Arts & Culture

Art for a Cause

Blaffer Color Splash Gala

Colorful lights lit up the 2017 Blaffer Art Museum Gala honoring Shirley Rose.

04/17/2017 With Liz Lopez

Festival

CounterCurrent 17 Presents a Week's Worth of World-Class Performances and Art Installations

Dynamic art programming swarms Houston this week.

04/17/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Ice House

In Pasadena, a Strawberry Shortcake the Size of a House Is Sliced Up Once Again

The strawberry capital of the South continues to live up to its name during the annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival.

04/17/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hill Country Guide

Waltz Across Texas in These Hill Country Honky-Tonks

These old-school, floor-stompin' dance halls are the soul of the Texas Hill Country.

04/17/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Get Out

These 5 Free Events in May Will Put a Spring In Your Step

At these festive outings—all within the city limits!—enjoying the season is a walk in the park.

04/17/2017 By Rafa Farihah

News

Far from the Turmoil of Home, Six Houston Artists Pursue Their Creative Dreams

These refugees and immigrants explore their deepest emotions through their art.

04/17/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

The Drawl

Introducing Houston's Newest Superhero, the Bayou Beast

In honor of Comicpalooza, Houstonia created a comic book character just for Houston.

04/17/2017 Illustrations by Robert Dibrell

Slideshow

Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation Kentucky Derby Kickoff Party

River Oaks District Rolls Out the GREEN Carpet for “Run for the Roses” Warm-Up Party

04/16/2017 With Laura Tracy

Music

Review: A Night with Houston Rap Legends

The Bayou City's rap scene didn't miss a beat at this all-star concert.

04/14/2017 By Camilo Smith

Fast Grooves

Fat Tony's New Whataburger-Inspired 'Drive-Thru' Is Our Summer Jam

The rapper's new song is the love letter to Whataburger every Texan can get behind.

04/14/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ice House

At Pop Shop America, Crafting and Politics Make for a Potent Mix

Beyond the ubiquitous "pink pussy hats," craftivism is inspiring activists to get creative.

04/14/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Music

Fearless New Ensemble Loop38 Performs In Complete Darkness

Since its debut in December, the 17-person group has been breaking uncommon musical territory in Houston.

04/14/2017 By Sydney Boyd

News

How White Oak Music Hall Hit a Series of Flat Notes with Its Northside Neighbors

For residents who live next to this "big, beautiful, awesome, iconic outdoor stage," the show must not go on.

04/14/2017 By Adam Doster

Concert

Billy Currington Loves Houstonians

We're not surprised the country music crooner is a big fan of the Bayou City.

04/13/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Lifesaving-By-Number

The Art of Organ and Tissue Donation

In honor of National Donate Life Month, LifeGift found a creative way to spread the word.

04/13/2017 By Karen Abercrombie

Stand Up

Houston's First All-Female Comedy Festival Takes the Stage

The Yellow Rose Comedy Festival features local and national comics alike this May at Warehouse Live.

04/13/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Family Fun

Fill Your Baskets at This Weekend's Easter Egg Hunts

Plus: a Peeps-themed art contest!

04/12/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Plan Downtown

Here's Your Chance to Weigh in on the Future of Downtown

The city's hard at work on a new master plan, and they're taking ideas.

04/12/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

The Snarkivist

The Scariest Fashion on Pretty Little Liars

From pageboy hats to necktie skirts.

04/12/2017 By Javier Garza

Concert

Hear Zucchero—the Otis Redding of Italy—in Houston

The Italian blues musician stops by The Heights Theater this weekend.

04/11/2017 By Chris Becker

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