is Full of Weird Wax Beyoncés

And they look like everyone from Mariah Carey to Wendy Williams.

07/20/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Jazz battle

Straight-Ahead Jazz and Electric Fusion Slug it Out This Sunday at Ovations

Two local jazzheads compete live for what jazz should sound like.

07/20/2017 By Chris Becker

Get Your Goat

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

Dog shows, bridal shows and...goat yoga?

07/20/2017 By Julia Gsell, Bianca Rodriguez, Hannah Lauritzen, and Cara Maines

Sports

Drake to Present Game Ball at Manchester Derby Because Why Not

The rapper's complicated history with Manchester football teams is even weirder than his relationship to Houston.

07/19/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Shoot for the Moon

We Tried (and Failed) to Conquer Houston's New Apollo 13-Themed Escape Room

If Escape Hunt Houston's new room seems like rocket science, that's because it is.

07/19/2017 By Cara Maines and Allyson Waller

Far out

Mantra Love Teases Psych-Rock Reinvention with New Single 'Strawberry Milk'

The Houston band's music delivers a lasting, enjoyable trip without the necessity of any drugs.

07/18/2017 By Catalina Campos

Get a Clue

How Do You Put on a 150-Character Play with 4 Actors?

Mark Shanahan returns to the Alley Theatre to direct The 39 Steps.

07/18/2017 By Cara Maines

Ice House

Critical Operación: A Group of Venezuelan Ex-Pats Fights a Crisis Back Home

What started as an informal drive for medical supplies grew into Houston-based Operación Saludos a Venezuela.

07/18/2017 By Jasmina Kelemen